Crash Test Rating
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MPG (up to)
City / HWY
Horsepower
350 -383
Seats
5 -6
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Byron D
Ram 2500 towing performance and overall ride.
It has plenty of power, especially with the cummings diesel. I tow a lot of heavy trailers, lots of tongue weight and it performs great. When not pulling a trailer, it still rides smooth and gets decent gas mileage. The interior is quiet and has features more like a car which my family loves.
accountCircle Danny C
Always enough power for the job.
Great truck for pulling trailer. Always enough power to haul load. Engine brake is awesome. Motor has 315,000 miles and never had a problem. Would buy again.
accountCircle Pete F
No interesting detail. Just a good work truck.
The performance is great. The only thing I have problems with is the slight vibration. The four wheel drive has problems too. But I haven't been able to take it in and fix that.
accountCircle Elizabeth A
My review of dodge ram 2500.
Comfortable, reliable, roomy. Has a DVD player that helps keep my kids entertained. Heated/cooled seats are convenient for both winter and summer. Spacious interior leather seats help you feel luxurious and comfortable. Diesel truck that helps save money on fuel.
accountCircle Cesar S
The best thing about these vehicles if you can lift them their amazing.
Good motor, very durable and customizable. Transmission is not the best and will give out fast. Other than that everything with a ram is good and amazing. Oil changes are expensive but if you take care of the truck you can get your money's worth of the truck at it should last you 600k miles if not more.
accountCircle Kay N
Best truck for your buck!
It is extremely powerful. It pulls weight with ease due to its high payload capacity. The crew cab is very spacious which makes it great for families. I have never had any performance issues out of it. The information dashboard has a message center which has told me when I have a flat tire or need an oil change. It has storage under the back seats and in the floorboard of the backseat which makes it great for family road trips. It has a trailer package that helps with being able to use different hookups to haul many different things. It would make a great work truck, daily driver or family vehicle.
accountCircle Ryan B
Ram 2500 equals power and performance.
The Ram 2500 is a great towing vehicle. Plenty of power and torque to pull heavy loads. Not to mention that it rides extremely well for being such a heavy vehicle. I highly recommend the Ram if you are looking for pulling power and performance.
accountCircle Andrea T
Power and reliability, go dodge.
Even though the body is starting to rust out pretty bad, I still absolutely love my truck. I have never had major issues that couldn't be resolved with care and maintenance. My truck hauls anything and never loses power. Truck has more than enough room whether you're sitting in the front seats or the back. Perfect for my family.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Geri M
Do not waste your money on one.
The transmission, which was completely rebuilt in early may of this year, is slipping and ticking again after driving it from Alaska to Illinois pulling about 2k lb trailer. It should not have any issues but I need to get it fixed again. Otherwise, it gets the job done and is not too bad on gas, does not eat oil like a lot of older vehicles do.
accountCircle Theresa F
Feel the power, embrace the thrust.
2012 Dodge Ram 2500 6. 7 cummings. As far as power goes it's great, it reminds me of a pack of Clydesdales. Mechanically there has been a few issues, along with all the recall issues. Clogging of the fuel appears to be re-occurring. Looks are eye catching.
accountCircle Christopher H
The color of the body and the stereo system
My vehicle runs very smooth. Good on gas mileage. It has a lot of power to pull almost anything you can think of pulling
accountCircle Neil M
The Cummins Diesel engine has been a winner. I highly recommend it for towing.
It had been a reliable vehicle. I have had some issues with non critical repairs such as various check engine problems like valves etc.
accountCircle Joe H
2012 ram 2500 hemi w/ manual transfer case.
Great power, tows very nicely with average size loads. Very comfortable seating, ride is somewhat rough but that can be expected with 3/4 ton vehicle. Spacious interior with plenty of creature comforts. Ram box feature is great. Have had issues with tire pressure sensors, evaporative emissions sensors and the a/c system not performing well during heat of summer.

Ram 2500 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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ST Power Wagon
383 HP 5-6 Seats
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ST
350-383 HP 5-6 Seats
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SLT
350-383 HP 5-6 Seats
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Outdoorsman
350-383 HP 5-6 Seats
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Lone Star
350-383 HP 5-6 Seats
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Big Horn
350-383 HP 5-6 Seats
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Laramie Power Wagon
383 HP 5-6 Seats
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Laramie
350-383 HP 5-6 Seats
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Power Wagon
383 HP 5-6 Seats
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Laramie Longhorn
350-383 HP 5 Seats
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Laramie Limited
350-383 HP 5-6 Seats
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2012 Ram 2500 Owner Reviews

4.50
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5 stars 63%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 8%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Sara S on June 14, 2021
2012 dodge ram 2500 review.
The exhaust filter can get backed up. I had it removed and deleted. The truck pulls way above the tow rating. I have had 8 horses and about 5,000 pounds of equipment behind it in the mountains and it was great! I highly recommend getting a pre def dodge!
accountCircle Cody D on June 4, 2021
A 2012 ram 2500 for review.
Extremely reliable and gets me where I need to go. I can get in it and go wherever I need to and bring whatever I need. The truck moves down the road well and still can maintain good gas mileage. The whole family can fit in the vehicle and travel together.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Wilma S.

Dependable with great storage space, tow package, 4x4, 4 door, low maintenance, reliable. Easy to drive, comfort, great fuel mileage, really no cons except if you are looking for bells and whistles, this truck is just simple and functional.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Wilma S.

There are no cons to the vehicle. It does have high mileage and no luxuries. No special features, no heated seats, no electric seats, no backup cameras, no heated steering wheel, no fancy sound systems.

Ranks #7 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2012 Ram 2500 has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 15 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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What's the 2012 Ram 2500 fog light bulb size?

Answer: The 2012 Dodge Ram has a fog light bulb size of H13. The low beam and high beam bulb sizes are 9006. If the bulb has burned out, it is going to have to be replaced. You can choose to purchase the bulb from an...

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Why is my 2012 dodge ram 2500 reverse lights not working?

Answer: If the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 reverse lights is not working then it could be a burnt-out bulb. If that is not it then You have a bad fuse. To get to the fuse box look to the left of the steering wheel look for a...

What's the 2012 dodge ram 2500 cabin air filter location?

Answer: The 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 air filter can be found in the back of the glove box. Typically, in order to get to the air filter, the glove box itself must first be disassembled. Replacing Your air filter usually...

What's the 2012 dodge ram 2500 bolt pattern?

Answer: The 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 bolt pattern is listed by the manufacturer aS8 X6.5". The bolt pattern iS-Classified using two numbers for any vehicle. The first number is telling You how many bolts on the wheel and...

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Safety & Reliability

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