162 problems have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2012 Dodge Ram 2500. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering with 76 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel system, other (19 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Power Train | |
| Suspension | |
| Electrical System | |
| Structure | |
| Equipment | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | |
| Seats | |
| Diesel Fuel System | |
| Tire |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 in 2012.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
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| 2021 | |
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| 2013 | |
| 2012 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Dodge Ram 2500, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 with the Dodge Ram 2500 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 Ram 2500 is 162 while the average number of problems reported for the 20 model years of the Dodge Ram 2500 is 322.
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