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
697 reports, newest first.
Engine, Dec 26, 2018
SHOULD. THE LEAK AND PROBLEM GETS WORSE OVER TIME. 12/26/18-76,XXX MILES.
Power train, Air bags, Dec 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V459000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE OF MEDFORD (4540 GRUMMAN DR, MEDFORD, OR 97504, (541) 930-3023) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Structure, Dec 19, 2018
THE OIL PAN ON MY VEHICLE IS RUSTING OUT. I THINK THIS IS DUE TO FAULTY MATERIALS. THIS VEHICLE IS 6 YEARS OLD AND ONLY HAS 75,702 MILES AS OF THIS WRITING. I CONTACTED THE COMPANY AND THEIR POSITION WAS THERE IS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES LEFT ON THE VEHICLE.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Dec 18, 2018
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS FLICKER WHEN STATIONARY AND IN MOTION.
Electrical system, Dec 14, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED IN HIS VEHICLE. ALSO, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF, THE FUEL PUMP KEPT RUNNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DOUGLAS JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE (2382 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, VENICE, FL 34293, 941-201-3363) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE BOX WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 13, 2018
FUEL PUMP FAILING INTERMITTENTLY. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED A BAD FUEL PUMP RELAY ON THE TIPM. I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND OTHER CHRYSLER PRODUCTS WITH SAME ISSUE HAVE BEEN RECALLED BUT THE RAM TRUCKS WITH THE IDENTICAL PART AND PROBLEM HAVE NOT BEEN RECALLED. FAILURE OF FUEL PUMP WHILE DRIVING COULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO STALL WITH POSSIBILITY OF CRASH CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. SO FAR THE FUEL PUMP FAILURE HAS ONLY HAPPENED WHEN STARTING BUT I HAVE READ ON FORUMS OF FAILURE DURING DRIVING.
Air bags, Dec 13, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V459000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BILL LUKE CHRYSLER, DODGE, RAM (2425 W CAMELBACK RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85015, (602) 249-1234) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Dec 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE THROTTLE BODY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (68142156AA) FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HALEY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM AIRPORT (LOCATED AT 5400 S LABURNUM AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23231, (804) 663-5337), BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED PUMP WAS INSTALLED BUT PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*JB
Electrical system, Dec 4, 2018
VEHICLE WOULD STALL/DIE WHILE DRIVING. AFTER BEING TOWED TO A SHOP, IT WAS FOUND TO HAVE A FAILED TIPM. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED AT 61K MILES AND IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL/DIE WITHOUT NOTICE. NUMEROUS TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED RED, QUIT AND WAS HARD TO RESTART. VEHICLE WOULD ALSO STALL WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC, AGAIN, WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE FIX WAS APPROX $1,200 + TOW BILL (VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN 4TH GEAR AFTER STALLING SEVERAL TIMES).
Power train, Nov 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V821000 (POWER TRAIN) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER (GILLMAN DODGE, 10585 W. SAM HOUSTON PKWY, S. HOUSTON, TX) AND THE MANUFACTURER, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Engine, Nov 29, 2018
OCCASIONALLY WHEN DECELERATING ENGINE SHUTS OFF CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES (3) OVER PAST YEAR WHEN ON BOARD CPU STARTED CAUSING SINGLE HEADLIGHT TO STOP FUNCTIONING. THERE ARE NO TRADITIONAL FUSES FOR LIGHTS.
