2012 Dodge Ram 1500 fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 129 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 129 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 88,000 miles 74 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 18 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 5 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 74 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 88,000 miles, and 16% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While the vehicle was idling in park, the contact opened the driver's door. As he attempted to step out, his left foot slipped and caused him to accidentally shift the gear into drive while the right foot was off the brake pedal. The vehicle moved and crashed into a building. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries sustained and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was damaged, but still driveable.
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 MPH, the fuel tank detached and fell from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The contact related the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed the VIN was not included in the recall.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500
- Electrical system 177 complaints
- Engine 171 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 92 complaints
- Air bags 80 complaints
- Brakes 51 complaints
- Steering 47 complaints
- Lighting 46 complaints
- Cruise control 28 complaints