Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train); 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 dealer (johnson dodge chrysler jeep ram, 481 us-46, budd lake, nj 07828, (908) 850-8700) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2012 Dodge RAM 1500 transmission complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While driving 70 MPH, the driveshaft dislodged from the vehicle and caused the rear wheels to seize. As a result, the vehicle slid down the highway and off to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to patriot dodge (2499 maryland hwy, oakland, md 21550), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was awaiting a call back to see if they could assist with the repair fees. The failure mileage was 69,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train). The contact called hughes automotive at 660‑584‑5000 (3006 hwy blvd, higginsville, mo 64037) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train); 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. Payton dodge chrysler jeep ram in clinton, arkansas was made aware of the recall and stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While the vehicle was idling in park, the contact opened the driver's door. As he attempted to step out, his left foot slipped and caused him to accidentally shift the gear into drive while the right foot was off the brake pedal. The vehicle moved and crashed into a building. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries sustained and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was damaged, but still driveable. The vehicle was taken to snell motors (1900 madison ave, mankato, mn 56001, 507‑345‑4626) and the hood was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure only when the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v821000 (power train) and 18v160000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer stated that nothing could be done and that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. However, when the contact called the manufacturer again, he was informed to send the receipts for an evaluation. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000. Parts distribution disconnect for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) and VIN tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v160000 (fuel system, gasoline).
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle inadvertently shifted from park to neutral without warning. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 17v821000 (power train) and 18v160000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the noticed indicated that the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. A dealer was not contacted about the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) and VIN tool confirms parts not available for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v160000 (fuel system, gasoline).
Nit a safe vehicle to drive. Terrible experiences more than several times.while driving on frwy sometimes the brake pedal hardens making it imposible to brake, gotta pum a lil on gas for the pedal to loosen.once in gear driving at a speed of about 40miles sometimes you can hear as if youve changed the gear and vehicle de accelerates or as if you webt on neutral wgile driving. When shifting either on reverse or fwd brake hardens and while presing gas pedal behicle does not move nowhere, were figured out maybe turning the engine on and off after a couple of times it kinda resets and then it switches on gear transmision always najes a loud noise when changing gear such as if was stuck.. While driving behicle always smells like hot engine or plastic.the problem is bithe stationary and whike driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v821000 (power train) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact was concerned that the vehicle might experience the failure before parts become available. The contact received the recall notification on february 12, 2018. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The vehicle may slip out of gear, due to the transmission locking pin getting stuck open. ( no incidents have occured yet ) there is a open recall now for some time. The federal safety agency recall number 17v‑821 manufacturer # t79
My 2012 dodge ram 1500 is affected by the federal safety agency recall 17v‑821 (t79 manufacturer recall) I have had 2 instances of my truck coming out of park in the last month, I just found out about this recall online, chrysler/dodge/ram has not notified me of the recall at all. I called chrysler and the man I spoke to said there is no fix currently and it could be september or later before there is. This is dangerous and I want to know what I can do to give the truck back to the dealer or have the dealer buy it back as I dont find it safe to park the vehicle anywhere as it could roll and cause an accident.
Takata recall, transmission shifts straight into 4 gear from the park position, will not gear up or down, stuck in that gear
Tamara recall- so on june of 2017 I was driving from texas to colorado. I was at the passing by trinidad, co when the truck just gave out going up the hill. It literally left me stranded in the middle of the hill while cars wer driving by 70 miles an hour. M and m towing towed it to trinidad and they informed me the transfer case was bad and so was the right front drive shaft. I paid 2500 dollars to have that repaired. Well now since september of 2012 the truck keeps giving me problems. It turns off literally while I'm driving making me loose any steering or break power. The heating seats have stopped working, the traction light keeps turning off and on. The light trailer disconnected message is permanently on. The shifter won't move outta park almost everyday when I first start the truck. The truck turns on and immediately shutts off. The remote start only works half of the time. I was just informed the exhaust manifold is cracked and that the rfront differential is bad too. At this point the truck isn't even dribble unless I spend like 5000 in fixing it. Bit how if I'm making 700 payment monthly. The truck is plain and simple falling apart and I have only had it for a year and a half. What worries me the most that it turns completely off without notice or warning while I'm driving with my kids in the truck
Mfg recall # t79 and the federal safety agency # 17v‑821 also third rear cab brake light is leaking into the cab which can leak into airbags, may cause a malfunction due to corrosion.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While stationary and while driving various speeds, the gears malfunctioned on the vehicle. The contact stated that the gears would not switch to drive when prompted and switched out of gear independently. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
1. When putting truck into reverse from park or drive it takes upto 7 plus seconds to engage. 2. When 4x4 is engaged as you come to a stop the truck lunges forward and clunks everytime. Also it happens in 2 wheel drive but not as bad...updated 11/07/17
There is a known problem with the exhaust manifold bolts breaking on the 5.7 engines. I've had to have both manifolds repaired in under a year. This problem allows exhaust fumes to enter the cabin exposing the occupants to carbon monoxide.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the ABS warning indicator randomly flashed. The brake pedal was applied several times and was difficult to depress. One dealer had been unable to replicate and diagnose the failure multiple times. A second dealer test drove the vehicle and replaced the front brake pads, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was unable to provide a solution. In addition, there was an abnormal noise coming from the transmission. The contact was unable to determine if a dealer may be able to provide a remedy. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.
