2012 RAM 1500 consumer reviews

This is a review after 5 years of ownership, so I've had plenty of time to assess the xxxxxxand con's. All in all, my 2012 Ram 1500 (4x2 quad cab with 5.7L engine) has been very reliable and has only needed routine maintenance so far. Here are the top xxxxxxand con's that I see so far: Pro's: (1) Power of the Hemi engine. It won't win any fuel economy rewards, but you can safely haul and tow what the mfr rates. (2) Rambox storage system. I'm sold on this option because it's so useful. Items that usually take up space in the cab go in the Ramboxes. The bed is also different and comes with a moveable divider and sliding track with cleats. Great for securing items in the bed. (3) Fold flat rear floor. Another great idea which gives you a flat surface behind the front seats to haul/stow items. I actually use it for transporting my dog. Just lay down his blanket and he has a nice space to lie down on. Con's: (1) Transmission programming. The transmission shifts into overdrive way too early in city/suburban traffic which causes the engine to lug and downshift excessively. You can work around this by using either the tow-haul mode or ERS (electronic range select). Sort of annoying that I have to remember to select something depending on my driving pattern. (2) OEM Goodyear Wrangler tires. They didn't wear out prematurely, but I had to replace them because the rubber had gotten hard and the traction suffered. (3) Fuel economy. The flip side of owning the Hemi. The EPA figures of 14 city and 20 hwy aren't accurate at all. Expect figures of around 11-12 mpg city and 17-18 hwy. In hindsight, my only real regret is not having waited one year longer and gotten the 8 speed transmission. Almost everyone praises the 8HP70 transmission, whereas the 65RFE transmission gets mixed reviews because it lacks some of the versatility of the 8 speed.

I am totally happy with this truck. My next truck will be another Ram. The only thing I don't really like about this truck is that, being a Hemi, it uses 16 spark plugs.

Smoothest truck over owned, very fuel efficient for a truck and does everything I ask for. I can?t complain one bit.

Pulls my rv with no problem love the horsepower of the hemi interior is super comfortable with lots of storage

The truck is very nice and has exceeded all my expectations. I have only owned it for a week, but enjoy it so far.

Great truck,good performance and very comfortable. Dependable truck, has great features like traction contol and abs for braking. Also has usb connections and 2 place for a car charger

A great truck that met all my needs but I need to downsize for medical conditions. Very dependable, must see to appreciate.

Perfect truck for any light duty needs. Also is a very good truck for anyone who wants a smooth ride and equal power.

Bought a 2011 Ram 1500 Sport used with the Hemi engine and Quad cab. This truck with the Sport package has a great throaty sound, plenty of power and lots of snap in the pedal. If you aren't careful, you'll get pretty bad gas mileage. With that in mind, if you back off and try at it, you can get pretty good gas mileage with the "displacement" or Economy mode where the Hemi turns itself into a 4 banger to conserve fuel. This rig has a really good look, inside and out. It has the Navigation, Alpine, touchscreen upgraded system complete with backup camera. You can comfortably fit three passengers in the back seat. Nicely equipped with a sun roof, rear slider, fog lights, dual chrome exhaust, and sport hood that makes it a looker. The biggest drawback of this truck is the sound and that Hemi. It is so hard to stay "out of it". You definitely turn heads and a lot of teenage boys want to race. The old TV commercials where folks ask if it's "got a Hemi?"...it's true, people like to hear you open it up. Just hard on your gas budget. Good truck for the money, good reliable transportation and a good look.

Awesome great very comfortable reliable easy to drive great pulling ability would highly recommend enjoyable navigation and back up camera