2011 Dodge RAM 2500: loss of power steering

Filed Nov 12, 2024 · Steering · KS

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.

Filed Mar 23, 2024 · Steering · UT

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.

Filed Feb 24, 2022 · Electrical · FL

Driving on the highway doing about 100km per hour and the truck shut off. No noise or anything it just died, no steering etc. luckily I was able to slow down and safely get to the side of the road. Put in park and it started up again fine. A few weeks later the same thing happened while drive 60km per hour. I took it home and appears the key is able to shake loose while in the run position; if you hit a bump etc it’s enough to cause the truck to shut off. I brought it to the dealer and told them and they knew exactly what the issue was; have to replace the ignition and get new keys- approximately a $1000 repair im told. They also said they do 4-5 of these repairs a week. I asked if it’s a recall item and they said no. I was shocked as it was very frightening when the truck shut off on the highway and not having full control of the vehicle. It was dangerous and I have not driven the truck since; have been 5 weeks waiting on the new ignition to come in. I also have a 2012 dodge 3500 diesel and it did the same thing this week. While driving it shut off. So I have 2 of these truck with the same issue; I’m told it’s a common issue with the trucks, but it’s not a recall? Seems like a huge safety concern to me. If I had been involved in an accident due to this issue I’m Sure we would be looking at a whole other issue.

Filed Jan 13, 2021 · Brakes, Steering · 75,000 miles · CO

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.

Filed Sep 14, 2018 · 188,560 miles · AZ

I was traveling south on grand ave in glendale arizona when I came on to a turn my vehicle turned off on me I lost steering and brakes vehicle drifted into another lane luckily no one was next to me when it happens I had to put the vehicle in neutral and tried to start the truck 4 times before the vehicle turned back on, later that day same thing happened again on freeway I-10 and 75th ave heading west.

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 70,045 miles · TX

Upon activating the high beam head lights, engine will begin missing and eventually stall. Headlights will blink off and on. All dash lights and electrical systems will also fluctuate power (radio, wipers, tail lights, hazards, front parking lights and turn signals). All gauges on the dash will go dead. While driving on 7/22/2016 at approximately 9:15 pm the high beam head lights were activated. The engine began to miss and all electrical systems began to turn off, and then back on. The engine stalled at approx 65 MPH leaving no power steering. Truck was able to be restarted once it was brought to rest on the shoulder. High beams could not be used or the problem would repeat. Make: ram (dodge) model: 2500 year: 2011 engine/powertrain: 6.7l cummins turbo diesel w/ 6 speed automatic.

Filed Jun 4, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 35,800 miles · AZ

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.

Filed Jan 6, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 60,000 miles · CA

Power steering failed while driving. It will go in and out intermittently and then work periodically. Our tie rod already snapped and was replaced under recall, but now the truck has power steering issues. A VIN check says all repairs have been completed on our truck but we are still having steering issues. Was driving and making a turn when the steering went out initially and we could not turn the vehicle. Also, brake control system is malfunctioning, causing locking trailer brakes, roof suddenly began leaking and flooded interior cab, tire pressure sensors are malfunctioning, heater flap in dash is bad and been in for repair 2 times and its not fixed. Air conditioner is not blowing cold and the backup camera does not work. The truck has 60,000 miles now and is still under warranty, but dodge says it can't fix some of the problems due to no warranty or not being able to locate the problem.

Filed Nov 4, 2014 · Steering · 48,121 miles · NY

Total loss of power steering due to plastic liner installed in p/s pressure hose becoming dislodged and working its way into the rack/pinion steering gear causing blockage of fluid flow- replacement of pump, rack/pinion and pressure hose needed to correct defect.

Filed Jan 28, 2014 · Steering · 60,000 miles · IN

Was driving on the interstate and went to get off at the exit. Power steering went out when tapping brakes almost hit the guardrail. Done it to me 3 more times throughout the day.

Filed Feb 8, 2012 · Steering · 41,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 2 MPH, the front driver's side tie rod sheered away from the vehicle and the contact lost steering control. An independent mechanic appeared on the scene and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The failure mileage was 41,000.