The service and repair manual for the 2012 Ram 2500 — 5.7L V8 and 6.7L I6 and 4.7L V8 engines, 15 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ram published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.7L V8 — OHV 6.7L I6 — OHV, turbocharged 4.7L V8 — SOHC |
| Trims | SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Hemi Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Outdoorsman Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · R/T Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +9 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 0 complaints · 50 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 2500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,279
- General Information 1,639
- Accessories & Equipment 6,537
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 974
- Body & Frame 3,142
- Maintenance 91
- Brakes 1,390
- Restraints 1,792
- Drivelines & Axles 503
- Steering 515
- Electrical 3,783
- Suspension 662
- Engine Mechanical 1,445
- Transmission 2,328
- Engine Performance 4,040
- Front 1,500
- N.m) 2,500
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 2500
- Equipment · 16E041000If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate.
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 13V529000A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Ram has issued 50 technical service bulletins for the 2012 2500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 2500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 2500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 5.7L V8 and 6.7L I6 and 4.7L V8 across the SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Hemi Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Outdoorsman Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, R/T Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Outdoorsman Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Outdoorsman Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Laramie Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Longhorn Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Power Wagon Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ram published for this year.
What 2012 2500 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 2500, covering equipment, steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ram dealers.
Does it include 2012 2500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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