2012 Dodge RAM 1500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 698 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seat belts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500, 1% of the 698 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“November 2018, on a highway, hit a bump, and the seat belt and air bag lights came on, there was a message that the driver's side seatbelt was unfastened, even though the seat belt was securely fastened, and the seat belt chime rang continuously. About 100 miles later, I hit another bump and the lights went off and the truck stayed functioning correctly for several months. …”
NHTSA complaint #11182007, filed 2019-02, 72,500 miles“Truck shutting off at random driving down the road needing to restart engine. You hit a bump and truck shuts off very dangerous life treating. Manifold bolts have snapped off into engine. Truck shifts to 4th gear at random causing a jerr and skid of back tires could cause loss of control which could lead to death or injury”
NHTSA complaint #10957954, filed 2017-03, 160,000 miles“Seat belt location. Both driver and passenger. To get them in the reg cab you need to reach way back and as you get older it gets harder. This stationary but is unable to do if mobile. The vehicle will sometimes accelerate a lot even just touching the accelerator at times you have to this can be when you least expect it.”
NHTSA complaint #10966421, filed 2017-03, 36,000 miles“The seat belt and air bag warning light has stayed on. I have had multiple Mechanics, look at it and even try to inspect it. So the lights will go off and they cannot find a problem. I am just worried that if I getting an accident my seatbelt wont-work correctly and the airbags wont-work correctly. I have tried to do a hard reset and so has the mechanics but the lights stay on.”
NHTSA complaint #11590746, filed 2024-05“Rear seat seat belts are inoperable. Poor/faulty design. Lower half of rear seat raises/lowers for storage. The buckle end of the belt is not accessable due to poor design. This make the back seat not have functioning seat belts. Vehicle has been taken back to dealer. With great effort they can fish our the buckles, but as soon as the seat is moved they are no longer accessable.”
NHTSA complaint #10781268, filed 2015-10Related service bulletins
- 10139978Mar 8, 2017Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
- 10139985Mar 1, 2017Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
- 10149030Aug 20, 2015Safety Recall R35 Reprogram Occupant Restraint Control Module - Dealer Notification
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 16 | 3% |
| 2006 | 22 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2004 | 10 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 24 | 4% |
| 1998 | 34 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500
175 complaintsEngine
163 complaintsFuel system
126 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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