2013 RAM 3500 steering problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2013 RAM 3500 — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving 65-68 MPH over a bumpy road surface, the steering wheel and the front end of the vehicle shuddered significantly. The contact decelerated, exited the freeway, and pulled over to the shoulder of the road. The contact was able to…”
filed Jan 13, 2025
“I have been having problems with a recall issued by nhtsa. The recall was v06 drag link. When the recall wa preformed, the alignment nuts on the drag link were welded so the couldn't come loose. I've had to have my truck realigned 2 times since the drag link nuts were welded. As of right now the…”
filed Nov 20, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to…Campaign 19V021000 · Jan 25, 2019
- Affected vehicles may have inadequate welds securing the front track bar frame brackets…Campaign 15V541000 · Aug 26, 2015
Steering problems in other 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 3500 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 3500 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 3500 | 6 | 3% |
| 2021 3500 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 3500 | 7 | 6% |
| 2019 3500 | 5 | 4% |
| 2018 3500 | 34 | 4% |
| 2017 3500 | 18 | 6% |
| 2016 3500 | 28 | 21% |
| 2015 3500 | 21 | 15% |
| 2014 3500 | 41 | 20% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.