2012 Dodge RAM 4500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 10%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,953miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,953 miles.
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.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244356Sep 20, 2023LIFTER, Hydraulic Roller Deactivating Please do not replace MDS lifters because the disconnecting pin is not lined up, this is normal and not a defect.
- 10170314Dec 11, 2019Air Suspension Components Star Parts Catalog has been updated to show individual service parts for the compressor assembly. This will allow service technicians to repair the root…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
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.
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