2012 Dodge RAM 2500 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 18%of 283 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500, 18% of the 283 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,500 miles. 7 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My ignition switch failed yesterday (7/10/2019) while driving,I was doing 50 MPH in a moderate curve when it failed leaving me with no power steering or anti-lock brakes I slammed the brakes on which put me into a 180 degree spin winding up in the other lane facing where I came from when the switch failed it was like someone shut the truck off!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #11230954, filed 2019-07, 127,000 miles“Back in september 2017 I was at work at offutt air force base when I received several messages from the papillion fire department, the la vista police department, and my apartment staff had been desperately trying to get ahold of me to let me know that my RAM 2500, which I had not driven in over 10 days, had caught fire under the hood in its parking spot near my apartment building. …”
NHTSA complaint #11065433, filed 2018-01, 45,000 miles“R03 (replaces l25) wireless ignition node (win) module win module failure. When driving the vehicle in motion, the engine and power shuts off to the vehicle, causing loss of power steering and braking power. This happened to me while driving on the freeway. This has been recalled due to the same situation on multiple other Dodge/chrysler vehicles that have the same win module part/part# as my 2012 ram. …”
NHTSA complaint #11172632, filed 2019-01, 94,000 miles“When I use the driver side sunvisor and flip it down to block the sun, it shorts out the electric ovethead lights. I flip it back up and after shutting off the vehicle and waiting sometime it comes back on intil I flip it again . Happens when stationary or moving. Has happened about a dozen times now.”
NHTSA complaint #11104472, filed 2018-06, 68,000 miles“When driving my truck on any kind of rough road or hitting a bump the truck will shut off. This happens at all speeds while driving in town and on the highway. When the engine shuts off I lose all power to steering, power brakes and all electric components. I have found that the win module is the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11021238, filed 2017-09, 157,454 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11019776Jun 12, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11017451May 1, 2025LAMP - DOME
- 11004993Jul 19, 2024Replacement Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Displays Incorrect Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Current and Active
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- 10225951Sep 14, 2022CONNECTOR Trailer Tow,WIRING Trailer Tow,CONNECTOR 7 Way,WIRING Rear Bumper If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the…
- 10221380Jun 29, 2022CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no…
- 10214527May 18, 2022CONNECTOR/WIRING, Trailer Tow If the connector or wiring is physically damaged, burned, melted or corroded, prior to replacing the part, please contact FCA Redacted Content If no…
- 10229252Jul 1, 2020CONDENSER, Air Conditioning CONDITION 1: If it is determined that the A/C compressor does not engage due to a refrigerant leak at the receiver/drier plug on the A/C condenser…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 51 | 18% |
| 2011 | 24 | 8% |
| 2010 | 22 | 9% |
| 2009 | 10 | 5% |
| 2008 | 16 | 5% |
| 2007 | 24 | 7% |
| 2006 | 131 | 20% |
| 2005 | 34 | 8% |
| 2004 | 47 | 8% |
| 2003 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 19 | 4% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 16 | 5% |
| 1998 | 15 | 7% |
| 1997 | 18 | 8% |
| 1996 | 26 | 9% |
| 1995 | 25 | 9% |
| 1994 | 14 | 8% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 | 4 | 13% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500
109 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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