2012 Dodge Ram 3500 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 36 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 22,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 22,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
2012 dodge ram 3500 laramie. Consumer states problem with the brake controller *tgw the consumer stated a dealer helped him install a universal brake controller, but it did not work correctly. The consumer stated he was able to use it, with the hand control, but not the foot control. The brakes would become very hot from trying to stop the equipment trailer without the brake controller working properly. The consumer stated when the brakes overheated, it damaged other components.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 3500. While driving 65 MPH, fuel leaked from the front of the vehicle. The contact also experienced the vehicle swerving. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the complete axle housing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
- Steering 223 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Electrical system 46 complaints
- Fuel system 40 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
- Wheels 15 complaints