The wireless ignition module loses connection internally and the truck will lose power while driving. It usually happens when hitting a small bump and the key in the ignition moves. Truck loses electrical power which shuts the engine off which means loss of power steering and brakes.
2012 Dodge RAM 3500: loss of power steering
6 of the 366 complaints about the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 118,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
While driving my son to daycare the truck just shut off while we were driving down the road I had to coast over to the turning lane put the truck in park and it took several minutes to get the truck started back continued on our way pulled into the daycare and the truck died again after I hit a bump in the driveway and almost hit the dumpster pulling into the school because I lost steering and brakes then after 10 minutes of turning the truck on and off on and off on and off trying to get it to stay running it finally started so I called the dealership explain to them what was going on made an appointment to bring it in that day and on the way there it died again after crossing over some railroad tracks so when I got there they took the truck and then they called me today january 5th and they told me they told me it was the wind module and that it was going to cost $876 to replace it. I've noticed several recalls for the same exact problem on other vehicle models so I'm interested in knowing why if the same problems occurring on other vehicles why isn't my truck under recall??
This recall has been our for over 6 months for the left tie rod. There have been reported failure of this unit leading to loss of steering control. I tried to schedule a recall appointment with my dealer, towbin dodge to have the parts replaced under this recall. I was told that I was number 42 on the list 6 months ago!! I am now number 24. The pace of replacement is criminal. There is no reason this can't be done faster specifically with such a critical steering component...
Received a recall in december 13v529000 dated 11/06/2013 on my ram 3500: took to dealer for inspection and the truck is one with the defective part. Dealer states that the parts are not available for repair and no estimated time of receipt, (put on list) at jeff wyler cdj in lawrenceburg, in. 47025.. This seems like a situation where the federal safety agency should step in and protect the public from this potential loss of steering and possible loss of life due to chrysler group llc.'s lack of concern for their customers. They should provide vehicles to the owners for use until they comply with the prescribed repairs of these ticking time bombs.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500?
6 of 366 owner complaints about the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 (2%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500
Ball joint 59Loss of power 15Stalling 11Check engine light 9Headlights 7Fire or smoke 6Pulling 5
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