2012 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 177 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, 18% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 177 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 126 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 25 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 22 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 25 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 10 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 126 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 7 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated while washing the vehicle, the fan for the air conditioning failed to deactivate. The contact lifted the hood and disconnected the battery in order to deactivate the fan. The battery was reconnected and the relay switch was burned and melted. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who stated there was an electrical failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
My dodge ram 1500 2012 has, per the dealer, a faulty total integrated power module (tipm). I am experiencing electrical problems with my door locks, brake lights, and remote start. The problems occur at all times of vehicle operation. This is an extremely common problem that costs consumers >$1000 to repair, and not been recalled.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
- Engine 171 complaints
- Fuel system 129 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 92 complaints
- Air bags 80 complaints
- Brakes 51 complaints
- Steering 47 complaints
- Lighting 46 complaints
- Cruise control 28 complaints