2012 Dodge Ram 1500 lighting problems
46 complaints about lighting have been filed for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 38,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 10 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 38,000 miles, and 82% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
While the vehicle was sitting in the driveway not running, the back of the headlight caught on fire. There wasn't any incedents (e.i. any collision, repairs) prior to the indecent. It is available for inspection. No dealership report yet, but have an appointment with local dealership Tuesday to get an itemized estimate for the repairs.
When I turned on the hi beams (vehicle was stationary), the headlights flickered, all the dash light cut in and out, all the warning lights lit up, and the door ajar/lights on warning bells went off. I dimmed the headlights and it stopped. The dealer first said the alternator was bad, and it was only charging at 12 volts, so they replaced it, but that didn't solve the problem. Then they said it was the tipm. 17 days and $1351 later, I have my truck back.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
- Electrical system 177 complaints
- Engine 171 complaints
- Fuel system 129 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 92 complaints
- Air bags 80 complaints
- Brakes 51 complaints
- Steering 47 complaints
- Cruise control 28 complaints