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2012 Dodge RAM 5500 Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
23%of 40 total for the year
Median mileage
6,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2012 Dodge RAM 5500, 23% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are 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.

“Over 9 months ago we received a safety recall notice from chrysler: safety recall n26 / NHTSA 13v-239 front axle tube welds letter states that parts needed to do repairs are not on hand. As soon as they are made available they will contact us for repairs. Here it is 9months later and we get the same exact letter. The letter states that this defect could cause a driver to wreck and lose control of the vehicle. I feel that time has exceeded for them to make this right.”

NHTSA complaint #10560407, filed 2014-01

“Over 9 months ago we received a safety recall notice from chrysler: safety recall n26 / NHTSA 13v-239 front axle tube welds letter states that parts needed to do repairs are not on hand. As soon as they are made available they will contact us for repairs. Here it is 9months later and we get the same exact letter. The letter states that this defect could cause a driver to wreck and lose control of the vehicle. I feel that time has exceeded for them to make this right.”

NHTSA complaint #10560408, filed 2014-01

“Over 9 months ago we received a safety recall notice from chrysler: safety recall n26 / NHTSA 13v-239 front axle tube welds letter states that parts needed to do repairs are not on hand. As soon as they are made available they will contact us for repairs. Here it is 9months later and we get the same exact letter. The letter states that this defect could cause a driver to wreck and lose control of the vehicle. I feel that time has exceeded for them to make this right.”

NHTSA complaint #10560405, filed 2014-01

“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge RAM 5500. The contact received NHTSA recall campaign number: 13v239000 (power train). The manufacturer and the dealer were contacted and stated the part was not available for repair. The contact did not experience a failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10537238, filed 2013-08, 3,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge RAM 5500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the adapter that secured the axle assembly fractured and caused the steering wheel to lock. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 13v239000 (power train). The dealer verified the failure and stated that the axle assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact believed that the remedy was inadequate. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10622204, filed 2014-08, 10,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012923%
201114%

Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 5500

Steering
21 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
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 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