Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Ram 1500 has 7 recalls, 691 complaints, and a 3-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
7
Recalls
691
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
17V821000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017...
17V824000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extin...
18V160000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana,...
16E041000
EQUIPMENT
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas sea...
15V459000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October ...
12V192000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 RAM 1500 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5, 2012 THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2012. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE ...
13V038000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 20...
Overall
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Front Crash
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Side Crash
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Rollover
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Rating for: 2012 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact's ex-wife owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his ex-wife was driv... |
| Mar 23, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel tank strap corroded due to environmental exposure to water and salt in West Virginia. |
| Mar 14, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, ... |
| Mar 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My 2012 ram1500 st 4.7 liter has the 9.25 rear differential that was in fact common for that year mo... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The truck will just shut off driving down the road at highway speeds. This has occurred multiple tim... |
| Feb 25, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | i CALLED MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER, BROWN MOTORS IN PETOSKEY MI., A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO TO HAVE A COUPLE... |
| Jan 15, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Engine ticking noise, poorly made bolts on exhaust manifold were used. Bolts loosen or Break off and... |
| Oct 21, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving my Ram truck at approximately 55 MPH, the front gas tank strap failed, causing the fro... |
| Oct 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I noticed while looking underneath my vehicle the front fuel tank strap was no longer attached. Furt... |
| Sep 24, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spee... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Differential making scraping sound, points to the pinion gear having a problem. |
| Sep 5, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Front gas tank strap pulled out from (rusted)-frame. Dropping front of (full) gas tank inches from r... |
| Jul 27, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 50... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicle finally became inoperable at 119,000 miles due to lifter failure. Lifter issues started ... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The brake line broke on my Dodge truck and all the brake fluid leaked out. Fortunately this didn't ... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | While driving down the highway I hit a bump then got a severe grinding noise in my 2012 Ram 1500. I ... |
| May 15, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine has lifters ticking when cold and a loss of power during operation. The engine hesitates ... |