2012 Dodge Ram 3500 electrical system problems
46 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 114,000 miles 31 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 5
- 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 | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 31 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 114,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 fires.
What owners wrote
Driver side control for power windows/power locks - smoldered, smoked and then started small fire. Lots of smoke - to the point we were sick from fumes. Doors and window power operation ceased. The entire control panel melted and need to be extinguished.
At approximately 11:30 pm, I heard a vehicle horn honking outside in the driveway. Got out of bed to investigate. Observed my 2102 ram 3500 diesel truck with lights on and flashing and horn was honking. Keys for truck were in the house. Went outside with keys and tried key-less entry fob to open the cab door with no success. Smelled smoke. Opened drivers side door with regular key to see lights on dashboard all lit up.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
- Steering 223 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Fuel system 40 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
- Wheels 15 complaints