The service and repair manual for the 2012 Ram 5500 — the 6.7L I6 engine, 6 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 | 6.7L I6 — OHV, turbocharged |
| Trims | SLT Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door · ST Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door · Laramie Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door · SLT Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door · Laramie Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door · ST Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 0 complaints · 28 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 5500
- 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 · 13V527000A 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.
- Power Train — axle assembly · 13V239000Damage to other components, or sudden loss of drive power may increase the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 0 complaints and Ram has issued 28 technical service bulletins for the 2012 5500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 5500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 5500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 6.7L I6 across the SLT Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door, ST Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door, Laramie Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door, SLT Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door, Laramie Cab & Chassis - Conventional 2-Door, ST Cab & Chassis - Crew Cab 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ram published for this year.
What 2012 5500 problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 5500, covering electrical system, steering, power train. 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 5500 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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