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2012 Ram C/V

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2012 models.

Ram C/V
Pictured: 2014 Ram CV Tradesman, front right, 07-17-2023. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Minivan - 2WD
Engines
3.6L 6-cyl
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
FFV
MPG (best)
20 combined · 17 city / 25 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
0 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 175 for similar models.
  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

No weak spots against similar models in the data.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 8 similar 2012 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2012 Ram C/V is a minivan offered with a 3.6L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), 6% worse than the 2012 minivan average of 21.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
C/V Cargo Van FFV3.6L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdFront-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20-6%$3,350444
Spend $4,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
21.3 MPG2012 Minivan - 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2012 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2012 Ram C/V.

Similar 2012 minivans

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2012 Ram C/V (this car)20 MPGNot rated0
2012 Toyota Sienna21 MPGNot rated9
2012 Kia Sedona21 MPGNot rated5
2012 Honda Odyssey22 MPGNot rated5
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan20 MPGNot rated6
2012 Chrysler Town and Country20 MPGNot rated5
2012 Nissan Quest21 MPGNot rated1

Recalls (0)

No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Ram C/V.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2012 Ram C/V is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

No owner complaints for the 2012 Ram C/V in NHTSA's database since 2015.

Used 2012 Ram C/V buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
  2. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2012 Ram C/V. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other C/V years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2015 C/V21–Not rated11
2014 C/V21–Not rated17
2013 C/V20–Not rated23

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ram. How we calculate this →