2012 RAM 1500 Power Train Problems
- 65
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 65 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power train · 17 records
- chrysler jeep · 6 records
- repaired failure · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- failure parts · 5 records
- wheel drive · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the rear of the vehicle shook and vibrated. The vehicle was taken to fillback chrysler jeep ([redacted], boscobel, wi) where the wheels were rotated and balanced and the driveshaft was replaced; however, the failures continued. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,000.…
ODI 11269093
Power Train
I just purchased a used dodge ram 1500 hemi, and dealer fixed 2 open recalls at the time. There was a slight noise under the hood at test drive and they took it onto their shop and said they replaced something, not sure what they said. But noise was reduced. I took car for a drive across country and when i got to my destination my check engine light came on. I got the computer reading to find out it was a cylinder 2…
ODI 11229119
Engine · Power Train
While operating my truck in normal usage, the truck began to loss power, shake violently, and emit a knocking/clacking sound. The truck displayed a mil code p0304 for a misfire, one that was caused by defective, negligently engineered powertrain components. Camshaft and valve lifter failures are known issues on this vehicle across multiple model years. The moment when they manifest can cause driver distraction at…
ODI 11184479
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall on my transmission shift solenoid i was driving it on january,25,2019 and while i was driving the truck it went in manual and it was stuck in 4th gear and i was going seventy and that is a safety hazard
ODI 11174358
Power Train
While driving at high speeds (60-70 mph) my truck drops into 4th gear without notice. It then goes into "limp" mode and you can't shift out of 4th gear until you pull over and turn the truck off and then back on. I've noticed that a lot of other people are having this issue and it is very dangerous.
ODI 11164802
Power Train
The most of the manifold bolts broken off at 70300 miles. Very obvious manufacturing defect. Wonder what this does to the epa emissions regulations.
ODI 11141232
Power Train
2012 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to brake transmission shift interlock safety recall. *ld *js
ODI 11130151
Power Train
This is my 2nd complaint . In short my dealer says it is not their fault .probley isn't. I was told after 7months of phone calls that that as of 20 sept 2018 i can put my name on a list to order and get in line to rec. My part t79 recal brake trans shift interlock .no wonder they say on tv that 70%of the cars on the road have safety recalls.nothing happened yet ! Would be nice to get it fixed before it does. Over 7…
ODI 11129306
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (johnson dodge chrysler jeep ram, 481 us-46, budd lake, nj 07828, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not…
ODI 11111151
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Progressive chrysler jeep dodge ram (7966 hill and dales rd nw, massillon, oh) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available…
ODI 11122658
Power Train
Rear axle bearing going out. This is the same problem as the 2011 models
ODI 11111171
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Vehicle engine intermittently shuts down / powers off when slowing down. This has happened numerous times and the issue seems to be getting worse even after repairs. This is a major safety hazard and could cause serious injuries. 4/16/18 engine died 3 times on the way home from picking up my daughter from school, 5/1/18 driving on fm 2100 going approx 45 mph vihle comptely shut off at the intersection of fm 2100 &…
ODI 11098491
Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact was concerned that the vehicle might experience the failure before parts become available. The contact received the recall notification on february 12, 2018. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
ODI 11072466
Power Train
Takata recall, transmission shifts straight into 4 gear from the park position, will not gear up or down, stuck in that gear
ODI 11064676
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
Mfg recall # t79 and nhtsa # 17v-821 also third rear cab brake light is leaking into the cab which can leak into airbags, may cause a malfunction due to corrosion.
ODI 11060918
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While stationary and while driving various speeds, the gears malfunctioned on the vehicle. The contact stated that the gears would not switch to drive when prompted and switched out of gear independently. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 11058002
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). The contact called rockwall ford at [redacted] (located at 990 e interstate 30, rockwall, tx 75087) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not…
ODI 11165104
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). The contact called hughes automotive at [redacted] ([redacted], higginsville, mo 64037) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
ODI 11099196
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle inadvertently shifted from park to neutral without warning. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v821000 (power train) and 18v160000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the noticed indicated that the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
ODI 11089925
Column Shift · Power Train
The vehicle may slip out of gear, due to the transmission locking pin getting stuck open. ( no incidents have occured yet ) there is a open recall now for some time. Nhtsa recall number 17v-821 manufacturer # t79 *dsy
ODI 11065986
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My 2012 dodge ram 1500 is affected by the nhtsa recall 17v-821 (t79 manufacturer recall) i have had 2 instances of my truck coming out of park in the last month, i just found out about this recall online, chrysler/dodge/ram has not notified me of the recall at all. I called chrysler and the man i spoke to said there is no fix currently and it could be september or later before there is. This is dangerous and i want…
ODI 11065564
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle would not stay in the park position. Also, it took numerous attempts to start the vehicle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) and nhtsa campaign number: 18v160000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The…
ODI 11209017
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Payton dodge chrysler jeep ram in clinton, arkansas was made aware of the recall and stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11098624
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
There is a known problem with the exhaust manifold bolts breaking on the 5.7 engines. I've had to have both manifolds repaired in under a year. This problem allows exhaust fumes to enter the cabin exposing the occupants to carbon monoxide.
ODI 11021182
Electrical System · Power Train · Seats
Tamara recall- so on june of 2017 i was driving from texas to colorado. I was at the passing by trinidad, co when the truck just gave out going up the hill. It literally left me stranded in the middle of the hill while cars wer driving by 70 miles an hour. M and m towing towed it to trinidad and they informed me the transfer case was bad and so was the right front drive shaft. I paid 2500 dollars to have that…
ODI 11064642