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2012 Dodge Ram 2500 fuel system problems

The 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 has 34 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

34

Fuel System complaints

9%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Related recalls

14V635000Fuel SystemOctober 8, 2014 · 315,325 units

Defect

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured March 27, 2009, to September 5, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the electrical connectors of the diesel fuel heater may overheat.

Consequence

If the connectors overheat, the fuel heater may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the harness side connector with a silver plated beryllium copper terminal service kit, and inspect the fuel heater for leaks, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Chrysler issued interim notification to owners on December 8, 2014. The recall began on April 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P65.

What owners report

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AND IN PARK, THE UNDERCARRIAGE AREA OF THE CABIN CAUGHT FIRE WHICH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT OR HOW THE FIRE WAS…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 2, 2014 · fire

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA has 34 complaints about the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 fuel system — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 14V635000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.