This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $13,198 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$235

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,320 down

Amount financed

$11,878

Total interest

$2,222

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 1C6RD7LT8CS209450

Trim

BIG Horn

Engine

5.7L · V8

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Pickup

Fuel

Gasoline

Model year

2012

Made by

FCA US LLC

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Ram 1500 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,250

Insurance $8,925

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $28,175

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Ram 1500 has 7 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 3 out of 5 stars overall.

Overall

★★★☆☆

3 of 5 · NHTSA

Frontal crash

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Side crash

★★★☆☆

3 of 5 · NHTSA

Rollover

★★★☆☆

3 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Ram 1500 Regular PU/RC 4WD

7 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

POWER TRAIN

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab…

NHTSA campaign 17V821000
EQUIPMENT

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling various Dodge, Chrysler, and RAM vehicles equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers.

NHTSA campaign 17V824000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks currently, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland,…

NHTSA campaign 18V160000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 Ram 1500 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 31, 2026.

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2012 Ram 1500 Big Horn (this car)	$13,198	85	—
2010 Ford F-150	$9,900	5	−$3,298
2012 Nissan Frontier	$12,495	4	−$703
2010 Toyota Tundra	$13,745	4	+$547
2010 Ford F-250	$9,942	2	−$3,256
2013 Chevrolet Silverado	$11,795	2	−$1,403

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year	Units for sale	Median price	vs newest	Avg mileage
2027	7,298	$69,110	100%	—
2026	42,631	$56,102	81%	614 mi
2025	6,343	$43,359	63%	24,865 mi
2024	3,458	$36,089	52%	43,809 mi
2023	6,393	$37,487	54%	46,061 mi
2022	8,742	$34,074	49%	62,157 mi
2021	5,291	$30,799	45%	78,946 mi
2020	4,457	$28,672	41%	90,299 mi