2012 Dodge RAM 5500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Dodge RAM 5500, 5% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 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.
“2012 Dodge RAM 5500. Consumer writes in regards to deficient welds on the front drive axle recall notice. The consumer stated the recall was completed as directed by the notice, but did not fully repair the vehicle. There were still serious cracks in the axle and frame. The manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #10689351, filed 2018-03Related service bulletins
- 10229572Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10225424Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10225287Aug 19, 2022Approved Use of Weld Through Primers This bulletin documents the FCA US LLC position regarding the use of weld through primer when using Squeeze Type Resistance Spot Welding…
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10162504May 22, 2019Latch- Front Door
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 5500
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge RAM 5500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology