2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Steering Problems
Steering complaints account for 210 of 298 total complaints (70%) filed for the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500, the highest share among 2010-2012 model years. Two Chrysler recalls (11V350000 and 13V529000) address tie rod and steering linkage failures. Median mileage at failure is 38,500, with 3 crashes and 3 injuries reported.
- Steering complaints
- 210
- 70% of 298
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 38,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners describe a violent front-end shake or "death wobble" at highway speeds, often triggered by potholes or expansion joints and making the truck feel uncontrollable.
- Several owners report the front tie rod assembly breaking or shearing, causing sudden loss of steering control during normal driving or low-speed reversing.
- Some drivers report the vehicle suddenly pulling hard to one side, requiring significant effort to steer back straight.
- Owners note that dealers performed alignments or replaced steering stabilizers to address a shimmy but the wobble returned afterward.
- One owner reported the steering wheel sitting off-center and loose steering over bumps at highway speed, later traced to leaking rear shocks and needed alignment.
When 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 19, 2011, latest Nov 12, 2024.
Steering recalls for the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500
- NHTSA 13V529000Nov 6, 2013Steering271,733 vehicles
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.
Risk: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N49.
- NHTSA 11V350000Jul 6, 2011Steering242,780 vehicles
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through august 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. Additionally, model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.
Risk: This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Steering complaints by Ram 2500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are steering complaints on the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500?
- NHTSA lists 210 steering complaints for the 2011 Ram 2500, which is 70% of all 298 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500?
- Yes. Recall 11V350000 covers tie rod inspection and replacement on 2008-2011 Ram 2500/3,500 4x4 trucks, and recall 13V529000 covers steering linkage assembly replacement on 2008-2012 Ram 2500/3,500 4x4 trucks.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2011 Ram 2500?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 38,500 miles for steering complaints on this model year.
- Did the steering issues on the 2011 Ram 2500 cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 3 crashes and 3 injuries tied to steering complaints for the 2011 Ram 2500, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2011 Ram 2500 compare to other years for steering complaints?
- The 2011 model had a 70% steering complaint share, higher than the 2010 model's 64% and much higher than the 2012 model's 39%.