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2012 RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1322297
Internal NHTSA #	10910568
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	RAM
Model	1500
Model Year	2012
File date	15/07/16
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	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
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	83000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ARVADA, CO
VIN pattern	1C6RD7FT2CSXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	30/06/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	65
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 RAM 1500 Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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