278 problems have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering with 179 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (21 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering | |
| Suspension | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Electrical System | |
| Power Train | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Wheel | |
| Exterior Lighting | |
| Equipment | |
| Diesel Fuel System | |
| Visibility | |
| Air Bag | |
| Tire |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 in 2012.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2026 | |
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Dodge Ram 3500, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 with the Dodge Ram 3500 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 Ram 3500 is 278 while the average number of problems reported for the 20 model years of the Dodge Ram 3500 is 154.
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