How many steering complaints does the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 have?

NHTSA lists 45 steering complaints for the 2011 Ram 1500, which is 7% of the 689 total complaints filed for that model year.

Are there any steering recalls for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500?

The data provided does not list any related recalls specifically tied to steering for the 2011 Ram 1500, though owner complaints reference tie rod issues covered under other campaign numbers for related Ram models.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for steering-related complaints on the 2011 Ram 1500 is 66,240 miles.

Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA records show 5 crashes and 5 injuries linked to complaints filed under the steering category for the 2011 Ram 1500.

Is the 2011 Ram 1500 worse for steering complaints than nearby years?

Steering complaint share is similar across nearby years: 8% for 2010, 7% for 2011, and 7% for 2012, so 2011 is not an outlier within this range.

2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 45 steering complaints for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500, 7% of its 689 total complaints for the year, with 5 crashes and 5 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure was 66,240. No steering recalls are listed specifically for this model/year in the data provided.

Steering complaints: 45; 7% of 689
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 66,240 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the steering wheel becoming loose or vibrating at highway speed, later traced to a broken tie rod on the front passenger side.
Some describe the tie rod fracturing suddenly while maneuvering at low speed, such as backing out of a parking space, requiring replacement and a full alignment.
Others report the vehicle swaying left to right at moderate speeds with no diagnosis found by the dealer.
Several complaints describe the steering wheel being pulled from the driver's hands and the truck shaking uncontrollably after hitting a bump, sometimes while towing.
One owner reported a delay in getting a tie rod recall part, with a wait time described as about twenty weeks.

When 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 13, 2011, latest Dec 6, 2025.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Dec 2025; peak Aug 2015 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Ram 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200559 (5%)
200684 (11%)
200760 (12%)
2008103 (19%)
200928 (4%)
201040 (8%)
201145 (7%)
201247 (7%)
20141 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 have?: NHTSA lists 45 steering complaints for the 2011 Ram 1500, which is 7% of the 689 total complaints filed for that model year.
Are there any steering recalls for the 2011 Dodge Ram 1500?: The data provided does not list any related recalls specifically tied to steering for the 2011 Ram 1500, though owner complaints reference tie rod issues covered under other campaign numbers for related Ram models.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for steering-related complaints on the 2011 Ram 1500 is 66,240 miles.
Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA records show 5 crashes and 5 injuries linked to complaints filed under the steering category for the 2011 Ram 1500.
Is the 2011 Ram 1500 worse for steering complaints than nearby years?: Steering complaint share is similar across nearby years: 8% for 2010, 7% for 2011, and 7% for 2012, so 2011 is not an outlier within this range.