general problems of the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500

One problem related to engine and engine cooling has been reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 based on all problems reported for the 2012 Ram 3500.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Failure Date: 11/28/2025

Driving my 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, just as I was crossing one of the busiest intersections in my town my truck lost all power and dropped from 35mph to 5 mph. Barley made it acrossed and pulled over. As soon as I pulled over the engine light comes on, checked code, and u010c lost coms with turbo actuator comes up. Turned truck off and rest code and everything back to normal. About a week later it happened again, luckily not as busy of a spot. Called dealer and soonest appointment was in April. Meanwhile I look up code and see hundreds of post for same issue, bad actuator replace. 28 years as a diesel mechanic for the military, so I found the part online and ordered. Replaced the actuator, drove about 50 miles, light comes back on. Finally get my appointment with dealer and they say my turbo is bad, they want $8k to fix. I ordered the turbo and replaced it myself along with another actuator, test drove. Light still comes on but have not lost power yet?? dealer is not helping. This is a major issue that is all over the internet! the truck just goes to limp and your in the middle of traffic. If this has not caused an accident it’s only a matter of time before it does. The dealer ship just wants to replace big parts for lots of money. I’m already $2500 into this and still having an issue.


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