2012 Dodge RAM 1500: engine failure

Filed Aug 1, 2025 · Engine · MD

The vehicle finally became inoperable at 119,000 miles due to lifter failure. Lifter issues started when the vehicle had about 106,000 miles on it. There were multiple misfire and gas mileage became worse. There was a loud ticking noise coming from the engine as well. Vehicle has been well maintained and only 1 owner, purchased new. With the lifter failure, this caused damage to the camshaft and which led to an excess amount of metal shavings to be spread throughout the engine. The vehicle ultimately had to get a engine replacement because of the excess metal shavings in the engine.

Filed Sep 5, 2024 · Acceleration, Engine · TX

Warning light came on suddenly. Vehicle lost power. Smoking out of the tail pipe. Very dangerous for other drivers. Took the vehicle to a mechanic, said I have problems with the lifters, and need to replace the engine. I don’t know why Chrysler doesn’t issue a recall for this issue, it seems to happen often. Thank you very much.

Filed Aug 28, 2024 · Engine, Fuel system · TX

Catalytic converter, sensors, knocking loss of power, bogging , hot and cold engine , was on a road trip back home passing a 18 wheeler and it starts to lose power Boggs down and then takes off , steering wheel was iffy, fumes are stong in and out of truck. Threw my suitcase and dog in floor . I have replaced sensors , knock sensor , coils, sparks plugs - no fix muffler shop said catalytic is not plugged up . Sent me to mechanic said ram / dodge designed these years messed up common problem ,one mechanic telling me new engine parts might fix won’t pass inspection so now it just sits and drys up that’s not right for what it has cost my insurance said there nothing they can help with it only has 84k miles please emission and knock common problem that is mana factory defect surely loss of power in traffic scary please help with insurance and parts , gas I have no money for deep engine problems 84 k should still run like new truck the trip there drove great then I went to start to go back home 2 days later and knocking and wouldn’t drive putting scanner said sensor . This truck was running awesome I like driving . But to malfunction no reason. The codes are not right . need my truck back on the road I live in Texas has to pass emission to get inspection sticker

Filed Jan 20, 2023 · Engine · MA

Complete engine failure caused by lifters sticking due to lack of lubrication which is a well known problem with the hemi engines. It occurred in my case at approximately 140,000 kilometres despite being maintained religiously with all oil changes done at 5000 kilometre intervals using synthetic oil. Only fix possible because of the damage was to purchase a new long block at a cost of approximately $8000.

Filed Apr 1, 2022 · Engine · PA

2012 dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to engine failure. The consumer stated the vehicle shut off while being driven. The consumer stated when the failure occurs the steering wheel locks.

Filed Jan 25, 2022 · Fuel system · 116,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 RAM 1500. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationed at the traffic light and when depressing on the accelerator pedal and the vehicle seized. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to restart the ignition and drove to his residence, but was able to start the ignition. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the fuel pump relay was needing to be removed. The vehicle was not repaired but was pending repairs. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V160000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

Filed May 2, 2021 · Engine · 160,000 miles · AZ

2012 ram 1500 hemi tick issue. Supposed to be a lifter. Replaced all lifters and now my truck wont start. Took it to a shop and was told I need a new engine.

Filed Aug 31, 2018 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke was present coming from the front passenger wheel. The vehicle was taken back to hall chrysler/jeep(15123 north rd, fenton, mi 48430) where it was diagnosed that the front passenger side brake caliper seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but, approximately four months later, the rear driver side brake caliper experienced the same failure. Recently, the same brake caliper failure occurred on the front driver side wheel. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed May 29, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 95,000 miles · TX

Vehicle engine intermittently shuts down / powers off when slowing down. This has happened numerous times and the issue seems to be getting worse even after repairs. This is a major safety hazard and could cause serious injuries. 4/16/18 engine died 3 times on the way home from picking up my daughter from school, 5/1/18 driving on fm 2100 going approx 45 MPH vihle comptely shut off at the intersection of fm 2100 & foley rd, was almost rear ended. 5/23/18 slowing down to turn on a 2 way street taking my daughter to school my engine shut off and I almost hit a vehicle head on with my kids in my truck. This tipm has been replaced, floor board gets extremely hot at times, fuel pump & external relay, issues with starting and dieing since approx. Nov 2017.

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Engine · 110,000 miles · TN

Engine is missing on acceleration at high speed or climbing a hill - check engine light is on (error code is "cylinder 3 misfire"). Dealer says it needs a new engine head due to damaged valve springs. This should not happen at 112k miles.

Filed Apr 2, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 66,000 miles · FL

After towing a boat, the engine died & underwent major warranteed repair in 2016. Also in 2016 the following occured: the AC stopped working, battery was replaced but vehicle has died 3 times since repaired & new battery. My 2007 ram 1500 quad also lost AC after 5 years. The last time battery died, so did the dealer installed alarm system. It's fine for 2-3 months then dies.

Filed Apr 2, 2017 · Engine · 104,000 miles · OK

At 104,000 miles, engine code for cylinder #3 misfire. 16 new plugs and #3 coil pack did not fix the issue. Further testing revealed revealed a bad lifter. Engine overhaul produced a seized roller on the lifter that eventually completely wore a lobe of the camshaft. With the replacement of lifters, camshaft, valve springs, the mechanic shop also replaced 5 broken exhaust manifold bolts (another known problem with 5.7l hemi engine). $4000 later I have a significant engine overhaul on an engine with just 104,000 miles that was just out of warranty. 5w20 mobile 1 synthetic oil used at all oil changes at factory recommended interval, since truck was new.