2012 Dodge RAM 2500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 283 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500, 3% of the 283 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Chrysler has had NHTSA campaign number: 14v635000 component(s): engine and engine cooling , fuel system, diesel in effect since october 2014. My truck has this recall problem. I continually have engine code p2609 active. I have contacted chrysler about this and all they will say is that the repair parts are not available. My truck is still under warranty but chrysler will not repair the truck. Along with the check engine light , I have a diesel fuel smell entering the passenger compartment at various times. Chrysler will give me no date as to when they will repair this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10691839, filed 2015-03, 23,100 miles“The contact owns a 2012 RAM 2500. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal noise when the steering wheel was turned left or right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the exhaust manifold fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11128121, filed 2018-09, 52,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the exhaust fractured causing the emergency brake wiring and the ABS wiring to melt without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it diagnosed that the exhaust pipes ,the ABS, and the wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10786982, filed 2015-10, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was on and in park, the undercarriage area of the cabin caught fire which causing the vehicle to become engulfed in flames. The contact did not disclose if a police report was filed or not or how the fire was extinguished. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact received NHTSA campaign id number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) after the failure was experienced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10676624, filed 2015-01, 63,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 08/05/15”
NHTSA complaint #10694803, filed 2015-03Related service bulletins
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- 10220687Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10212290Mar 6, 2022Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
- 10219927Aug 25, 2021MASTER CYLINDER, Brake A new master cylinder reservoir has been made available that is backward compatible but not interchangeable with old parts as follows: 68144489AA MASTER…
- 10230180Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10221594Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10220837Mar 10, 2021GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to…
- 10190584Mar 10, 2021GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to…
- 10215879Jan 16, 2021Customer complaints may include abnormal engine noise, rough idle, lack of power, misfire. Upon investigation, it may be found that there is excessive camshaft lobe wear/lifter…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 | 9 | 4% |
| 2008 | 23 | 7% |
| 2007 | 20 | 6% |
| 2006 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 | 13 | 3% |
| 2004 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 26 | 6% |
| 2000 | 12 | 6% |
| 1999 | 24 | 8% |
| 1998 | 13 | 6% |
| 1997 | 15 | 7% |
| 1996 | 14 | 5% |
| 1995 | 12 | 4% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 2 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 9% |
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 complaintsAir bags
11 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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