How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ram 2500?

NHTSA lists 31 complaints in this category for the 2012 Ram 2500, which is 11% of the 283 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2012 Ram 2500 is 41,000 miles.

Is there a recall for suspension or steering issues on the 2012 Ram 2500?

This dataset lists no related recall tied specifically to the 31 suspension, wheels & tires complaints, but several owners mention a separate tie rod recall, NHTSA 13V-529, in their complaint narratives.

Did these suspension issues cause any crashes?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 3 crashes and 1 fire report among the sample complaints, with 0 injuries reported.

Is the 2012 Ram 2500 worse than other years for suspension complaints?

The 2012 model has 31 complaints (11% share) in this area, compared to 38 complaints (16% share) for 2010 and 44 complaints (15% share) for 2011, so 2012 has fewer complaints and a lower share than those two years.

2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500, 11% of all 283 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 41,000. No related recall is listed in this data for this specific complaint set, though owners reference a separate tie rod recall (13V-529) in their narratives.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 31; 11% of 283
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 41,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Front end shakes uncontrollably at highway speed after upper and lower ball joints fail, sometimes recurring after repair.
Truck sways side to side or 'road walks' when towing, requiring braking to regain control.
Truck pulls to one side or darts under load, with dealers reporting no fault found.
Left tie rod breaks or wears out, in one case snapping during a slow parking-lot turn.
Front tire suffers a sudden, unexpected blowout at highway speed, causing loss of control.
Ball joints and track bar need replacement, with noise returning from the front end within a month of repair.

When 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 5, 2012, latest Feb 15, 2023.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2012 to Feb 2023; peak Aug 2015 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ram 2500 model year

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

200582 (19%)
2006121 (18%)
200797 (27%)
200856 (18%)
200922 (10%)
201038 (16%)
201144 (15%)
201231 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many suspension, wheel, and tire complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ram 2500?: NHTSA lists 31 complaints in this category for the 2012 Ram 2500, which is 11% of the 283 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for suspension, wheel, and tire complaints on the 2012 Ram 2500 is 41,000 miles.
Is there a recall for suspension or steering issues on the 2012 Ram 2500?: This dataset lists no related recall tied specifically to the 31 suspension, wheels & tires complaints, but several owners mention a separate tie rod recall, NHTSA 13V-529, in their complaint narratives.
Did these suspension issues cause any crashes?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area shows 3 crashes and 1 fire report among the sample complaints, with 0 injuries reported.
Is the 2012 Ram 2500 worse than other years for suspension complaints?: The 2012 model has 31 complaints (11% share) in this area, compared to 38 complaints (16% share) for 2010 and 44 complaints (15% share) for 2011, so 2012 has fewer complaints and a lower share than those two years.