2012 Dodge RAM 3500 Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

32Suspension complaints

8.8%Of all 365 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

STEERING220 · 60.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM43 · 11.8%

ENGINE35 · 9.6%

SUSPENSION32 · 8.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM29 · 7.9%

Share of the 365 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF PREMATURE WEAR AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN…”NHTSA complaint 10583516 — filed 04/18/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT TIRES HAD SHOWN SIGNS OF PREMATURE WEAR AND THE VEHICLE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10583512 — filed 04/18/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE…”NHTSA complaint 10582831 — filed 04/15/2014

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500: 32 of 365 complaints on file (8.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 have in total?

365 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.