2011 Dodge RAM 3500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 164about this part
- Share
- 73%of 225 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 164 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500, 73% of the 225 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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.
“We were made aware of the three (3) recalls and possible buyback on our 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 truck by word of mouth ! We were never contacted about the recalls or the consent order-----we accidentally found out! We have had smoke coming from the engine compartment twice, once while refueling and once while the truck was in motion. We have noticed a bad and dangerous vibration from the steering! …”
NHTSA complaint #10781053, filed 2015-10, 100,000 miles“While driving at speeds between 50-70 MPH I have run across small bumps or holes that cause either front wheel to shake uncontrollably causing me to have to reduce speed dramatically or even stop to get it back under control. I understand this is called the Dodge death wobble .”
NHTSA complaint #10908755, filed 2016-09, 36,000 miles“I was moving my truck in my driveway and as I turned my steering wheel to position the vehicle where I wanted to go the left tie rod ball stud completely broke which left me unable to steer the vehicle. This is the second time this has happened to this vehicle since it was purchased new.”
NHTSA complaint #10558459, filed 2014-01, 57,094 miles“From 45 to 70 MPH. If you hit a bump just right in the road it will cause the steering to violently shake and have to slow to 30 MPH to bring back to normal. Ball joints steering stabilizer track bar have all been replaced truck had been to shop for alignment. Tires were put on around 90k and truck had around 98k when death wobble started happening I do not feel safe hauling anything with this vehicle or having my family ride with me.”
NHTSA complaint #10750196, filed 2015-08, 98,000 miles“A week after purchasing this vehicle, my wife complained about the steering not feeling right. As I continue to use the vehicle I notice some vibration on the steering wheel, but didn't think much of it being a problem because this is our first pickup truck and the stereotype is all pickup trucks ride ruff. Now some time have past and a few thousand miles later the steering vibration is getting worse and now I'm starting to suspect something is wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10762440, filed 2015-09, 30,000 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 3500 2008–2012, RAM 2500 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 3500 2003–2011, RAM 2500 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 | 222 | 61% |
| 2011 | 164 | 73% |
| 2010 | 92 | 61% |
| 2009 | 69 | 66% |
| 2008 | 94 | 54% |
| 2007 | 88 | 42% |
| 2006 | 75 | 29% |
| 2005 | 61 | 31% |
| 2004 | 41 | 19% |
| 2003 | 37 | 13% |
| 2002 | 8 | 18% |
| 2001 | 17 | 13% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 11 | 11% |
| 1998 | 8 | 8% |
| 1997 | 10 | 8% |
| 1996 | 10 | 8% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 10% |
| 1993 | 4 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500
28 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500
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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