2012 Dodge Ram 3500 power train problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Apr 30, 2026
“The wireless ignition module loses connection internally and the truck will lose power while driving. It usually happens when hitting a small bump and the key in the ignition moves. Truck loses electrical power which shuts the engine off which means loss of power steering and brakes.”
filed Feb 20, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may…Campaign 17V821000 · Dec 20, 2017
- Due to a loose snap ring inside the transmission, there may be a loss of power transfer…Campaign 13V344000 · Aug 6, 2013
Related service bulletins
SEAL - OUTPUT SHAFT
102387 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 19, 2024SEAL - OUTPUT SHAFT
102389 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 19, 2024GEAR - REACTION SUN
102307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 17, 2024Plate - Planetary
101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2024
Power Train problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 Ram 3500 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram 3500 | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 Ram 3500 | 22 | 9% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 32 | 16% |
| 2004 Ram 3500 | 64 | 30% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 26 | 9% |
| 2002 Ram 3500 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 Ram 3500 | 14 | 11% |
| 2000 Ram 3500 | 8 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.