| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2012 Ram 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (20%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (18%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 50 repairs.
2012 Ram 1500 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (56%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 50000 mi US $82 |
Check engine lite came on. Dealer reset code, checked the fault code, and checked system, found no problems. |
2012 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 185000 mi US $6200 |
Replace cam & Lifters (Hemi-tick) |
2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 45700 mi | Sheared manifold bolt on both sides |
2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 64000 mi US $833 |
Exhaust manifold bolts had broken. |
| 54000 mi | Emission problem, vacuum tube in gas filler has leak, dealer says it is not covered under emission warranty. I am going to contact factory as it is not a normal wear item and should be covered under emission warranty. |
| 55000 mi | Check engine light, has leak in emission, the dealer says its not covered, they wanted to charge me seven hundred dollars to repair. I refused since it should be covered under the emission warranty. They tried to charge me one hundred thirty dollars for diagnosis. Still not repaired. |
| 56000 mi US $185 |
Emissions leak repaired at independent shop for much less than dealer wanted, $185 vs. $700. |
| 17000 mi | Truck would suddenly stop when accelerator was depressed. Determined that putting foot on gas and brake at same time causes onboard computer to malfunction and engine dies. Cleared malfunction code and amended bad driving habit. |
2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 51460 mi | truck would stall. Ignition switch replaced under warranty. |
2012 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Heard exhaust leak near engine. Nine snapped bolts and studs on both heads and one header collector. All studs and bolts removed and replaced. $100 warranty deductible. |
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