Engine, Nov 22, 2018
MY 2012 RAM 4X4 WITH THE 5.7 HEMI HAD 102K MILES ON IT WHEN I PURCHASED IT, AT 105K MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE CODE WAS PO302 #2 CYLINDER MISFIRE. I DIDN'T MAKE IT TO MY 1ST OIL CHANGE B4 IT WENT OUT. I HAVE MADE 3 PAYMENTS ON IT, NOW ITS A MONEY PIT AND I CAN NOT AFFORD TO REPAIR IT, AND IF I LET IT GO BACK TO BANK IT SCREWS MY CREDIT UP LOL HOW'S THAT FOR YOU ALL LOL I HAVE 5 PPL IN MY FAMILY I TRADED MY LAST TRUCK IN ON THIS 1 FOR PIECE OF MIND FOR THE FAMILY , NOW IT IS A YARD ORNAMENT AND SOON ILL BE WALKING TO AND FROM WORK IF I DON'T LOSE MY JOB DUE TO BEING LATE FROM HAVING TO WALK TO WORK LOL IF IT WASN'T FOR BAD LUCK......
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.
Service brakes, Oct 31, 2018
BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK RECALL. RECALL DATE: 12-20-2017 FCA RECALL # T79 NHTSA RECALL # 17V-821 I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY TRUCK IN FOR SAFETY RECALL TO MULTIPLE DODGE/RAM DEALERSHIPS AND HAVE BEEN TOLD NUMEROUS TIMES EITHER PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER, IT COULD TAKE MORE THAN 6-9 MONTHS TO GET THE PARTS, AND NOW, I AM BEING TOLD THAT THE REPAIR SHOPS ARE NOT EVEN ALLOWED TO PUT IN ORDERS FOR THE RECALL PARTS AND HAVE A BLOCK ON ORDERING. I HAVE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO GET AN ESTIMATED TIME AS TO WHEN I CAN EXPECT PARTS TO BECOME AVAILABLE AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IT COULD TAKE UP TO ANOTHER YEAR OR MORE TO GET THE RECALL FIXED. I WAS TOLD BY EVERY SERVICE ADVISER NOT TO COME IN TO MY APPOINTMENTS OR SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BECAUSE THEY CAN NOT DO ANYTHING FOR ME AT THIS TIME AND DO NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WILL BE ABLE TO ORDER PARTS. THEY TOLD ME TO CALL BACK IN 2 MONTHS OR MORE TO CHECK.
Power train, Oct 18, 2018
THE MOST OF THE MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN OFF AT 70300 MILES. VERY OBVIOUS MANUFACTURING DEFECT. WONDER WHAT THIS DOES TO THE EPA EMISSIONS REGULATIONS.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Oct 17, 2018
DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD, 40 MPH, CLEAR CONDITIONS, ALL THE DASHBOARD ICONS WENT DARK. DIFFICULT TO PULL OVER, STEERING WHEEL SLUGGISH RESPONSE. ABLE TO PULL OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, PUT VEHICLE INTO PARK, TURNED KEY TO OFF AND THEN BACK ON. TRUCK STARTED BACK UP. ON 10/13, COUNTRY DIRT ROAD, SLOWING DOWN TO 10 MPH, GOING INTO A TURN, NONE OF THE LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD FLASHED, THEY WERE SIMPLY GONE. TRIED BRAKES AND TURNING STEERING WHEEL, DIFFICULT TO TURN. PUT INTO NEUTRAL, AND TURNED THE TRUCK BACK ON, ALL THE DASHBOARD ICONS AND ITEMS CAME BACK ON. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE CLEAR AND DRY. NEXT EVENT WAS TURNING THE TRUCK ON IN THE DRIVEWAY, MORNING OF 10/15. WAS TURNING THE TRUCK ON, AND IT LOST POWER AGAIN. REMOVED KEY, THEN PUT IT BACK IN THE IGNITION, THEN STARTED UP, NO ISSUES. MADE IT TO WORK WITHOUT ISSUE. **** UNSURE IF THIS IS PART OF THE ISSUE OR A SEPARATE ISSUE, BUT BOTH KEY FOBS HAVE STOPPED WORKING ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO. UNABLE TO OPEN/CLOSE DOORS ON THE TRUCK. REPLACED THE BATTERIES WITH EXACT MATCHES OF THE EXISTING BATTERIES, TRIED TO OPEN DOORS WITH BOTH FOBS, NO CHANGE.
