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2012 RAM 1500 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1460199
Internal NHTSA #	11084723
Manufacurer	Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Brand	RAM
Model	1500
Model Year	2012
File date	05/03/18
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2012 ram1500 - 74,250 miles. Started on 3/5 - got off the highway to gas up. Filled it and then check engine light came on. Believed it to be "gas cap" issue, since i just gassed up. Brought it to a auto parts store for a quick check. P303. Engine misfire cylinder 3. Initially replaced ignition coil, then spark plugs, no change in issue. Each time the light came on, i was driving above 50 mph. Taken it again to two auto parts stores, and each gave the same error code of p303. Taken it car repair center, they diagnosed, engine misfire too, but also seen in other cylinders. Replaced all ignition coils and all spark plugs, same issue. Cleaned fuel system 2x believing it was carbon build up, still check engine light, same error code. Advised by shop to contact ram trucks, not the dealer to ask for assistance, they, the shop, indicated that the issue they see, is the cams and lifter not working, and it is a "known" issue. Contacted ram trucks, they opened a case and directed me to take to a dealership to get it diagnosed as the first step. In talking with the service manager, he said, the engine is misfiring at "idle" not at higher speeds. They are going to work on an estimate for two possible solutions, one being the cams/lifters and the other was something else, my fault for not getting that other, but believing it is the cam/lifter issue. At this time waiting on determination. But unsure what help, if any, will be offered for this issue. Research on this site and others indicate quite a lot of problem with "ticking" or cams/lifters.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	74750
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	PORTAGE, MI
VIN pattern	1C6RD7KT6CSXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	30/06/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	70
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2012 RAM 1500 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 RAM 1500 Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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