How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 34 complaints in this area for the 2012 Ram 1500, which is about 5% of its 697 total complaints for the model year.

Is there a recall for suspension or wheel issues on the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2012 Ram 1500.

At what mileage do 2012 Ram 1500 suspension problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 31,036 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 4,000 miles.

Did suspension problems on the 2012 Ram 1500 lead to crashes?

NHTSA data ties 4 crashes and 3 injuries to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2012 Ram 1500.

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

NHTSA shows 34 complaints for 2012 versus 40 for 2010 and 57 for 2011, so 2012 has fewer complaints in this area than those two earlier years.

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 34 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, about 5% of its 697 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 31,036. Four crashes and 3 injuries are tied to this area, and there are no related recalls listed.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 34; 5% of 697
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 31,036 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Trucks lose rear-end traction and fishtail or slide unexpectedly at moderate speeds, in some cases leading to crashes or leaving the road.
Owners report a popping or knocking noise from the front suspension, later traced to a defective shock absorber.
A tire and wheel buckled or folded under the vehicle while driving at low speed, requiring replacement of the axle, coil springs, caliper, rim, brake line, and hub.
Owners describe vibration and a rubbing sound below 40 mph, linked to uneven tire wear or tire cupping and separation.
One owner found the passenger side of the vehicle sitting two inches lower than the driver side with no cause identified by the dealer.
A driver-side tie rod wore out, causing uneven tire wear along with fractured wheel studs and bolts and a loose steering wheel.

When 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2012, latest Apr 6, 2020.

34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2012 to Apr 2020; peak Jul 2015 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ram 1500 model year

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

2005117 (10%)
2006130 (16%)
200791 (18%)
200872 (13%)
200999 (15%)
201040 (8%)
201157 (8%)
201234 (5%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 34 complaints in this area for the 2012 Ram 1500, which is about 5% of its 697 total complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for suspension or wheel issues on the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls for the Suspension, Wheels & Tires area on the 2012 Ram 1500.
At what mileage do 2012 Ram 1500 suspension problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 31,036 miles, though some owners reported issues as early as 4,000 miles.
Did suspension problems on the 2012 Ram 1500 lead to crashes?: NHTSA data ties 4 crashes and 3 injuries to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2012 Ram 1500.
How does the 2012 Ram 1500 compare to other years for this problem area?: NHTSA shows 34 complaints for 2012 versus 40 for 2010 and 57 for 2011, so 2012 has fewer complaints in this area than those two earlier years.