2012 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 697 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 32 involved a crash and 10 involved a fire. 27 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, mountingMar 8, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Exposure to environmental conditions such as water mixed with road salt may cause the front fuel tank strap frame "T-Slot" bracket to corrode, possibly causing the fuel tank to drop and make contact with the ground.
If the fuel tank were to drop and contact the ground, a fuel leak may result. Additionally, in the event of a crash, the fuel tank may not remain secured to the vehicle, possibly causing a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence in an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will bolt a bracket reinforcement to the frame, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U04.
Campaign 18V160000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentDec 21, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. A list of the affected trailer models is available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V824-0103.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
If the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Kidde customer service service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Chrysler's number for this recall is T82.
Campaign 17V824000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftDec 20, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
Campaign 17V821000 on NHTSA.gov
EquipmentMay 16, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.
If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.
Campaign 16E041000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJul 22, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.
This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.
Campaign 15V459000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, driveline, differential unitFeb 6, 2013
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08.
Campaign 13V038000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsMay 2, 2012
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 RAM 1500 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 5, 2012 THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2012. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE A SPARE TIRE THAT DOES NOT MATCH THE SPECIFICATIONS LISTED ON THE TIRE PLACARD. THUS, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.
IF INSTALLED, THE INCORRECTLY SIZED SPARE TIRE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY ACTIVATE THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM, ALTERING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ESC SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES AS NECCESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 12V192000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: other or unspecified
67 reports, newest first. Show all
Other or unspecified, Jul 15, 2019, crash
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOSES TOTAL POWER CAUSING LOSS OF TOTAL CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS I WAS ROUDING A CURVE VEHICLE LOSS TOTAL POWER CAUSING ME TO LOSE TOTAL CONTROL OF VEHICLE IN RETURN CAUSIN ME TO HIT A BANK AND FLIP UPSIDE DOWN ON STREET. VEHICLE WOULD LOSE TOTAL POWER AT ANY GIVEN TIME WITH NO EXPLANATION. VEHICLE LOSS TOTAL POWER NUMEROUS TIMES ALMOST CAUSING NUMEROUS ACCIDENTS.*DT *TR
Other or unspecified, Jun 12, 2019
2012 DODGE RAM TRADESMAN 4.7L 100K MILES. ISSUES WITH ACCELERATION. TRUCK WILL RANDOMLY BOG DOWN WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP AND DOESN'T WANT TO GO. WHEN THE TRUCK FINALLY CATCHES UP TO THE GAS PEDAL FULLY PRESSED AND TRUCK NOT GOING, IT TAKES OFF FAST. WHEN IT DOES ACCELERATE, POWER DOESN'T FEEL STEADY. I'M BURNING THROUGH GAS LIKE CRAZY AND ONLY GETTING AROUND 12.5 MPG. TRUCK WAS FINE FIRST YEAR I OWNED IT AND I AVERAGED 15.5 MPG. WHEN HOLDING SPEED ON HIGHWAY OR OPEN ROAD, TRUCK WILL RANDOMLY FEEL LIKE POWER DROPS OFF AND RPMS DROP ABOUT 500. I'VE HAD IT TO 2 DEALERSHIPS, SPOKE WITH CORPORATE, AND SPENT A LOT OF MONEY TO BE TOLD THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY TRUCK. I FEEL MY ONLY OPTION IS GOING TO BE SUING CHRYSLER DIRECTLY FOR BEING UNABLE TO REPAIR MY TRUCK. I HAVE DESPERATELY TRIED SPEAKING TO A LOT OF PEOPLE AT CORPORATE WITH ZERO LUCK IN GETTING ANY SORT OF HELP. I WILL NEVER BUY A DODGE AGAIN OR ANYTHING ELSE OWNED BY CHRYSLER!
Other or unspecified, Jun 2, 2019
DODGE RAM 2012 IGNITION SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS AND COMPLETELY TURNS OFF VEHICLE WHILE IN USE. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO RECALLING IMMEDIATELY.
Other or unspecified, Engine, May 31, 2019
I BOUGHT 2012 RAM 1500 IN AUGUST 2018, I MAKE PAYMENT. THIS PAST APRIL VIBRATION AND HESITATION GOT WORSE, I HAD PLUGS REPLACED , DIDN'T HELP. FOUND OUT THAT LIFTERS NEEDED REPLACED AND CAMSHAFT. I SPENT $217 ON PLUG REPLACEMENT AND ADDITIONAL $4500 TO REPLACE LIFTERS CAMSHAFT. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON NOW IT'S SAYING VAPORATION LEAK. I HAVE READ THAT THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF CUSTOMERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND NO RECALL FROM CHRYSLER. THIS IS MY FIRST DODGE, THIS WILL BE MY LAST DODGE UNLESS I GET COMPENSATION FROM CHRYSLER. I KNOW THIS TRUCK IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, BUT CHRYSLER HAS TO KNOW THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE HEMI , I WAS TOLD AT A DEALER THIS WAS COMMON IN HEMI , NO ONE TOLD ME THAT WHEN I BROUGHT I STILL OWE ON THIS TRUCK , PLUS I'M OUT $4667 THAT I CAN'T GET BACK IF I TRADED, ONLY HAD 8 MONTHS WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THIS DOESN'T INCLUDE THE THE VAP PROBLEM ON THE COST.
Other or unspecified, May 6, 2019
THREE TIMES THE REMOTE START FOB HAS WENT BAD AND IT WAS COVERED.THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN.NOW THAT MY WARRANTY HAS RAN OUT I HAD TO PAY 4 HUNDRED AND NINE DOLLARS.I HAVE A OPEN CASE # 57845871 FOR REIMBURSEMENT BUT A SUPERVISOR NAMED MARISA REFUSES TO CALL ME BACK. THIS IS A RECURING PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE COVERED
Other or unspecified, Apr 17, 2019
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS
Power train, Other or unspecified, Feb 4, 2019
TAKATA RECALL ON MY TRANSMISSION SHIFT SOLENOID I WAS DRIVING IT ON JANUARY,25,2019 AND WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK IT WENT IN MANUAL AND IT WAS STUCK IN 4TH GEAR AND I WAS GOING SEVENTY AND THAT IS A SAFETY HAZARD
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jan 31, 2019
I GOT INTO THE CAB OF MY TRUCK AND IT SMELLED WET. I LOOKED UP AT HEAD LINER AND SAW THAT IT WAS WATER STAINED. I LOOKED ON DODGERAMFORUM AND SAW THAT OTHERS HAD EXPERIENCED THIS. MOST SUSPECTED THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ABOVE THE REAR WINDSHIELD TO BE LEAKY. I REMOVED THE THIRD LIGHT FROM MY VEHICLE. IT WAS WET AND THE BULB BLOWN OUT. I STUCK MY HAND INTO THE SPACE BETWEEN THE OUTER AND INNER SHELLS OF THE CAB AND IT WAS WET. I TOOK THE ASSEMBLY TO LODI CDJR, WHO TOLD ME THE GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE. THEY WERE SELLING THE REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY AT $22.70 SO THAT PEOPLE COULD QUICKLY MAKE THE REPAIR. RECALL? NO. SOMEWHERE I LEARNED THAT SEVERAL YEAR MODELS WERE AFFECTED, INCLUDING MY OTHER VEHICLE, A 2014 DODGE RAM EXPRESS. SO I BOUGHT ANOTHER REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY TO INSTALL ON IT. I ASKED IF THEY WOULD COVER THE COST. HE SAID THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME, BUT NEVER DID. A FEW WEEKS LATER, I OPENED THE GLOVE BOX OF THE 2012 TRUCK AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS RUST ON SOME OF MY PAPERS. I LOOKED UP INTO THE GLOVE BOX AND SAW RUSTED WIRES. I THINK THE WATER DRAINED FROM THE TOP OF THE CAB INTO THE FRONT OF THE FIREWALL AND SOAKED THE CIRCUITRY. CRUISE CONTROL, MY PASSENGER WINDOW, OTHER THINGS DON'T FUNCTION PROPERLY AT ALL TIMES. I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT IN TO BE EVALUATED AS I FEAR THEY MIGHT JUST MAKE IT WORSE. THE NEW LIGHT ASSEMBLY HAS STOPPED ANY FURTHER LEAKAGE. IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT MY 2014 SUSTAINED WATER DAMAGE DUE TO THE FAULTY LIGHT GASKET. 