2012 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2012 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2012 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 694 | 1,775 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 282 | 117 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 13–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Ram 1500 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 92 | 675 |
| Engine | 163 | 482 |
| Electrical System | 174 | 172 |
| Steering | 47 | 203 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 28 | 193 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 92 | 84 |
| Service Brakes | 49 | 124 |
| Air Bags | 80 | 37 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 62 | 135 |
| Rust / corrosion | 40 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 138 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 149 |
| Airbag warning light | 27 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 223 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 21 | 72 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 0 |
2012 Dodge Ram 1500
2012 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.