2012 Dodge RAM 2500 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 283 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500, 2% of the 283 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“I was driving up to a stop sign when my brakes got very hard. When I went to turn, it was almost impossible. Every time I push the brakes the steering locks up but when I accelerate I get the steering back. I almost ran off the road into a ditch.”
NHTSA complaint #10555213, filed 2013-12, 35,000 miles“I was given notice of recall on december 9th 2014.received another notice this month on the fuel heater. I have been to the dealer several times and they do not have the part.it has been over 6 months since the first recall notice then they send another one and still do not have the parts.what good is a recall of a dangerous situation with the vehicle and the manufacture does not supply the parts! I have also had a problem and made a report before about the truck not stopping or slowing down.the electronic throttle sticks and this is very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10717828, filed 2015-05, 35,000 miles“I was driving at 60 MPH when I had to come to a stop because of traffic and the throttle apparently did not disengage causing me to slam on the brakes hard. Only after a few seconds when I stopped did the vehicle downshift and returned to idle function.this has happened before and since this incident.the vehicle has also idled high at times and will not slow down when removing pressure to the fuel pedal.it is as if the throttle assembly sticks which is an apparent electrical malfunction.this is and has become a serious safety issue with this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10694822, filed 2015-03, 35,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge RAM 2500. After the vehicle was started in cold temperatures, it accelerated independently and without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that an unknown pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the technician stated that the vehicle needed transmission fluid. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 12,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10703509, filed 2015-04, 12,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175501Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10175088Mar 27, 2020Speed Control Operates Intermittently
- 10140210Aug 10, 2016P/N 68111384AB: Inspect &Return: Switch - Speed Control You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return parts which…
- 10139956Apr 20, 2016Adaptive Cruise Control Sensor 1) If you are replacing this part due to the cluster displaying Clean Radar Sensor in Front of Vehicle or DTC C1266 ACC Sensor Blinded, please…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 9 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 17 | 3% |
| 2003 | 10 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1998 | 18 | 8% |
| 1997 | 15 | 7% |
| 1996 | 16 | 6% |
| 1995 | 34 | 13% |
| 1994 | 13 | 8% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 | 3 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500
109 complaintsElectrical system
51 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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