2014 DODGE RAM EXPRESS VIN: (XXXXX). I WILL FILE A SEPARATE COMPLAINT ON THIS VEHICLE IF YOU DIRECT ME TO. BUT AT THIS TIME I THINK I CAUGHT IT BEFORE DAMAGE OCCURRED. I REPORTED THIS TO DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER, WHO ASSIGNED THIS REFERENCE NUMBER TO IT: 57938794. IT IS THE SAME REFERENCE NUMBER ON ANOTHER COMPLAINT I HAVE SUBMITTED TO YOU: 11173399 PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jan 17, 2019
TRUCK WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF, LOSING ALL POWER. IT HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE IN PARK. WHEN IT HAPPENS DURING DRIVING IT HAS HAPPENED AT ALL SPEEDS. ALL POWER INCLUDING LIGHTS AND POWER STEERING IS LOST. MUST TURN IGNITION OFF AND RESTART ENGINE. HAS BECAME A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WHILE ON THE ROAD. HAVE TAKEN IT TO A DEALERSHIP THAT IT WAS BOUGHT FROM BUT THEY COULD NOT PIN POINT PROBLEM SINCE IT RANDOMLY HAPPENS
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Nov 16, 2018
COOL AIR BLOWS ON DRIVERS SIDE AND WARM AIR BLOWS ON PASSENGER SIDE. HEATER DOES NOT GET HOT. JUST BARELY WARM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Engine, Nov 3, 2018
MY 2012 RAM 1500 HAS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND IT USUALLY FADES OUT AFTER RUNNING THE ENGINE A LITTLE WHILE. ALSO THE THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK USING THE SWITCH AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL DOWN. THE AIR CONDITIONER SEEMS TO RUN WARM FROM TIME TO TIME AND HAS BEEN FILLED A FEW TIMES BUT NO LEAKS WERE DETECTED. THESE ISSUES HAPPENED OVER A COUPLE OF YEARS OWNING THIS TRUCK. I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK WITH AROUND 30,000 MILES IN 2013/2014 IT NOW HAS 50,000 MILES.
Other or unspecified, Oct 7, 2018
7 MONTHS AGO I RECEIVED MY FIRST CUMUNICATION FROM RAM SAFTY RECALL BRAKE TRANS SHIFT INTERLOCK T79/NHTSA 17-821. SINCE THEN 2 PHONE CALLC FROM THEM SAYING THE PART WAS IN . IN THE WAREHOUSE AND THEY WONT GIVE ME ONE!!!!MANY PHONE CALLS _2 COMPLAINTS .I SAW ON TV THAT 70% OF THE ACARS ON THE ROAD HAVE RECALLS NO WONDER. THIS IS A BRIEF EXPLATION OF MY PROBLEM.THIS COMPANY IN MY OPINION IS NEGLIGENT. MY E MAIL IS (XXXXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Other or unspecified, Sep 2, 2018
EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK
Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 25, 2018
"TAKATA RECALL" PROBLEM TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID CIRCUITS
Other or unspecified, Fuel/propulsion system, May 15, 2018
MY COLUMM SHIFT NOT GOING ALL WAY UP IN BARKING TO LET GO OF THE KEY. IM DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AND IT GET WORST HAVE NO OTHER VECHILE TO GET AROYND IN IF THIS VECHILE END UP KILL ME AND MY GRAND CHILD THAT LAW SUITE ON YOU. NOW GOT TOLD GAS STRAP IS RECALL 2 IF THAT DROPS AND CATCH SOME FIRE ANOTHER LAWSUIT
Other or unspecified, May 10, 2018
A/C EVAPORATOR COIL WENT BAD AND RELEASED THE FREON INSIDE THE VEHICLE SINCE THIS IS IN THE DASH AREA INSIDE OF THE TRUCK CAB. THE RELEASE WAS OVER TIME AND WAS JUST REPAIRED. REPLACEMENT OF THE EVAPORATOR COIL, NEW FREON, HEATER CORE (WAS SUGGESTED TO REPLACE DUE TO THE ACCESS AND EASE TO REPLACE AN ITEM THAT WOULD GO OUT NEXT MOST LIKELY) AND THE VALVE - A/C. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THERE IS NO RECALL. TOTAL COST WAS JUST UNDER $2100.
