How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500?

NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Ram 1500, which is 4% of the 697 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2012 Ram 1500?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body component for the 2012 Ram 1500.

At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Ram 1500 is 60,945 miles.

How does the 2012 Ram 1500 compare to other years for this issue?

The 2012 Ram 1500 had 30 Structure & Body complaints (4% share), similar to 2011's 30 complaints (4% share) and slightly lower in share than 2010's 27 complaints (6% share). The 2014 Ram 1500 shows 0 complaints in this area.

Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data tied to this component and year shows 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries reported across the complaints filed.

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, about 4% of its 697 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 60,945. There are no related recalls tied to this component for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints: 30; 4% of 697
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 60,946 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Owners report loud vibration, shaking, or a deafening noise when rear windows are opened while driving around 60 mph, sometimes described as feeling like a loss of control.
Some report the hood opening on its own while driving at 60 mph, in one case cracking the windshield.
Door mechanisms have failed or gone completely dead, including a case where the door computer failed near 56,000 miles.
One owner described a door bending and the fender getting damaged after the truck rolled backward and struck the door against a fuel pump guard post.
Water intrusion from the brake light area into the cabin was reported at 47,000 miles.
One owner criticized the headrest design, saying its angle caused neck and upper back pain.

When 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 1, 2012, latest Sep 3, 2023.

30 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2012 to Sep 2023; peak Nov 2016 (2).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Structure & Body complaints by Ram 1500 model year

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

201027 (6%)
201130 (4%)
201230 (4%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500?: NHTSA lists 30 Structure & Body complaints for the 2012 Ram 1500, which is 4% of the 697 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2012 Ram 1500?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Structure & Body component for the 2012 Ram 1500.
At what mileage do these body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2012 Ram 1500 is 60,945 miles.
How does the 2012 Ram 1500 compare to other years for this issue?: The 2012 Ram 1500 had 30 Structure & Body complaints (4% share), similar to 2011's 30 complaints (4% share) and slightly lower in share than 2010's 27 complaints (6% share). The 2014 Ram 1500 shows 0 complaints in this area.
Were any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data tied to this component and year shows 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 7 injuries reported across the complaints filed.