Problems with 2012 RAM 1500 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My 2012 ram 1500 has a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment and it usually fades out after running the engine a little while. also the the power door locks will not lock or unlock using the switch and the front passenger side window will not roll down. the air conditioner seems to run warm from time to time and has been filled a few times but no leaks were detected. these issues happened over a couple of years owning this truck. i purchased this truck with around 30,000 miles in 2013/2014 it now has 50,000 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to start after several attempts. the failure occurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who stated that the tipm module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

I had both the high and low beam on the passenger side out on may 9th. i took it to the dealer and told them that it seemed strange both bulbs would go out at the same time. the dealer pulled the front end apart and changed both bulbs on the passenger side and told me they were burned out and are now fixed. may 10th at 6:30am i got up and started my truck and once again the passenger side high and low beam light was out. the dealer told me the technician actually made sure it was only the bulb no wiring or connection problem and does not know why it is out again. it is very dangerous and also a violation to be driving with a headlight out in the state of maryland. several other people have reported this problem with the faulty electrical connection to the headlights and something should be done before their is an accident or worse. it is now in the same dealer again to see what excuse other than a bulb issue they can come up with to charge me again. i would highly recommend dodge look into this and fix it immediately. *tr

Driving out of home to work, light dash panel turned off and on, the windshield wipers came on without being on, switch in the off position, the radio turned off and on, and now does not work at all. have left vehicle with auto nation dodge in spring, tx and they have had it in the service center for 2 days now and are unable to find out what is causing this dangerous issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated the tow hitch harness connector cords were corroded. the contact stated that warning light displayed service the tow hitch. the contact feels that this could cause a potential fire. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection; however, no diagnosis was provided. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. there are no failures at this time.

At about 18000 miles on vehicle it suddenly stalled. throttle body control light came on, rpm dropped to almost zero. pumping gas pedal had no effect. condition lasted about 15 to 25 seconds. took truck to dealer and was informed it needed a throttle body software update. this was done. also was performed again later. the stalling is intermittent some times not happening for weeks then again it will happen up to 3 times in a week.bit once stalled on my lady as she was crossing an intersection . vehicle now has 77000 miles on odometer . i thought this just a hassle until about three weeks ago. as i was merging on to the interstate at about 65 mph in front of a big truck the vehicle stalled for a long period. the big rig was within a very few feet of my vehicle before engine started running again. needless to say this scared me big time. this was when i started to look for someone to be in my corner on this vehicle has been serviced by dodge dealership regularly since new. each time i have reported stalls and at one time had a case opened with chrysler. i am told they find nothing and they only have my word this is happening. this from dealer and chrysler

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving 15 mph and attempting a left turn, the throttle control warning lamp illuminated as the accelerator failed to engage. the contact mentioned that prior to the failure, the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where t he technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 14,565 and the current mileage was 28,113. the consumer stated the accelerator failure occurred at low speeds, while making left turns. the failure would last up to 15 seconds. the vehicle also accelerated on its own twice. on two separate occasions, the truck would not start. updated 03/11/14

Everything was alright, we parked the truck came out and it wouldn't open the door, so we manually opened the door. it was just dead. we had it towed to a dodge dealer in price, utah. we have only had this vehicle for about a year and a half. the computer off the key ignition was gone. it costs us $924.00. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. while driving at any speed and making a left or right turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle also lost power. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 24,000....updated 02/03/16 *bf *tr

Started vehicle after i ran errands and got about 500 yards before vehicle displayed serious electrical issues. the electrical issues included the windshield wipers running when the windshield wiper control was set to off, displaying a warning that the driver side seat belt was not latched when the seat belt was latched, displaying a low engine fuel warning when there was over half a tank of gas, displaying a warning for low tire pressure when the tire pressure was okay. prior to this incident the vehicle has on occasion been difficult to start, acting as if it was not getting enough fuel or the battery was low. eventually the vehicle engine would engage after several turns of the ignition switch. this is the second time since purchasing this brand new vehicle that we have had electrical issues. the first time the computer had to be rebooted in the vehicle. this time may require the same thing. when i spoke with the dealers service representative, he stated that it could be possible for the computer to turn off the vehicle when experiencing this type of computer malfunction. he said that it might require the driver to coast to a stop. seems as if this scenario, would pose a serious danger or threat to both the occupants of the vehicle and surrounding vehicles that could result in death or injury. *tr

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

The only way the radio will get rid of the static is to push on the brake.

Well for starters the air bag light come. took it back they said nothing wrong had a bottle under seat.ok whatever than time goes on air bag light still on.take it back.they replace the air bag brain so im told. lights off for about a couple weeks.then comes back on. im so tried of dealing with this. and then i have problems with the tires which got rotated like there supposed too. they wore out on the inside. i was told by one place it need a front end alignment. so i proceed to get one and they had told me my camber alignment bolt was bent and it need to be dealt with a the dealer, because it could be a defect. so i took it to the dealer and the said they did the alignment and it was fixed.i hope so never got it checked again. i dont hold my breathe for that. then my suspension leans to the rightside just a little but nothings wrongs so im told by the dealer. and my dash lights used to come on and flash and the radio was overheating had to get a new on. keep in mind the was less than a year old when this all started and i brought brand new with only 5 miles on it from my test drive. and im the only owner and its three yrs old now, with the same continuing problems. they dealer says theres nothing wrong bs.....

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle lost all power and the vehicle began coasting. the contact stated that once the vehicle came to a complete stop the vehicle was able to restart after about thirty minutes. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the horn failed to operate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the horn was repaired. two weeks later, the horn failure recurred. the contact stated that he would have to press the horn several times in order to get a response. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was told that the horn did not have a sufficient ground. the vehicle was repaired a second time but the horn continued to fail intermittently. the horn would also sound independently any time the contact was attempting a turn in either direction, or when a slight road bump was driven over. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 4,200.

2012 dodge ram 1500 crew cab lone star 5.7 hemi w/mds auto trans. transmission has a very moderate "bump" or jarring thud inside the vehicle after the truck comes to a complete stop from normal driving speeds in city/highway. took to dealership and they could not repeat concern as i described. this bump is not normal and is not constant or consistent with all stops. also, truck was towed to dealership for warranty work after 1200 miles. trucks electrical system went out. battery was dead and would not start. unknown problem. thank you. *tr