The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 13V528000 (Steering), 16V352000 (Air Bags), 15V313000 (Air Bags), and 05V462000 (Power Train); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available while the vehicle was in for service. The local dealer was made aware of the issue, and an appointment was scheduled to repair the vehicle. The vehicle remained with the dealer for a week before the contact was informed that parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that on several occasions, while the vehicle was in park(P), the vehicle unexpectedly rolled without warning. The brake pedal was depressed with extra force while shifting to park(P). The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
2004 Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems
41 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 101,270. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 41
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- typical mileage
- 101,270
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Rack and pinion1
- Linkages: tie rod assembly1
- Hydraulic power assist: pump1
- Column1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems in other years
Related recalls
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. 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 and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.
Recall number 13V528000 · 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
Related investigations
Chrysler's execution of 13V‑528 & 529
RMD opened this audit query (AQ) investigation in order to better understand and evaluate Chrysler's process(es) for timely and efficient execution of its safety recall campaigns, including its oversight and management of its parts division Mopar.Prior to opening this investigation, RMD had raised concerns with the company related to its execution of two safety recalls, 13V‑528 and 13V‑529, both of which involved safety defects that could cause the involved vehicles, FCA?s heavier Dodge Ram trucks, to lose steering control suddenly and without warning.Specifically, RMD inquired about the availability of parts for recall repairs, by email and phone on January 15, 2014 and February 19, 2014, due to the volume of complaints it was receiving from owners alleging parts scarcity and parts restrictions. FCA steadfastly denied it had placed parts restrictions on its dealers to manage issues of parts scarcity.FCA shared material showing it had uncommitted stock of parts available for its dealers. Nevertheless, consumer complaints of lack of parts continued.RMD made independent inquiries tosome dealers tobetter understand the conflicting claims between owners alleging lack of ability to repair their defective vehicles due to lack of parts, and FCA?s information showing availability of parts.Dealers informed and provided documentation to RMD on February 21, 2014 and February 25, 2014 showing FCA had, in fact, put into place parts restrictions and, further, had in some instances canceled dealerships? back orders for parts.In addition, during the course of its dialogue with dealers, RMD discovered that FCA had notified their dealerships on February 27, 2014 to return the recall remedy parts over quality concerns, and had therefore effectively canceled its safety recall program without notification to the federal safety agency. RMD issued a request for information (IR) on October 21, 2014.The company failed to respond to a number of the questions RMD asked that required it to produce specifics surrounding the repairs and parts ordering process with the recalls, including a question about whether a dealer order for recall parts could be canceled and under what circumstances.
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What 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Steering became loose and had 1-2inches of slack before guiding the vehicle properly. Replaced with new steering unit. Transmission would not shift into low gear at busy intersection entering freeway. *tr started in second or third required costly rebuild. Fuel gauge reads empty required new unit in fuel tank.
Purchased used 2004 dodge 3500 and while driving homedoing 60 MPH I experienced such a violent shacking of the front end I nearly loss control of my truck and struck another vehicle on the highway. My wife and I could have been killed. I later learned that this truck suffers from death wobble which dodge is aware of. As a retired police officer with 30 years I would have towed this truck as unsafe until proper repairs were made based on the violent shaking and loss of steering control the driver experiences. Very dangerous situation that needs to be addressed.
I took my vehicle to tire kingdom a reputable tire dealer and repair facility to have my front end checked out, they informed me that the left tie rod end and center link needed to be replaced, the also said that this model truck had a recall on theses parts manufacturer recall number h46 the federal safety agency recall number 09e-001 and manufacturer recall number n62 the federal safety agency recall number 13v‑528 I verified that there was a unrepaired recall on the vehicle. So I made an appointment with greenway dodge chrysler jeep ram 9051 e colonial dr, orlando, fl 32817. I told them and showed them the estimate from tire kingdom stating the repairs were needed they had the truck all day oct 5 2018 but did nothing to the steering tie rods
My dodge trucks violently wobbling out of control at highway speeds.while driving at about 60 MPH, I hit a minor bump in the roadway and the truck started shaking violently. The only way it stopped was I had to reduce my speed to 10 MPH, the problem was I was in the express lane, I was in front of a semi truck
"tamara recall". Driving down road hit a slight bump got the death wobble and had to slow down to 30mph or lower to get it back under control on the freeway. Have had the front end rebuilt 3 times by professionals and now doing it again or still.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 3500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags), 15v313000 (air bags), 13v528000 (steering) and indicated that the parts were not available to receive the recall repairs for an extended period of time which was unreasonable. The manufacturer was unable to determine when the parts would be shipped to the dealer. The contact was still unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. Parts distribution disconnect.
When driving on the highway I hit a series of bumps at 60 MPH and my truck began to shake violently. I then had to slow down to 30mph to regain control.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 3500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v528000 (steering), 14v770000 (air bags), and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 11/18/15*lj updated 2/10/16 *js updated 4/13/18*jb consumer stated he had three re-call notices on this vehicle, so far after many attempts to have the repair work done, I keep getting the same answer- no parts available. Also, vehicle leaks and door won't open and more updated 10/11/18
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 3500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 13v258000 (steering); however, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Questions about the 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 steering
Does the 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 41 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Dodge RAM 3500, 19% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 101,270 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 steering?
Yes, 2 recalls: 13V528000, 11V350000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge RAM 3500 have bad steering?
The Dodge RAM 3500 model years with the most steering complaints are 2012 (222 complaints), 2011 (164 complaints) and 2008 (94 complaints).
Other 2004 Dodge RAM 3500 problems
Transmission 64Airbags 43Suspension 25Electrical 15Visibility 15Fuel system 13Body 9Brakes 8Engine 8Lights 7Tires 5Acceleration 4Seat belts 2Wheels 2Locks 1
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