2012 Dodge RAM 2500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 5%of 283 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500, 5% of the 283 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“My wife was getting into the truck and stepped on the step board and the board fell off the truck. I was told by the dealer that this is a common problem,but there was nothing they could do about it because I was out o warranty. Luckily me did not get hurt. Twice a week I pickup an elderly lady that uses a walker, if she had step on it she would have gotten hurt badly”
NHTSA complaint #11101798, filed 2018-06, 106,000 miles“Back in september 2017 I was at work at offutt air force base when I received several messages from the papillion fire department, the la vista police department, and my apartment staff had been desperately trying to get ahold of me to let me know that my RAM 2500, which I had not driven in over 10 days, had caught fire under the hood in its parking spot near my apartment building. …”
NHTSA complaint #11065433, filed 2018-01, 45,000 miles“While driving down the highway doing 65 MPH, I accidentally bumped my ignition with my knee and turned off the vehicle. I did notify Dodge of this via their website but did not get a response. I drive a 2012 RAM 2500 and noticed it was not on the list for the ignition recall. I believe it should be looked into, I would hate for there to be a fatality because of this oversight.”
NHTSA complaint #10747713, filed 2015-08, 400 miles“Our 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 truck 4 door was parked, upon parking the truck when the gear was put into p the doors unlocked and the key was removed. Went into the back driver side door removed some items closed all doors and locked doors with remote. Left the area for about 1 hours upon return a friend said is that your truck rolling towards the boat ramp. Sure enough I looked over and saw our truck moving picking up speed towards the boat ramp. …”
NHTSA complaint #10745374, filed 2015-07, 30,000 miles“When operating the vehicle it will unexpectedly turn off, wheels lock up, steering locks up, engine stops completely no matter what I am doing. As of late this has been happening more frequently. After research was done, it's the ignition switch problem that will cause death or serious injury. This truck has done this on the interstate, hwy, and city streets while driving at various times. This is our only vehicle and is used to drive my 4 children around, ages 17 to 1yr old.”
NHTSA complaint #10927050, filed 2016-11, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 13 | 6% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 35 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 10% |
| 2001 | 36 | 8% |
| 2000 | 14 | 7% |
| 1999 | 21 | 7% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsAir bags
11 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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