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.
Air bags, Other or unspecified, Nov 14, 2016, crash
2012 DODGE RAM 1500 WAS IN AN ACCIDENT SUSTAINING MODERATE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END. SPEED LIMIT AT THE TIME OF IMPACT IS ESTIMATED TO BE OVER 10 MPH AND THE AIRBAGS DIDNT DEPLOY NOR ARE THERE ANY WARNINGS LIGHTS. BASED ON THE LOCATION OF THE DAMAGES AND THE FRAME SHIFTED, SHOULDNT THE AIRBAGS HAVE DEPLOYED?
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Nov 13, 2016
THE WIN MOD HAS AN OPEN CIRCUIT ON IT. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START AND IF IT IS STARTED STALLS OUT. I CAN BE AT A STOP OR IN MOTION AND LOOSE ALL POWER TO VEHICLE. YESTERDAY DAY 11/12/16 WHILE IN MOTION GOING 70 ON THE FREEWAY I LOST ALL POWER. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THESE UP TO 2010. THIS PROBLEM PART IS A DEALER ONLY PART ( AND ALTHOUGH THE PART IS CHEAP THE LABOR RATE TO FUX THIS IS TERRIBLY INSANE) SO THE CONSUMER CAN'T FIX THIS SAFETY HAZARD
Structure, Nov 2, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, A PASSENGER ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE BUT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE STEP LOOSENED MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE PASSENGER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.
Engine, Oct 31, 2016
TICM FAILURE CAUSE ENGINE/ELECTRONIC TO SUDDENLY STOP WHILE RUNNING. IN PARKING LOT, LUCKILY
Wheels, Oct 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO OVERTAKE ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL VIOLENTLY SPUN. ALL THE OTHER WHEELS FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED WHEN THE ROAD SURFACE WAS WET. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS A DISCREPANCY BETWEEN THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS INTENDED; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER STATED OTHERWISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Service brakes, Oct 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE UNLOADING THE VEHICLE AND GETTING A THREE-YEAR OLD OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE CHILD'S LEG HIT THE GEAR LEVER AND THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO TRAFFIC, WITH THE CHILD INSIDE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT CRASH AND WAS NOT DAMAGED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK BRACKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY EXPLANATION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,473.
Suspension, Air bags, Structure, Oct 13, 2016, crash
I WAS DRIVING DOWN A COUNTY ROAD, ANOTHER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN IN FRONT OF ME I SWERVED AND THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE OFF THE ROAD AND IMPACTED HEAD ON TO OTHER SIDE OF THE DRAINAGE DITCH OFF THE ROAD. MY AIRBAG WAS NOT DEPLOYED AND MY HEAD IMPACTED THE STEERING WHEEL.
Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 13, 2016
TAKATA INFLATORS, AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AFTER ENGINE IS CRANKED. LIGHT STAYS ON AS LONG AS ENGINE IS RUNNING.
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 3, 2016
TOOK MY TRUCK TO GET INSPECTION AND IT DIDN'T PASS BECAUSE OF CODE P0456 : EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED WHY?
