The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and started to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the reinforcement bracket over the front track bar bracket had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.
2012 Dodge RAM 2500 steering problems
109 complaints (39% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 42,600. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 109
- of this car's complaints
- 39%
- typical mileage
- 42,600
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Dodge RAM 2500 steering problems in other years
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
What 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tie rod end sheared/broke causing the vehicle to be un-stearable. Fortunately, it happened as I was backing out of my driveway.
The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated that after making the third right turn while driving approximately 3 -5 MPH, the steering linkage fractured and the vehicle loss steering functionality. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the drag link and the steering system needed to be replaced. The drag link was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Driving down the road the truck shakes so bad you have to get stopped before it goes away. Almost felt like I was going to flip the truck
Frame broke in 3 spots, along with a frame and wheel bearings, gear control box, alignment, the truck body moves when turning not the wheels. The tire stabilizer hasn't turned off in over a year after pouring thousands of dollars in repairs.. Truck is undrinkable and not even 10 years old.
While parking my ram 2500, my center drag link joint at the crimped portion where the tie rod links in cam apart. This completely disabled the steering of the drivers side wheel. This in not a wear joint or a, normally replaced joint on the steering components. This link on the right side (facing the vehicle) goes to a tie rod end, and on the left side it goes to an adjustable link, for adjusting wheel alignment, and then onto the left (again from the front of the vehicle) tie rod. This happened in a parking lot, when I was positioning the vehicle in a parking spot and turned my wheel to correct my location. The joint being described separated. Disabling any steering ability.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 3 MPH, the vehicle steering wheel turned on its own and the ability to steer ceased. No warning indicators were illuminated. The contact looked under the vehicle and noticed the steering rod was detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, they determined that the steering rod had to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to colorado springs dodge located at (7455 austin bluffs pkwy, colorado springs, co 80923), where it was confirmed that the steering rod detached and needed to be replaced. The repair was still pending. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Front end has popping noise in it. Dealer told me I would have to have steering linkage replace soon. I see there was a recall on my year/model truck but I never received a recall for this problem. Should I not be driving it much because of this recall? This has been ongoing for several years, they just mentioned it in the last time I got it serviced and another recall taken care of. Has done this since I purchased truck new in february of 2012.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. While driving 20 MPH, the tie rod on the vehicle fractured. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and towed to galeana's van dyke dodge (28400 van dyke ave, warren, mi 48093). The dealer diagnosed that the toe in was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000.
Speed about 20 MPH with no throttle, power steering and brakes stopped working. A few seconds later the steering and brakes worked again. If the steering and brakes did not start working again this could have caused the vehicle to crash into another motorist.this is not the first time this has happened.
Questions about the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 steering
Does the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 109 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500, 39% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 42,600 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V529000. 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 2012 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
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