general problems of the 2012 Dodge Ram 1500

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. The rear axle and wheels locked without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

The contact's ex-wife owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while his ex-wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The driver shifted into park(p) and then restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the starter and key fob were replaced twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v265000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,353.

My 2012 ram1500 st 4. 7 liter has the 9. 25 rear differential that was in fact common for that year model too have the loose pinion nut recall my trucks VIN is [xxx] for confirmation after doing some research on the symptoms that could potentially be causing this problem include but are not limited to a whining sound coming from my trucks rear end that gets louder when accelerating and noticeably changes when decelerating and vibration that is noticeable as well which is commonly caused by this defect my information was coming from reputable sources I came to the conclusion that they matched up perfectly with this recall however when I called the dealership to schedule an appointment to get the repairs done they told me the VIN did not line up with the dates when it was manufactured to be considered apart of the recall I was surprised by this so I dug deeper into this issue only to find there was conflicting results some saying the VIN did in fact match eligibility for this recall and not eligible to recieve repairs they the customer support rep also explained that in order to determine if it would be covered I would have to go to them in order for the technicians to diagnose and verify the cause for the issues followed up by saying they would not know if my truck did infact qualify for the manufacturer to cover repair costs if it did not qualify I would have to pay for the diagnostic analysis which amounted to the tune of 300-400 dollars which I found to be unreasonable and due to my financial position due to the fact that I am being medically discharged from the army and will be out in no later than 2 months from now 3-4 hundred is alot of money givin my situation however the main take aways from my complaint are 1. Everything points to the symptoms my truck is having points to the issue lining up with the recall2. My trucks year make model and rear axle that was directly effected by this issue3. My conversation with them seemed like I hat to go to the information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information.

Differential making scraping sound, points to the pinion gear having a problem.

Warning light came on suddenly. Vehicle lost power. Smoking out of the tail pipe. Very dangerous for other drivers. Took the vehicle to a mechanic, said I have problems with the lifters, and need to replace the engine. I don’t know why Chrysler doesn’t issue a recall for this issue, it seems to happen often. Thank you very much.

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated when the vehicle was turned off and in park, he accidentally bumped the gear shit lever and the vehicle slipped out of park (p) without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). The contact stated that he had attempted to set numerous appointments with a local dealer but was unable to set an appointment for the vehicle. Additionally, while driving approximately 55 mph the contact stated that he began to smell a burning plastic odor. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact observed that smoke was being emitted from the defroster vents on the top of the dash board. The contact stated that he pulled off of the roadway and shut the vehicle off. The contact stated as he exited the vehicle he observed pieces of burning melted plastic were dripping from under the dash and onto the vehicle floor carpets. The contact stated he called the fire department. The fire department arrived and extinguished the flames with a chemical fire extinguisher. The contact stated that the dash board and the right front passenger side were burned by the flames. There was extensive damage to the dashboard. The contact stated that the police also arrived but was not sure if a report had been written. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact stated that prior to the fire the contact had been smelling a burnt plastic smell when using the heater/defroster. The failure mileage was approximately 95,700. The VIN was not available.

Catalytic converter, sensors, knocking loss of power, bogging , hot and cold engine , was on a road trip back home passing a 18 wheeler and it starts to lose power boggs down and then takes off , steering wheel was iffy, fumes are stong in and out of truck. Threw my suitcase and dog in floor . I have replaced sensors , knock sensor , coils, sparks plugs - no fix muffler shop said catalytic is not plugged up . Sent me to mechanic said ram / Dodge designed these years messed up common problem ,one mechanic telling me new engine parts might fix won’t pass inspection so now it just sits and drys up that’s not right for what it has cost my insurance said there nothing they can help with it only has 84k miles please emission and knock common problem that is mana factory defect surely loss of power in traffic scary please help with insurance and parts , gas I have no money for deep engine problems 84 k should still run like new truck the trip there drove great then I went to start to go back home 2 days later and knocking and wouldn’t drive putting scanner said sensor . This truck was running awesome I like driving . But to malfunction no reason. The codes are not right . Need my truck back on the road I live in texas has to pass emission to get inspection sticker.

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 80 mph the vehicle shut down completely without any warning. The contact stated he had press on the brake pedal desperately and shifted the vehicle into park and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle was able operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the fuse box was replaced, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that the ignition module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 115,000.

When moving vehicle after fueling, truck was stopped, put in park and driver opened the door to exit the vehicle. The truck unexpectedly began moving backward and the driver was knocked to the ground by the door. The door caught the door on the fuel pump guard post, bending the door back beyond 90 degrees and bending the hinge, and causing irreparable damage to the door and fender, and also caused damage to a car fueling at the pump when it struck it. The door does not open or close properly.

Defective manifold bolts. Causing fumes to get inside cab of truck.

While on my way to work traveling downtown in a busy and trafficky business district in which acceleration is vital, upon attempting to merge with traffic at general traffic speed the transmission stalls and I nearly get rammed from behind. Fortunately the driver behind me noticed it in time & though my vehicle did not completely stop, it stalled enough to have cause a serious accident. I had noticed the stalling before, but not so significant. I have talked with customer service at my dealership & they have scheduled me in for a service visit in the very near future. Having mechanical experience, I'm apt to believe that something is going awry in the power train. I just acquired the certified pre-owned vehicle a few months ago and it has less than 82000 miles. Hopefully my dealership will address the issue accordingly & fairly, guess I'll know soon enough.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver side tie rod was worn prematurely, which caused the tires to be worn. In addition, three security locks and the studs and bolts fractured on the front driver side tire without warning. The suspension on the driver and passenger side tires was unstable and the steering wheel was extremely loose. The contact also indicated that the wheels were locking in the rear, which indicated a drive train failure because the bolts also fractured in the rear. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers for inspection and diagnostic testing. The contact was provided with conflicting information from the dealers and was waiting to determine how the manufacturer was going to remedy the failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v038000 (power train), 12v474000 (power train), 13v528000 (steering), 11v350000 (steering) and 10e040000 (wheels). The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

