2012 Ram 1500 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 697 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ram 1500. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (175), Engine (163), Power Train (92).
Key takeaways
- 697 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 32 involve a crash, 10 a fire, 27 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 175 | 25% |
| Engine | 163 | 23% |
| Power Train | 92 | 13% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 92 | 13% |
| Air Bags | 80 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 67 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 51 | 7% |
| Steering | 47 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 46 | 7% |
| Fuel System | 35 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 30 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| 2012 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 2WD | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-10
Hello I have a 2012 Dodge ram 1500 and fuel tank bracket holder rusted off there is a recall x75 code that they're now telling me expired 2024, I've had to strap it up with bungee cords, but this is a safety hazard how do I go about getting a Goodwill warranty extension? It's the same issue detailed in TSB 14-002-...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-09-09
Dodge Ram 1500 2012 model, vehicle randomly turns off without warning while driving. It is as if someone turns off the key no warning lights before , no check engine lights , after is shuts down no codes shown, so far able to coast out of the way and restart vehicle with key fob once in neutral. this is a safety issue...
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-08-06
While the vehicle was sitting in the driveway not running, the back of the headlight caught on fire. There wasn't any incedents (e.i. any collision, repairs) prior to the indecent. It is available for inspection. No dealership report yet, but have an appointment with local dealership Tuesday to get an itemized estimate...
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More for the 2012 Ram 1500
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.