2012 Dodge RAM 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 3%of 283 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,576miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500, 3% of the 283 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,576 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.
“I left the truck running, I walked about 20 feet away while doing some cleaning on my property and when I turned around I saw what looked like the ground on fire. It looked like fire dripping down from underneath the truck and in no time the truck burned to the ground. What do I need to do at this point? Should I get an attorney?”
NHTSA complaint #10663004, filed 2014-12, 60,000 miles“I was driving slowly forward in a parking lot. I turned left and my left tie rod broke. I was unable to move and had to have the vehicle towed to the nearest Dodge dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10519300, filed 2013-06, 95,000 miles“Frame broke in 3 spots, along with a frame and wheel bearings, gear control box, alignment, the truck body moves when turning not the wheels. The tire stabilizer hasn't turned off in over a year after pouring thousands of dollars in repairs.. Truck is undrinkable and not even 10 years old.”
NHTSA complaint #11329345, filed 2020-06, 165,000 miles“I bought a 2012 RAM 2500 crew cab 4x4 made in mexico 10th month of 2011. I bought the truck dec 28th 2011 new. The truck was pulling to the left and under a load you can not control the truck. Under a load, it wants to dart all over the road if you have something hooked to the bumper. Took the truck to 3 Dodge dealers complaining about this above problem. Dodge says there was not a problem with this truck whatsoever. But, after hooking the trailer to my 2009 gmc diesel with no problem at all towing I knew it was the Dodge truck that I was having problems with. …”
NHTSA complaint #10457596, filed 2012-05“The contact owns a 2012 RAM 2500. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle lifters detached. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that the vehicle misfired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel injector, the spark plugs, and coil needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. …”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 35 | 6% |
| 2003 | 146 | 22% |
| 2002 | 40 | 26% |
| 2001 | 181 | 39% |
| 2000 | 56 | 27% |
| 1999 | 53 | 17% |
| 1998 | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 13 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 13 | 8% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 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 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsExterior lighting
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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