The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel was loose. The contact pulled over and discovered that the steering shaft had detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who repaired the steering shaft. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.
2012 Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems
222 complaints (61% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 25,500. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 222
- of this car's complaints
- 61%
- typical mileage
- 25,500
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Linkages: tie rod assembly3
At what mileage
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Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 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 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 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driving vehicle and lost the ability to steer. The inner drag link tie rod broke at pitman arm.
While driving, the vehicle will, if going over a bump, begin shaking uncontrollably, and render the driver helpless to remain in control of steering other than to slam on the brakes and hope another vehicle does not hit them. Vehicle ceases shaking when brought down to a slow rate of speed and then drives as normal. I have replaced multiple parts and cannot locate the problem. Happens frequently.
While driving down the highway/roads every so often the truck would shut down completely. Been doing this a couple of times. Luckily I never got into a wreck because of this issue. Now the truck won?t start and it happened at home. After troubleshooting the problem I have found the wireless ignition node to be bad. After a little research on this I came up on a recall for the same problem and the same ignition system on other dodge?s and was wondering why the dodge ram was left out. Recall number r03/the federal safety agency 14v‑373.
While driving down the highway, the vehicle stalled. I lost power steering, brakes, all electrical, and engine power. Everything stopped working and went black. Luckily I was not pulling a trailer, have to stop, or turn fast. If I would have, I would have crashed.*dt consumer stated fuel pump failed and it had a bad ground. Above the rear axle. It had electrical issues. Backup camera blacked out, reverse lights come on and stay on, lights and blinkers flicker.
Win modules and/or ignition switch randomly turns engine off and all electronics including trailer brake controls. Vehicle loss of power brakes and power steering. Loss of trailer brake controls. I was driving pulling a 10,000lbs. Trailer and truck was near impossible to stop. I was driving down the highway. Glad I wasn't driving around pedestrians, and no traffic, or driving into a city rush hour like I usually am. Now I don't pull a trailer anymore with this truck because I'm scared of smashing someone or something. A lot of people use these trucks as commercial vehicles and towing and this needs addresses before someone gets hurt or killed. *dt*jb *dt
We were turning around in a parking lot when we heard a bang come from the front of the truck. The steering wheel then had no resistance, we then put the truck in park, exited the vehicle, saw that the lower end of the steering drag link ball joint had sheared off. Then we parked the vehicle and waited for a tow.
All 4 ball joints have required replacing within the first 4 years of the life of the truck.
November, 2015, the tie rod assembly was replaced under recall on my 2012 ram 3500 diesel. On may 29, 2017 the tie rod assembly failed causing loss of steering control in the truck. Fortunately it was in town at 35 MPH and I was able to stop the vehicle without accident or injury. Ram service replaced the tie rod assembly but with the same type recall replacement parts that failed 2 1/2 years after replacement. I do not feel confident in the safety of this vehicle steering reliability.
Hissing noise coming from hydroboost area. While driving and when stopped with engine running there is a hissing noise under the dash. Depressing the brakes, the noise quiets. When turning the steering wheel, the noise quiets. Upon further investigation the noise is coming from the hydroboost area.
Questions about the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 steering
Does the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 222 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500, 61% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 25,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V529000. 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 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 problems
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