2012 Dodge RAM 2500: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 29, 2026 · Electrical · KY

The switch to start the vehicle has to be pushed down and turned at the same time. Vehicle starts but shuts the engine down when the key returns sometimes. On one occasion vehicle shut down while driving.

Filed Apr 13, 2020 · Electrical · 103,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving if the key fob was touched, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Engine · 111,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact called university chrysler dodge jeep ram of florence (located at 2354 florence blvd, florence, al 35630, (256) 766-7324) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Dec 17, 2018 · Engine · 37,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted normally. The contact stated that the failure occurred on a daily basis for approximately one month. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. *dt

Filed Nov 14, 2018 · Electrical · 61,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The contact had to move the key slowly in order for the vehicle to start. The vehicle was taken to grieger's motor sales chrysler dodge jeep ram (1756 w us hwy 30, valparaiso, in 46385, 219‑462‑4117) where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. The VIN was unknown. *dt

Filed Sep 25, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 150,000 miles · MI

Truck will shut off while driving. Sometimes will start back up a second later, sometimes need to bring it to a full stop, to restart the truck. It will do it at random no matter weather type of driving, it will just do it.

Filed Jun 8, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 93,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. While operating the vehicle, the message "key not recognized" displayed and the instrument panel gauges malfunctioned. While attempting to start the engine, the vehicle could not immediately be started. After finally starting the engine, the vehicle would suddenly shut off while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (red bluff dodge, chrysler, jeep, ram, 545 adobe rd, red bluff, ca 96080) where the win module and brake controller were replaced; however, the failures recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer, but the failures could not be duplicated and no repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 93,000. *tt updated 9/24/18

Filed Apr 7, 2018 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · WA

The vehicle shut off while driving and will not start and stay running without holding the ignition

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Electrical · 98,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to classic motors inc (120 s main st, richfield, ut 84701) where it was diagnosed that the ignition module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2018 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · NY

Truck shuts off while driving, wiggle key and it starts and continues.

Filed Sep 21, 2017 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mullahey chrysler dodge jeep ram (2520 golden hill rd, paso robles, ca 93446 (805) 369-2400) where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and assigned case number: 32374095, but no further assistance was provided. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v200000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Electrical · 86,200 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the shoulder. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle three times, and was successful on the third attempt. The failure recurred at least twelve times in the past two weeks. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (brad francis dodge in los lunas, new mexico), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,200.