How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA lists 57 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Ram 2500, which is 20% of the 283 total complaints filed for the model year.

Did the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 have electrical fires?

Yes. NHTSA complaint data for this component includes 7 reported fires, with no crashes or injuries listed.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for this component and year.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2012 Ram 2500?

The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 89,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.

How does 2012 compare to other Ram 2500 model years for electrical complaints?

Electrical complaints rose from 24 in 2010 (10% share) and 25 in 2011 (8% share) to 57 in 2012 (20% share), the highest of the three years.

2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 57 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500, 20% of all complaints for the year, including 7 reported fires. Median mileage at failure was 89,000. No related recalls are listed in this data.

Electrical System complaints: 57; 20% of 283
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 7
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 89,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report fires starting under the hood or near the center dash, sometimes while the truck was parked and unoccupied.
Some describe a burning smell or loss of engine power while towing, followed by flames near the hood.
Several mention headlights that do not throw enough light forward or to the side at night, even after dealer adjustment.
Others report the truck failing to crank, with dealers pointing to the TIPM (totally integrated power module) as the cause.
One owner reports melted ABS and emergency brake wiring after an exhaust pipe fractured near the wiring harness.

When 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 12, 2013, latest Jul 29, 2026.

57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2013 to Jul 2026; peak Mar 2019 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Ram 2500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200543 (10%)
2006189 (28%)
200731 (9%)
200817 (5%)
200910 (5%)
201024 (10%)
201125 (8%)
201257 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 have?: NHTSA lists 57 electrical system complaints for the 2012 Ram 2500, which is 20% of the 283 total complaints filed for the model year.
Did the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 have electrical fires?: Yes. NHTSA complaint data for this component includes 7 reported fires, with no crashes or injuries listed.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for this component and year.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2012 Ram 2500?: The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 89,000 miles, though some owners reported issues at much lower mileage.
How does 2012 compare to other Ram 2500 model years for electrical complaints?: Electrical complaints rose from 24 in 2010 (10% share) and 25 in 2011 (8% share) to 57 in 2012 (20% share), the highest of the three years.