2010 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 152 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500, 64% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 38,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “tie rod” (32% of reports).
- 152steering complaints
- 38,000median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tie rod: mentioned in 48 of 152 complaints (32%)
- Steering perform: mentioned in 10 of 152 complaints (7%)
- Death wobble: mentioned in 10 of 152 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 73 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 152 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Dodge RAM 2500 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 109 | 39% | 42,300 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 210 | 70% | 38,500 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 152 | 64% | 38,000 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 155 | 72% | 60,000 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 175 | 55% | 60,000 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 199 | 55% | 66,561 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 231 | 34% | 89,000 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 153 | 36% | 95,925 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 140 | 24% | 90,340 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 159 | 24% | 86,079 |
| 2002 RAM 2500 | 20 | 13% | 84,500 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 69 | 15% | 50,000 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 38 | 18% | 50,520 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 36 | 12% | 49,000 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 24 | 11% | 116,000 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 10 | 5% | — |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 20 | 7% | 203,000 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 14 | 5% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.
Risk: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N49.
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through august 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. Additionally, model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.
Risk: This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
This is the 3rd time this happened to me. The first time I was driving around 55 and the truck started to shake so bad I could not actually hold onto the steering wheel, and I made it to the side of the road. I thought was a flat tire and I pulled over to find nothing wrong. The second was bad as…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING PUMP CAP DID NOT VENT PROPERLY AND AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO CHECK THE STEERING FLUID, NOT REALIZING THAT THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS UNDER PRESSURE, THE FLUID EXPLODED AND BURNED THE CONTACT'S RIGHT HAND AND NECK. THE…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle rode over a bump in the roadway and experienced the death wobble. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics due to the failure to be diagnosed and repaired. The contact stated that the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Dodge RAM 2500s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 152 owner complaints about steering for the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500 (64% of the 236 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500 steering?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 38,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2010 Dodge RAM 2500?
The most frequent phrase is “tie rod”, in 48 of 152 complaints, followed by “steering perform” (10).
See all 2010 Dodge RAM 2500 problems or steering problems across all RAM 2500 years.