2011 Dodge Ram 3500 steering problems
167 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500, which is 56% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 167 56% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 67 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 | 18 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 12 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 67 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 42,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Traveling at approximatly 45 MPH on smooth paved road. Suddenly shot to left into oncoming traffic. Resulting in serious injury. It also felt as if there was a sudden acceleration. However, everthing occurred in an instant. So, acceleration may just be perceived. Witness, following described same way to pd.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 3500. The contact stated that the tie rod and ball stud failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 10v657000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. While reversing at approximately 5 MPH and turning the steering wheel, the contact heard a loud pop noise and observed that the tie rod failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Other problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Ram 3500
- Suspension 28 complaints
- Engine 26 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints