Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 4500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the water pump failed which caused the serpentine belt to fracture. The fractured serpentine belt caused the loss of power steering and the vehicle could not be stopped for about 20 miles. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000. The VIN was not available.
2011 Dodge RAM 4500 steering problems
11 complaints (79% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 73,744.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 79%
- typical mileage
- 73,744
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Linkages: tie rod assembly2
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Dodge RAM 4500 steering problems in other years
Related recalls
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012. 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
- On May 19, 2015 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would replace the tie rod assembly, free of charge. 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 R16.
Recall number 13V527000 · Recall details
What 2011 Dodge RAM 4500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Took truck in for repair. Didn't have parts. Said would call when got in. Never called. Afraid to drive
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 4500. The contact received a notification for a manufacturer recall related to the driver side tie rod. The parts needed were not available. The dealer stated that the parts were still not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 4500. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v527000 (steering). However, the part needed 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 4500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v527000 (steering) but the part to do the recall 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. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 4500. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v527000 (steering); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Dodge has refused to replaced the critical part as indicated in the recall. I was notified by dodge early in 2014 about the recall. Dealer said that replacement would be made in may 2014. When contacted in may dealer said the replacement would not be made until september 2014. Truck has a serious pull to the right side and shows extreme wear on the right front tire. Given the safety aspects of this recall I would like the replacement as soon as possible without the continual delays by dodge.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 4500. The contact stated that he was concerned for his safety since the parts were not available for recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v527000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The vehicle had not experienced the failure. The vehicle current mileage was 123,300.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 dodge ram 4500. The contact stated that while attempting a turn at a speed of 1 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly seized. Upon inspection, it was confirmed that the driver's side outer tie rod was damaged. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v657000 (steering). The failure mileage was 68,000.
While driving highway speed, when crossing on an overpass, the steering wheel start violently shaking back and forth. It got so bad I had to immediate brake hard and exit the freeway. It did not stop shaking until I was nearly stopped. This truck is used for my business and normally has a gooseneck trailer with a control room and heavy umbilical cables mounted on it. If this had happened with a trailer attached, I know I would have crashed. Had this happened with snow or ice on the road, I am certain I would have lost control, spun out and most likely flipped this vehicle. I no longer trust this vehicle and the dealership denied any knowledge of this ever happening. A google search showed thousands of incidents and youtube shows video of what I actually experienced. It is real and justifies the term "dodge death wobble".
Questions about the 2011 Dodge RAM 4500 steering
Does the 2011 Dodge RAM 4500 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Dodge RAM 4500, 79% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2011 Dodge RAM 4500 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 73,744 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Dodge RAM 4500 steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 13V527000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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