2012 RAM 1500 Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 41
- 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 41 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 19 records
- fuel system · 6 records
- pump relay · 5 records
- brake pedal · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Existing case #11308350 hissing sound in gas tank while on road in motion, on a city street, and a highway and turning and stationary, even noticed it when truck is turned off and sound will not turn off, killed one battery already, truck does not smell like gas. Maybe electrical definitely should be recalled seems dangerous. May also add that driver seat is flat and ripped due to manufacture defect like most cars…
ODI 11309384
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
BURNING SMELL THROUGH VENTS
ODI 11306884
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump stopped working . Put in new pump still didn't work.put jumper from accessories to fuel pump worked fine.changed relay's same proplem.something wrong in electrical system. Pulled up to the house and shut off motor .whent to restart and nothing.
ODI 11300446
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
Truck shuts off while driving. Relay problem. Had told get towed twice $165 each time. Was going 50mph when truck lost all power in metairie louisiana on the causeway bridge 1st time. This can kill someone! This could have killed my family! I will never buy another dodge truck! Chevy i will stick too! I know anything you buy can have a problem but when people complain about the same problems and nothing is done it's…
ODI 11290224
Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
In my 2012 dodge ram1500.when i turn off my ignition key everything is off already i heard something still running under my rear chassis when i check the fuel pump still running i'm very scared it might cause of fire because fuel pump does't stop even key is off.i leave my truck for how many hours the pump stop but when i check the truck my battery are drain.and my vsc keep turning on in off i can't drive because my…
ODI 11281870
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact noticed that the front fuel tank was hanging and the strap was making contact with the ground. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 18v160000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact called precision chrysler jeep dodge ram (located at 1341…
ODI 11287910
Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel/Propulsion System · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated that a bracket was rusted around the fuel tank. The fuel tank was basically an inch off the ground while driving home on a [redacted] trip. The contact noticed this because the bracket dragged on the ground and caused sparks. The vehicle was towed on a flatbed to lester glenn chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (1199 nj-37 w, toms river, nj 08755, [redacted]) where…
ODI 11251961
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump relay will not shut off causing battery to die
ODI 11218646
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I started to have trouble with the truck as it would not start in the mornings when i was trying to go to work. I replaced the fuel pump and it did not solve the problem. Shortly after that, my battery would be dead most mornings. I replaced the battery, but still the problems continued. The truck started to lose power while i was driving so i took it to a mechanic. He told me that the tipm was faulty and needed to…
ODI 11210875
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel filler overflow when using automatic cutoff on gas station pumps. Significant amount of fuel spewing out. Appears to be a safety problem. Good video already on youtube. Happens almost every fill up. Widely reported on dodge ram forum affecting model years back to at least 2009.
ODI 11202673
Fuel/Propulsion System
2012 ram 1500 vin not included in recalled vin had the front fuel strap pull out of frame and was not holding up the gas tank. I am unsure if this let loose when stationary or while driving. The front of the gas tank was close to the ground nearly making contact. I am reporting this because the dealership said it was not part of the recall group and there may be more vin's that need recalled.
ODI 11184916
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump relay faulty which could of caused accident.inferior design that was not included in a recall that some other vehicles by same manufacturer were.no easy permanent fix except taking to dealer for 90.00 bypass kit or a 1000.00 tipm unit.thankfully vehicle was parked when failed.
ODI 11186245
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
There has been a recall on the durango and jeep cherokee with same relay in the fuse box (tipm) my fuel pump continues to run after truck is shut off creating a fire hazard. There are websites dedicated and making money on fixing this known problem. Please look further into it. And feel free to contact me if need be.
ODI 11173093
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump failing intermittently. Mechanic diagnosed a bad fuel pump relay on the tipm. I have found this is a very common problem and other chrysler products with same issue have been recalled but the ram trucks with the identical part and problem have not been recalled. Failure of fuel pump while driving could cause vehicle to stall with possibility of crash causing injury or death. So far the fuel pump failure…
ODI 11161248
Fuel/Propulsion System
2012 ram 1500 was repaired on 11/09/2018 due to 18v160000 frame bracket issue.. A few days after recall action occurred the engine check light came on signifying the gas cap was leaking and needed to be replaced. Dealer tech checked and said there was a small evaporation leak but the gas cap seemed to be sealing ok. Dealer tech reset the engine check light. Week later light came back on. I bought a new gas cap and…
ODI 11170175
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tipm computer issues. Fuel pump not shutting off dur to relay sticking inside the tipm. Random engine shutdown in traffic. Abs system inactive due to electrical issues inside the tipm. Engine codes from options not installed in the truck from factory. Tipm not recognizing key in ignition (cannot start with key. Only by remote) brake failure due to abs module not getting signal from tipm.
ODI 11102225
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v160000 (fuel system); 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. The vehicle was taken to napleton ellwood city chrysler dodge jeep ram ([redacted], ellwood city, pa 16117) and was informed that the parts…
ODI 11096723
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
I'm one of the few owners of a ram 1500 with a common problem. The fuel pump relay. It has become a constant problem with ram owners like myself. First it seems as if your fuel pump had gone out and your truck will not start. After contacting mechanics and paying around $900to replace it the problem stills exist. Then after sonorous attempts to find out what the problem is it's the relay that ram dealers know all…
ODI 11110833
Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My columm shift not going all way up in barking to let go of the key. Im drive this vehicle and it get worst have no other vechile to get aroynd in if this vechile end up kill me and my grand child that law suite on you. Now got told gas strap is recall 2 if that drops and catch some fire another lawsuit
ODI 11093959
Fuel/Propulsion System
Front gas tank strap pulled out of frame of truck, gas tank was hanging about 3 inches from ground and grinding against drive shaft , strap cradle that was attached to frame was totally rotted away, truck has 46,000 well maintained miles and is in excellent condition , when i returned to dealer on 1/30/2018 where i purchased the truck new in september 2012 they informed me frame is rotted and not repairable, they…
ODI 11073155
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
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump relay in the tippin went out. Stationary as would not start. Took to shop, shop owner said he has seen this in other dodge rams(recently as two weeks before we brought ours in), was told that several models have been recalled for this exact same problem(dodge caravan, jeep cherokee, and the dodge durango) but the dodge ram is not included. He repaired the vehicle using the fix that was used on all the…
ODI 11045147
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
Fuel/Propulsion System
Exhaust manifold bolts constantly break. This causes exhaust leak at the cylinder heads in the engine compartment. I have had this repaired twice in the past year and the problem is there again.
ODI 11042782