2012 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 697 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 32 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 27 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, mountingMar 8, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.
If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.
Campaign 18V160000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentDec 21, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftDec 20, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Campaign 17V821000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentMay 16, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.
If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.
Campaign 16E041000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJul 22, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.
This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.
Campaign 15V459000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, differential unitFeb 6, 2013
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08.
Campaign 13V038000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsMay 2, 2012
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 RAM 1500 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5, 2012 THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2012. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE A SPARE TIRE THAT DOES NOT MATCH THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ON THE TIRE PLACARD. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.
IF INSTALLED, THE INCORRECTLY SIZED SPARE TIRE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM, ALTERING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ESC SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES AS NECCESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 12V192000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
697 reports, newest first.
Power train, Engine, Mar 5, 2019
WHILE OPERATING MY TRUCK IN NORMAL USAGE, THE TRUCK BEGAN TO LOSS POWER, SHAKE VIOLENTLY, AND EMIT A KNOCKING/CLACKING SOUND. THE TRUCK DISPLAYED A MIL CODE P0304 FOR A MISFIRE, ONE THAT WAS CAUSED BY DEFECTIVE, NEGLIGENTLY ENGINEERED POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS. CAMSHAFT AND VALVE LIFTER FAILURES ARE KNOWN ISSUES ON THIS VEHICLE ACROSS MULTIPLE MODEL YEARS. THE MOMENT WHEN THEY MANIFEST CAN CAUSE DRIVER DISTRACTION AT THE LEAST, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AT WORST. FCA SHOULD BE COMPELLED TO ISSUE A RECALL TO COVER REPAIRS/REIMBURSE THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED VEHICLE FAILURE. THE PARTS ALONE WILL COST NEARLY $1800, WITH LABOR COSTS EXPECTED TO AT LEAST DOUBLE THAT.
Air bags, Seat belts, Feb 22, 2019
NOVEMBER 2018, ON A HIGHWAY, HIT A BUMP, AND THE SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG LIGHTS CAME ON, THERE WAS A MESSAGE THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEATBELT WAS UNFASTENED, EVEN THOUGH THE SEAT BELT WAS SECURELY FASTENED, AND THE SEAT BELT CHIME RANG CONTINUOUSLY. ABOUT 100 MILES LATER, I HIT ANOTHER BUMP AND THE LIGHTS WENT OFF AND THE TRUCK STAYED FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. IN JANUARY 2019, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND FASTENING THE SEAT BELT, THE SEAT BELT LIGHT CAME BACK ON, THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME BACK ON AND THE SEAT BELT MESSAGE SAYS THAT IT IS NOT FASTENED AND IT CHIMES CONTINUOUSLY FOR ABOUT FIVE MINUTES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON FEBRUARY 20, 2019. THEY FOUND A CODE "U0151 OCR MODULE LOST COMMUNICATION" AND TOLD ME THE OCR MODULE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED BUT IT IS ON BACK ORDER. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT EVER BEEN IN ANY ACCIDENTS THAT WOULD HAVE DEPLOYED THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 73,000 MILES ON IT. I AM UPLOADING SEVERAL PICTURES. THE FIRST IS THE DASHBOARD SHOWING THE LIGHTS ON AND SEATBELT UNFASTENED MESSAGE EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE SEATBELT FASTENED. THE SECOND IS A PICTURE OF THE OCR MODULE WHICH I LOOKED AT TO MAKE SURE IT DIDN'T HAVE ANY LOOSE WIRES. AND THE THIRD IS THE DIAGNOSTIC REPORT FROM THE DEALERSHIP.
Engine, Feb 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. IN ADDITION, WHEN MAKING TURNS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF KATY (LOCATED AT 21777 KATY FWY, KATY, TX 77450, (281) 715-6920) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT CYLINDER NUMBER THREE WAS MISFIRING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT LATER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LIFTER IN THE ENGINE AND CAMSHAFT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Feb 13, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO JACK POWELL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1625 AUTO PARK WAY, ESCONDIDO, CA 92029, (760) 745-2880) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 178,000. *DT*JB
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 11, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT POWERED OFF THE ENGINE WHILE IN TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD. ALSO, THE MESSAGE "NO FUSE" APPEARED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED, COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. THEY SAID IT IS THE TIPM COMPUTER. SECOND INCIDENT OCCURRED EXACTLY THE SAME AS 1ST INCIDENT (TOOK TO MECHANIC) TOLD HIM TRUCK STALLED AGAIN MAKING RIGHT TURN AT LIGHT, ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000. *DT*JB *TT CONSUMER STATED CODES INDICATE MAJOR COMPUTER ISSUES. REPLACED BATTERY, ALTERNATOR MAINTENANCE TO FUEL TANK, ETC. VEHICLE DIES WHILE DRIVING. DEALER WANTS TO REPLACE FUEL PUMP AND COMPUTER TIPM.*JB
Electrical system, Feb 9, 2019
KEY FOB STUCK IN IGNITION, UNABLE TO PUT VEHICLE IN PARK. PARKING BRAKE MUST BE APPLIED TO KEEP VEHICLE FROM ROLLING.
