Recall that the dealer would not fix
2005 Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems
61 complaints (31% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 61
- of this car's complaints
- 31%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Linkages: tie rod assembly4
- Gear box (other than rack and pinion)4
- Column2
- Linkages1
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Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 steering
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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 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
May 13,2020. 11:32am Driving north, my drive side tire violently shook & suddenly gave way pulling me hard left. I struggling to keep truck in my lane but lost control of steering , the airbags also deployed. Blocking my view. The rode was a blind spot . I thought it was a tire failure. Be of the drop & hard pull to left. While the rode was curving right . I could not get truck to fallow curve. Causing truck to cross into oncoming lane. I never saw the other car . With air bags deployed. I thought I lost a tire and hit ditch was lifted up and hit ground hard. I was told I truck hit another car after crash . Hitting a car coming the other way. Causing a young women’s death. The tie rod had a clean break swing freely after break. In March 2020 had pulling or with extra movement off & on . Took to shop, they put a new sway bar on it. Seemed to help, no problems until this sudden catastrophic Paul and drop hard enough to deploy airbags. Truck is totaled but is here & available for inspection. Steve Erwin @ Scientific Analysis Inc. in Dallas TX 214 320-8686 has many pictures & Analysis. He mainly does accident recreations. He mentioned we need to find metals specialist to examine part failures.Due to failure being close to impact.
This recall N62 13V‑528 was never done by Duwanne Lanes Everett WA even though I was told by the dealership service team that they had done this recall as requested while they had my truck for over 3mo ths time. On April 3 ,2022 my vehicle had a cautostraphic failure of my steerwheell column & caused my front left tire to break totally off the front steering stabilizer front ball joint tie rod end pitman arm the wheel was free spinning .I had no steering control at all while driving 65 mph on I5 in the center lane. It is sheer luck that I was able to get truck off the freeway without being injured. I think Duanne Lanes of Everett, Wa (RECALL REMEDY INCIDENT) TS
On freeway going over expansion joints encountered four separate times severe steering wheel shaking and bouncing, I had to bring the truck to an almost complete stop to get it to quit! Traveling at 75 MPH and 60 on the freeway its some thing thats very unsafe to have happen.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge ram 3500. While driving 45 MPH, the driver side tie rod detached and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 09e001000 and 13v528000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the front tie rod separated. The failure caused the front passenger side wheel to turn left and caused the vehicle to turn left into the opposite lane. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact's vehicle brushed the rear driver side bumper of the oncoming vehicle. The police were at the scene, but did not file a report. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was a known issue and did not pinpoint the source of the failure. The contact was unaware of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 05v462000 (power train), 09e001000 (steering), 13v528000 (steering), and 15v313000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 221,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the contact pulled the vehicle into the parking lot. The vehicle was placed in reverse and the contact heard a very loud crashing noise. The contact observed that the passenger side tie assembly snapped in half. As a result, the steering linkage detached and landed on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and repaired. The vehicle experienced the failure intermittently. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 155,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to turn to the left while pulling out of a parking space at approximately 10 MPH. The contact discovered that the tie rod was fractured and disengaged from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign: 13v528000 (steering); 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 not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
There is some kind of front-end vibration or wobble that starts at about 40 MPH through 44 MPH. I can't detect it above that speed. It can be felt through the steering wheel. I have had the tires balanced and rebalanced. The vibration is not affected, and remains the same. I have read of a recall that addresses front-end steering problems regarding the left-front tie rod ball joint . I can't find if this applies to the condition on my truck, but it may be possible. I just want to go on record that this truck has a vibration condition in the front end that at this time is not diagnosed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 3500. While driving over 50 MPH over a bump in the road, the steering wheel suddenly began to shake and vibrate excessively. The front end of the vehicle would wobble severely, making the vehicle extremely difficult to control. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the steering linkage was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 35,000.
Questions about the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 steering
Does the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 61 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Dodge RAM 3500, 31% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 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 2005 Dodge RAM 3500 problems
Airbags 33Transmission 32Suspension 17Electrical 15Engine 13Fuel system 12Brakes 9Visibility 9Lights 7Acceleration 5Tires 5Wheels 3Body 2Locks 2Seat belts 2Seats 2
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