2012 Dodge RAM 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 126about this part
- Share
- 18%of 698 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,013miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 126 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500, 18% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,013 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“With the cold weather, it's not cranking. I had a new battery and starter installed and it still doesn't crank unless it's in neutral and I press the fuel peddle. If it sets for too long in cold, I have to repeat the process and no longer am able to use remote start and sometimes have to be jumped off.”
NHTSA complaint #11391069, filed 2021-02, 124,000 miles“Power windows worked wen they wanted to . While driving all warning lights would flash on in the cluster like I turned the key off then on . Truck kept running . Started getting hard to start . Once lost power while driving like it was running out of gas . Now it doesn't start at all . Had it towed to dealer they told me it was the tipm . I understand this is a common problem with the ram trucks .”
NHTSA complaint #11396150, filed 2021-02, 73,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11173093, filed 2019-01, 117,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11184916, filed 2019-03, 78,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11093959, filed 2018-05, 24,555 milesRelated recalls
- 18V160000Mar 8, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2010–2012, Ram 1500 2009
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Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 126 | 18% |
| 2011 | 142 | 21% |
| 2010 | 39 | 8% |
| 2009 | 43 | 6% |
| 2008 | 64 | 12% |
| 2007 | 38 | 7% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 40 | 3% |
| 2004 | 62 | 6% |
| 2003 | 11 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 17 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 | 29 | 8% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500
175 complaintsEngine
163 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
92 complaintsAir bags
80 complaintsOther or unknown
67 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsExterior lighting
46 complaintsVehicle speed control
28 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology