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Dodge RAM 4500Model year report

2012 Dodge RAM 4500 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
32,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500. The part named most often is steering, with 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (5) and engine cooling (2). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,000 miles. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 263 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the tie rod assembly and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the column shift and 23 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Steering: “Left outer tie rod broke!!! Luckily only making a u turn when it happened. Recall is about a year old and still no parts available but chrysler we will take care of it and have the dealer install factory part that could break again but at least it will get you back on the road again and maybe it will last until we get the correct part.mind you this is a part that could break and cause loss of control of your vehicle and possibly kill someone. …”

NHTSA complaint #10678938, filed 2015-01, 77,953 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “We received a safety recall notice for our basic life support ambulance n26/NHTSA 13v-239 for front axle tube welds. The notice advised that the vehicle could crash or have a loss in motive power if used. We have contacted chrysler many times to have this emergency ambulance repaired but they have not repaired, inspected or even send correspondence when the vehicle maybe repaired in more then ten weeks. This vehicle is a 4 wheel drive ambulance which is needed for our remote coverage area for access to homes on dirt lanes, snow and ice travel. …”

NHTSA complaint #10567208, filed 2014-02

Engine cooling: “2012 Dodge RAM 4500. Consumer writes in regards to diesel fuel heater electrical connector & front axle housing recall notices repair issues. The consumer stated she has received four recall notices in the mail. Each time she goes to the dealer, they inform her the parts are not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10721949, filed 2015-06

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2012 Dodge RAM 4500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v527000 (steering) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel). However, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/23/15”

NHTSA complaint #10662968, filed 2014-12

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 77,953 miles.

20%0–100%10–2540%25–500%50–7540%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 32,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20132014520152019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 9 recalls for the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 263 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 263 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge RAM 4500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20121032,0009———Not enough data
20111468,0004———Not enough data
20081059,0003———Not enough data

All Dodge RAM 4500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500 is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 5.

Has the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,000 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 77,953 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.