2012 RAM 1500

2012 · Fourth generation

Catalog figures for this model year. Ratings vary by configuration.

Quick facts

Capability

Towing

3,450–11,500 lb

Payload

1,146–3,125 lb

Curb weight

4,518–5,654 lb

Horsepower

215–390 hp

Efficiency

MPG city

13–14 mpg

Fuel tank

26.0–35.0 gal

Fitment

Bolt pattern

5x139.7

Engines

3.7L EKG Magnum, 4.7L Magnum V8, 5.7L HEMI EZH

Drivetrain

4x2 · 4x4

Body

Regular Cab · Crew Cab

Configurations

Complaints in dataset

485

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Capability

Engines

3.7L EKG Magnum · 4.7L Magnum V8 · 5.7L HEMI EZH

Horsepower

215–390 hp

Towing

3,450–11,500 lb

Payload

1,146–3,125 lb

These figures are manufacturer ratings stored on 29 catalog configurations. Optional factory tow packages are often missing from this table. Confirm the door jamb and owner’s manual for the vehicle you have.

Size & fitment

209–231 in

7.6–10.7 in

5x139.7

OEM sizes

41 in

13–14 mpg

Maintenance

Oil Capacity

Capacity by engine

Wiper Sizes

Driver / passenger / rear

Bulb Sizes

Position chart

Fuses

Stored diagrams

Owner’s Manual

Stored sections

Owner Complaints

485 complaint records in our dataset — not a failure rate.

Year problems

Parts and modifications

Real builds

2012 · 22
2012 · 24
2012 · 20

All stored builds

3 real builds Replacement parts

Build rows are stored Modified1 projects mapped to this model year. Empty fields were not logged.