How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500?

NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Ram 3500, which is 4% of all 366 complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2012 Ram 3500 brake problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 96,000 miles.

Is there a brake recall for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500?

This dataset lists no related recalls tied directly to the Brakes category, though some owners referenced other campaigns, including a hydraulic service brake recall and a brake-transmission shift interlock recall, in their complaint narratives.

Were there any crashes or injuries from brake complaints on this truck?

NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries among these brake complaints, but 1 fire was reported.

Is brake complaint volume higher in 2012 than other Ram 3500 years?

The 2012 Ram 3500 had 16 brake complaints (4% share), compared to 12 complaints (5% share) in 2011 and 9 complaints (6% share) in 2010, so its share of total complaints is actually lower despite a higher raw count.

2012 Dodge Ram 3500 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 16 brake complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, 4% of its 366 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 96,000. No recalls are directly linked in this dataset, though owners referenced separate campaigns like brake control module and shift interlock recalls in their complaint text.

Brakes complaints: 16; 4% of 366
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 96,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Brake calipers reportedly overheated and caught fire at low speed shortly after new brake parts were installed.
Brakes seized without warning during a turn, with dealers replacing a brake control module though the problem sometimes returned.
Trailer brake controller displayed false 'trailer brakes disconnected' warnings with no wiring faults found.
A hissing noise from the hydroboost area occurred under the dash while braking or turning the steering wheel.
Electrical or module failures cut power to the trailer brake controller or power brakes/steering while towing heavy loads.
Owners reported delays getting recall parts for hydraulic service brake and brake-transmission shift interlock campaigns.

When 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 4, 2012, latest Jun 8, 2021.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2012 to Jun 2021; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Ram 3500 model year

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

20059 (5%)
200613 (5%)
20076 (3%)
20087 (4%)
20095 (5%)
20109 (6%)
201112 (5%)
201216 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500?: NHTSA lists 16 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Ram 3500, which is 4% of all 366 complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2012 Ram 3500 brake problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 96,000 miles.
Is there a brake recall for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500?: This dataset lists no related recalls tied directly to the Brakes category, though some owners referenced other campaigns, including a hydraulic service brake recall and a brake-transmission shift interlock recall, in their complaint narratives.
Were there any crashes or injuries from brake complaints on this truck?: NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries among these brake complaints, but 1 fire was reported.
Is brake complaint volume higher in 2012 than other Ram 3500 years?: The 2012 Ram 3500 had 16 brake complaints (4% share), compared to 12 complaints (5% share) in 2011 and 9 complaints (6% share) in 2010, so its share of total complaints is actually lower despite a higher raw count.