Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Ram 1500 has 105 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
105
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, ... |
| Jul 15, 2025 | ENGINE | The vehicle finally became inoperable at 119,000 miles due to lifter failure. Lifter issues started ... |
| May 15, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine has lifters ticking when cold and a loss of power during operation. The engine hesitates ... |
| Apr 8, 2025 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at a red light... |
| Feb 17, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine has this ticking sound that has progressively gotten louder and now the engine shakes. My... |
| May 13, 2024 | ENGINE | The exhaust manifold bolts Broken causing it to leak ,tick. |
| Aug 9, 2023 | ENGINE | I am experiencing a loud exhaust manifold leak for the third time now in this vehicle. The previous ... |
| Jun 19, 2023 | ENGINE | The engine is "Ticking". Ticks real bad when first started cold. After it warms up the ticking d... |
| May 1, 2023 | ENGINE | The exhaust manifold bolts have broken off inside the block 3 times in 7 years. I have fixed them e... |
| Nov 23, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle started losin... |
| Oct 24, 2022 | ENGINE | Exhaust manifold failed (warped and broke bolts) for second time since owning my 2012 Ram 1500 causi... |
| Oct 11, 2022 | ENGINE | Issue is that the exhaust manifold studs/bolts break off in cylinder head(s) on 5.7L Hemi engines ca... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | ENGINE | 2012 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SHUT ... |
| Feb 1, 2022 | ENGINE | Engine "tick" - exhaust bolts are broken and according to dealer cylinder head needs to be extracted |
| Aug 14, 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SEEMS LIKE THIS IS NOT NEW, OTHERS THAT OWN THE SAME 1500 MODEL HAVE ISSUES WITH LIFTS AND CAMSHAFT... |
| May 25, 2021 | ENGINE | Camshaft lobe warn down from, from faulty rocker arm roller (needle bearing) (there is no to very li... |
| Apr 24, 2021 | ENGINE | 2012 RAM 1500 HEMI TICK ISSUE. SUPPOSED TO BE A LIFTER. REPLACED ALL LIFTERS AND NOW MY TRUCK WONT... |
| Mar 2, 2021 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE FORWA... |
| Jan 1, 2021 | ENGINE | ALONG WITH MANY OTHER PEOPLE WHO OWN THE SAME MODEL OF TRUCK I HAVE EVERYONE HAS SEEMED TO COME ACRO... |
| Oct 10, 2020 | ENGINE | ENGINE MAKING TICKING NOISE ON PASSENGER SIDE OF ENGINE. TICKING GOES AWAY AFTER IT WARMS UP. |