2012 Dodge Ram 1500 power train problems
92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH and hauling a camper, the rear wheels locked up, and the contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle spun out. The camper jackknifed during the failure. The rear axle and wheels locked without…”
filed Apr 24, 2026
“The contact's ex-wife owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his ex-wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver shifted into park(P) and then restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the starter and key…”
filed Apr 3, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may…Campaign 17V821000 · Dec 20, 2017
- Rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow…Campaign 13V038000 · Feb 6, 2013
Related service bulletins
Plate - Planetary
101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2024
Power Train problems in other Ram 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ram 1500 | 175 | 25% |
| 2010 Ram 1500 | 228 | 47% |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 231 | 34% |
| 2008 Ram 1500 | 73 | 13% |
| 2007 Ram 1500 | 61 | 12% |
| 2006 Ram 1500 | 100 | 13% |
| 2005 Ram 1500 | 593 | 51% |
| 2004 Ram 1500 | 181 | 17% |
| 2003 Ram 1500 | 125 | 11% |
| 2002 Ram 1500 | 99 | 12% |
| 2001 Ram 1500 | 95 | 9% |
| 2000 Ram 1500 | 45 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.