2012 RAM 2500 Service Brakes Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Factory installed trailer breaks do not work, i tow a 10,000# trailer that i cant tow without trailer breaks. Called dodge @[redacted], thay know of the problem but cant fix it. This will eventuly lead to an accident.i was on the c.a. 101 north and had no trailer breaks this is dangerous
ODI 11173406
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v821000 (power train); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (charlie's dodge chrysler jeep ram in maumee, oh, [redacted]) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for…
ODI 11099008
Service Brakes
The break transmission shift interlock locking pin on vehicle may become stuck in the open position allowing the transmission to be shifted out of park and to any gear position without depression of the brake pedal and/or without the key in the ignition - dealership won't have the parts available to fix the recall until "probably around summer time," according to the service department.
ODI 11075639
Service Brakes · Steering
Speed about 20 mph with no throttle, power steering and brakes stopped working. A few seconds later the steering and brakes worked again. If the steering and brakes did not start working again this could have caused the vehicle to crash into another motorist.this is not the first time this has happened.
ODI 11046370
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Driving down the interstate at approximately 70 mph when the vehicles in front of the truck slammed on brakes. I was roughly 30 ft behind the vehicle in front of me. I slammed on my brakes and the pedal felt spongy before going to the floor. The tires did not lock up, and the truck slowed 20mph in about 30 ft. The truck made impact with a chevrolet tahoe at 50 mph. The airbags failed to deploy and the seatbelt…
Crash reported
ODI 11047387
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
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact's vehicle crashed into the other vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the seat belt failed to secure the driver. The contact sustained neck and lower back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10885031
Exhaust System · Service Brakes · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the exhaust fractured causing the emergency brake wiring and the abs wiring to melt without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it diagnosed that the exhaust pipes ,the abs, and the wiring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
Fire reported
ODI 10786982
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
When i tried to switch my headlights from dim to bright, they wouldn't stay in bright. After several attempts the brights would not come on. When i signalled to turn left, the left headlight went out. When i signalled right, the right headlight went out. When i stopped and set the parking brake, both headlights went out. Seems like my truck has a ghost onboard!
ODI 10749303
Service Brakes
The water pump went out causing the fan belt to come off. Evidently the fan belt system is directly connected to the brake system. Had we been going a high rate of speed we would have been in serious trouble as we had no brakes. This is an incredible flaw in the design of this truck. Fortunately we were going slow when the vehicle malfunctioned and we were able to coast to a stop. Hopefully no one else has the fan…
ODI 10745935
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while traveling 50 mph, the tarder brake light illuminated on the dashboard. There was a warning bell that sounded throughout the vehicle for 15 seconds. The failure recurred numerous times. The dealer was contacted and replaced the tarder brake controller. The failure recurred. The dealer was notified and the vehicle was scheduled for another…
ODI 10595506
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle failed to respond to braking attempts. The contact stated that he had to place the vehicle in neutral in order for the brakes engage. In addition, the engine rpms were excessively high. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis but no cause for the failure was determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer…
ODI 10560035
Service Brakes · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving up to a stop sign when my brakes got very hard. When i went to turn, it was almost impossible. Every time i push the brakes the steering locks up but when i accelerate i get the steering back. I almost ran off the road into a ditch. *tr
ODI 10555213
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 RAM 2500.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.