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2012 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical system problems

174 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Dodge Ram 150025% of all complaints for this model year.

174
Electrical System complaints
25%
share of all complaints
76,500 mi
median reported incident mileage
2 / 6
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that the failure…

    filed Oct 31, 2025

  • Unknown this truck was not involved in an accident however it came close with steering /brakes the Engine Faulty Wiring Harness caused major issues it wasn’t until recently I saw a video of how to fix the problem you can view these videos online I will say Dodge is Responsible they did have…

    filed May 28, 2025

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • LAMP - DOME

    106241 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2025
  • LAMP - DOME

    104974 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2025
  • LAMP - DOME

    103774 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2025
  • Replacement Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Displays Incorrect Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Current and Active

    S2408000078 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 19, 2024
  • Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…

    9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
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Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.