2012 Dodge RAM 4500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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“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 2014-12Related service bulletins
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- 10230180Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10221594Jul 6, 2021Issue involves overheating, running hot, coolant leaks and related symptoms after a Mopar replacement engine has been installed in the vehicle.
- 10220837Mar 10, 2021GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to…
- 10190584Mar 10, 2021GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to…
- 10162490May 8, 2019Tailpipe - exhaust
- 10219836Jun 21, 2017Oil Pan 2012-2017 Cummins engines with oil pan leaks, please inspect the shallow area of the oil pan for cracks. If cracks are found, please replace as necessary. Cracks are…
- 10138861Jun 21, 2017Oil Pan 2012-2017 Cummins engines with oil pan leaks, please inspect the shallow area of the oil pan for cracks. If cracks are found, please replace as necessary. Cracks are…
- 10140006Mar 27, 201704627694AA Purge Control - Valve You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Suspect stock of part number: 04627694AA must be…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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