Power Train Related Problems of the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission solenoid (two problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph and hauling a camper, the rear wheels locked up, and the contact lost control of the vehicle and the vehicle spun out. The camper jackknifed during the failure.   Read details...

The Transmission Solenoid problem

Vehicle was in automatic drive, not manual. All of a sudden the transmission dropped into 4th gear. I stopped, put the truck in park, and turned the vehicle off. Waited two minutes and turned the vehicle back on. Put the transmission into drive and it stayed in 4th gear and would not come out.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Indicator problem

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 35 mph and making a turn, there was a delayed response when the accelerator pedal was engaged. The traction control warning light illuminated continuously during the failure.   Read details...


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