2011 Dodge RAM 5500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 48%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- 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 5500, 48% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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 side tie rod end broke off and fell to the ground. This occurred in our parking lot as the truck pulled in at the end of the day. Thankfully it didn't happen while he was driving. This is a huge safety hazard!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10670529, filed 2015-01, 53,825 miles“Driver was traveling east on nicholson lane, slowed to make a left turn onto nebel st. At which time he was traveling 10 MPH or less. The driver made the turn and lost steering on the 2011 Dodge RAM 5500 and went into the oncoming lane of traffic on nebel st. Striking 3 vehicles. The accident investigator determined the accident to be a mechanical failure. A chrysler representative said it was not. This is the second 2011 Dodge RAM 5500 that has had the same failure. Both resulting in an accident. This accident involved other people and property. …”
NHTSA complaint #10504377, filed 2013-03, 172,448 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 5500. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal noise. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the driver's side tie rod was fractured due to a sheered outer bolt joint. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 16,908.”
NHTSA complaint #10552666, filed 2013-11, 16,908 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 5500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, there was a sudden loss of steering power without warning. The contact was a independent mechanic where he diagnosed that the left outer tie rod was corroded and caused the steering cylinder to bend. As a result, the left outer tie rod and the steering cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v657000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543503, filed 2013-09, 47,621 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge RAM 5500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, there was a loud clunking sound from the driver's side of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was found that the driver side tie rod end was fractured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under the manufacturer's recall for the tie rod. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10535322, filed 2013-08, 20,000 milesRelated 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
- 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…
- 10215820Apr 24, 2013For 2010 model year and newer, the BTSI solenoid is part of the bracket assembly that mounts to the steering column. Common solenoid and bracket assy part numbers are 05057506AD…
- 10188653Apr 24, 2013For 2010 model year and newer, the BTSI solenoid is part of the bracket assembly that mounts to the steering column. Common solenoid and bracket assy part numbers are 05057506AD…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Dodge RAM 5500
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge RAM 5500
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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