2011 Dodge RAM 4500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 79%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2011 Dodge RAM 4500, 79% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dodge has refused to replaced the critical part as indicated in the recall. I was notified by Dodge early in 2014 about the recall. Dealer said that replacement would be made in may 2014. When contacted in may dealer said the replacement would not be made until september 2014. Truck has a serious pull to the right side and shows extreme wear on the right front tire. Given the safety aspects of this recall I would like the replacement as soon as possible without the continual delays by Dodge.”
NHTSA complaint #10604262, filed 2014-06, 87,000 miles“While driving highway speed, when crossing on an overpass, the steering wheel start violently shaking back and forth. It got so bad I had to immediate brake hard and exit the freeway. It did not stop shaking until I was nearly stopped. This truck is used for my business and normally has a gooseneck trailer with a control room and heavy umbilical cables mounted on it. If this had happened with a trailer attached, I know I would have crashed. Had this happened with snow or ice on the road, I am certain I would have lost control, spun out and most likely flipped this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10466019, filed 2012-07, 29,531 miles“The contact owns a 2011 RAM 4500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the water pump failed which caused the serpentine belt to fracture. The fractured serpentine belt caused the loss of power steering and the vehicle could not be stopped for about 20 miles. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10825056, filed 2016-02, 46,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 4500. The contact stated that while attempting a turn at a speed of 1 MPH, the steering wheel suddenly seized. Upon inspection, it was confirmed that the driver's side outer tie rod was damaged. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10v657000 (steering). The failure mileage was 68,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10511666, filed 2013-05, 68,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 4500. The contact received a notification for a manufacturer recall related to the driver side tie rod. The parts needed were not available. The dealer stated that the parts were still not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10650654, filed 2014-10Related recalls
- 13V527000Nov 6, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012…Covers: Dodge RAM 4500 2008–2009, 2011–2012, RAM 5500 2008–2009, 2011–2012, Ram 4500 2010 +1 more
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…
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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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