2012 Dodge Ram 3500 problems by component
365 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 222 | 61% | 30,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 45 | 12% | 114,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 36 | 10% | 21,500 mi |
| Engine → | 35 | 10% | 73,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 29 | 8% | 92,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 28 | 8% | 73,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 15 | 4% | — |
| Wheels → | 15 | 4% | 74,820 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 14 | 4% | 96,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 2% | — |
| Structure | 5 | 1% | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 1% | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 1% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.