28 problems have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 5500. The following chart shows the 5 most common problems for 2012 Dodge Ram 5500. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering with 15 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (9 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering | |
| Power Train | |
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Other Fuel System |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 in 2012.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Dodge Ram 5500, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 with the Dodge Ram 5500 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 Ram 5500 is 28 while the average number of problems reported for the 5 model years of the Dodge Ram 5500 is 16.
| Model Year | Number of Problems |
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| 2013 Ram 5500 | |
| 2012 Ram 5500 | |
| 2011 Ram 5500 | |
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