2011 Dodge Ram 2500 steering problems
211 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500, which is 54% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 211 54% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 39,000 miles 85 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 19 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 24 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 22 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 85 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 38,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
While rounding a left hand curve, lost control of the vehicle when the vehicle suddenly jerked hard to the left. The vehicle then started an uncontrollable spin and went over an embankment and into a dry creekbed. The vehicle sustained substantial damage. On inspection the front left tie rod assembly was broken. Myself and my 14 yr son sustained minor injuries. We later received notice from chrysler on 12/24/2013 of the recall of our vehicle for same failure of tie rod assembly.
I have received two safety recalls for this vehicle recall number n49/nhtsa 13v-529. The recall is to replace the left tie rod ball stud on the steering linkage. I received the first recall notice in january 2014. I immediately went to my dodge dealer to have the work performed. Dodge stated that they would have to order the parts. Six months later I am still waiting for the parts. Today I received the second safety recall notice for the same problem.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500
- Engine 41 complaints
- Suspension 37 complaints
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Fuel system 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints