Overview & Reviews

For 2012, the Ram gets a new six-speed automatic transmission and as a result, a fuel economy increase.

• Lots of interior space.
• Clever storage spaces
• Well-made interior
• Best-in-class ride quality
• Powerful V8

• Weak base-model engine with poor fuel economy.

User Reviews:

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  worried - 2012 RAM 1500
  By phatdad - December 31 - 8:06 pm

  After owning fords for 22 years I bought this Ram 1500. I love the power and the interior features. Worried about floppy rear windows that rattle when down. It also shudders between 35-45 mph when not accelerating hard. With slight gas pedal the truck feels like its in the wrong gear. It feels like my f-150 that dropped a coil.

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  window noise - 2012 RAM 1500
  By wwebbys - November 15 - 5:27 am

  The rear windows on this model(Outdoorsman) seem to be loose. When they are partially down and driving there is a very loud bothering noise. I took it to the dealership. They said this normal for this model and year. I have owned F150s and a Frontier and never had this problem. Is anyone else having the issue?

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  Get the hemi, get the crew get the RAM - 2012 RAM 1500
  By tylerg4 - October 2 - 12:08 pm

  I started off test driving a ford f-150 Eco boost, well when I put that thing to the floor it didnt spin and tj felt like a Prius on wheels Then I went to the ram, I put it half way down and layed a black strip down the road. The hemi definitely has a lot of power! I also got the crew can because I have kids. The crew cab is super roomy with storage everywhere. I also got the dual exaust which is nice although I wish it was slightly louder I wont complain. Over all its a great truck but theres one major thing I hate about dodges, which is rust, I noticed a quater inch rust spot that will be fixed immediately.

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  Like it but... - 2012 RAM 1500
  By tylerg4 - December 28 - 3:30 am

  I bought this truck in October (I live in maine), I think the truck is good but I really do use it as a family truck and a work truck. Its is the best family truck but lets see what you get when you take it off road. Make sure to see pros and cons.

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  Cross-Shopped with Ford, Loved the Ram - 2012 RAM 1500
  By notafraid11 - July 11 - 3:52 am

  After extensive shopping for a full-sized truck - mainly comparing it with the Ford F-150 XLT, I chose the Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 Big Horn. It had the perfect mix of features I wanted (back-up camera, navigation) without having to have features I didnt necessarily want to pay for (leather, two-tone paint) that are available in the higher trim lines. Had to jump up to higher trim lines to get these features in the Ford. I also like the look of the Ram better than the Ford (as most seem to), and like its power delivery versus the Ford as well - EcoBoost in the Ford was not very smooth. This is an excellent truck - very high quality, great power, and a great mix of useful mid-line features.

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  More of a muscle car with a bed - 2012 RAM 1500
  By lawman1967 - December 7 - 10:00 pm

  I went to my Ram dealer to buy a modern pickup truck, but came home with a 1960s muscle car instead. This thing is very fast, handles well in normal driving, but is crude and ponderous on twisty roads, just like those muscle cars of the 1960s. It even makes proper muscle car noises and wears one of the most famous muscle car badges. Of course, it IS a modern pickup truck, with all of the payload, towing ability and that commanding driving position that trucks have always provided. The quad cab actually has decent rear seat room, and all versions are very smooth and quiet on the highway. Ford makes a better truck, but doesnt come close to the actual market price.

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  Ram 1500 First 3 Months 26 to 1750 miles. - 2012 RAM 1500
  By flatchewlant - October 9 - 11:03 am

  2012 Ram 1500 | Tradesman | 4.7L 4x4 std bed | Towing package. After doing three months of research, I chose Ram. Got a great deal with MFR rebates and additional money off. Would have like to go with Ford but it was out of my price range. I do love my Ram and chose the most basic with the least amount of bling. I really just wanted a truck to move, pull and do general truck stuff. Got tired of hauling firewood with my minivan... maybe you saw my butt draggin along the highway?? lol! No More :) Looks impressive in Black! Interior is nice, seats are comfortable. I have a light foot :Mileage 16 city and about 20 hwy. I try not to hit it hard, but it will move when I need it to.

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  Good truck/bad rear window noise - 2012 RAM 1500
  By sumagolf - March 30 - 3:40 am

  It seems quite quick and powerful on the highway.Smooth take off from a stop and very strong accelaration.Interior is good,exterior color is quite nice.Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl.I bought the truck because off the engine and the appearance.I sell automotive paint and bodyshop supplies.My vehicle appearance is very important as I am in dealerships daily.

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  Good truck....almost - 2012 RAM 1500
  By zerocontact - February 20 - 9:05 pm

  I have a 2012 Ram 1500 "Express" 2 wheel drive quad cab. The truck rides superbly, has plenty of power (is actually quite quick), and is very spacious on the interior with plenty of storage and random nooks and crannys to put random things. Sound quality is good on stock stereo system and interior quality is good. HOWEVER, gas mileage is terrible (8-9 city, 13-14 highway). This is the truck for you if you love to search for gears, downshift randomly, have erratic RPMs at steady speed, idle at low RPMs to the point of the truck bogging out. I will be taking my truck to the service department with 982 miles showing on the odometer