While driving at 60 mph the truck failed to downshift for an incline on the highway loosing momentum. I depressed the accelerator pedal to the floor and nothing happened. At this point I signaled to move onto the shoulder while the truck continued to lose momentum. When I turned the steering wheel, it was difficult to move as if I had lost my power steering too. The brakes worked and I stopped on the shoulder. I placed the truck in park and back to drive: nothing happened. I placed the truck in park, turned it off, waited a couple minutes and restarted. The transmission and steering now worked. At no time did any warning light appear on the dash. I could have caused a significant pile up on the freeway during rush hour. Since no warning lights appeared on the dash--how do I know what happened--or more likely, how will the dealership find the root cause for this failure. This behavior is dangerous and unacceptable for a 2 year old truck with less than 15k mikes. I use my truck to sometimes pull a horse trailer. If this incident happens again while I am towing the outcome will be disastrous. I am now scared to drive my truck.

Driving at or near highway speeds, vehicle will intermittenly surge forward as if somone bumped the rear bumper. . Has happened sevreal times, out of warranty.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign id number: 13v038000 (power train) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The dealer advised the contact that the part was not available to perform the repair. The contact was placed on a waiting list and had not experienced a failure. . . Updated 03/18/14 the consumer stated the pinion nut was replaced on 02/27/14. Updated 03/20/14.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The dealer advised the contact that the manufacturer only supplied two parts per month to the dealer and she would be placed on a waiting list. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced failure.

I was on vacation in smokes going up a hill . I was behind a slow moving car about 25 to 35 mph. When all the sudden my truck starts slugging. It was like it didn't know what gear to get in. It would go high and start jerking then low. Their was a car behind me so finally I just stopped in the road to let the one in front go on. It felt like the transmission was going fall out of the truck. Now it does it just going down the road . I can push the peddle 1/4 way down and it does not respond . It shifts in to a higher gear to soon this transmission in these truck need to be recalled before someone get hurt or killed. You never know what they going to do. Guess its the cause of the vibration at 60 to higher also. I took it to dealer today and they said its all normal . How can it be normal when it was not doing it when I first got it. Guess that is their answer to every problem makes their day easer. We the people of ram owners need help . Can anybody help us we pay to much for those trucks for them to ride like that. And for our peace of mind knowing that we are controlling the truck not the transmission . Don't wait to have it recalled because it might be you that gets hit by a defaulted truck or even worse your kid that is walking into a store. Asking for help before something bad happens. Thank for your help!!.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v038000 (power train). The dealer was contacted and stated the part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2010 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to rear axle pinion nut recall notice. The dealer informed the consumer, the parts were not available. The consumer stated it has been over seven months, with no action being taken on chryslers part.

When on a40 to45 percent grade my truck transmission won't engage unless I rev to 2000 to 2500 rpm and when it does it bangs into gear. The dealership says they can not recreate the problem but it happens every time I put my boat in or take it out of the water.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he attempted to accelerate but the speed did not increase. The contact coasted to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle functioned properly for a month before the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the power train control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 4,300.

The contact own a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v038 (power train) and took the vehicle to the dealer. The contact was not able to have the vehicle repaired because the parts needed were not readily available. The contact had been waiting six months for the recalled component to be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but stated to the contact that the parts were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

When driving in the snow and slush roads, when the truck turns to the left, the front wheel kicks up snow and slush towards the transmission. This results in snow packing around the shift linkage. The result is the inability to put the vehicle into park. It happened to me 3 different times during the snow storm that night. I had to crawl under the truck to chip away at the build-up of snow and ice. This would seem to be a bit of a safety issue to me. I made several calls to Dodge in reference to this and they haven't heard about it. I have heard of it happening to several other people as well. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated.

Sometimes when vehicle comes to a complete stop it feels as though it is being rear ended even though no one is behind it.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the four wheel drive was engaged and caused the front wheels to seized. The contact was also unable to maneuver the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised the contact that the four wheel drive was operating normally and there was nothing they could do. The failure was experienced whenever the four wheel drive was engaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 200 and the current mileage was 5,600.

I have a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 big horn with a 5. 7l hemi and 6 speed tranny with in 30miles noticed very large flaws in the paint on the hood under the clear coat that I didn't see at dealer at time of purchase do to rain took back the next day and took them 3 days to repaint hood to match soon after getting truck back started putting miles on it and noticed large thuds when truck is slowing down and coming to a stop! also now at 2800 miles I am getting a front end/whole body shake when taking off till I get up to 35-40 mph feels drive line related. At about 1600 miles found tires where all set to 49-50 psi !!! and tires are only rated for 45 psi showing more signs truck did not get its pdi ! could have ended bad being my 2 year old is in my truck a lot! also at same miles found all lug nuts loose ! taking back to the dealer soon as I can to have problems checked out!.

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the rear passenger side tire buckled and folded under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the axle, coil springs, brake caliper, rim, brake line, splash shield, and the hub would all need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle would sit lower to the ground on the passenger's side and appeared to drive at an angle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 4,000.

2012 Dodge Ram 1500 crew cab lone star 5. 7 hemi w/mds auto trans. Transmission has a very moderate "bump" or jaring thud inside the vehicle after the truck comes to a complete stop from normal driving speeds in city/highway. Took to dealership and they could not repeat concern as I described. This bump is not normal and is not constant or consistent with all stops. Also, truck was towed to dealership for warranty work after 1200 miles. Truck's electrical system went out. Battery was dead and would not start. Unkown problem. Thank you.