2012 Dodge Ram 3500 fuel system problems
40 complaints about fuel system have been filed for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 126,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- 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 | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 126,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
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.
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 3500. The contact stated that while that while the vehicle was in for service, the independent mechanic discovered fuel leaking from the fuel filter heater assembly. The contact was advised that the fuel filter heater assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
- Steering 223 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Electrical system 46 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
- Wheels 15 complaints