Electrical system, Engine, Feb 8, 2019
VEHICLE FAILS TO START IN THE MORNING. ONCE IT IS STARTED, IT RUNS FINE. IT WILL RESTART IF NOT LEFT MORE THAT 4 HOURS. IT IS PARKED IN A GARAGE AT NIGHT AND THE TEMPRATURE NEVER GETS BELOW FREEZING.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 7, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V160000 (FUEL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EFIRD CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP (1711 W LUCAS ST, FLORENCE, SC 29501) WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND HAD TO BE ORDERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER A SECOND TIME WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY REPAIRED THE RECALL. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT NOTHING HAD BEEN DONE TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A MISCOMMUNICATION AND THAT THE REPAIR HAD NOT BEEN COMPLETED AND THE PARTS STILL NEEDED TO BE ORDERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *BF *TR
Power train, Other or unspecified, Feb 4, 2019
TAKATA RECALL ON MY TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOID I WAS DRIVING IT ON JANUARY,25,2019 AND WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK IT WENT IN MANUAL AND IT WAS STUCK IN 4TH GEAR AND I WAS GOING SEVENTY AND THAT IS A SAFETY HAZARD
Engine, Feb 4, 2019
THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF RAM 1500 OWNERS HAVING THIS PROBLEM. THE LIFTERS IN THE MOTOR HAVE A DEFECT IN THE NEEDLE BEARINGS, BECAUSE OF THE DEMAND FOR THESE LIFTERS I WILL BE WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR 2 MONTHS. I FIND THIS UNACCEPTABLE AND I GUARANTEE YOU ALL THE OTHER OWNERS DO ALSO.
Engine, Feb 4, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED BOB RICHARDS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1666 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, GRANITEVILLE, SC 29829, (855) 984-5458) AND WAS INFORMED TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 215,641.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jan 31, 2019
I GOT INTO THE CAB OF MY TRUCK AND IT SMELLED WET. I LOOKED UP AT HEAD LINER AND SAW THAT IT WAS WATER STAINED. I LOOKED ON DODGERAMFORUM AND SAW THAT OTHERS HAD EXPERIENCED THIS. MOST SUSPECTED THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ABOVE THE REAR WINDSHIELD TO BE LEAKY. I REMOVED THE THIRD LIGHT FROM MY VEHICLE. IT WAS WET AND THE BULB BLOWN OUT. I STUCK MY HAND INTO THE SPACE BETWEEN THE OUTER AND INNER SHELLS OF THE CAB AND IT WAS WET. I TOOK THE ASSEMBLY TO LODI CDJR, WHO TOLD ME THE GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE. THEY WERE SELLING THE REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY AT $22.70 SO THAT PEOPLE COULD QUICKLY MAKE THE REPAIR. RECALL? NO. SOMEWHERE I LEARNED THAT SEVERAL YEAR MODELS WERE AFFECTED, INCLUDING MY OTHER VEHICLE, A 2014 DODGE RAM EXPRESS. SO I BOUGHT ANOTHER REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL ON IT. I ASKED IF THEY WOULD COVER THE COST. HE SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME, BUT NEVER DID. A FEW WEEKS LATER, I OPENED THE GLOVE BOX OF THE 2012 TRUCK AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON SOME OF MY PAPERS. I LOOKED UP INTO THE GLOVE BOX AND SAW RUSTED WIRES. I THINK THE WATER DRAINED FROM THE TOP OF THE CAB INTO THE FRONT OF THE FIREWALL AND SOAKED THE CIRCUITRY. CRUISE CONTROL, MY PASSENGER WINDOW, OTHER THINGS DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT IN TO BE EVALUATED AS I FEAR THEY MIGHT JUST MAKE IT WORSE. THE NEW LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS STOPPED ANY FURTHER LEAKAGE. IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT MY 2014 SUSTAINED WATER DAMAGE DUE TO THE FAULTY LIGHT GASKET. 2014 DODGE RAM EXPRESS VIN: (XXXXX). I WILL FILE A SEPARATE COMPLAINT ON THIS VEHICLE IF YOU DIRECT ME TO. BUT AT THIS TIME I THINK I CAUGHT IT BEFORE DAMAGE OCCURRED. I REPORTED THIS TO DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, WHO ASSIGNED THIS REFERENCE NUMBER TO IT: 57938794. IT IS THE SAME REFERENCE NUMBER ON ANOTHER COMPLAINT I HAVE SUBMITTED TO YOU: 11173399 PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Engine, Jan 31, 2019
