2009 Dodge RAM 2500: loss of power steering

Filed May 1, 2019 · Driver assistance, Steering · 77,215 miles · UT

Uncontrollable steering or front end wobbling. Aka death wobble, according to my vehicle history there are recalls that are for steering and the description of all those recalls say what could happen which is a loss of steering control resulting in a crash. All the recalls that I know of have been replaced. But I still have incidents where I lose control of steering and in order for it to stop, I have to stop the vehicle. I have had many many close calls, and hoping that this doesn't result in a loss of a vehicle or even death. It's a very big concern to me considering there has been recalls for the steering and front end. It will occur as soon as I hit a bump just right not even at high speed it happens at 35-70 MPH no matter if it's flat ground or not. The entire truck shakes and feels like the wheels are bouncing off the ground. At that point being on the freeway having no control of my steering the only option I have it to slam on my breaks, it's a matter of time before something really bad happens

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 165,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering and vibrated. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. Updated 09/18/15*lj the consumer stated when he hit a pot hole or dip in the road, the steering wheel would shake violently, along with the entire truck. The consumer stated he had no control over the vehicle. Updated 09/22/15*jb....updated 10-27-15 *bf the consumer stated he replaced the ball joints, shocks and steering dampener. It remedied the problem some, but he could still feel a light shimmy in the steering wheel which progressed for several months. The consumer wanted to participate in the buy back program. Updated 01/05/16. *jb the consumer stated the manufacturer would not buy the vehicle back at the kelly blue book value. *js

Filed Feb 27, 2015 · Steering · 70,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated the while driving the vehicle at any speed, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated the contacts vehicle was affected by the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering), the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v350000 (steering) and the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v005000 (steering) and would need to be serviced. The vehicle was serviced for all outstanding recalls. However, the failure persisted. Every time the failure occurred, the vehicle was diagnosed and repaired at the dealer for a tie rod failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed May 7, 2011 · Steering · 41,543 miles · LA

The complaint has to do with the complete failure of the driver side tie rod assembly. The stud completely sheared from the end of the tie rod assembly. The driver side tie-rod failure occurred on the morning of april 26,2011. This failure happened with almost no warning. The steering became loose for a second or two and then the front of the truck shook violently for just an instant and then the tie-rod failure occurred with total loss of steering resulting in both front wheels pointing inward to their full extent. At this point I was traveling between 20-25 MPH. The truck then skidded across two lanes of traffic and stopped at the curb. I would also like to point out that nothing was struck by my vehicle to cause this failure.

Filed May 2, 2011 · Steering · 15,000 miles · HI

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500 quadcab 4x4 swb. The contact stated that while driving, the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the failure was associated with the recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v005000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The remedy was applied but did not correct the failure as the failure recurred within six months. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted who offered to file a complaint and stated they would be calling him back with additional information. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage 15,000 and the current mileage was 25,490.

Filed Apr 1, 2011 · Steering · 22,068 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge ram 2500 quadcab 4x4. The contact stated that the front driver side bolt stud on the tie rod fractured causing a loss of steering capabilities. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who verified that the bolt joint had fractured. The manufacturer was contacted who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v657000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 22,068 and current mileage was 22,468.