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2012 Dodge Ram 3500
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2012 Dodge Ram 3500

Like other heavy duty versions, the 3500 has a stiff ride that bounces passengers around. Choosing this heavy duty work truck over the regular 1500 lets you opt for a Cummins 5.9-liter diesel six-cylinder engine. Chrysler's 5.9-liter V8 and, for 2003, a 5.7-liter Hemi V8 was also available. The crew cab's rear seat is tight and upright. In 2011, the Ram pickups separated from Dodge and formed its own brand.

Market value
$35,120
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
6
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Model year 2012
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
mega cab
Drive type
4WD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Full-sized pickup trucks
Generation began
2003

Pricing

Original MSRP range
$35,120 - $51,465

Ratings

Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
62%

Road tests

Test status
Not Tested

Dimensions

Length
250 in
Width
80 in
Height
78 in
Wheelbase
161 in
Weight
6,590 lb
Towing capacity
10,050 lb

Interior

Seating
6 people

Owner feedback

Comfort
1/5
Driving
2/5
Styling
1/5
Value
2/5

Brand context

About Dodge

Until recently, Dodge was known for building outrageous high-performance muscle cars, including the Challenger and Charger, with brashly named trims—Hellcat, anyone? Dodge is still finding its footing during the transition to electrification and stricter emissions laws, with plans for electrified and turbocharged muscle yet to materialize in dealerships. The Hornet compact SUV is based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale, and is available as a plug-in hybrid. The Durango SUV soldiers on, largely unchanged from 2011 and still based on the same design as the 2011-2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Most alarmingly, it lags behind more modern vehicles in crash tests. Dodge sits near Chrysler at the bottom of our used car reliability rankings.

Vehicle ID: 5369 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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