Excessive steering wheel play (+/- 3") and road wander. Adjustment was made to the steering gear box, but symptoms returned after 1 week (approx. 200 miles). Suspect bad steering gear box.
2012 Dodge RAM 3500: pulls to one side
5 of the 366 complaints about the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 describe pulls to one side.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 30,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Pulls to one side by model year
What owners say
Had my ram truck alignment done 10 times and it still pull to the right as soon as I let go of the steering wheel. Everytime they test drive it they said its fine. They said its the crown of the road. But its not its something to do with the steering rack or components. It has less 32000 miles and been doing this since 2476 miles. I have had it to 4 different alignment shop and everytime they said it was a little off. Didnt get even 3 blocks and it still pulled to the right and the steering wheel is always offset to the right instead of straight across.
Received recall notice on tie rod ends could fail took vehicle in to steve landers dodge in little rock ar and was told parts are on reorder from factory and they only receive parts to fix 4 trucks a month that they would call me when my time comes up on waiting list never got the call carried truck in today 8/25/2014 they said they replaced parts but cannot align front end due to ball joints are bad truck now has 42950 miles truck is dangerous to drive now it pulls to the right real bad and truck is all over the road they will not cover under warranty or recall because mileage is past warranty this is dangerous may cause accident prior to having this done when recall was given it only had 30000 miles but due to delays in getting parts it is past warranty this appears to be a common problem with dodge and very dangerous some one is going to get hurt if this problem is not corrected on these vehicles .
N49 safety recall. No parts available. Vehicle is wandering from part wear/fatigue. I am told could take up to 8 months to get part and make repairs. I use this vehicle to make my living, if it is unsafe to drive, what am I supposed to do? I need assistance, chrysler says they feel for my situation, but that it is not their issue but a supplier issue. I purchased my truck from chrysler not the supplier, I believe that it is chrysler's responsibility to either fix my truck in a timely manner or provide a replacement. 8 months is not timely or acceptable, please help.
Vehicle pulls to the left abruptly within the first month and after 4 alignment from the local dealer within 6 months of use the truck still pull to the left side.
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 pulling
Is pulls to one side a common problem on the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500?
5 of 366 owner complaints about the 2012 Dodge RAM 3500 (1%) mention pulls to one side. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
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 6Power steering loss 6
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