It was in park and rolled backwards.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 1500. While depressing the accelerator pedal at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated violently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,772.
Vehicle warranty from dodge not honored due to coming from canada . Yet as I have just recently purchased a ram truck from roy robinson chevrolet in marysville wa two weeks after purchased vehicle would not stop when brake was pressed unless pumped dodge would not cover warrenty on vehicle and roy robinson paid to repair master cylinder. Its been 1 moth and half and from time to time I still get the sensation of not stopping unless I pump brake . Now master transmission has issues wont get out of 5 the gear . So for a unsafe vehicle that now has been in an accident because of brakes and being 37500 miles a newer vehicle was allowed to be sold at new vehicle price. And still dodge cannot tell me why after going thru customs and dot and epa . Why the warranty cant be continued. Im scarred to drive my truck that im paying for when it is unsafe what else will go wrong and why are these defective vehicles allowed in USA.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. While driving 20 MPH in 4 wheel drive, the steering column and wheels vibrated and made an abnormal noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure usually occurred while driving at low speeds. The contact believed the symptoms were related to the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train), but the VIN was excluded. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 18,000.
The ram1500 was being started and put in reverse then drive and it makes a grinding noise. Started getting worse and family members would notice the noise when leaving their homes. Then about 3 months ago (june 2015) we took it in to dodge and they heard the problem and said they had contacted the engineers and just keep an eye on it. No fixing of any kind. Now every once in a while, as it shifts gears it clonks into gear. The transmission does not always shift properly. It stays in a gear longer than it should. You can hear the gears not properly shifting. The brakes on the truck dont seem to stop fast enough. Taking truck in for that next week.
I was driving home from work and the steering wheel started shaking and then the traction light came on. Before I could pull into a gas station the vehicle shut off on me. I turned the key and the car would not turnover. I had the vehicle towed to my house for the night and then to my mechanic the next morning. He could not diagnose the problem and that's when I had it towed to the dealer. It took them 2-3 days to diagnose the problem. What they found was a problem with the electrical system. This is how they stated it on the invoice: 29303 no start p0688 asd circuit fault, found fuse m19 blown- replaced and attempted to start- fuse blew again. Traced asd circuit. Found ignition coil #5 melted. Tested further, found #5 spark plugs fouled and circuit k16 shorted to ground. Replaced spark plugs, ignition insufficient ionization fault set dia as a PCM with internal driver fault caused by short, replaced and programmed PCM. This of course happened 5 days after my warranty expired, granted I did not even have 30,000 miles on the vehicle at the time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the rear differential was loose. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v038000 (power train), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
Defective manifold bolts. Causing fumes to get inside cab of truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver side tie rod was worn prematurely, which caused the tires to be worn. In addition, three security locks and the studs and bolts fractured on the front driver side tire without warning. The suspension on the driver and passenger side tires was unstable and the steering wheel was extremely loose. The contact also indicated that the wheels were locking in the rear, which indicated a drive train failure because the bolts also fractured in the rear. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers for inspection and diagnostic testing. The contact was provided with conflicting information from the dealers and was waiting to determine how the manufacturer was going to remedy the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v038000 (power train), 12v474000 (power train), 13v528000 (steering), 11v350000 (ste/ering) and 10e040000 (wheels). The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000. Updated 11/12/15*lj updated 10/19/2017
I had put my 2012 ram 1500 into park and walked up the sidewalk, happened to look out and it was moving and I ran to get into it trying to stop it from hitting or crashing into something. I didn't get to it in time and I got pinned between the vehicle and the house causing me to break my tailbone and pelvis in two places. The vehicle was in park and had slipped out of gear. The repair shop said this is like the 4th one he has fixed do to it popping out of gear.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge ram 1500. While driving 35 MPH and making a turn, there was a delayed response when the accelerator pedal was engaged. The traction control warning light illuminated continuously during the failure. On numerous occasions, the key became stuck in the ignition switch until after repeated attempts. In addition, the gear shifter moved out of gear when slightly touched when driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the clock spring would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
While on my way to work traveling downtown in a busy and trafficky business district in which acceleration is vital, upon attempting to merge with traffic at general traffic speed the transmission stalls and I nearly get rammed from behind. Fortunately the driver behind me noticed it in time & though my vehicle did not completely stop, it stalled enough to have cause a serious accident. I had noticed the stalling before, but not so significant. I have talked with customer service at my dealership & they have scheduled me in for a service visit in the very near future. Having mechanical experience, I'm apt to believe that something is going awry in the power train. I just acquired the certified pre-owned vehicle a few months ago and it has less than 82000 miles. Hopefully my dealership will address the issue accordingly & fairly, guess I'll know soon enough.
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