2012 Dodge RAM 1500: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Sep 9, 2026 · TX

Dodge Ram 1500 2012 model, vehicle randomly turns off without warning while driving. It is as if someone turns off the key no warning lights before , no check engine lights , after is shuts down no codes shown, so far able to coast out of the way and restart vehicle with key fob once in neutral. this is a safety issue and according to my research others have had the same issue. but no diffident resolve. Dealership is currently attempting to diagnose the issue. You need to check into this before someone is killed. I am sure by now Ram dodge is aware of the problem but not doing anything about it.

Filed Apr 3, 2026 · Transmission · 165,353 miles · TX

The contact's ex-wife owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his ex-wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver shifted into park(P) and then restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the starter and key fob were replaced twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V265000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,353.

Filed Oct 31, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · 140,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while starting the vehicle, after releasing the key fob, the vehicle stalled. The contact taped the key to the side of the vehicle to start. The contact stated that once the key fob was taped, the windows failed to roll up, the indicators failed to function as intended, the heater and A/C failed to operate as needed, and the hazard lights were inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Nov 17, 2022 · Electrical · ID

My truck has completly shut off on me while driving several times. The last time my truck shut off I was in 4 wd due to snow and ice and the truck shut down I lost steering and slid sideways. It was scary. I could have been seriously injured or hurt someone else due to a crash. I know the win module is the issue because if I just barely touch the key fob while its in the ignition my truck immediately shuts off. I have talked to the dealership and they said the win module failure is a common problem.

Filed Jan 12, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · MO

Wireless ignition module fails to maintain connection with key fob inserted. Looses power on highway if I hit a bump. Dealer will not address the issue. Door locks are also now not functioning. Am assuming it is the trash TIPM in this 2012 ram 1500 chrysler installed. This whole 2012 ram should be recalled totally unsafe vehicle to have my 5 year old and 5 month old in.

Filed Feb 8, 2020 · Electrical · 250,000 miles · MI

While driving at any speed my truck shuts off intermittently. Figured out when key fob is bumped engine shuts off an loses power. Noticed that they have the same problem on other vehicles with the same wireless ignition module but my truck isn"t included on the recall

Filed Jul 22, 2019 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · OK

Key fob switch shuts off dury start up and during driving.killing truck.been going on for about a year

Filed Feb 9, 2019 · Electrical · 15,000 miles · KY

Key fob stuck in ignition, unable to put vehicle in park. Parking brake must be applied to keep vehicle from rolling.

Filed Oct 17, 2018 · Driver assistance · 83,120 miles · MI

Driving on a city road, 40 MPH, clear conditions, all the dashboard icons went dark. Difficult to pull over, steering wheel sluggish response. Able to pull over to side of road, put vehicle into park, turned key to off and then back on. Truck started back up. On 10/13, country dirt road, slowing down to 10 MPH, going into a turn, none of the lights on dashboard flashed, they were simply gone. Tried brakes and turning steering wheel, difficult to turn. Put into neutral, and turned the truck back on, all the dashboard icons and items came back on. Road conditions were clear and dry. Next event was turning the truck on in the driveway, morning of 10/15. Was turning the truck on, and it lost power again. Removed key, then put it back in the ignition, then started up, no issues. Made it to work without issue. **** unsure if this is part of the issue or a separate issue, but both key fobs have stopped working about 5 months ago. Unable to open/close doors on the truck. Replaced the batteries with exact matches of the existing batteries, tried to open doors with both fobs, no change.

Filed Feb 10, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 58,400 miles · MT

My vehicle started acting up a few times when I would go to start the vehicle, the engine would turn over and then stall out. I thought it was strange, but continued to drive it. While driving down an ice and snow packed road in the middle of traffic my vehicle stalled out; lost all power steering, brakes locked up, lights shut off, and I almost ended up rear-ending the car in front of me going 45 MPH. I pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and was able to get it started again. Since then I have taken it to the car dealership and they told me the win module needed replaced along with the key fob ($725) that was not covered under my warranty. Upon further investigation I see this is a common problem. I called chrysler headquarters and they told me that there was nothing they could do about it. This is a serious issue and needs a recall! It has done it several more times while driving. I have no other choice but to drive the vehicle due to it being my only means of transport. Something needs to be done about this. I've had the truck less than a year.

Filed Sep 29, 2016 · Electrical · 83,000 miles · CO

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

Filed Jun 16, 2016 · Airbags · 29,900 miles · TX

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.