2012 Dodge RAM 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 4%of 366 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500, 4% of the 366 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 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.
“The integrated brake controller is intermittent at best. I purchased a trailer and it hooked up fine. Worked fine towing until I disconnected the trailer and seven pin connector. Now the controller tells me there is no trailer on the controller and the dash alerts. Upon pulling the trailer again the controller tells me I'm not towing when I am. ??”
NHTSA complaint #11388248, filed 2021-01, 5,000 miles“Win modules and/or ignition switch randomly turns engine off and all electronics including trailer brake controls. Vehicle loss of power brakes and power steering. Loss of trailer brake controls. I was driving pulling a 10,000lbs. Trailer and truck was near impossible to stop. I was driving down the highway. Glad I wasn't driving around pedestrians, and no traffic, or driving into a city rush hour like I usually am. Now I don't pull a trailer anymore with this truck because I'm scared of smashing someone or something. …”
NHTSA complaint #11183861, filed 2019-03, 195,000 miles“While in motion my foot brake does not send enough voltage to the electric brakes on my toy hauler 5th wheel trailer. I have to use the hand brake lever to safely stop the trailer.. While stopped my foot brake sends 3.4 volts to the trailer while the hand brake sends 12 volts (the gain is turned to its highest). With the ignition off, the brake lights on the truck to do not activate with the foot brake pedal. My local ram dealer does not know what the problem is, nor have they heard from chrysler. The appointment wit the ram dealer was on july 10, 2019.”
NHTSA complaint #11233161, filed 2019-07, 105,000 miles“I was driving down the highway 97 close to prince george, canada,I heard a loud scratching sound which I thought to be worn out brake pads. It was sunday evening and all dealers where closed. When I called the Dodge dealership next morning(I spent the night in town) they could not assist me because they were booked. So I went to a garage who could take me in. I was told the brake pads where not to bad but the drive shaft was ripped out of the casing at the centre of the vehicle and the vehicle was not drivable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621491, filed 2014-08, 74,000 miles“When stepping on the brakes while pulling my 40 ft toy hauler power is not being supplied to the electric brakes. If the electric brakes are applied by hand then power is supplied. Also, the brake lights to do not come on on the truck when the foot brake is applied unless the engine is running. This truck has the factory installed integrated brake controller. The fuse for feeding power to the trailer brake is good.”
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Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 13 | 10% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 15 | 14% |
| 1998 | 20 | 19% |
| 1997 | 17 | 14% |
| 1996 | 38 | 31% |
| 1995 | 28 | 26% |
| 1994 | 18 | 26% |
| 1993 | 5 | 25% |
| 1992 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500
222 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsWheels
15 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500
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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