2012 Dodge Ram 5500 steering problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Dodge Ram 5500 — 53% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2012 dodge 5500. Consumer writes in regards to steering angle sensor and clockspring in the steering column issues and other electrical failures. *ld the consumer stated the electronic functions on the steering wheel were inoperable. This includes the horn and cruise control. The consumer was…”
filed Sep 11, 2017
“Have problems with truck wandering all over road at speeds over 40-45-mph from when truck was new... Many times I tried to get truck in after recall notices and did not have parts. Not resolved to this date. Now new problem I have is steering is very tight and does not return to center after…”
filed Aug 25, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Left tie rod assembly may breakCampaign 13V527000 · Nov 6, 2013
Steering problems in other Ram 5500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ram 5500 | 11 | 50% |
| 2008 Ram 5500 | 16 | 84% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Dodge Ram 5500
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.