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2012 Ram 1500 Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ram 1500 has 16 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ram 1500

Electrical
151
Engine
105
Powertrain
83
Other
82
Airbags
60
Steering
47
Lights
35
Brakes
32
Fuel System
30
Structure
16
Speed Control
16
Suspension
13
Tires
6
Wheels
5
Visibility
4

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 3, 2023STRUCTUREWeak metal that the running boards are secured to. Reinforcement plates need installed on both dri...
May 11, 2023STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe fuel strap frame bracket failure has occured on my vehicle and i'm wondering why it was not cove...
Aug 4, 2022STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMThe frame rusted at the attachment point for one of the fuel tank support straps. The fuel tank sagg...
Mar 13, 2022STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The side step detached from the vehicle's driver side of the...
Mar 10, 2022STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHERI'm currently having the Recall no.18V160000 problem on my 2012 ram 1500 slt 4.7 but since the vin n...
Apr 10, 2021STRUCTUREWHEN DRIVING TODAY MY FUEL TANK FELL DOWN BECAUSE THE STRAP PULLED OUT OF THE FRAME. THERE IS A RECA...
May 20, 2019STRUCTUREVEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. UPON WASHING THE CAB WITH A LOWER PRESSURE GARDEN HOSE A LARGE ...
Dec 10, 2018STRUCTURETHE OIL PAN ON MY VEHICLE IS RUSTING OUT. I THINK THIS IS DUE TO FAULTY MATERIALS. THIS VEHICLE IS ...
Mar 8, 2018STRUCTUREWHEN MY VEHICLE WENT FOR INSPECTION THIS YEAR A HOLE AND CORROSION WAS DISCOVERED ON THE RIGHT SIDE ...
Oct 30, 2017STRUCTUREMY GAS TANK WAS DRAGGING, WHEN EXAMINED IT TURNED OUT THAT ENTIRE FRAME WAS RUSTED OUT. THE FRAME R...
Apr 15, 2017STRUCTURETHE BODY IS ROTTING UNDERNEATH THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE GAS TANK ROTTED RIGHT OUT AND GAS TANK FEL...
Nov 9, 2016STRUCTURERUNNING BOARDS RIPPING OUT OF BODY. BOTH SIDES. WHEN USEING THEM THEY WILL FALL OFF. CAUSEING POSIBL...
Oct 28, 2016STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN PARK, A PASSENGER ATTEMPTED T...
Aug 9, 2012STRUCTURE,ENGINETHE TRUCK WAS PARKED THE NIGHT BEFORE AT APPROXIMATELY 7:15PM AND AT APPROXIMATELY 2:30AM MY WIFE WO...
Aug 2, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, HE OPENED ...
Apr 9, 2012STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT OPENED T...

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