2012 RAM 2500 Power Train Problems
- 30
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 30 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- Automatic Transmission · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Suspension · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact stated that the rear axles seized and the rear tires slid while operating the vehicle. The vehicle slid off the road due to the failure. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The contact was a mechanic and diagnosed that the vehicle needed a fill plug and new gear oil. The vehicle was not repaired because the contact did not have…
ODI 11193335
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Truck will shut off while driving. Sometimes will start back up a second later, sometimes need to bring it to a full stop, to restart the truck. It will do it at random no matter weather type of driving, it will just do it.
ODI 11131529
Power Train
Heard clunking noise while shifting between reverse/drive. Took to dealer and they said they couldn't find anything. Now it is out of warranty and the noise is so loud i am afraid to drive it. It only has 65000 miles but it is over on time by one year. Sounds like it is from the transfer case area.
ODI 11121962
Air Bags · Engine · Fuel System, Diesel · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact stated that all the warning indicators illuminated and the gear shifter failed to shift into park. The contact used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to landers chevrolet of norman (1221 ed noble pkwy, norman, ok 73072, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated…
ODI 11119573
Power Train
Vehicles transmission will default into 4th gear. At 75 mph on the freeway, my truck began lurching and the rpm fluctuated then the transmission downshifted on its own and would not shift from 4th gear. I limped the truck to my destination, and contacted ram customer care who put me in touch with my local dealer. Still waiting on the appointment to have my transmission checked. Note that i could not manually shift…
ODI 11098146
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer stated that the part was not available and there was no estimated date as to…
ODI 11076490
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. While starting the vehicle, the contact noticed an abnormal sound and transmission fluid on the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (ryan chrysler dodge jeep, 1212 2nd st w, williston, nd 58801), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number:…
ODI 11072774
Power Train
I own a 2012 ram 2500 6 speed manual transmission with 130 thousand miles on it first. I was driving down on an interstate in dan antonio going around 70 mph when i hear and feel a bad vibration. I start to slow down when i hear a loud bang and feel something hit the floorboard. It hit so hard the pens i had next to the shifter flew to the backseat. I immediately lose my clutch (slave cylinder was smashed) and i…
ODI 11176663
Power Train
I was driving my 2012 ram 2500 cummins down the interstate at 70-75 mph. There was a loud explosion followed by multiple violent sounds coming from the bottom of the vehicle just below my feet. The floor board below my feet was pushed upward nearly 1 foot from the drive train components slamming into the cab until i could get pulled over. The drivetrain nearly penetrated into the cab. I was able to get the truck…
ODI 11072210
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) and stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The dealer (larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram boise, 222 s auto drive, boise, id 83709) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11118938
Power Train
With brake peddle depressed, was unable to shift out of park.
ODI 11056246
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (ruge's chrysler jeep dodge ram, 6882 u.s. 9, rhinebeck, ny 12572, [redacted]) confirmed part unavailability and was unable to verify when the part would be supplied from the…
ODI 11093672
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Have a shake in the truck! Have taken it in many time to be fixed! For four years have heard it normal to you will have to live with it. Finally after 6 or 7 dealer one decided it would open it up. The hooked it up to this machine that would tell them were it's coming from. They tell me the only thing they can find is a trans mount. So after that they open the rear end they had to rebuild it. Then they had to put…
Fire reported
ODI 11010428
Power Train
While traveling s/b on route 17 in new jersey at approximately 55 mph i heard a loud grinding noise coming from under my truck and then suddenly my front wheels of my truck locked up and i skidded to a complete stop. The truck was unable to move forward or back and i had to get a tow to a dodge dealership on route 4 in new jersey. Dodge repaired the front axle saying it was a recall of which i did not receive any…
ODI 11048257
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Steering
Front end vibration loose steering. Over 60mph very bad vibrating almost feels as if the truck was being pushed one way and going the other. Braking also causes the steering to wooble or pull depending on the speed, when hitting bumps in the road way is the worst i never know where i may end up. All highway and turning into companies i use it as a sales vehical
ODI 10908020
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the transmission shifted into a lower gear without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was cycled off and on for the vehicle to operate normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the solenoid pack on the outside of the transmission needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10883900
Power Train · Service Brakes · Suspension
The transfer case of the truck broke suddenly and since i was driving at 75 miles, the rotation of the metal parts keep going and broke mayor parts under the rucks such as transmition, suspension, oil lines, diesel lines, and much and much more even made a hole under the cabin. The part under the truck just look like something exploded because the damage is too big. Even beyond repair for me.
ODI 10855119
Power Train
Ram 2500 6.7 diesel. Truck has a 1-3 second delay in acceleration when releasing the accelerator pedal, and then pressing it again. This is not related to turbo-lag like others may have assumed, but rather engine management. Example: if you are driving along in town at 30 mph, come to an intersection and start to make a left turn, then decide that oncoming traffic is too close so you back off the throttle, then…
ODI 10822987
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Prior to epa emissions recall i would achieve diesel fuel efficiencies as high as 21 mpg highway, pulling a 18 foot trailer at a 1 hour duration. The city mpg averaged to 13-15 mpg, since the emissions recall update made on this vehicle, mpg has averaged between 10-13 mpg on highway with no load/no trailer and averages between 9-11 mpg in city. These benchmarks have been consistently compared and road conditions…
ODI 10786215
Power Train
After receiving notification from dodge that parts were available to correct the diesel fuel heater electrical connector (recall p65/nhtsa 14v-635) my dodge dealer (rairdon dodge, bellingham) told me the parts for the recall were on back order from dodge. Subsequently the check engine light came on shortly thereafter and when diagnosed the problem was with the oxygen sensor system. Once again the dealer told me that…
ODI 10734222
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 2500. After the vehicle was started in cold temperatures, it accelerated independently and without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that an unknown pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the technician stated that the vehicle needed transmission…
ODI 10703509
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was attempting to drive in park and reverse at the same time. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 17,800.....updated 07/22/15 *bf the…
ODI 10683349
Body · Engine · Power Train
Towing 5th wheel trailer uphill in low gear, lost power,big bang smoke fire.!!! *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10654892
Body · Power Train · Suspension
I left the truck running, i walked about 20 feet away while doing some cleaning on my property and when i turned around i saw what looked like the ground on fire. It looked like fire dripping down from underneath the truck and in no time the truck burned to the ground. What do i need to do at this point? Should i get an attorney? *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10663004
Engine · Power Train
While driving on the highway traffic ahead was coming to a stop because of a truck making a left hand turn i applied the brakes and the engine continued to stay at the same speed.i avoided an accident by shifting into neutral and noticed that the engine was running at 1,800 rpm.i then put the truck into drive with the brakes applied and it started to downshift the transmission very hard. This occurred several other…
ODI 10560086