2010 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 152about this part
- Share
- 64%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 152 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500, 64% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 5 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.
“Recall n49/ NHTSA 13v-529 took to dealer for recall and they told me that my truck has bad parts need to be replaced , then told me that it would be 2-3 months before they can get the parts to fix truck , filed a complaint with Dodge and still waiting for the call to fix truck , I do not feel safe driving it mt steering is not working correctly and the just said drive it or dont thats all we can say .”
NHTSA complaint #10574927, filed 2014-03, 38,000 miles“I was driving my normal route home on I-65. Just before my exit, there is an overpass on I-65 you must go over. The expansion joint is diagonal to the interstate. I have gone over this joint thousands of times before,in my other vehicle. Driving my new truck, I went over the joint and the truck jumped to the right. It scared me but I assumed it was because I wasn't accustomed to driving the new vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10497817, filed 2013-02, 5,600 miles“Backing out of a parking spot and turned the wheel to the left and heard a loud bang from under the truck. Got out and looked under the truck and saw the left outer tie rod broken. Luckily I was only going in reverse and not doing 55 MPH. I had ny whole wife and 3 kids in the truck. A quick search on google and you will find numerous complaints on the same problem. Some even 2x in a month on the same truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10449323, filed 2012-02, 10,615 miles“There was already a recall out for this left tie rod end. I had it replaced by Dodge on march 30, 2012. Last week I had the new replaced left tie rod end, break on me. Fortunately I was in a parking lot and not driving down the street or there would have been a wreck.”
NHTSA complaint #10505831, filed 2013-04, 40,600 miles“Front left tie rod was a safety recall in march. I had it looked at and the dealer said it was fine. On friday august 24th I was turning around in a driveway after I got off the highway 10 minutes prior when the tie rod broke. I called roadside assistance in which they towed to the nearest dealer since we were 58 miles from home. The dealer gave me a rental car and told me not to worry about anything, chrysler would handle it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472865, filed 2012-08, 69,851 milesRelated recalls
- 13V529000Nov 6, 2013Chrysler 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…Covers: Dodge RAM 2500 2008–2012, RAM 3500 2008–2012, RAM 1500 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
- 10151698Oct 28, 2015Title 68245351AB: Switch - Steering Wheel Lt Start Date: 10/27/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your…
- 10149005Aug 5, 2015Pump - Power Steering Hydraulic NOTE: This Tech Tip is for gasoline engine JK vehicles only, manufactured before August 26, 2015. If the power steering pump is being replaced…
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 | 200 | 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 2010 Dodge RAM 2500
32 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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