Electrical system, Sep 29, 2016
THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE IGNITION THAT CAUSES THE VEHICLE DIE AFTER STARTING IT AFTER TRYING TO START IT REPEATEDLY IT FINALLY STAYS STARTED AND ALLOWS YOU TO DRIVE. HOWEVER THE IGNITION TURNS OFF ALSO WHILE DRIVING. YOU CAN BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD OR SITTING AT THE STOP SIGN OR LIGHT AND THE KEY DISENGAGES TURNING THE TRUCK OFF. IT HAPPENS WHILE TURNING A CORNER OR DRIVING STRAIGHT. I HAVE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL WHILE COASTING AND TURN THE IGNITION AGAIN SOMETIMES REPEATEDLY. I DO HAVE A KEYLESS KEYFOB AND A REGULAR KEY, EVEN WHEN TRYING THE REGULAR KEY THE IGNITION WILL TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE CONTACTED DODGE 3 TIMES DIRECTLY ABOUT THE ISSUE. THE FIRST TIME I CALLED IT HAPPEN WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I HAD TO TURN ON MY FLASHERS PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND TRIED STARTING IT THREE TIMES WITH NO BREAKS AND NO STEERING. AFTER NOT GETTING IT TO START I HAD TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER AND CONTINUE TO TRY UNTIL IT STARTED. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL AT THE TIME AND THERE IS NOTHING THE CAN DO ABOUT IT WITHOUT A RECALL. I HAVE BEEN INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE FURTHER AND THIS IS PRETTY COMMON FOR THE TRUCKS 2009-2012. HERE IS A VIDEO I FOUND ON YOUTUBE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/_V4SNG432HQ PLEASE WATCH THIS VIDEO SO YOU CAN SEE FIRST HAND THE PROBLEM. OBVIOUSLY THIS IS A HUGE LIABILITY FOR DODGE IF THESE VEHICLES JUST SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING! THAT CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AND MAY HAVE ALREADY CAUSED MANY. I AM NOT SURE IF YOU ARE AWARE BUT WHEN THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND LOSES POWER THE STEERING BECOMES STIFF AND BRAKES BECOME STIFF AS WELL. THE VEHICLE BECOMES ALMOST INOPERABLE. THERE WERE NO ISSUES AT ALL WITH THIS TRUCK UNTIL THIS PROBLEM BEGAN ABOUT 3 MOTHS AGO. I HAVE A FRIEND WITH THE SAME MAKE MODEL AND YEAR VEHICLE AND THEIRS HAS THE SAME PROBLEM.; DATE BELOW IS A GUESSTIMATED DATE SPEED RANGES
Air bags, Sep 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Exterior lighting, Sep 27, 2016
TOOK TRUCK THROUGH CAR WASH. NOTICED WATER ALL OVER BACK SEAT AND THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR CORNER OF THE HEADLINER. TOOK TO DEALER. THEY SAID IT WAS THE THIRD BREAK LIGHT THAT WAS LEAKING. IT'S GOING TO COST ME $70 FOR THEM TO REPLACE THE SEAL.
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Sep 23, 2016
THE ABS &TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS GOING ON AND OFF AND CRUISE CONTROL NOT WORKING WHEN LIGHTS ARE ON. WHEN LIGHTS APPEAR TRUCK ACTS LIKE THE ENGINE HAS A MISS.
Engine, Sep 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT OBSERVED AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE KNOWN AS THE HEMI TICK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR INTAKE VALVE, EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AND HOSES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000. UPDATED 01/17/2017*CT *TR
Engine, Sep 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL METAL NOISE, FOLLOWING BY A HISSING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT DETACHED AND CAUSED THE MANIFOLD GASKET TO BLOW IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,400.
Engine, Sep 3, 2016
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT BROKEN CAUSING EXHAUST LEAKS. VERIFIED BY DEALER AFTER DOING A FULL INSPECTION AFTER ANOTHER RECALL ITEM WAS FIXED. DEALER SAID THAT IT IS COMMON FOR THE 5.7 HEMI. POSSIBLE EXHAUST FUMES ENTERING DRIVER CAB. THIS IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE HEMI TICK, HAVE BEEN HEARING TICK FOR ABOUT 1,000 MILES, CURRENT MILES IS 32,004. CAN HEAR EXHAUST LEAK CONSISTENTLY
Engine, Aug 24, 2016
STALLED WHILE DRIVING. ONGOING PROBLEMS. REPLACED FUEL PUMP. DENIED IN RECALL YET EXTREMELY UNSAFE. FAULTY TIPM.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Aug 8, 2016
TRUCK RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALL LIGHTS ON THE DASH COME ON, ONCE YOU GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD YOU TURN TRUCK OFF AND RESTART IT MAY RUN FINE FOR DAYS OR A HALF MILE. THIS CAN HAPPEN GOING 65MPH DOWN THE TURNPIKE OR STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN TOWN. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK WITH 28K AND THIS ISSUE STARTED AROUND 32K. HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD "DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM". MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE HER AND MY SON NEARLY GOT KILLED WHEN IT SHUT OFF GOING THRU AN INTERSECTION. I HAVE READ UP ON THIS ON MANY FORUMS AND THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. YOU IN FACT HAD DONE A RECALL CAMPAIGN # PE05027 BACK IN 05. THERE ARE OTHER MODELS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. IS GOING TO TAKE SOMEONE LOOSING THEIR LIFE FOR THIS TO GET CORRECTED. MAKE A PAYMENT OF 400.00 DOLLARS A MONTH FOR A TRUCK THAT I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!!!
