Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the timing chain fractured without warning and the engine failed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.
2012 Dodge RAM 1500 engine complaints
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Clicking sound under right side of engine. Only does it when the engine is cold..after around 30 seconds its gone.
The lifters on this engines is going bad, im thinking on buying a new ram but with this bad engine I don't think I want one more. Ram really needs to fix this problem, is very bad you don't know if you engine needs oil when it does this clicking or if is your lifters.
On the 2012 dodge ram 1500 bighorn, trucks the bolts that secure the manifold to the engine will fail, causing an exhaust leak.. Know as the hemi trick. My truck seem to have this issue, and so I started a little research project to find a solution, and in a matter of minuets I found numerous truck owner reporting the same issue. When you try to contact the dealership for resolution, they just pretend that its the first time they ever hear of it. Then offer to fix it for thousands of dollars... When it a know defect in the engine.
Front left axle is seized up on my truck. A tire company was going to put a new hub on for me and they couldn't get the axle to release the hub. On engine my truck is ticking from manifold.
Recall tipm ? Fuel pump and tipm with a cost of $1,700 to repair at dodge dealership. Many others are having the same issue. Why is this not a recall?
Truck shutting off at random driving down the road needing to restart engine. You hit a bump and truck shuts off very dangerous life treating. Manifold bolts have snapped off into engine. Truck shifts to 4th gear at random causing a jerr and skid of back tires could cause loss of control which could lead to death or injury
My vehicle started acting up a few times when I would go to start the vehicle, the engine would turn over and then stall out. I thought it was strange, but continued to drive it. While driving down an ice and snow packed road in the middle of traffic my vehicle stalled out; lost all power steering, brakes locked up, lights shut off, and I almost ended up rear-ending the car in front of me going 45 MPH. I pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and was able to get it started again. Since then I have taken it to the car dealership and they told me the win module needed replaced along with the key fob ($725) that was not covered under my warranty. Upon further investigation I see this is a common problem. I called chrysler headquarters and they told me that there was nothing they could do about it. This is a serious issue and needs a recall! It has done it several more times while driving. I have no other choice but to drive the vehicle due to it being my only means of transport. Something needs to be done about this. I've had the truck less than a year.
Truck has 84k miles and suddenly has p0303 code for misfire. Immediately took to mechanic. So far valve and lifter have been replaced, but problem still exhists. Most likely a worn down cam lobe from the bad lifter, so now im without a vehiclefor at least 3 weeks that I still owe 20k on. I cant believe the parts quality and engineering are so poor that this truck doesnt even have 90k on it. To top it off, the manufacturer has stated there are thousands on back order which tells me this is a very very common problem. I have come across many, many complaints stating they have the same exact problem with such low miles and ironically our truck is just out of warranty.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. When the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the exhaust manifold bolts, which secure the exhaust to the cylinder head, fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tipm failed to work correctly resulting in no fuel pressure periodically and without warning. Engine would fail to run. Sometimes it would be ok and then sometimes the engine would not run. Ram said they would have to locate a new tipm. They didnt have one because of alot of these had failed, so theyre in high demand. Why arent these being recalled then??
Ticm failure cause engine/electronic to suddenly stop while running. In parking lot, luckily
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact observed an abnormal noise from the vehicle known as the hemi tick. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air intake valve, exhaust manifold, and hoses needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000. Updated 01/17/2017*ct
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. When starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal metal noise, following by a hissing sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the exhaust manifold bolt detached and caused the manifold gasket to blow in the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,400.
Exhaust manifold bolt broken causing exhaust leaks. Verified by dealer after doing a full inspection after another recall item was fixed. Dealer said that it is common for the 5.7 hemi. Possible exhaust fumes entering driver cab. This is also known as the hemi tick, have been hearing tick for about 1,000 miles, current miles is 32,004. Can hear exhaust leak consistently
Stalled while driving. Ongoing problems. Replaced fuel pump. Denied in recall yet extremely unsafe. Faulty tipm.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v529000 (steering), 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel), and 15v459000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tipm module not working. 2012 dodge ram with only 34000 miles.
