Component Record

Dodge RAM 3500 2012 Power Train Problems

28 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 - 8% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage28 complaints

28 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

13V344000Reported August 6, 2013 - 85 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 85 vehicles across all affected models.

17V821000Reported December 20, 2017 - 1,482,874 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,482,874 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering223 Engine47 Electrical System46 Fuel and Propulsion System40 Suspension36 Air Bags15

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.