I HAD TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO LODI CDJR TO HAVE RECALL WORK PERFORMED. THEY THEN INSPECTED MY VEHICLE AND FOUND BOTH EXHAUST MANIFOLDS WARPED AND STUDS HOLDING THEM TO THE BLOCK BROKEN. THEY RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF MANIFOLDS. I HAD THE WORK PERFORMED AT MY PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THEY SEE THIS REPAIR FREQUENTLY. I LOOKED AT DODGERAMFORUM ONLINE AND SAW THIS DAMAGE TALKED ABOUT A LOT. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE 5.7L HEMI BLOCK IS ALUMINUM AND THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STEEL, 2 DISSIMILAR METALS. IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHERE TEMPERATURES CAN EXCEED 400 DEGREES F AND THEN COOL BACK DOWN, DISSIMILAR METALS EXPAND AND CONTRACT AT DIFFERENT RATES, PUTTING SHEERING FORCE ON THE CONNECTING BOLTS, CAUSING THEM TO BREAK. WHICH MINE DID. THIS REPAIR COST ME $890 AND COULD EASILY HAPPEN AGAIN BECAUSE THE DISSIMILAR METAL SITUATION IS BY DESIGN AND REALLY CANNOT BE CURED. I CALLED A LEMON LAWYER WHO DIRECTED ME TO DODGE'S OWN CUSTOMER SERVICE. I EXPLAINED MY COMPLAINT TO THE DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER REPRESENTATIVE (1-800-423-6343) WHO SAID HE WAS FAMILIAR WITH THIS COMPLAINT AND RECOMMENDED THAT I CONTACT YOU. HE GAVE ME A REFERENCE NUMBER FOR MY CASE: 57938794, TO GIVE TO YOU. I FEEL CDJR IS WELL AWARE OF THE FLAW HERE AND SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR IT BY RECALL.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 30, 2019
THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE DURANGO AND JEEP CHEROKEE WITH SAME RELAY IN THE FUSE BOX (TIPM) MY FUEL PUMP CONTINUES TO RUN AFTER TRUCK IS SHUT OFF CREATING A FIRE HAZARD. THERE ARE WEBSITES DEDICATED AND MAKING MONEY ON FIXING THIS KNOWN PROBLEM. PLEASE LOOK FURTHER INTO IT. AND FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME IF NEED BE.
Air bags, Jan 22, 2019
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON AND GOES OFF. THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING. DT CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. CONSUMER WIGGLED THE WIRES AND THE LIGHT WENT OUT SO PROBLEM WAS FIXED AND DEALER DID NOT CHARGE THE CONSUMER. *JB
Engine, Jan 19, 2019
STARTED HEARING A LOUD TICKING SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE ON PASSENGER SIDE WHEN ENGINE IS COLD. ONCE ENGINE WARMS UP SOUND GOES AWAY.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jan 17, 2019
TRUCK WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF, LOSING ALL POWER. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE IN PARK. WHEN IT HAPPENS DURING DRIVING IT HAS HAPPENED AT ALL SPEEDS. ALL POWER INCLUDING LIGHTS AND POWER STEERING IS LOST. MUST TURN IGNITION OFF AND RESTART ENGINE. HAS BECAME A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WHILE ON THE ROAD. HAVE TAKEN IT TO A DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS BOUGHT FROM BUT THEY COULD NOT PIN POINT PROBLEM SINCE IT RANDOMLY HAPPENS
Steering, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jan 16, 2019
TAKATA RECALL HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION MODULE ON MY RAM 1500 2012 WILL START SOMETIMES WHEN IT WANTS TO AND GOING DOWN THE ROAD I HIT A BUMP TRUCK LOOSES COMPLETE POWER. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS GOING 60 MILES A HOUR DOWN THE ROAD AND LOSE OF ALL POWER NO CONTROL OF THE TRUCK WHATSOEVER, ESPECIALLY AT NIGHT COMING AROUND A CURVE AND HIT A BUMP LIGHTS TURN OFF NO POWER STEERING TO THE TRUCK COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION I THINK NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE I DO END UP DIEING FOR A SIMPLE RECALL ON ALL THE TRUCK AND CARS THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENES THANK YOU
