The service and repair manual for the 2012 Ram 3500 — 5.7L V8 and 6.7L I6 engines, 14 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 |
| Trims | SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Laramie Cab & Chassis 4-Door · SLT Cab & Chassis 4-Door · SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLT Cab & Chassis 2-Door · Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +8 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 0 complaints · 56 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 3500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 1,157
- General Information 1,639
- Accessories & Equipment 6,485
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 974
- Body & Frame 3,142
- Maintenance 91
- Brakes 1,390
- Restraints 1,792
- Drivelines & Axles 503
- Steering 515
- Electrical 3,484
- Suspension 662
- Engine Mechanical 1,053
- Transmission 854
- Engine Performance 3,996
- Front 1,500
- N.m) 2,500
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 3500
- Equipment · 16E041000If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate.
- Electrical System — alternator/generator/regulator · 16V739000If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. the.
- 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.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 13V344000An unexpected loss of power transfer may increase the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Ram has issued 56 technical service bulletins for the 2012 3500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 3500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 3500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 5.7L V8 and 6.7L I6 across the SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Cab & Chassis 4-Door, SLT Cab & Chassis 4-Door, SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Cab & Chassis 4-Door, SLT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Cab & Chassis 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ram published for this year.
What 2012 3500 problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 3500, covering equipment, electrical system, 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 3500 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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