Dodge RAM 5500 steering problems
38 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
88 owner complaints analyzed
12 distinct recall campaigns
43,872 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 to 2012 model years. Data snapshot: . 50 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
38 of 88 complaints match this topic (43.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10326402 · 2010-04-19 (April 19, 2010)
TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STEERED INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT DIRECTION WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE APPLIED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE SERVICE REPAIR CONSISTED OF REPLACING THE FRONT TIRES, STEERING BOX, AND STEERING ARM. ALSO, REALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10326402 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10379947 · 2011-02-02 (February 2, 2011)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. WHILE TURNING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF AND WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THE SHAFT FOR THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD WAS BEING REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 83,000. UPDATED 3/14/11 *CN UPDATED 05/19/11. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 83,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10379947 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10566268 · 2014-02-27 (February 27, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (STEERING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF PROBLEM. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10566268 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10683057 · 2015-02-12 (February 12, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10683057 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10717157 · 2015-05-18 (May 18, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 5500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V527000 (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 MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. MA 10/25/15 UPDATED 10/17/2017*CN
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10717157 at NHTSA ↗