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Serious Safety Issues
Collin Sears, 12/22/2016
2012 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (4.7L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned my RAM 1500 for 6 months, and it only has 115,000 miles on it. The truck will randomly die and lose all steering, brakes, etc. while driving, regardless if it's city or interstate driving. This is one of the scariest things as a driver, and is a serious safety issue. I knew the key fob design was faulty and the ignition switch was bad, just like on the 2010 Chrysler vans. I contacted RAM headquarters about this issue, and they did nothing for me, saying my case and request were denied. Instead, I was slapped with an $800 charge to replace the malfunctioning ignition switch and key fob. I informed them that if any sort of injury happens to me or somebody else due to this issue, legal action will be taken.
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Almost Perfect
qmg, 02/10/2013
2012 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had my 2012 Ram 1500 Quad Cab "Outoorsman" for just about a year now. Without a doubt the most comfortable and well appointed vehicle I've ever owned. Absolutely no issues that sometimes plague new cars. Car like ride on the road, very quiet for a big truck, yet very capable off road. The off road ride is head and shoulders above any other full size truck. A bit on the expensive side for a truck but all vehicles seem to be excessively priced these days. Gas mileage on the 5.7L Hemi obviously isn't that great but you don't buy a full size truck if fuel economy is priority #1
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NO MORE HEMI'S !!!!
olyy, 05/04/2019
2012 Ram 1500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a beautiful well designed truck except for the engine. A HEMI makes alot of power but also has a couple of serious problems. First problem is the exhaust manifold bolts that break off in the head. Once this happens you now have a constant tick. The right side exhaust manifold has been fixed twice, the left side once. The second and more serious problem are the lifters they fail any time after 50,000 miles. When one fails you get tick/rattle in the engine an has to be fixed, If you keep driving it will also ruin the camshaft causing complete engine failure, Very costly to fix this. My truck has 116,0000 miles always maintained.
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Happy with the MPG and hauling
David Whipple I, 11/25/2018
2012 Ram 1500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (4.7L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just got my 4.7 Ram about a month ago and I'm pleasantly surprised. For a large truck it averages alittle over 20mpg on the highway, and 17.5mgp in the city while handling like a car. I burn wood and purchase these large pallets full of wood that the seller says he has weighed at close to 600lbs each. I'm able to fit two into the bed of my truck and can notice only a slight drop to the truck. Driving with the load isn't bad either. With the 4.7L the truck acclerates smoothly with little to no lag with the load while hauling the wood up to my house in the mountains. The turning radius is great as well helping to navigate through traffic and parking lots. I had a smaller truck recently and this beast is definetly more nimble in tight spots. I would recommend the purchase as a 5 star and if it changes I'll update my review. I have ordered the K&N kit and will have it installed by next week which I'm anticipating better throttle response as well as some improvement to my mpg-we'll see how it goes.
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Dropped valve
Hard money, 04/21/2018
2012 Ram 1500 Sport 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
5.7 broke exhaust bolt off at 40k and dropped a valve wrecking the motor at 80k. Both are cases of using poor quality hardware.
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