Model year guide

2012 Dodge RAM 1500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Dodge RAM 1500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.

2012 Dodge RAM 1500 at a glance

Combined15–16 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2012 Dodge RAM 1500 MPG & running costs

Combined15–16 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,480
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Automatic 6-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,400 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Dodge RAM 1500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,400
Fuel only$22,400
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Dodge RAM 1500 vehicles on record

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2012 Dodge RAM 1500 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2012 Dodge RAM 1500 get?

The 2012 Dodge RAM 1500 has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–16 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.