2009 Dodge RAM 5500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 71%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,424miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Dodge RAM 5500, 71% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,424 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.
“7/21/15 took truck to ram dealer for recall r-16 dealer stated it also has r-25 recall, truck still has vibration at 55 MPH and now it will drift left and right called dealer the service manager advised me to have my tires checked, 7/30/15 called chrysler hotline was told no open recalls I told her I had it in for repair but it still wasn't right she said they need to correct problem on their dime. 7/30/15 called dealer, service manager had quit need to call on 8/3/15 to talk to new service manager. …”
NHTSA complaint #10750424, filed 2015-08, 155,741 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge RAM 5500. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v657000 (steering: linkages: tie rod assembly) may 2011. The contact stated that eleven months later, the front driver side tie rod failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 58,847.”
NHTSA complaint #10459256, filed 2012-05, 58,847 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge RAM 5500. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 20 MPH, the front driver side tie rod suddenly fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle previously experienced the same defect and was repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 50,000. ..updated 03-12-14”
NHTSA complaint #10562940, filed 2014-02, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge RAM 5500. While driving at 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the tie rod detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v527000 (steering); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10731201, filed 2015-06, 21,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Dodge RAM 5500. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 13v527000 (steering) however, the parts for repair were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10691879, filed 2015-03Related 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 5500 2008–2009, 2011–2012, RAM 4500 2008–2009, 2011–2012, Ram 4500 2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 10041904Aug 9, 2011Dodge: bulletin providing alignment procedures for tie rod ball stud housing for the right and left. Model yrs for cab chassis (reg and mega pickups and 4x4) 2003-2011.
- 10033671Jan 23, 2010Dodge: steering wander. Involves selecting the proper repair procedure based upon vehicle build dates and then aligning the vehicle with revised specs.
Steering: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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