How common are steering complaints on the 2013 Ram 2500?

NHTSA lists 31 steering complaints for the 2013 Ram 2500, which is 17% of the 178 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Ram 2500?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to the steering complaints for this model year.

At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure across the reported steering complaints is 34,437 miles.

Did the steering problems cause any crashes?

NHTSA data links 2 crashes to steering complaints for the 2013 Ram 2500, with no reported fires or injuries.

What does the 'death wobble' owners mention mean?

Owners use this term to describe a violent front-end shimmy that starts after hitting a bump at highway speed and can make the steering feel uncontrollable, as described in several sample complaints.

2013 Ram 2500 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 31 steering complaints for the 2013 Ram 2500, 17% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 34,437. Two crashes were tied to steering, but there are no related recalls in NHTSA data.

Steering complaints: 31; 17% of 178
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 34,438 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe a violent front-end shimmy known as "death wobble" that starts after hitting a bump or pothole at highway speeds and can pull the steering out of the driver's control.
Some drivers report the steering wheel shaking or vibrating uncontrollably at speeds above 55-65 mph, sometimes mistaken for a flat tire even when tires show no damage.
One owner reported a steering arm breaking while driving, causing a loss of steering and a crash into a fixed object.
Excess play or looseness in the steering wheel is reported at low mileage, forcing constant correction to keep the truck centered in the lane, especially while towing.
A knocking or clunking noise from the steering column was reported by at least one owner, described as something loose inside the wheel assembly.
A steering seal leak leading to abnormal steering noise was reported, with the issue recurring after dealer repair.

When 2013 Ram 2500 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2014, latest Sep 28, 2020.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Sep 2020; peak Jul 2015 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2013 Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by 2500 model year

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

201331 (17%)
201486 (25%)
201543 (20%)
201643 (17%)
201749 (7%)
201885 (3%)
201911 (6%)
202010 (6%)
20215 (5%)
20227 (4%)
20234 (8%)
20241 (2%)
20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2013 Ram 2500?: NHTSA lists 31 steering complaints for the 2013 Ram 2500, which is 17% of the 178 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Ram 2500?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls tied to the steering complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure across the reported steering complaints is 34,437 miles.
Did the steering problems cause any crashes?: NHTSA data links 2 crashes to steering complaints for the 2013 Ram 2500, with no reported fires or injuries.
What does the 'death wobble' owners mention mean?: Owners use this term to describe a violent front-end shimmy that starts after hitting a bump at highway speed and can make the steering feel uncontrollable, as described in several sample complaints.