NHTSA lists 283 complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500, 8 of them mention a crash and 12 mention a fire. 4 complaints mention an injury, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as DODGE RAM 2500.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| unclear | 75 | 28.4% | 0.87 |
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| loss of control | 57 | 21.6% | 0.80 |
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| mechanical failure | 52 | 19.7% | 0.86 |
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| electrical electronic | 36 | 13.6% | 0.80 |
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| fire or overheating | 15 | 5.7% | 0.91 |
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| noise or comfort | 8 | 3.0% | 0.86 |
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| restraint or airbag | 6 | 2.3% | 0.94 |
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| visibility or lighting | 6 | 2.3% | 0.79 |
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| fluid or fuel leak | 5 | 1.9% | 0.94 |
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| structural or corrosion | 4 | 1.5% | 0.88 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 124 | 47.0% | 0.81 |
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| low | 109 | 41.3% | 0.73 |
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| high | 31 | 11.7% | 0.84 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 264 tagged complaints of 283 complaints (93.3%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2017-12-20. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the (excerpt)
Consequence: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2015-07-22. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.
Consequence: This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2014-10-08. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat. (excerpt)
Consequence: If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. (excerpt)
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrys (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2013-11-06. Systems: STEERING.
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break. (excerpt)
Consequence: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options fo (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
299 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 103 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 70 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 43 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 31 |
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| ENGINE | 26 |
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| STRUCTURE | 23 |
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| VISIBILITY | 15 |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 11 |
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11034393
Date: 2026-06-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
11034337
Date: 2026-06-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
11034373
Date: 2026-06-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
BEARING - CRANKSHAFT THRUST and KIT
11021585
Date: 2025-07-28. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
LAMP - DOME
11019776
Date: 2025-06-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
LAMP - DOME
11017451
Date: 2025-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
LAMP - DOME
11012318
Date: 2024-12-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
SEAL - OUTPUT SHAFT
11012351
Date: 2024-12-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
GEAR - REACTION SUN
11010205
Date: 2024-10-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Plate - Planetary
11004993
Date: 2024-07-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Replacement Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) Displays Incorrect Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Current and Active