This page covers 2 recalls and NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Ram 1500.
3/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2012 RAM 1500 has 2 recalls, the more serious being a column shifter defect that allows the transmission to be moved out of park without the brake pedal pressed or a key in the ignition, which can cause the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly.
The second recall involves the spare tire: certain trucks may have been fitted with a spare that does not match the tire and loading information printed on the label inside the door jamb.
At a glance
What can fail
Holding the brake pedal down for extended periods while parked may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock pin to stick open, allowing the transmission to shift out of Park without pressing the brake or turning on the ignition.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the software, inspect the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock, and replace it if needed, at no cost.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Your spare tire may not match what the tire label says it should be.
What the fix does
The dealer will check your spare tire and replace it if it doesn't match the label.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
