2012 Dodge RAM 5500 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Dodge RAM 5500, 5% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,850 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
- 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 5500
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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