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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%)

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2012 Ram 1500 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (11%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (56%)

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2012 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

68200 mi

C $40
Change cooling hose 

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2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

69000 mi

US $2700
Transmission needed replaced. Vehicle wouldn't go into any gear after leaving shops. 
33253 mi

US $229
Transmission not engaging normally at very low speed, slight pulsation at take-off, and slow to downshift at road speeds. Trans control computer update installed under warranty. I requested that the pan and filter be pulled and checked for wear debris. None found, new filter and fluid installed at my expense because no problem found.. 
5000 mi 6 speed automatic transmission wouldn't shift from 4th. If revs got too high the truck would shut off. 

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2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

28700 mi Faulty sensor in transmission. Check engine light was on, transmission had a hard time downshifting and cruise control didn't work. 
169000 mi

US $1200
rebuilt rear end 
36000 mi Shifting was occasionally irregular or indecisive. Mostly occurred at low speeds 
79000 mi Ive gotten three warnings of “service 4WD soon” on center screen. Nothing acts wrong. This occurs spontaneously while doing normal driving on highway. No 4WD involved. It goes away after 5-20 minutes. Dealer found no codes and did nothing. It’s happened one more time since dealer scanned it. 

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2012 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

59000 mi

US $100
Noise coming from driveline while shifting into reverse, dealer diagnosed as rear differential failing. Replaced rear axle under warranty. 

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2012 Ram 1500 Transmission Problems

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