2012 Dodge Ram 2500 electrical system problems
51 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The switch to start the vehicle has to be pushed down and turned at the same time. Vehicle starts but shuts the engine down when the key returns sometimes. On one occasion vehicle shut down while driving.”
filed Jul 29, 2026
“The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
filed Jul 14, 2023
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, 2025LAMP - DOME
104974 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 12, 2025LAMP - DOME
103774 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2025Replacement Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Displays Incorrect Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Current and Active
S2408000078 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 19, 2024
Electrical System problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 23 | 8% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 22 | 9% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 10 | 5% |
| 2008 Ram 2500 | 16 | 5% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 24 | 7% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 131 | 20% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 34 | 8% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 46 | 8% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 26 | 4% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 19 | 4% |
| 2000 Ram 2500 | 10 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500
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.