Other or unspecified, Apr 26, 2018
NHTSA #17V-821 THE RAM SERVICE CENTERS ARE STATING THAT DODGE HAS NOT SENT OUT THE PARTS AND COMPUTER UPDATE TO FIX THE RECALL. I CALLED DODGE AND THEY SAID AROUND AUGUST 2018 BUT THAT CAN CHANGE. THE SERVICE CENTER RECEIVED UPDATES ON THE 2018 AND 2017 MODELS BUT NOTHING ON THE LATER MODELS. I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THIS RECALL NOT BEING COMPLETED IN A TIMELY MANNER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A DEATH IF TRUCK COMES OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLS. I HAVE BEEN CALLING EVERY MONTH SINCE RECALL ISSUED BUT STILL UNABLE TO GET THE ISSUE FIXED IN A TIMELY MANNER.
Other or unspecified, Apr 22, 2018
I RECEIVED A LETTER ABOUT A RECALL FROM NHTSA ABOUT RECALL UO4/NHTSA 18V-160. THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE FIX. THE LETTER GAVE ME WWW.RECALLS.MOPAR.COM TOSIGN UP FOR EMAIL OR SMS NOTIFICATIONS FOR WHEN REMEDY PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE
Other or unspecified, Engine, Apr 21, 2018
INFAMOUS HEMI TICKING; ON COLD START THERE'S A PRONOUNCED TICKING THAT GOES AWAY AFTER ABOUT 15 MIN OF RUNNING. FOUND EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT HAD SHEERED; HAD IT REPLACED WITH NEW BOLTS AND GASKET BUT THE TICKING IS STILL THERE. MECHANICS SAY THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE HOWEVER THE TICKING IS RIDICULOUSLY ANNOYING. READ THAT IT MAY BE EXHAUST LEAK HOWEVER, NOTHING CAN BE FOUND THAT NEEDS REPAIR. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR OVER A YEAR NOW.
