2012 Dodge RAM 3500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 11%of 366 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,950miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500, 11% of the 366 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,950 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I pull a light weight 40' gooseneck trailer, and while driving I noticed the fuel mileage dropped tremendously and the coolant temp stayed around 220deg and I noticed a horrible loss of power which would not let me drive any faster than around 40-45mph! …”
NHTSA complaint #10555154, filed 2013-12, 12,000 miles“I was towing a 5th wheel and the check eng. Light come on and the truck stalled whent from 60mph. To 30 MPH. I stoped for the night in the morning I got it to holiday Dodge in austin mn. And was told the a code of p0087 was on and it was a low fuel rail perssure. But the part need was on back order and no Dodge shope had one it would take 4 to 6 weeks to get one. After this repair was done it has been into Dodge 8 time for the same thing and has cost me a lot. But I stell don't have a sefe truck. Its not safe do to the truck runing at 60mph then droping to 30mph or not runing at all. …”
NHTSA complaint #10689909, filed 2015-02, 156,894 miles“Truck shuts off at random at various speeds and after coasting will start itself up again. Throws every light on the dash on including trailer brake malfunction but throws no ECM codes. I'm pretty sure it has to do with the key fob/starter relay recognizing the key.”
NHTSA complaint #11229351, filed 2019-07, 156,000 miles“Have 2 recalls the steering 1 was last year call and talk severl time, also have fuel tank heater been sence beginning of this year. Was told both on back order and never seem have them come in so can get them taken care of. I would think this be a big safty problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10743998, filed 2015-07, 10,000 miles“My driver was traveling at 80 MPH in cruise control when he started to notice a vibration from the truck that was shaking the mirrors. He took the vehicle out of cruise control and started to decelerate. At approximately 70 MPH a large bang was heard from beneath the vehicle and the front end of the truck was lifted off of the pavement. This caused the vehicle to be turned slightly sideways when it came back down into contact with the pavement while traveling at 70 MPH! …”
NHTSA complaint #10652823, filed 2014-11, 124,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V635000Oct 8, 2014Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5…Covers: Dodge RAM 3500 2010–2012, RAM 2500 2010–2012, Ram 5500 2010, 2013–2014 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10175733Apr 21, 2020Possible Driveability Issues due to the Winter-Blend Fuel into the Warmer Season
- 10162496May 17, 2019Tube- Fuel Filler
- 10162494May 15, 2019Tube- Fuel Filler
- 10140009Mar 29, 2017Housing Assy - Fuel Filler Door Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allsuspect stock of part…
- 10217521Mar 15, 2017Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of…
- 10217549Mar 2, 2017Diesel Exhaust Fluid This bulletin provides information regarding the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) vehicle delivery fill guidelines.
- 10140017Mar 2, 2017Diesel Exhaust Fluid This bulletin provides information regarding the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) vehicle delivery fill guidelines.
- 10151693Oct 19, 2015Title 68146401AA: Tube - Fuel Filler Start Date: 10/19/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership…
- 10151690Oct 6, 2015Title Inspection and return of PN 68210332AA - FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR Start Date: 10/6/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You are receiving this email as you have been identified to…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 40 | 11% |
| 2011 | 16 | 7% |
| 2010 | 18 | 12% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 12 | 6% |
| 2004 | 13 | 6% |
| 2003 | 12 | 4% |
| 2002 | 9 | 20% |
| 2001 | 12 | 9% |
| 2000 | 8 | 14% |
| 1999 | 10 | 10% |
| 1998 | 10 | 10% |
| 1997 | 15 | 12% |
| 1996 | 8 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500
222 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsWheels
15 complaintsBrakes
14 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology