RAM15002012
  1. RAM 1500
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  3. 2012
  4. Engine

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

BandRecords
60–100k mi41
100–150k mi17
1–30k mi11
30–60k mi11
150–400k mi10

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 1, 2012

    Engine

    I've a ticking sound coming from the manifold for years. I went to dodgeland in columbia, sc and was told that nothing was wrong. However i read many post concerning the ticking and recall. It was happening on start ups and would go ahead, but not its ticking all the time.

    ODI 11088362

  • October 1, 2012 · 1 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that when the vehicle engaged in economy or multiple displacement mode, the vehicle would violently vibrate followed by a loud noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the software needed to be updated however, an update was not available. The dealer later notified the contact that the vibration was a…

    ODI 10487565

  • August 9, 2012 · 1,200 miles

    Body · Engine

    The truck was parked the night before at approximately 7:15pm and at approximately 2:30am my wife woke to something popping outside and her 2012 ram was outside on fire. It caught my 2005 dodge ram 3500 on fire also, and eventually burnt our home down. *tr

    Fire reported

    ODI 10498322

  • June 6, 2012 · 9,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the vehicle lost all power and the vehicle began coasting. The contact stated that once the vehicle came to a complete stop the vehicle was able to restart after about thirty minutes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure…

    ODI 10779895

  • February 27, 2012 · 2,700 miles

    Engine · Service Brakes

    Brakes mushy, go all way to floor, need to be pumped before each stop. Bad cold start engine noise could make engine stop working according to chrysler repair bulletin. Chrysler refused to repair either defect - brake light flashes and stays on much longer due to pumping and need for constant pedal action. According to on-line search the above defects are common in dodge rams - chrysler refusing to repair - claims…

    ODI 10659822