2012 Dodge Ram 3500 electrical system problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The wireless ignition module loses connection internally and the truck will lose power while driving. It usually happens when hitting a small bump and the key in the ignition moves. Truck loses electrical power which shuts the engine off which means loss of power steering and brakes.”
filed Feb 20, 2025
“The key loses contact and vehicle shuts off at random times. The vehicle is not able to be steered when shut off happens. Could very easily cause an accident. It has happened driving on the highway at highway speeds and also on county roads driving slower. There are no warning messages. I have…”
filed Aug 1, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly failCampaign 16V739000 · Oct 13, 2016
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, 2025
Electrical System problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 17 | 8% |
| 2010 Ram 3500 | 17 | 11% |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 Ram 3500 | 18 | 10% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 24 | 11% |
| 2006 Ram 3500 | 52 | 20% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 15 | 8% |
| 2004 Ram 3500 | 15 | 7% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 Ram 3500 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 Ram 3500 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 Ram 3500 | 7 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
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.