2012 Dodge Ram 3500 steering problems
223 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500, which is 44% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 223 44% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 26,000 miles 73 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 28 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 16 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 73 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 26,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
On highway 174, approximately 20 miles nw of meridian, tx, the 2012 ram 3500 veered to the right and went off the road into a steep ditch. According to the state trooper's report, a witness was driving behind this truck and saw the passenger side dual wheels with axle attached come off of the truck and go across the road before the truck left the pavement. Two different employees of the wrecking yard where the truck was taken said it looks like the axle came apart.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 3500. While driving down a hill at 65 MPH, the contact heard a clunking noise. Upon inspection, he noticed that the power steering pump made the clunking noise. The contact searched underneath the hood and noticed leakage from the steering gear box. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering gear box was leaking and that the vehicle needed to be taken to a chrysler dealer. The vehicle was not repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
- Engine 47 complaints
- Electrical system 46 complaints
- Fuel system 40 complaints
- Suspension 36 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 29 complaints
- Air bags 15 complaints
- Wheels 15 complaints