2004 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 140about this part
- Share
- 24%of 582 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,340miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 140 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500, 24% of the 582 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,340 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ran over a pothole at 65 MPH and the front end violently shook. Had to apply the brakes and slow down to 50 MPH in order to gain control. Took it into national tire and battery and $1700 later, I still have the problem. Semi truck behind me almost ran over me. Violently shakes. Very scary.”
NHTSA complaint #10578122, filed 2014-04, 138,099 miles“The tie rod busted multiple times on the truck while turning the steering linkage wobbled to be replaced multiple times I repaired twice and went through all the protocol for reimbursement documents visits to dealership confirmed parts with reimbursement dept spent my lunch breaks day after day being put on hold told I would get call back over and over what is next step right is right and I am very right to be disappointed in the safety of my truck”
NHTSA complaint #10860332, filed 2016-04, 103,000 miles“Driving home I hit a pot hole at 65 miles an hour when the trucks front end started shaking violently. I had to slow down to about 35 miles an hour to get control. Its been a regular occurrence ever since. I have taken it to the dealership and they say nothing is wrong. I have researched and spent over $1000.00 on parts. Apparently it is a common problem with Dodge known as the death wobble that Dodge fails to acknowledge or take responsibility for.”
NHTSA complaint #10713543, filed 2015-04, 130,000 miles“Going down i94 I drove over a very small pot hole and the truck started to violently shake almost causing me to loss control. I slowed down to 45 on a posted 70mile freeway during rush hour to get it under control. It has happened 2 times scents. The truck is at the shop now.if u look at the internet there are many people with is problem called death wobble and it is not a easy fix Dodge needs to be held responsible before someone gets hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10575123, filed 2014-03, 120,000 miles“I have a 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 pickup 4x4. When going about 60 MPH and hit a bump in the road or a bridge, the truck shakes so violently that I have to pull over to the side of the road. We bought this truck 3 mos ago and the problem described has happened approximately 20 times. I have replaced the stabilizer shock. I have made sure everything under the front & rear end is tight.”
NHTSA complaint #10353418, filed 2010-09, 90,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V528000Nov 6, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis…Covers: Dodge RAM 2500 2003–2008, RAM 3500 2003–2008, RAM 1500 2006–2008
- 11V350000Jul 6, 2011Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011…Covers: Dodge RAM 2500 2003–2011, RAM 3500 2003–2011, RAM 1500 2008
Related service bulletins
- 10220411Jun 5, 2013If replacing the steering linkage or drag link inner tie rod assembly at the pitman arm on a vehicle built before Febuary 14 th, 2008, verify that the pitman arm part number is…
- 10041904Aug 9, 2011Dodge: bulletin providing alignment procedures for tie rod ball stud housing for the right and left. Model yrs for cab chassis (reg and mega pickups and 4x4) 2003-2011.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 109 | 39% |
| 2011 | 210 | 70% |
| 2010 | 152 | 64% |
| 2009 | 155 | 72% |
| 2008 | 175 | 55% |
| 2007 | 199 | 55% |
| 2006 | 231 | 34% |
| 2005 | 153 | 36% |
| 2004 | 140 | 24% |
| 2003 | 159 | 24% |
| 2002 | 20 | 13% |
| 2001 | 69 | 15% |
| 2000 | 38 | 18% |
| 1999 | 36 | 12% |
| 1998 | 24 | 11% |
| 1997 | 10 | 5% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 14 | 5% |
| 1994 | 15 | 9% |
| 1993 | 6 | 15% |
| 1992 | 5 | 16% |
| 1991 | 3 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500
110 complaintsSuspension
106 complaintsAir bags
90 complaintsElectrical system
47 complaintsBody and structure
35 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
30 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsEngine
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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