During 2014/2015 the 2012 dodge ram 1500 would fail to start intermittently especially on colder days. During january of 2015 the problem became more common on a daily basis and would take 10-15 times to start the vehicle. The vehicle was take to dodge under warranty for repair multiple times and according to dodge the starter was replaced and the vehicle would start. After obtaining the vehicle from the dodge repair shop the left head light began to go on and off intermittently. The vehicle was again taking to the dodge service shop for repair under warranty. Dodge indicated that it was a faulty tipm and that it was replaced and that the left headlight should work appropriately. After obtaining the truck once again the check engine light came on and returned to the dodge shop where they indicated that it was the transmission sensor which was replaced. Several months later the driver's headlight began to go on and off intermittently while driving and sitting still. The dodge was returned to the dodge repair shop who stated that the previous repair was done under warranty and since the vehicle is no longer under warranty they would not cover any repairs even thought they have a 24 month part policy for repairs paid for by the customer. Suspected to be a tipm issue.
Exhaust leak right passenger side of engine allowing exhaust fumes to enter passenger cabin.
2012 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electronic throttle control issues. *smd the consumer stated he lost all power to the vehicle and went off the road. It was determined the electronic throttle control was bad. Updated 10/22/15.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle lost all power and the vehicle began coasting. The contact stated that once the vehicle came to a complete stop the vehicle was able to restart after about thirty minutes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.
2012 dodge ram 1500 crew cab 4x4, would stall when driving at slower speeds around 10-20 MPH like when in a traffic jam,,(happened to me and interstate 75) happened to me on interstate 75) it will even stall when idling just parked or sitting at a red light, not all the time just out of the blue, you wait 5/10 minutes starts back up like nothing ever was wrong ,,,took it in to the local dealer 3 times about to be the 4th ,,, the 1st time they (dealer) couldnt find anything wrong??? 2nd time they (dealer) said it was the ignition control module and had to reset the keys,, a week later same thing called the dealer and informed them they told me to try the other key it seems to work fine for almost a year now but right back to the same thing stalling at lower speeds or just idling when you try to start it ,it's almost like the ignition is stuck?? You wait 5/10 minutes starts up like nothing ever was wrong ???? It could be dangerous if it stalls out on the highway
Getting off the freeway I let go of the gas pedal to coast to a complete stop. Without warning the truck shut off in the middle of the off ramp. Starts right up but makes a noise as if you were starting a cold diesel engine. It's happened 5 times in the last 2 months and the dealer could find or fix the issue.
At about 18000 miles on vehicle it suddenly stalled. Throttle body control light came on, RPM dropped to almost zero. Pumping gas pedal had no effect. Condition lasted about 15 to 25 seconds. Took truck to dealer and was informed it needed a throttle body software update. This was done. Also was performed again later. The stalling is intermittent some times not happening for weeks then again it will happen up to 3 times in a week.bit once stalled on my lady as she was crossing an intersection . Vehicle now has 77000 miles on odometer . I thought this just a hassle until about three weeks ago. As I was merging on to the interstate at about 65 MPH in front of a big truck the vehicle stalled for a long period. The big rig was within a very few feet of my vehicle before engine started running again. Needless to say this scared me big time. This was when I started to look for someone to be in my corner on this vehicle has been serviced by dodge dealership regularly since new. Each time I have reported stalls and at one time had a case opened with chrysler. I am told they find nothing and they only have my word this is happening. This from dealer and chrysler
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 8/27/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Upon selecting transmission "d" option instrument panel indicated "6", drove to barn for horse feed. Needing to back up to fence, to disperse feed, transmisson selection of "r" was necessary. Using the brake pedal to regulate speed and no usage of accelerator pedal (as automatic transmisson vehicles will generally motivate when gear selection is initiated) "sudden acceleration" occurred causing damage to tailgate which was down. Brake pedal was pressed and vehicle was stopped. With brake pedal depressed transmisson selection "d" was initiated, in order to investigate damage, and once again with brake pedal used to regulate speed and no usage of accelerator pedal "sudden acceleration" was again encountered. Brake pedal was again depressed which stopped vehicle. No further occurrances were encountered that day. Weather was sunny and cool, high 40's, with dry conditions.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) and 13v527000 (steering) and stated that the parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
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