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 15, 2019
2012 RAM 1500 WAS REPAIRED ON 11/09/2018 DUE TO 18V160000 FRAME BRACKET ISSUE.. A FEW DAYS AFTER RECALL ACTION OCCURRED THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON SIGNIFYING THE GAS CAP WAS LEAKING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DEALER TECH CHECKED AND SAID THERE WAS A SMALL EVAPORATION LEAK BUT THE GAS CAP SEEMED TO BE SEALING OK. DEALER TECH RESET THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT. WEEK LATER LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I BOUGHT A NEW GAS CAP AND REPLACED OLD ONE. RESET THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT. MESSAGE NOW BACK AND I GET NO RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER OR CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SUPPORT. IF THIS IS AN EVAPORATION LEAK IN THIS FUEL SYSTEM I WOULD BELIEVE THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENT ISSUE. HOW MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS RECALL PERFORMED AND FACE THE SAME ISSUE?
Service brakes, Jan 10, 2019
BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT FIX THIS PROBLEM IN A TIMELY MANNER.
Electrical system, Jan 10, 2019
WIN MODUEL(WIRELESS IGNITION NODE MODULE) VEHICLE HAS 90,000 MILES. WHEN KEY IS INSERTED INTO IGNITION AND TURNED TO THE START POSITION THE WIN MODULE FAILS TO MAKE A CIRCUIT INTERNALLY AND WILL NOT CRANK THE VEHICLE. THE FAULTY CONNECTIONS INSIDE WILL ALSO MOVE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF AT SOMETIMES A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES,STEERING, LIGHTS, ETC. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE. MY PERSONAL VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS REPEATEDLY WHILE IN MOTION AND ALSO WHEN STARTING. THE LATEST OCCURRENCE BEING LAST NIGHT WHEN DRIVING 60MPH DOWN A RULE STAE HI-WAY WE LOST COMPLETE POWER!!! NO HEAD LIGHTS, NO ENGINE, NO POWER BREAKS, NO POWER STEERING, EVERYTHING WAS DEAD. THIS WAS VERY SCARY!!! WAS ABLE TO COME TO A STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HI-WAY AND TURN OFF THE KEY AND EVERYTHING POWERED BACK UP. THIS COULD HAVE ENDED A LOT WORSE!!! THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH OTHER CHRYSLER MODELS AND SHOULD BE RECALLED ON THIS ONE ALSO.
Power train, Jan 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED ROCKWALL FORD AT 972-290-2200 (LOCATED AT 990 E INTERSTATE 30, ROCKWALL, TX 75087) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Power train, Jan 7, 2019
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS (60-70 MPH) MY TRUCK DROPS INTO 4TH GEAR WITHOUT NOTICE. IT THEN GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE AND YOU CAN'T SHIFT OUT OF 4TH GEAR UNTIL YOU PULL OVER AND TURN THE TRUCK OFF AND THEN BACK ON. I'VE NOTICED THAT A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE AND IT IS VERY DANGEROUS.
Electrical system, Dec 31, 2018
THE WIRELESS IGNITION MODULE IS DEFECTIVE. (IGNITION). WHILE DRIVING IF YOU HIT A BUMP THE TRUCK TURNS OFF. YOUR POWER STEERING POWER BRAKES ALL TURN OFF AT ANY SPEED. IF YOU TURN THE KEY AND HOLD IT IN WITH SLIGHT PRESSURE IT IS FINE
Vehicle speed control, Dec 29, 2018
MY TRUCK WILL STOP WORKING WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN BE PUSHED AND IT WILL NOT ACCELERATE. THE TRUCK LOSES POWER. A RED ELECTRIC BOLT APPEARS. THE TRUCK BECOMES INOPERABLE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT WILL SUDDENLY REGAIN POWER. I HAVE SEARCHED FOR ANSWERS AND MANY PEOPLE ARE CLAIMING TO HAVE THE SAME PROBELEM.