2012 Dodge RAM 4500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 50%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500, 50% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“Left outer tie rod broke!!! Luckily only making a u turn when it happened. Recall is about a year old and still no parts available but chrysler we will take care of it and have the dealer install factory part that could break again but at least it will get you back on the road again and maybe it will last until we get the correct part.mind you this is a part that could break and cause loss of control of your vehicle and possibly kill someone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10678938, filed 2015-01, 77,953 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge RAM 4500. The contact stated that the driver's side tie rod assembly completely became fractured without warning. The contact also mentioned that the failure had previously occurred on three different occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 30,000. The current mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10552707, filed 2013-11, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge RAM 4500. He received two recall notices, NHTSA recall 13v239000 power train was received in july 2013; and NHTSA recall, 13v527000 , steering was received in january 2014 both recalls indicated he could lose control and crash without warning. He was required to sign a motor vehicle document indicating the vehicle was safe to drive for commercial purposes including carrying a load. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559549, filed 2014-01, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge RAM 4500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v527000 (steering) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel). However, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/23/15”
NHTSA complaint #10662968, filed 2014-12“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge RAM 4500. The contact stated that he received the notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v527000 (steering) and 13v239000 (power train). The contact mentioned that he was concerned for his safety since the manufacturer did not have the necessary parts available in order to repair the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact of the delay on receiving the parts. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10566035, filed 2014-02Related 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…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500
5 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge RAM 4500
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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