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2012 RAM 1500 consumer reviews

$22,570–$26,885 MSRP range
side view of 2012 1500 RAM
(177 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.7
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.5
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WOW! This is THEE truck to own

There's nothing this truck cannot do! Style is great, interior is great, performance awesome! When it comes time to purchase another vehicle, it will be a Ram truck!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Was a Ford guy

I've pretty much owned a Ford my whole life and was hesitant to make the jump. However I couldn't pass this truck up for the price. I didn't go with the Hemi because I commute about 45 miles one way but I still got the 5.4 V8, I average about 20 MPG. If things go as they are now I will be a Ram guy for life.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Head and shoulders above the competition

Better styling, ergonomics and standard appointments that Ford or GM. I love the ride and performance from the naturally aspirated engine. No turbos to rob your wallet down the road like with a Ford.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Third ram

I've owned 3 different rams two 2001 rams and now the 2012 ram 1500 express crew cab. I have pulled anything from my 25ft boat, friends 20ft horse trailer, 18ft flatbed with a full size tractor on it, I was going to the rodeo with friends and helped a gentleman out who's truck (ford f-350) broke down and pulled his 24ft bumper pull horse trailer with 3 horses all their tack and I put 10 bails of hay in the bed and it did just fine. I absolutely love my truck and when it's time I we'll definitely trade up for a brand new one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
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Excellent truck!

Great mpg. Strong engine and transmission. Lots of hp. Tows excellent. Love the body style. Factory dual exhaust is great.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great truck!

Had this truck for about a week now, I drive about 40 miles to work and was concerned about gas mileage however I'm getting about 24-26 MPG on the highway and about 18 in town. I opted to get the 4.7L V8 instead of the Hemi. Sacrificed a little power but couldn't be happier with the gas mileage and ride of this truck. I have always been a Ford guy but I have drank the kool-aid and will only be buying RAM from now on.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I LOVE my ram

Reliable tough, fast and fun. I love my truck. Has yet to let me down. Goes through anything. Hauls my 3 horse trailer loaded up. Cruises the highway smoothly and comfortably. And turns heads when it's clean. Only downside is the fuel economy, but that could be my heavy foot since it's fun to drive. It's had a couple minor repairs, an output seal on the transfer case, a leaky transmission line and a faulty abs module but all was covered under chrysler's awesome to deal with warranty.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I LOVE my ram

Reliable tough, fast and fun. I love my truck. Has yet to let me down. Goes through anything. Hauls my 3 horse trailer loaded up. Cruises the highway smoothly and comfortably. And turns heads when it's clean. Only downside is the fuel economy, but that could be my heavy foot since it's fun to drive

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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12 1500 crew cab big horn

Bought slightly used, Have had over two and a half years and just about to roll 90k. No mechanical problems very impressed with gas mileage hit 26 twice on a flat hour drive at 55mph un loaded. But usually get 18-20, power and ride are awesome tows very well,never seems to be a shortage of power.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Seats are terrible quality the stitching AWEFUL

The stitching is pulling apart not only on Driver's side also passinger side that's rarely used.rim covers plastic.wow .Barely ever got over 8 miles per gallon.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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