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The 2012 Ram 1500 has 1047 problems & defects reported by 1500 owners. The worst complaints are engine, electrical, and transmission problems.
- Electrical Problems 19 NHTSA Complaints: 97
2012 Ram 1500 electrical problems with 177 complaints from...
- Engine Problems 12
2012 Ram 1500 engine problems with 234 complaints from 1500...
- Transmission Problems 18
2012 Ram 1500 transmission problems with 24 complaints from...
- 1500 Recalls 7
September 7: Nearly 1.4 Million Ram 1500 Trucks Recalled...
- TSBs 402
TSB List for the 2012 Ram 1500. Technical Service Bulletins...
- Crash Tests 6
Crash test ratings for the 2012 Ram 1500 from the NHTSA...
- Electrical Problems 19 NHTSA Complaints: 97
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- Hemi Tick
- Exhaust Manifold Issues
- Transmission Problems
- Third Brake Light Water Leak
- Tipm Problems
- Uconnect Issues
- Touchscreen Delamination
- Backup Camera Issues
- Cracked Dashboard
- Instrument Cluster Issues
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Ram 1500 pickups with Hemi V8s can develop the infamous ‘Hemi Tick’ and start rattling loudly. This issue typically affects the fourth and fifth gen Ram 1500 starting with the 2009 model, as well as many other Hemi-equipped Dodge vehicles. It’s typical for Hemi engines to rattle after a cold start, but it should quiet down after a few seconds once ...
The Hemi engine’s exhaust manifold can get warped over time and develop an exhaust leak that’s often mistaken for the ‘Hemi tick’ lifter issues. When the exhaust manifold becomes warped or deformed, it puts a lot of strain on the bolts that attach it to the cylinder head. This eventually causes the bolts to break which creates an exhaust leak. Brok...
The second generation Dodge Ram 1500 had a bad reputation for reliability due to its widespread transmission failures. It’s normal to see a second gen truck needing a new transmission or a rebuild at 50,000 to 100,000 miles. There are also many owners who have gone through multiple transmissions throughout the truck’s lifetime. Succeeding model yea...
Water leaks caused by a faulty seal around the third brake light that’s on top of the rear glass are fairly common in the fourth and fifth gen Ram 1500. The third generation Ram 1500 can also leak from the third brake light, but it’s more common to see leaks coming from the clearance lights in these older model years. Aside from getting your seats ...
TIPM issues are fairly common in lots of RAM trucks spanning different generations starting with the 2006 model year. The TIPM, which stands for Totally Integrated Power Module, is used in all Ram, Dodge, Jeep and Chrysler products. It’s basically a black box that contains a circuit board and lots of fuses and relays. It controls a lot of critical ...
Lots of fourth fifth gen Ram 1500 owners have issues with the Uconnect infotainment system crashing or just showing a black screen, and locking them out of the radio, navigation and climate control. Other commonly reported UConnect issues include: 1. Backup camera glitches 2. Wireless CarPlay doesn’t work 3. Bluetooth disconnects 4. Radio presets g...
Delamination issues are very common with the 8.4-inch Uconnect screen of the fourth generation Ram 1500. This problem only affects the 2018 model year of the Ram 1500. Older model years with the same screen size don’t seem to suffer from delamination. Delamination occurs when the adhesive that holds down the top layer (digitizer) of the screen wear...
Backup camera issues are fairly common in modern Ram trucks. Issues that owners have reported include: 1. Just shows a blue screen 2. Camera unavailable error 3. Green lines across the screen 4. Camera image doesn’t turn off Most camera glitches can be fixed by checking for loose connections in the tailgate where the camera is mounted. A lot of tim...
Older Dodge Ram 1500 trucks end up having lots of cracks in the dashboard after only a few years. Once cracks start to appear, it will eventually spread across the entire dashboard until it completely falls apart. On Car Complaints, a website that keeps track of owner feedback, dashboard cracks are the most reported problem among owners of second g...
Fourth and fifth gen Ram 1500s can develop strange instrument cluster problems over time. With the fourth gen Ram 1500, it’s common to see the instrument cluster flicker. Sometimes it’s just the middle digital screen that flickers, but there are also cases where the entire backlight of the cluster flickers. Even if you adjust the brightness, the fl...
Learn about the most frequent issues affecting the Ram 1500 half-ton truck, such as Hemi tick, exhaust leak, transmission problems, water leak and more. Find out how to fix or prevent these problems and improve your truck's performance and reliability.
Jan 17, 2022 · The 2012 Ram 1500 series has an average number of problems compared to other full size trucks on the market from the same year. There are fewer complaints than the newer 2013 model. Engine problems, including camshafts and lifters, are the most serious problem.
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Sep 5, 2024 · How reliable is the 2012 Ram 1500 Crew Cab? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 months.
Aug 7, 2024 · The 2012 RAM 1500 Crew Cab has faced 543 official complaints to date along with 7 recalls. Moreover, the truck has been subjected to investigation a couple of times by the NHTSA for its integrated power module failure and airbag control unit failures.
2012 Ram 1500 engine problems with 234 complaints from 1500 owners. The worst complaints are camshaft issue and lifter lock up, engine has a knock and valve noise, and engine stalls/shuts...
