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#BS-2012-DODRAM-50DA2012 Dodge Ram 2500
Based on reports from 384 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 384 complaints, 16 crashes, 24 fires, and 5 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
109 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 53K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (79 reports) • Median: 53K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Steering (109 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2012 Dodge Ram 2500: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500, with 109 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 52,995 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 53K-mile mark.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500, with 47 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500. Recent trend: increasing.
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Recall History (5 recalls)
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, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.
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 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.
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 seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.
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 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Dodge Ram 2500 is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 384 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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