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2012 Ram 2500 Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2012 Ram 2500 has 16 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2012 Ram 2500

Steering
109
Electrical
46
Engine
34
Powertrain
29
Other
16
Suspension
13
Airbags
7
Lights
6
Tires
6
Brakes
5
Fuel System
3
Structure
3

16

Complaints

1

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

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

Other Recalls

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...

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 6, 2025FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOur 2012 RAM 2500 truck with 135k miles, had it's fuel tank fail. The dealership in Oak Ridge, TN t...
Jun 20, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERWIN IGNITION MODULAR SUDDENLY WENT BAD. CAN GO OUT WHEN DRIVING. DOES NOT ALLOW KEY TO BE REMOVED....
Jun 11, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERMY WIFE WAS GETTING INTO THE TRUCK AND STEPPED ON THE STEP BOARD AND THE BOARD FELL OFF THE TRUCK. I...
Apr 6, 2018UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCKED AND I WAS UNABLE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR IN ANYWAY WHICH CAUSED ME TO ENTER ...
Aug 9, 2017UNKNOWN OR OTHERUPON PLACING MY SEATBELT ON I LOOKED AT THE SILVER PART THAT IS THE OUTER PORTIONS OF THE CONTROLS ,...
Aug 2, 2017FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEXCESSIVE FUEL CONSUMPTION..LESS THAN 10MPG, HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURE, POWER/PERFORMANCE WITH/ WIT...
Jan 1, 2016UNKNOWN OR OTHERLEAKING EXHAUST AT THE HEAD. SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND NUMBERS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INT...
Jul 23, 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHEROUR 2012 DODGE RAM 2500 TRUCK 4 DOOR WAS PARKED, UPON PARKING THE TRUCK WHEN THE GEAR WAS PUT INTO P...
Jul 20, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWHEN ACCELARATING, FROM A STOP ESPECIALLY, THE THROTTLE INTERMITANTLY WILL GIVE AN ALMOST DEAD RES...
Mar 11, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI HAVE TWO RECALLS FOR THE FUEL HEATER SHORTING OUT AND POSSIBLE FIRE. I CALL DODGE TO GET IT FIXED ...
Mar 2, 2015FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:...
Dec 15, 2014FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN EARLY DECEMBER 2014 STATING THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH A DIESEL FUEL ...
Dec 1, 2014FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMIN DECEMBER CHRYSLER MAILED AN "IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL" P65/NHTSA 14V-635. WHEN I CALLED MY LOCAL...
Jun 4, 2014FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS,...
May 24, 2013FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE, THE FILLER NECK ...
Sep 7, 2012UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINEWHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS ( 0 - 45 MPH ) OR STOPPED DEISEL EXHAUST ENTERS THE CAB THROUGH THE AIR ...

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