Other or unspecified, Mar 16, 2018
THE TRUCK STALLS WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP OR IDLING AROUND A CORNER. THAT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE STEERING AND BRAKES ARE LOCKED UP AT THAT POINT. WHETHER IT'S IDLING IN A TRAFFIC JAM, COMING TO A STOP, OR IDLING AROUND THE CORNER, YOU WILL SUDDENLY HAVE NO POWER BUT EVERYTHING ELSE IS ON. NOT THE ENGINE AND IT WAS SO SMOOTH THAT YOU DON'T NOTICE UNTIL YOU CAN'T BRAKE OR STEER. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH THIS YEAR MAKE AND MODEL THAT ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I UNDERSTAND THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION BUT IT WAS CLOSED WITHOUT RESOLUTION. CASE NUMBER EA05018. THIS IS A GROWING PROBLEM AND WE THE PEOPLE ARE SPENDING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TO REPLACE PARTS THAT ARE JUST PART OF A TROUBLE SHOOTING ISSUE AND MOST OF US STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM. AND IT'S THE SAME FOR ALL OF US. PLEASE RELOOK AT THIS PROBLEM. IF I WERE THE ONLY ONE I COULD UNDERSTAND BUT I AM NOT. WE LOVE OUR TRUCKS BUT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. LAST NIGHT I WAS IN A DOUBLE TURN INTERSECTION WHEN IT SHUT OFF. THANKFUL I WAS IN THE OUTER LANE AND DID NOT CRASH OR HIT THE MEDIAN. IF YOU READ ON CAR COMPLAINTS. COM UNDER 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 STALLS/SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING, YOU WILL SEE THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND THERE ARE LOADS OF PEOPLE. THEY THINK THE REPAIR FIXES BUT IT DOES NOT AND THE ISSUE DOES NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. IT STARTED OCCASIONALLY BUT NOW IT'S ALMOST DAILY AND MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. THE TRUCK AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MULTIPLE REPAIR SHOPS AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM SINCE IT IS DIFFULT TO PINPOINT WHEN IT WILL OCCUR TO SHOW WHAT THE VEHICLE IS ACTUALLY DOING. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE MULTIPLE PARTS TO HELP RESOLVE THE ISSUE TO INCLUDE A NEW STARTER FROM CONSTANT RESTARTING IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION WHILE VEHICLE IS STILL IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE IS ALWAYS IN MOTION WHEN IT RANDOMLY STALLS COMING TO A SLOW, IDLE OR A TURN ESPECIALLY.
Other or unspecified, Feb 21, 2018, fire
TRUCK WENT UP IN FLAMES AFTER ABOUT A 15 MINUTE WARM UP AND WAS STATIONARY AND IS A TOTAL LOSS. *TT *TR
Power train, Other or unspecified, Jan 28, 2018
MY 2012 DODGE RAM 1500 IS AFFECTED BY THE NHTSA RECALL 17V-821 (T79 MANUFACTURER RECALL) I HAVE HAD 2 INSTANCES OF MY TRUCK COMING OUT OF PARK IN THE LAST MONTH, I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THIS RECALL ONLINE, CHRYSLER/DODGE/RAM HAS NOT NOTIFIED ME OF THE RECALL AT ALL. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THE MAN I SPOKE TO SAID THERE IS NO FIX CURRENTLY AND IT COULD BE SEPTEMBER OR LATER BEFORE THERE IS. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND I WANT TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO GIVE THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER OR HAVE THE DEALER BUY IT BACK AS I DONT FIND IT SAFE TO PARK THE VEHICLE ANYWHERE AS IT COULD ROLL AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Other or unspecified, Nov 15, 2017
SOMETIME WHEN I DRIVE 40 MPH THE FRONT HAS VIBRATION AND GO AWAY WHEN I GO ABOVE 40 OR LET OFF THE GAS STARTED ABOUT A WEEK AGO
Other or unspecified, Sep 19, 2017
MY TRUCK OVERHEATS WHEN EVER IT IS NOT IN MOTION ABOVE 20 MPH. THE RADIATOR FAN DOES NOT TURN ON.
Other or unspecified, Aug 24, 2017
IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE IN SOCIAL MEDIAL (YOUTUBE HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=DQMULP2SLWO&T=790S) THAT THE 2011-2016 DODGE RAM 1500 WILL EXPERIENCE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT BREAKAGE DUE TO THE CAST IRON EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THE ALUMINUM HEADS HAVING DIFFERENT HEAT DISPLACEMENT. THE HEAT CONDUCTED BY THE CAST IRON EXHAUST MANIFOLD WILL EVENTUALLY WEAKEN THE BOLTS CAUSING THEM TO BREAK. THE FACT THAT DODGE HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM IS POSING CONSUMERS TO PAY THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO HAVE THESE BROKEN BOLTS EXTRACTED FROM THE ALUMINUM HEADS. I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A CLAIM SO THAT THIS ISSUE MAY BE BROUGHT UP FOR FUTURE CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS. I LOOK FORWARD TO DISCUSSING THE MATTER IN FURTHER DETAIL.