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SteeringPart report

2011 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Problems

Complaints
210about this part
Share
70%of 298 total for the year
Median mileage
38,250miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 210 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500, 70% of the 298 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,250 miles. 3 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.

“Death wobble - I was driving in heavy traffic on a 4 lane highway. I drove over a bridge expansion joint and suddenly the truck began shaking violently. I could not steer. I could not brake. We nearly collided with a highway divider and other vehicles. I had to coast down to 30 MPH or so when it resolved itself.”

NHTSA complaint #11041489, filed 2017-10, 95,500 miles

“While backing a trailer into my driveway. The drivers side tie rod broke off. I contacted the dealer and they stated that my truck was not covered under the l16 safety recall. Strange that my trucks VIN does not fit into the recall but it broke just like the trucks that are covered in the recall have broken. I have the broken tie rod if you want it.”

NHTSA complaint #10547720, filed 2013-10, 71,400 miles

“Truck shut off while driving. Couldn't steer, couldn't turn, could barely stop. I was in the middle of a rotary with my 7 month old daughter in the car. Most likely the tipm was the cause because it started right up afterwards. No signs or warnings occurred before issue happened.”

NHTSA complaint #10939569, filed 2017-01, 49,000 miles

“Power steering failed while driving. It will go in and out intermittently and then work periodically. Our tie rod already snapped and was replaced under recall, but now the truck has power steering issues. A VIN check says all repairs have been completed on our truck but we are still having steering issues. Was driving and making a turn when the steering went out initially and we could not turn the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10818321, filed 2016-01, 60,000 miles

“While driving at 65 miles per hour, and crossing a bridge expansion joint, truck began shaking violently. Shaking did not stop until I was able to reduce the speed below 45mph. Similar incidents continue to occur every time I drive the truck. This could easily lead to a serious accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10629263, filed 2014-08, 28,000 miles

Related recalls

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Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201210939%
201121070%
201015264%
200915572%
200817555%
200719955%
200623134%
200515336%
200414024%
200315924%
20022013%
20016915%
20003818%
19993612%
19982411%
1997105%
1996207%
1995145%
1994159%
1993615%
1992516%
1991319%

Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 2500

Suspension
37 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Electrical system
24 complaints
Fuel system
21 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
16 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2011 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology