2012 Dodge RAM 4500 Fuel system 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 fuel system of the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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 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 4500 2011–2012, RAM 3500 2010–2012, RAM 2500 2010–2012 +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…
- 10149015Aug 15, 2015Fuel tank Before replacing this part, please call Keith Kerby on his Cell (248) 420-5540 OR Manuel Gandara on cell (248) 622 8109 ~ Mexican Dealers please call Ricardo Lozada at…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 20% |
| 2011 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
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 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