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).
Electrical system, Air bags, Oct 5, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH WAS A SAFETY CONCERN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOWARD CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (13250 BROADWAY EXT, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73114) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE WIRING FOR THE AIR BAG INDICATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE AIR BAG INDICATOR TWICE BEFORE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. *TT *JB
Tires, Oct 3, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH MASTERCRAFT COURSER MT TIRES, SIZE: 35/12.50R17 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL TIRE SHOP FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS THE ORIGINAL TIRE FOR THE VEHICLE, BUT THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE DOT NUMBER AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
Air bags, Sep 26, 2018, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT FELT AN ABNORMAL JOLT IN THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP, BUT A CAUSE OF THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN DETERMINED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED MODERATE STIFFNESS, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000.
Service brakes, Sep 26, 2018, fire
ON FRIDAY 6/29/2018 AT ABOUT 5:00 PM I WAS DRIVING HOME ON NORTHBOUND I -75 AND M-59 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WHEN THE TRUCK PULLED TO THE LEFT AND I NOTICED PUFF OF WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I GOT OFF AT THE UNIVERSITY EXIT AND PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT. I TURNED THE TRUCK OFF AND OPENED THE HOOD. IT WAS A REALLY HOT DAY AND I COULDN'T TELL WHERE TO ODDER OR SMOKE HAD COMING FROM. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. I DROVE IT STRAIGHT TO MILOSCH'S PALACE. THEY THOUGHT THE FRONT LEFT CALIBER WAS LOCKED UP.MILEAGE WAS 79,802 ON THE ODOMETER. THEY SAID IT JUST HAPPENS SOMETIMES. THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS HAD BEEN REPLACED IN NOVEMBER 2017. MILOSCH'S PALACE REPLACED THE CALIPER, ROTOR, PADS AND ABS SENSOR HARNESS THAT MALTED. THE DIDN'T REPLACE THE BEARING HUB OR CALIPER MOUNTING BRACKET. ON AUGUST 18TH I TOOK IN TO CASEVILLE MICHIGAN AND THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL GOT HOT AGAIN. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO TUBBS BROTHER ON AUGUST 21ST. THE MILEAGE WAS 80,507 ON THE ODOMETER. THE REPAIR BILL CAME TO $2,031.73. I PICKED THE TRUCK UP ON SEPTEMBER 6TH.THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE DRIVER'S SIDE BEARING HUB. HE SAID THE BRAKE LINE FAILED (COLLAPSED) AND CAUSED THE BRAKE TO PADS TO STICK. I TOLD HIM TO REPLACE THE BEARING AND CHECK THE OTHER LINES AND FLUSH THE SYSTEM. ON SEPTEMBER 23RD 2018 I WENT TO PULL MY BOAT OUT OF THE LAKE FOR THE SEASON AND DROVE IT 12 MILES AND NOW THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE IS OVERHEATING. THE VEHICLE HAS ABOUT 80,600 MILES ON IT.
Engine, Sep 25, 2018
KNOWN MAJOR ISSUE WITH WITH RAM HEMI 5.7L LIFTERS GOING BAD AND EATING INTO CAMSHAFT. MY TRUCK HAS STARTED THIS PROBLEM AND WILL ONLY GET WORSE WITHOUT MAJOR REPAIRS, CAUSING DECREASE OF ACCELERATION AND EVENTUALLY MOTOR LOCK UP. DODGE/CHRYSLER KNOWS THIS PROBLEM AND, AS YET, HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT IT.
Power train, Sep 19, 2018
2012 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK SAFETY RECALL. *LD *JS
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 18, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 1500. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LBJ OF LOUISBURG (1188 US HIGHWAY 401 SOUTH, LOUISBURG, NC 27549, 919-752-3921) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BOLTS ON THE MANIFOLD WERE FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,017. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.