2012 Dodge Ram 1500 problems by component
694 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 174 | 25% | 76,500 mi |
| Engine → | 163 | 23% | 87,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 92 | 13% | 80,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 92 | 13% | 68,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 80 | 12% | 60,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 49 | 7% | 35,000 mi |
| Steering → | 47 | 7% | 49,508 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 45 | 6% | 43,200 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 30 | 4% | 100,300 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 28 | 4% | 36,000 mi |
| Structure → | 24 | 3% | 78,700 mi |
| Suspension → | 19 | 3% | 52,000 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 13 | 2% | 77,065 mi |
| Wheels → | 10 | 1% | 26,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 6 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 5 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 0% | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.