2012 Dodge Ram 3500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 47 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 87,000 miles 15 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 15 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 87,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
At approximately 11:30 pm, I heard a vehicle horn honking outside in the driveway. Got out of bed to investigate. Observed my 2102 ram 3500 diesel truck with lights on and flashing and horn was honking. Keys for truck were in the house. Went outside with keys and tried key-less entry fob to open the cab door with no success. Smelled smoke. Opened drivers side door with regular key to see lights on dashboard all lit up.
The contact owned a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a fire started under the hood. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. The hood was completely consumed by the fire. The fire department declared the vehicle a total loss. The contact stated that inspection by the fire department declared that the fire was an electrical fire that started on the driver's side under the hood.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
- Steering 223 complaints
- Electrical system 46 complaints
- Fuel system 40 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
- Wheels 15 complaints