2010 Dodge RAM 2500 steering problems

Filed Dec 15, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · PA

This is the 3rd time this happened to me. The first time I was driving around 55 and the truck started to shake so bad I could not actually hold onto the steering wheel, and I made it to the side of the road. I thought was a flat tire and I pulled over to find nothing wrong. The second was bad as it shook so violently, I was unable to make it to the side of the road, so I hit the brakes in the middle of traffic to stop. This 3rd time I happen to be traveling 65 mph on the interstate in PA and hit a small bump and all of the sudden the truck felt like it was bouncing off of the road. I hit the brakes to slow down and drove to the side and into a field. I purchased tie rods and actually the entire front suspension. This was the worst shaking I have ever felt in 45 years of driving. This is going to get me killed when this happens on the road. Please help. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Sep 14, 2020 · Steering · 190,000 miles · MI · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 2500. The contact stated that power steering pump cap did not vent properly and as the contact attempted to check the steering fluid, not realizing that the power steering fluid was under pressure, the fluid exploded and burned the contact's right hand and neck. The burns were second degree. The contact stated that if he did not have sunglasses on, he would have sustained more severe injuries. The contact called the la fontaine chrysler dealer, located in saline, michigan at: 248‑887‑4747 and was told that the VIN was not part of the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v616000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

Filed May 15, 2020 · Steering, Suspension · 60,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle rode over a bump in the roadway and experienced the death wobble. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics due to the failure to be diagnosed and repaired. The contact stated that the steering track bar, the steering column stabilizer, inner and outer tie rods, steering dampener, ball joints and wheel bearings were replaced however, the failure recurred. A dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 14, 2020 · Steering · 220,000 miles · TX

On the evening of may 1st, 2020, I pulled my 2010 dodge ram 2500 trx 4wd into my sons? Driveway and dropped off my granddaughter. I went to back out of the driveway turning my wheel to the right as I backed out I heard what sounded like I ran over a large rock, as I pulled forward I turned my wheel to the left and proceeded forward only to have the truck go right back in the yard where I had just pulled out. I realized that there was an issue with the steering. I climbed under the truck to discover that the tie rod had sheared off at the pitman arm. This caused a complete loss of steering. I had a front-end alignment about 2 years ago with no issues. Prior to that I had a recall issue with the drag link about 3 or 4 years ago with no other known issues. I do not drive the truck off road just on paved roads. The parts are the factory sealed tie rod with no grease fitting. I have been repairing vehicles for over 40. I have never seen this type of failure. The normal failure mode for this part should have been lots of slack in the joint from loss of grease. This failure mode is not acceptable! If I had been traveling at highway speeds and this part had broken I would have had total loss of steering and you know as well as I do when you hit your brakes the vehicle tends to pull to the right due to the slope of the road which is designed for water runoff. This could have resulted in a catastrophic crash resulting in serious injury or death. This is something that needs to be address immediately before someone dies!

Filed Dec 21, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 154,000 miles · AZ

I have recently experienced "the death wobble" in my truck. (2010 dodge ram 2500) I was traveling on the highway at approximately 75 miles per hour, when I hit a small bump and my truck began shaking violently and uncontrollably on the front end. Applying my breaks did not help. All I could do is hold on for the ride until I slowed down to approximately 35 miles per hour. I pulled over and examined my truck thinking that something was severely damaged due to the extreme nature of the incident and could not find any damages. I slowly drove home afraid of it happening again. I did not know what the violent shaking in my truck was called until I researched this scary experience. Upon conducting my research, I learned that this is a common problem with my year, make and model of vehicle. I have already taken it in for a couple of recall items regarding steering issues. I am afraid they may have replaced any recall items with faulty parts.

Filed Oct 25, 2015 · Steering · TX

With the current recall going on with the dodge ram tie rod issue. The dealers are still waiting on parts. I've been on the list for over a month now and the dealer is still staying the same thing. Don't now when " dodge " is gonna send us the part. We only have until january 1 to get the problem corrected. As you know dodge isn't providing the parts and the buyback is a joke. They won't pay sufficient for the trucks. They only wanted to give me 19k for a 26k truck. So oblivious the buyback isn't worth my trouble. All we won't is are truck fixed where it?s road worthy. Can you help with dodge slow recall parts problem?

Filed Oct 25, 2015 · Steering · 40,000 miles · IA

Tie rod end recall was done at dealer with about 30000 miles on the truck. Now at 40000 it is giving me problems again dealer said recall part is out of warranty. Steering wheel pulsates at low speed turning in parking lot.

Filed Oct 15, 2015 · Steering · VA

My vehicle has the tie rod end recall making it eligible to be bought back by dodge. When I tried to sell my truck back the dealer I dealt with was giving me a hard time while doing so. The dealer was trying to only offer me trade in value for my vehicle when they are suppose to offer me a premium rate. I walked out and I am still trying to have my truck bought back. I would like to get more help on this situation and more information as to the actual price dodge should be giving e

Filed Oct 14, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 70,935 miles · VA

The vehicle shut off while driving on 2 separate occasions causing complete loss of all functions. This occurred immediately after the vehicle was serviced a haley auto group (certified dodge dealer) for a recall item (p65/the federal safety agency 14v‑635) and bulletin item (25-002-14). The vehicle's computer system did not show a code as to cause on either occasion and the issue has not been resolved. The information was reported to dodge for technical assistance and a case manager assigned (case # 27675333), to which a resolution was never reached. Unfortunately, after paying hefty expenses for experimental parts the issue was not resolved and the truck was sold to the dealership. I accepted an offer at a steep financial loss to myself because to the dangerous shut downs I had experienced first hand while driving. This vehicle is now offered for sale by the dealership and I am concerned for the unaware potential buyer! Also, I am concerned for the safety of other motorists if this vehicle is back out on the highway. I feel strongly that this issue needs to be disclosed when selling this vehicle and reported as a safety concern.

Filed Sep 4, 2015 · Steering · 44,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. While driving approximately 60 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle vibrated excessively. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.