2012 RAM 2500 Review

2012 RAM 2500 is a Regular Cab Pickup 2-dr style car measuring 231.00 in length and 73.30 in height. Made in Mexico, 2012 RAM 2500 has 26 trims priced by the manufacturer at 42,505 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 2012 RAM 2500. It’s seating 3 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 34.00 gallon. The engine is 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL .

Make: RAM
Model: 2500
Trims Available: 26
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 6
MSRP: $42,505 USD
Tires: 265/70R17
Tank Size: 34 gallon

RAM 2500 2012 Trims

2012 RAM 2500 ST 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3

2012 RAM 2500 SLT 2WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3

2012 RAM 2500 ST 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3

2012 RAM 2500 SLT 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR
Seating: 3

2012 RAM 2500 ST Crew Cab SWB 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 SLT Crew Cab SWB 2WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 Laramie Crew Cab SWB 2WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 Laramie Longhorn Edition Crew Cab SWB 2WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5

2012 RAM 2500 ST Crew Cab LWB 2WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 SLT Crew Cab LWB 2WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 Laramie Crew Cab LWB 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 SLT Mega Cab 2WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 Laramie Mega Cab 2WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 Laramie Longhorn Edition Mega Cab SWB 2WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5

2012 RAM 2500 ST Crew Cab SWB 4WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 SLT Crew Cab SWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 Powerwagon Crew Cab SWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 Laramie Crew Cab SWB 4WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 Laramie Longhorn Edition Crew Cab SWB 4WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5

2012 RAM 2500 ST Crew Cab LWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 SLT Crew Cab LWB 4WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 Laramie Crew Cab LWB 4WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 Laramie Longhorn Edition Crew Cab LWB 4WD

Engine: 5.7L V8 OHV 16V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5

2012 RAM 2500 SLT Mega Cab 4WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 Laramie Mega Cab 4WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 6

2012 RAM 2500 Laramie Longhorn Edition Mega Cab SWB 4WD

Engine: 6.7L L6 OHV 24V TURBO DIESEL
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: 4WD
Body & Doors: CREW CAB PICKUP 4-DR
Seating: 5

Vin Numbers

  • 3C6TD4NL3CG190704
  • 3C6TD4NL4CG170980

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 13V529000 started on /Date(1383714000000-0500)/.

Summary: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Consequence: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N49.

Recall 14V635000 started on /Date(1412740800000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Recall 15V459000 started on /Date(1437537600000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 trucks manufactured January 18, 2011, to October 7, 2014, and equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center option. The affected vehicles have a steering wheel wiring harness that may rub against the driver air bag module retainer spring.

Consequence: This abrasion may result in an electrical short that could cause driver's frontal air bag to unexpectedly deploy. Inadvertent deployment of the air bag may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, repair as necessary, and secure the steering wheel wiring harness. Additionally, protective caps will be added to the air bag retainer spring ends. These repairs will be done free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R36.

Recall 16E041000 started on /Date(1463371200000-0400)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.

Consequence: If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.

Recall 17V821000 started on /Date(1513746000000-0500)/.

Summary: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.

Consequence: Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.

FAQ

2012 RAM 2500 is made in Mexico between 2010 to 2022.

The 2012 RAM 2500 is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

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Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2012 RAM 2500 so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2012 RAM 2500 is lower than $14,215.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 RAM 2500 that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

RAM All models of 2012

RAM 1500

$28,430 - $49,875
26 Trims
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5.7L V8 OHV 16V

RAM 2500

$28,430 - $49,875
26 Trims
3
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5.7L V8 OHV 16V

RAM 3500

$28,430 - $49,875
26 Trims
3
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5.7L V8 OHV 16V

RAM Cargo Van

$28,430 - $49,875
26 Trims
3
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5.7L V8 OHV 16V

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