2012 Dodge RAM 3500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 3%of 366 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500, 3% of the 366 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,250 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.
“At approximately 11:30 pm, I heard a vehicle horn honking outside in the driveway. Got out of bed to investigate. Observed my 2102 RAM 3500 diesel truck with lights on and flashing and horn was honking. Keys for truck were in the house. Went outside with keys and tried key-less entry fob to open the cab door with no success. Smelled smoke. Opened drivers side door with regular key to see lights on dashboard all lit up. Opened the hood to see lots of smoke and observed glowing wiring harness next to driver's side battery. …”
NHTSA complaint #11374635, filed 2020-11, 56,500 miles“Had my ram truck alignment done 10 times and it still pull to the right as soon as I let go of the steering wheel. Everytime they test drive it they said its fine. They said its the crown of the road. But its not its something to do with the steering rack or components. It has less 32000 miles and been doing this since 2476 miles. I have had it to 4 different alignment shop and everytime they said it was a little off. Didnt get even 3 blocks and it still pulled to the right and the steering wheel is always offset to the right instead of straight across.”
NHTSA complaint #10744342, filed 2015-07, 11,259 miles“The first time was around the first of april 2013, it happened we were stopped at the end of driveway when the truck suddenly surged forward so I shoved on the brake and stopped it! Another time we were at a busy intersection stopped at a red light when the truck suddenly surged forward luckily I got it stopped before it went all the way into oncoming traffic, this time I had two of my grandkids with me! I've took it to two different Dodge dealerships nether could find a problem. It has happened several other times to maby to list even if I could remember all of them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10745775, filed 2015-08, 32,000 miles“After stopping at stop sign, vehicle turned off after hitting bump at 10mph in intersection. Key came loose in ignition. Vehicle lost power breaks and power steering. Vehicle was difficult to restart. There are no, nor has there been any keys or weight added to key since purchase in early 2016.”
NHTSA complaint #11089580, filed 2018-04, 158,000 miles“Experiencing dead pedal or very sluggish throttle response sometimes engine does not respond for more than 5 seconds. Vehicle has been taken to dealership multiple times, technicians say they can not do anything because the vehicle does not show trouble codes.”
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 11 | 3% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 6 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 18 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 8 | 8% |
| 1998 | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 6% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 3% |
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 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsExterior lighting
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.
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