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 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…
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 2011 Dodge RAM 2500
37 complaintsEngine
29 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle 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.
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