2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 109 steering complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500, 39% of all 283 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 42,300. A related recall, 13V529000, covers left tie rod assembly failures on these trucks.
- Steering complaints
- 109
- 39% of 283
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 42,300 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners report the left front tie rod fracturing or snapping while turning at low speed, sometimes leaving the wheel unable to move.
- Some describe a loud clunk from the front end followed by the left tie rod hanging loose or the front end collapsing while driving around 30 mph.
- Several owners cite gradual steering difficulty, with the wheel becoming hard to maneuver during turns before a part failure was found.
- Some owners who filed under recall 13V529000 reported long waits for replacement tie rod parts and had not yet experienced a failure at the time of filing.
- A few owners describe the truck wandering or swaying side to side while towing, requiring braking to regain control.
When 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 5, 2012, latest Oct 26, 2023.
Steering recalls for the 2012 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.
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 many steering complaints does the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500 have?
- NHTSA lists 109 steering complaints for the 2012 Ram 2500, which is 39% of the 283 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Dodge Ram 2500?
- Yes. Recall 13V529000, reported November 6, 2013, covers a left tie rod assembly issue on 2008-2012 Ram 2500 4x4 and related trucks; Chrysler notified owners in January 2014 that dealers would inspect and replace the steering linkage assembly.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 Ram 2500 is 42,300 miles, though individual reports range from very low mileage to well over that figure.
- Did the steering issue cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to steering complaints on the 2012 Ram 2500, with no reported fires or injuries.
- Is the 2012 Ram 2500 better or worse than other years for steering complaints?
- The 2012 model's steering complaints made up 39% of its total complaints, lower than the 2010 model (64%) and the 2011 model (70%), based on NHTSA data.