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.
2012 Dodge RAM 1500: doors won't lock, open or latch
5 of the 698 complaints about the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500 describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
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.
Front windows, mirrors and door locks work intermittently. The window, and mirror issues occur when the vehicle is in motion. The door lock issues occur when the vehicle is stationary.
My dodge ram 1500 2012 has, per the dealer, a faulty total integrated power module (tipm). I am experiencing electrical problems with my door locks, brake lights, and remote start. The problems occur at all times of vehicle operation. This is an extremely common problem that costs consumers >$1000 to repair, and not been recalled.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500 door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500?
5 of 698 owner complaints about the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500 (1%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500
Stalling 57Fuel pump 44Headlights 43Loss of power 40Knocking 39Airbag light 34Check engine light 33Misfire 23Won't start 21Power steering loss 17Engine failure 16No deployment 13Fire or smoke 12Key fob 12ABS 11Brake failure 10Adaptive cruise 8Grinding brakes 8Hesitation 8Wipers 7Fuel smell 6Jerking 6Sudden acceleration 6Warning lights 6Tire blowout 5
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