Are there a lot of steering complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 5500?

Yes. NHTSA lists 21 steering complaints for the 2012 model year, which is 53% of all 40 complaints filed for that year — the highest share of any 5,500 model year in this data.

Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Dodge Ram 5500?

Yes, recall 13V527000 covers 2008-2012 Ram 4500 and 5,500 trucks where the left tie rod assembly may break. Chrysler notified owners in 2015 that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly free of charge.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2012 Ram 5500?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 34,814 miles for steering complaints on this model year.

Did the 2012 Ram 5500 steering problems cause crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the steering complaints for this model year.

How does the 2012 Ram 5500 compare to 2011 for steering complaints?

2012 had 21 steering complaints (53% share) versus 11 complaints (48% share) in 2011; the 2010 model year had 0 steering complaints listed.

2012 Dodge Ram 5500 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 21 steering complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 5500, 53% of all 40 complaints filed for the year. A related recall (13V527000) covers a left tie rod assembly that may break; the median mileage at failure was 34,814.

Steering complaints: 21; 53% of 40
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 34,814 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe the truck wandering side to side and failing to stay centered in the lane at various speeds.
Some report the steering pulling left or right, with dealers diagnosing a steering box that needed replacement.
Several owners tie their steering complaints to recall 13V527000 for the left tie rod assembly and say dealers had no replacement parts on hand for months.
A few reports describe front wheel bearing failure causing wheel wobble and, in one case, a tire detaching from the wheel well at highway exit speed.
Some owners also mention a separate recall notice about front axle tube welds arriving repeatedly without parts available to complete the repair.

When 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 16, 2013, latest Sep 11, 2017.

21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2013 to Sep 2017; peak Mar 2014 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2012 Dodge Ram 5500

NHTSA 13V527000Nov 6, 2013Steering36,151 vehicles
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. 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: On May 19, 2015 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. 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 R16.

Steering complaints by Ram 5500 model year

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

20100 (0%)
201111 (48%)
201221 (53%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there a lot of steering complaints for the 2012 Dodge Ram 5500?: Yes. NHTSA lists 21 steering complaints for the 2012 model year, which is 53% of all 40 complaints filed for that year — the highest share of any 5,500 model year in this data.
Is there a steering recall for the 2012 Dodge Ram 5500?: Yes, recall 13V527000 covers 2008-2012 Ram 4500 and 5,500 trucks where the left tie rod assembly may break. Chrysler notified owners in 2015 that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly free of charge.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up on the 2012 Ram 5500?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 34,814 miles for steering complaints on this model year.
Did the 2012 Ram 5500 steering problems cause crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the steering complaints for this model year.
How does the 2012 Ram 5500 compare to 2011 for steering complaints?: 2012 had 21 steering complaints (53% share) versus 11 complaints (48% share) in 2011; the 2010 model year had 0 steering complaints listed.