2012 Dodge Ram 3500 steering problems
222 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 — 61% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel was loose. The contact pulled over and discovered that the steering shaft had detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who repaired the steering shaft. The manufacturer was…”
filed Apr 13, 2026
“While driving, the vehicle will, if going over a bump, begin shaking uncontrollably, and render the driver helpless to remain in control of steering other than to slam on the brakes and hope another vehicle does not hit them. Vehicle ceases shaking when brought down to a slow rate of speed and then…”
filed May 1, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Left tie rod assembly may breakCampaign 13V529000 · Nov 6, 2013
Steering problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 162 | 73% |
| 2010 Ram 3500 | 92 | 61% |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 69 | 66% |
| 2008 Ram 3500 | 94 | 54% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 88 | 42% |
| 2006 Ram 3500 | 75 | 29% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 61 | 31% |
| 2004 Ram 3500 | 41 | 19% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 37 | 13% |
| 2002 Ram 3500 | 8 | 18% |
| 2001 Ram 3500 | 17 | 13% |
| 2000 Ram 3500 | 5 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.