How common are engine complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500?

NHTSA lists 191 Engine complaints for this year, which is 27% of the 697 total complaints filed for the 2012 Ram 1500.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Ram 1500 engine problems?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this Engine problem area.

At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 80,750 miles.

Did these engine complaints involve crashes or fires?

Among the Engine-area complaints for this year, NHTSA records show 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries.

How does 2012 compare to other Ram 1500 years for engine complaints?

Engine complaint share was 16% for 2010, 25% for 2011, and 27% for 2012, the highest share among the years listed.

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 191 Engine complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, 27% of the 697 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 80,750. No related recalls are listed for this Engine problem area.

Engine complaints: 191; 27% of 697
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 80,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden unintended acceleration or the truck taking off on its own after coming to a stop.
Some describe the engine losing power without warning while driving, with dealers calling it a normal deceleration feature.
Several complaints describe violent vibration and a loud noise when the engine switches into economy or multiple displacement mode, sometimes tied to a software update that was not available.
One owner found a loose power steering pump caused by missing threads in a mounting bolt hole, producing a grinding vibration at idle and low speed.
A fire complaint describes the truck catching fire while parked overnight, with no driving involved at the time.

When 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 9, 2011, latest Jun 15, 2026.

191 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q1 (14).

Engine recalls for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Ram 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201080 (16%)
2011169 (25%)
2012191 (27%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500?: NHTSA lists 191 Engine complaints for this year, which is 27% of the 697 total complaints filed for the 2012 Ram 1500.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Ram 1500 engine problems?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this Engine problem area.
At what mileage do these engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among these complaints is 80,750 miles.
Did these engine complaints involve crashes or fires?: Among the Engine-area complaints for this year, NHTSA records show 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries.
How does 2012 compare to other Ram 1500 years for engine complaints?: Engine complaint share was 16% for 2010, 25% for 2011, and 27% for 2012, the highest share among the years listed.