Exterior lighting, Jul 31, 2016
HEADLIGHTS WILL UNEXPECTEDLY GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. REPLACED BOTH BULBS AND WAS OK FOR ABOUT A WEEK, BUT STARTED DOING IT AGAIN. SOMETIMES IF HOOD IS SLAMMED, LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON. DEALER CLAIMS THERE IS NOT A CONNECTION/ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. VERY DANGEROUS. MANY OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED OF THE SAME PROBLEM. RECALL SHOULD HAVE BEEN ISSUED ALREADY.
Other or unspecified, Jun 29, 2016
DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW DETACHES FROM WINDOW CLIPS WHEN 30 DEGREES OR COOLER. HAVE HAD CLIPS AND REGULATOR REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER CAN NOT LOCATE PROBLEM TO CORRECT FROM HAPPENING AGAIN. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT HAS SNOWED OR RAINED, IT'S THE TEMPERATURE THAT EFFECTS IT. TRUCK HAS BEEN WARMED UP AND DRIVEN BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PUT WINDOW DOWN TO SCAN INTO WORK LOT. NO VISIBLE ICING ON WINDOW WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PUT IT DOWN. THE OTHER 3 WINDOWS ON THE TRUCK WORK FINE AND DO NOT HAVE THIS ISSUE, JUST THE DRIVER WINDOW. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES EACH WINTER SINCE OWNING THE TRUCK.
Electrical system, Jun 23, 2016
2012 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND COMPUTER ASSEMBLY SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE SEAT BELT, ABS, 4-WHEEL DRIVE AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. *JB
Air bags, Jun 16, 2016
MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR ABOUT A DAY THEN WENT OFF. AT THE SAME TIME I NOTICE THE BACK SEAT DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK BY USING THE KEY FOB OR AUTO DOOR LOCKS. SINCE THEN, THE DOOR LOCKS WORK BUT THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. HOOKED UP A DIAGNOSTIC AND SHOWS NO ERRORS. TRUCK ONLY HAS 30K MILES AND WARRANTY IS OUT. I DO HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT FEEL THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN AT THIS LOW MILEAGE.
Electrical system, Jun 12, 2016
ENGINE SHUTS OFF THEN RESTARTS ITSELF, ALSO WHEN CHECK 4X4 ICON APPEARS, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START, THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND, THEN THE VEHICLE WILL START. IN ALL INSTANCES THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, EITHER IN A PARKING LOT OR A GAS STATION GETTING GAS, AND THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES.
Air bags, Jun 9, 2016, crash
TAKATA RECALL. I WAS INJURED IN A COLLISION. I WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED INJURING MY HEAD. I ENDED UP UNCONSCIOUS. 12 STITCHES TO MY HEAD AND A TBI (TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY). THE WRECK OCCURRED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2016 ON A RURAL ROAD HEADING TOWARD TOWN.
Electrical system, Jun 1, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE WASHING THE VEHICLE, THE FAN FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING FAILED TO DEACTIVATE. THE CONTACT LIFTED THE HOOD AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO DEACTIVATE THE FAN. THE BATTERY WAS RECONNECTED AND THE RELAY SWITCH WAS BURNED AND MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.