2012 Dodge RAM 2500 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 283 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,994miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500, 4% of the 283 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,994 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The air bag cover is coming apart from the 1'oclock position to the 8 o'clock poistion. I've taken it to the local dealership and they want $700 to repalce the airbag which is attached to the cover. Why should I have to pay for a safety item that should still be covered.”
NHTSA complaint #11001885, filed 2017-06, 44,000 miles“Driving down the interstate at approximately 70 MPH when the vehicles in front of the truck slammed on brakes. I was roughly 30 ft behind the vehicle in front of me. I slammed on my brakes and the pedal felt spongy before going to the floor. The tires did not lock up, and the truck slowed 20mph in about 30 ft. The truck made impact with a chevrolet tahoe at 50 MPH. The airbags failed to deploy and the seatbelt failed to lock, throwing my knees into the dash. The chevrolet tahoe was totaled. The current estimate to repair the ram is $5,448. …”
NHTSA complaint #11047387, filed 2017-11, 81,110 miles“Began having electrical problems. The most serious, while driving after dark, the headlights went out. Airbag light indicator goes on intermittently. Radio goes dead. Replaced headlight bulbs and had tipm flashed but occurred again.”
NHTSA complaint #10937470, filed 2016-12, 101,000 miles“Air bag warning light came on while driving the vehicle. No accidents or any unusual conditions. It just came on while driving on a local city street.”
NHTSA complaint #10910452, filed 2016-09, 30,567 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11532307, filed 2023-07, 168,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V459000Jul 22, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014…Covers: Dodge RAM 2500 2012, Ram 1500 2013–2014, 2500 2013–2014 +7 more
Related service bulletins
- 10151694Oct 19, 2015Title Control Module - Air Bag Electronic Control w/side Capability Start Date: 10/19/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock…
- 10149032Aug 22, 2015STOP SALE SafetyRecall R47 - Side Airbag Inflatable Curtain (SABIC)- Dealer Notification
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 16 | 7% |
| 2008 | 30 | 9% |
| 2007 | 46 | 13% |
| 2006 | 77 | 11% |
| 2005 | 76 | 18% |
| 2004 | 90 | 15% |
| 2003 | 138 | 21% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 18 | 4% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 18 | 6% |
| 1998 | 18 | 8% |
| 1997 | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 | 11 | 7% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500
109 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTires
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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