Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Ram 2500 has 5 recalls, 281 complaints.
5
Recalls
281
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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 ...
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...
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...
13V529000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, an...
14V635000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to Septembe...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Ram 2500 Mega PU/EC 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | My passenger headlights keeps going in and out. The wiring harness has been replaced twice and it st... |
| Mar 6, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Our 2012 RAM 2500 truck with 135k miles, had it's fuel tank fail. The dealership in Oak Ridge, TN t... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Recall T79 or 17V-821 or break transmission shift pin stuck in open position. This is the 2nd time t... |
| Jul 22, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle rolle... |
| Feb 10, 2023 | TIRES | I purchased a pair of Treadwright warden tires for the rear of my wife’s truck. In less than 100 mil... |
| Jan 27, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | While driving, my dodge shut off and it was hard to control my vehicle and come to a safe stop, out ... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The... |
| Nov 15, 2022 | STEERING | Tie rod end sheared/broke causing the vehicle to be un-stearable. Fortunately, it happened as I was ... |
| Oct 26, 2022 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehi... |
| Oct 4, 2022 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2012 RAM 2500 equipped with Kenda Tires, Tire Line: Klever, Tire Size: LT275/70/R... |
| Sep 25, 2022 | SUSPENSION | When driving at highway speed, if I hit the seam between the road and a bridge and it is not smooth ... |
| Apr 1, 2022 | ENGINE | The exhaust manifold bolts on both sides of the engine warp due to two different metals being put to... |
| Feb 26, 2022 | ENGINE | My Dodge Ram 2500, 2012 Hemi engine started making a ticking sound so got a tune up. The machinic ch... |
| Feb 5, 2022 | ENGINE | Engine has been making a ticking noise on the passenger side for the past few months. The passenger... |
| Dec 7, 2021 | ENGINE | The bolts holding the exhaust manifold to the engine cylinder head, are breaking off. This has occur... |
| May 18, 2021 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated that after making the third right turn while dr... |
| Mar 24, 2021 | STEERING,WHEELS | DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE TRUCK SHAKES SO BAD YOU HAVE TO GET STOPPED BEFORE IT GOES AWAY. ALMOST FE... |
| Mar 8, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-60 mph, on sever... |
| Mar 6, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | WHILE IN DRIVE, WENT OVER SPEED BUMP AND VEHICLE TURNED OFF. INTERMITTENT IGNITION PROBLEMS HAVE GO... |
| Dec 1, 2020 | ENGINE | Exhaust Manifold on passenger side is leaking. It has a broken bolt due to manifold warping. This ... |