2013 Ram 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 17%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,438miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Ram 2500, 17% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,438 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering became extremely loose. It became so loose that if I hit a bump I would end up in the next lane of traffic. The upper and lower ball joints, tie rod ends, and the entire steering linkage were replaced and the problem didnt get better. I had nearly 6 inches of play in the steering wheel. I'd appreciate if something was done for this so no more people have to go through this headache or safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11291867, filed 2019-12, 85,000 miles“All four ball joints and tie rod need replacement after only 44,400 miles on my 2013 dodge Ram 2500 4x4 slt crew cab. Dealer told me the warrantee expired at 35,000 miles. Repairs total slightly over $1300. This is outrageous. I have had many vehicles with well over 175,000 and never had issues with ball joints or tie rods. This should be a recall item. Purchased at dodge dealer in bakersfield, ca.”
NHTSA complaint #10965802, filed 2017-03, 44,400 miles“Had a death wobble in may of 2017. I was knocked off the road during a school camping trip at 60 miles an hour on a mountain pass. Luckily I managed to stop the vehicle before rolling over. Dealer fixed upper and lower ball joint and trac bar. The wobble is now back and I am deathly afraid to drive it. I live in the mountains of colorado and I use the truck to pull a large boat. If it happens on a mountain pass...I am dead!”
NHTSA complaint #11079542, filed 2018-03, 31,000 miles“I am having what they call the death wobble when I drive over 65 MPH and hit a pot hole, the front end starts to shimmy up and down violently. I have to slow down quickly not to lose control of the vehicle. Also tends to vibrate badly on turns.”
NHTSA complaint #10862608, filed 2016-05, 44,080 miles“The track bar mounts have all the welds cracked and it causes the truck to shake uncontrollably and is very dangerous. I have almost crashed twice due to this problem. I see that FCA currently has a recall for this exact problem r46, my truck falls within the model and years but for some reason is not covered under the recall. I noticed the problem driving on the highway at 60 MPH the truck began to shake in a violent and uncontrollable manner all the cars around me slammed their brakes to stay away. I was able to brake down to 20 MPH when the shaking stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #11361461, filed 2020-09, 115,500 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 10% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 10 | 6% |
| 2019 | 11 | 6% |
| 2018 | 87 | 3% |
| 2017 | 49 | 7% |
| 2016 | 43 | 17% |
| 2015 | 43 | 20% |
| 2014 | 87 | 25% |
| 2013 | 31 | 17% |
| 2009 | 4 | 80% |
Other parts of the 2013 Ram 2500
43 complaintsElectrical system
41 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Ram 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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