2012 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2012 Toyota Tundra
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 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 694 | 154 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 282 | 316 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 32 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 15–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,000 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Ram 1500 | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 163 | 57 |
| Electrical System | 174 | 17 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 92 | 25 |
| Power Train | 92 | 21 |
| Air Bags | 80 | 9 |
| Steering | 47 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 49 | 6 |
| Exterior Lighting | 45 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 62 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 40 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 31 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 28 | 32 |
| Airbag warning light | 27 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 26 | 34 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 21 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 18 | 0 |
2012 Dodge Ram 1500
2012 Toyota Tundra
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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.