2012 RAM 1500 Engine Problems
- 105
- 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 105 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- exhaust manifold · 16 records
- check engine · 13 records
- manifold bolts · 9 records
- without warning · 8 records
- exhaust leak · 8 records
- passenger side · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 41 |
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tipm failed to work correctly resulting in no fuel pressure periodically and without warning. Engine would fail to run. Sometimes it would be ok and then sometimes the engine would not run. Ram said they would have to locate a new tipm. They didnt have one because of alot of these had failed, so theyre in high demand. Why arent these being recalled then??
ODI 10927759
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. When starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal metal noise, following by a hissing sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the exhaust manifold bolt detached and caused the manifold gasket to blow in the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10908800
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact observed an abnormal noise from the vehicle known as the hemi tick. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air intake valve, exhaust manifold, and hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
ODI 10908921
Engine
Exhaust manifold bolt broken causing exhaust leaks. Verified by dealer after doing a full inspection after another recall item was fixed. Dealer said that it is common for the 5.7 hemi. Possible exhaust fumes entering driver cab. This is also known as the hemi tick, have been hearing tick for about 1,000 miles, current miles is 32,004. Can hear exhaust leak consistently
ODI 10903470
Engine
Stalled while driving. Ongoing problems. Replaced fuel pump. Denied in recall yet extremely unsafe. Faulty tipm.
ODI 10898134
Engine
At 104,000 miles, engine code for cylinder #3 misfire. 16 new plugs and #3 coil pack did not fix the issue. Further testing revealed revealed a bad lifter. Engine overhaul produced a seized roller on the lifter that eventually completely wore a lobe of the camshaft. With the replacement of lifters, camshaft, valve springs, the mechanic shop also replaced 5 broken exhaust manifold bolts (another known problem with…
ODI 10969950
Electrical System · Engine
Tipm module not working. 2012 dodge ram with only 34000 miles.
ODI 10850815
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
2012 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electronic throttle control issues. *smd the consumer stated he lost all power to the vehicle and went off the road. It was determined the electronic throttle control was bad. Updated 10/22/15.*jb
ODI 10806849
Engine
Getting off the freeway i let go of the gas pedal to coast to a complete stop. Without warning the truck shut off in the middle of the off ramp. Starts right up but makes a noise as if you were starting a cold diesel engine. It's happened 5 times in the last 2 months and the dealer could find or fix the issue.
ODI 10745941
Engine
Exhaust leak right passenger side of engine allowing exhaust fumes to enter passenger cabin.
ODI 10788455
Engine
The lifters on this engines is going bad, im thinking on buying a new ram but with this bad engine i don't think i want one more. Ram really needs to fix this problem, is very bad you don't know if you engine needs oil when it does this clicking or if is your lifters.
ODI 10968841
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Upon selecting transmission "d" option instrument panel indicated "6", drove to barn for horse feed. Needing to back up to fence, to disperse feed, transmisson selection of "r" was necessary. Using the brake pedal to regulate speed and no usage of accelerator pedal (as automatic transmisson vehicles will generally motivate when gear selection is initiated) "sudden acceleration" occurred causing damage to tailgate…
ODI 10691307
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
During 2014/2015 the 2012 dodge ram 1500 would fail to start intermittently especially on colder days. During january of 2015 the problem became more common on a daily basis and would take 10-15 times to start the vehicle. The vehicle was take to dodge under warranty for repair multiple times and according to dodge the starter was replaced and the vehicle would start. After obtaining the vehicle from the dodge…
ODI 10818673
Diesel · Engine · Fuel System, Diesel
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated…
ODI 10717147
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10714045
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tried to start truck - dead jumped battery - went and bought a new battery truck ran fine during the day - went out next morning - truck would try to turn over but wouldn't start- took it to dealer- dealer said to diagnose would be $ 130 dollars paid for that- they said that the battery was not hooked up correctly they fixed it- took truck home- tried to start it the next morning.. Same thing won't turn over- will…
ODI 10653582
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel); 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10714623
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Engine idle spiked and dropped in rush hour stop and go traffic until the truck eventually stalled. I placed the truck in park and tried restarting. The "electronic throttle control" light illuminated in the dash. I turned the truck off and tried restarting. The starter turned over but the truck acted as if an element needed for combustion was missing. I turned my hazards on--as traffic was clearing around me. I…
ODI 10641893
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
My 2012 ram 1500 has a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment and it usually fades out after running the engine a little while. Also the the power door locks will not lock or unlock using the switch and the front passenger side window will not roll down. The air conditioner seems to run warm from time to time and has been filled a few times but no leaks were detected. These issues happened over a couple…
ODI 11145163
Engine
Tl* the contact owns 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that driver's side engine exhaust manifold made a loud ticking noise while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where it was advised that the driver side manifold bolt was fractured. The driver's side manifold bolt was replaced however the passenger's side manifold bolt later exhibited the same failure. The…
ODI 10574728
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
At about 18000 miles on vehicle it suddenly stalled. Throttle body control light came on, rpm dropped to almost zero. Pumping gas pedal had no effect. Condition lasted about 15 to 25 seconds. Took truck to dealer and was informed it needed a throttle body software update. This was done. Also was performed again later. The stalling is intermittent some times not happening for weeks then again it will happen up to 3…
ODI 10733679
Engine · Unknown Or Other
2012 dodge ram 1500 crew cab 4x4, would stall when driving at slower speeds around 10-20 mph like when in a traffic jam,,(happened to me and interstate 75) happened to me on interstate 75) it will even stall when idling just parked or sitting at a red light, not all the time just out of the blue, you wait 5/10 minutes starts back up like nothing ever was wrong ,,,took it in to the local dealer 3 times about to be…
ODI 10745990
Air Bags · Body · Engine
I was driving my sons 2012 ram 1500 4x4 crew cab with less than 20k on the odometer back from texas to north carolina. I fell asleep at the wheel and we ran into a portable tow behind highway construction sign, bounced off a guard rail and then rolled several times down the freeway embankment on i-20 in tuscaloosa alabama. Not one of the 6 airbags in the vehicle deployed. Luckily my son and his two daughters escaped…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10524156
Air Bags · Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v529000 (steering), 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel), and 15v459000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact…
ODI 10864643
Engine
Loud ticking from engine possible manifold. Had the ticking for years, but was told by dodegland of columiba sc that it was not.
ODI 11003523