2012 Dodge RAM 2500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 8%of 283 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500, 8% of the 283 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The transfer case of the truck broke suddenly and since I was driving at 75 miles, the rotation of the metal parts keep going and broke mayor parts under the rucks such as transmition, suspension, oil lines, diesel lines, and much and much more even made a hole under the cabin. The part under the truck just look like something exploded because the damage is too big. Even beyond repair for me.”
NHTSA complaint #10855119, filed 2016-04, 31,000 miles“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“Tried calling in for the left front tie rod recall to auto nation Dodge and they told me that they have recalled the parts to fix. Called the chrysler help line and they were not helpful at all. The lady I talked to could not tell me when chrysler is supposed to have the part to fix the recall. Why is chrysler sending out notifications and telling people to call there local dealers to fix the recall when they do not have the parts to fix and why is it taking so long?”
NHTSA complaint #10576769, filed 2014-04, 10,000 miles“This is in ref to safety recall n49 / NHTSA 13v-529. I received a recall form Dodge and took my truck into miller's Dodge in martinsburg wv. The service dept. Looked and said your left tie rod ball stud needed to be replaced. I have called to check on the part status 3 times. It has been 5 months and everytime I put my family in the truck they are at risk. I am told that the part is on back order. I received another recall notice from Dodge which prompted me to log this.”
NHTSA complaint #10606857, filed 2014-06, 15,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 22 | 8% |
| 2011 | 37 | 12% |
| 2010 | 32 | 14% |
| 2009 | 15 | 7% |
| 2008 | 48 | 15% |
| 2007 | 93 | 26% |
| 2006 | 106 | 16% |
| 2005 | 77 | 18% |
| 2004 | 106 | 18% |
| 2003 | 122 | 18% |
| 2002 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 | 39 | 8% |
| 2000 | 23 | 11% |
| 1999 | 22 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 8% |
| 1997 | 20 | 9% |
| 1996 | 23 | 8% |
| 1995 | 22 | 8% |
| 1994 | 14 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500
109 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsEngine
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsFuel system
34 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsOther or unknown
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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