2012 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical system problems
175 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While the vehicle was sitting in the driveway not running, the back of the headlight caught on fire. There wasn't any incedents (e.i. any collision, repairs) prior to the indecent. It is available for inspection. No dealership report yet, but have an appointment with local dealership Tuesday to get…”
filed Aug 6, 2026
“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
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, 2024Connector 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
Electrical System problems in other Ram 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ram 1500 | 214 | 31% |
| 2010 Ram 1500 | 71 | 15% |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 97 | 14% |
| 2008 Ram 1500 | 52 | 9% |
| 2007 Ram 1500 | 62 | 12% |
| 2006 Ram 1500 | 125 | 16% |
| 2005 Ram 1500 | 63 | 5% |
| 2004 Ram 1500 | 99 | 9% |
| 2003 Ram 1500 | 61 | 5% |
| 2002 Ram 1500 | 93 | 11% |
| 2001 Ram 1500 | 81 | 7% |
| 2000 Ram 1500 | 35 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
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.