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2012 Ram 1500 ST, front three-quarter view, paint 1 of 8

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2012 Ram 1500 ST

Truck (Quad Cab) · 215–310 hp · 16 mpg combined

Sticker from
$22,570Factory MSRP, base configuration

Market

Too few listings to publish a market price.

42 factory options, from $50 to $3,760.

Express Quick Order Package 25C$3,760
Tradesman Quick Order Package 25B$1,700
California Black Wheels Group$1,345
RamBox Cargo Management System$1,295
California Black Wheels Group$1,200
Chrome Accents Group$1,035
MOPAR Chrome Side Step and Bed Rail$995
Chrome Accents Group$975
ST Popular Equipment Group$895
MOPAR Chrome Tubular Side Steps$655
MOPAR Chrome Tubular Side Steps$600
Express Quick Order Package 25C$565
Trailer Brake Control Group$550
Chrome Appearance Group$495
Spray In Bedliner$475
20" x 9.0" Chrome Clad Aluminum Wheels$400
Tradesman Quick Order Package 23B$390
UConnect Voice Command w/Bluetooth$360
Class IV Receiver Hitch$335
Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle$325
17" x 8.0" Steel Chrome Clad Wheels$300
LT265/70R17E OWL On/Off Road Tires$250
Speed Control$250
Power and Remote Entry Group$190
Power Black Trailer Tow Mirrors$180
Tradesman Quick Order Package 25B$135
Carpet Floor Covering$110
Engine Block Heater$90
Front & Rear Rubber Floor Mats$80
32 Gallon Fuel Tank$75
Smoker's Group$60
3.21 Rear Axle Ratio$50
Additional Hawaii Destination Charge$50
3.92 Rear Axle Ratio$50
Tow Hooks$50
Tradesman Quick Order Package 23B−$1,175
California Emissions Order Code—
Carpet Delete—
Federal Emissions Order Code—
Front Rubber Floor Mats—
Manufacturer Statement of Origin—
MOPAR Chrome Side Step and Bed Rail—

Which 1500 is right for you?

Six trims, $22,570 to $43,275. Tap one to open it.

The numbers.

Eight configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 4-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic.

215–310hp3.7L six-cylinder / 4.7L eight-cylinder
235–330lb-ftTorque
16mpgCombined · 14 city · 19–20 highway
RWD / 4WD4-speed automatic / 6-speed shiftable automatic
3–6Seats
4,518–5,257 lbsCurb weight
6,025–6,800 lbsGVWR
8,900–10,450 lbsMax towing
1,484–1,909 lbsMax payload

113 standard items.

Four groups, sized by how much is in each.

3 interiors

  • Dark Slate/Medium Graystone
  • Dark Slate/Medium Graystone
  • Dark Slate/Medium Graystone

Vinyl or cloth or premium cloth.

10 factory paints

  • Bright Silver Metallic Clear Coat
  • Bright White Clear Coat
  • Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl Coat
  • Tequila Sunrise Pearl Coat
  • Mineral Gray Metallic Clear Coat
  • Sagebrush Pearl Coat
  • True Blue Pearl Coat
  • Flame Red Clear Coat
  • Saddle Brown Pearl Coat
  • Black Clear Coat

8 of the 10 are shown on the car at the top.

Safety and recalls

7 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

Overall3out of 5 stars
Frontal4out of 5 stars
Side—Not rated
Rollover3out of 5 stars

NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 1500.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Sold1 yr2 yr3 yr4 yr5 yr
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