The steering became uncontrollable and wobbled so violently I could not keep my hands on the wheel. It will be open for inspection at any time. The safety of all other road users and pedestrians were put in grave danger. Due to the complete loss of steering control. This has happened to other ram owners I have talked with as well. The problem was addressed by my local mechanic. He recommended replacing the entire front end steering and suspension components I agreed he did the work, he did the work. I also replaced all four tires with new and had them balanced. Within 2 weeks this death wobble happened. There are no warning lamps for this problem.
2011 Dodge RAM 2500 steering problems
210 complaints (70% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 210
- of this car's complaints
- 70%
- typical mileage
- 40,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Linkages: tie rod assembly2
- Hydraulic power assist: pump1
At what mileage
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Dodge RAM 2500 steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 steering
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Related recalls
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.
- Risk
- A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In July 2015, and under a consent order with the federal safety agency, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N49.
Recall number 13V529000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through august 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. Additionally, model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.
- Risk
- This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 11V350000 · Recall details
What 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Yesterday, 3/22/2024, I was driving northbound on I-15, fat left lane, approx. 80 mph/posted highway speed. Suddenly lost steering control on my 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins diesel truck. Front end/tires began vibrating, all steering control lost, truck veered to the right across 3 lanes of traffic and off into the dirt/sage brush to the right of the highway. It almost rolled over, but I was able to slow it to a stop. My dogs & I could have been killed. I turned the truck off for a few minutes, then re-started the ignition. Was mid-trip with no other transportation option, so I drove the rest of the way at much slower speeds, was able to get the truck to our home. I am still shaken from what could have happened to me and our family. I have dash cam video of this incident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH and making a left turn, the braking system malfunctioned and the vehicle would not immediately slow down. Additionally, the power steering failed causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on four separate occasions and occurred while the RPM was below 700 RPM. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. No repairs were performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. A dealer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 75,000.*dt failure occurred after braking and going about 20 MPH after the RPM's drop to about 700.
Death wobble at interstate 70mph speeds, no control until speed drops to 30. Has happened 5 times.-first time feb 2019 with about 55k miles. Last time was aug 2020 with less than 60k miles. Have spent considerable time nd money to no avail. Condition is extremely dangerous as it happens with no warning and is alarmingly violent. This needs to be recalled and fixed or sent to the salvage yard
The truck is making noises every time you turn the wheel, it is very stiff, and there is a leak.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 2500. While driving 30 MPH, the steering wheel seized. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 136,000. The VIN was not available.
Death wobble - I was driving in heavy traffic on a 4 lane highway. I drove over a bridge expansion joint and suddenly the truck began shaking violently. I could not steer. I could not brake. We nearly collided with a highway divider and other vehicles. I had to coast down to 30 MPH or so when it resolved itself.
Truck shut off while driving. Couldn't steer, couldn't turn, could barely stop. I was in the middle of a rotary with my 7 month old daughter in the car. Most likely the tipm was the cause because it started right up afterwards. No signs or warnings occurred before issue happened.
While making a turn and applying the brake pedal, complete loss of power steering causing vehicle to cross center line of roadway and drive into oncoming traffic. Brake pedal also extremely hard to press (possibly loss of power braking at the same time). Steering returning to normal several seconds after releasing the brake pedal. This happened multiple times today, with shutting the vehicle off completely between occurrences of this failure.
Dear sir or ma'am, I am writing you to report a severe problem that occurred to me on 3/5/16, and again on 4/9/16. I was traveling at approximately 65 MPH on both occasions on washington state highways. The front end of my 2011 ram 2500 pick up began to shake violently. It was so intense that I was afraid that I might lose control of the vehicle. I slowed down and pulled to the side of the road and the problem stopped. After I got back on the road I traveled about a mile, and the problem occurred again. My wife brought the truck into a repair shop on 3/7/16 to see if there was a problem with the tires or suspension. The shop said the tires were balanced and that they did not find any obvious problem with the suspension. After a quick internet search I discovered a number of people describing the exact problem that I had experienced. They referred to it as the 'dodge death wobble' much to my surprise, this does not seem to be an isolated incident. It seems to be caused by the steering design ('y' type vs. 't' type?) I am hoping that you will initiate an investigation into this problem and ultimately mandate that fca us llc (dodge) issue a recall for all vehicles affected by this design flaw before someone gets hurt. I contacted dodge corporate hq and I have attached their response.
Questions about the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 steering
Does the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 210 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500, 70% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 steering?
Yes, 2 recalls: 13V529000, 11V350000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge RAM 2500 have bad steering?
The Dodge RAM 2500 model years with the most steering complaints are 2006 (231 complaints), 2011 (210 complaints) and 2007 (200 complaints).
Other 2011 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
Engine 40Suspension 37Electrical 24Fuel system 21Transmission 16Brakes 10Body 5Wheels 4Acceleration 3Tires 3Lights 2Visibility 2Airbags 1Driver assistance 1Locks 1Seats 1
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