general problems of the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 - part 1

131 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph hit a mild bump on the road then the front end started to wobble uncontrollably. The contact went in and out of a ditch to a complete stop. Then the vehicle started normally. The vehicle was driven to a independent mechanic and the diagnosis was that steering bolt joints and stabilizing bar needed replacement. The vehicle is repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. Bp.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering ) however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Oo.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling , fuel system, diesel) and 13v529000 (steering) however the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Djr.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

The front end shakes around 60 to 65 mph. When driving, you have to slow down to 35 - 40 mph to stop the shaking.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v529000 (steering) and 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) and stated that the part needed was not available for several months. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The contact stated that the dealer ordered the parts needed to service the vehicle according to the recall, but the dealer stated that the parts were defective. The contact was placed on a waiting list for the recall part. The dealer stated that the parts were limited. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

8 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2014

While driving at 65 miles per hour, and crossing a bridge expansion joint, truck began shaking violently. Shaking did not stop until I was able to reduce the speed below 45mph. Similar incidents continue to occur every time I drive the truck. This could easily lead to a serious accident.

9 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The dealer stated that the part for the recall repair was on back order. The contact also mentioned that the dealer had a waiting list and other vehicles were ahead of her. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure.

10 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2014

No incident. Received recall n49 in January 2014. Dealer (mckinney Dodge easley SC ) is waiting on parts? is this vehicle safe to drive cannot get an answer.

11 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering), but the dealer stated that the parts for the repair were limited. The contact had been waiting since November of 2013 to have the vehicle repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

12 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the dealer and manufacturer did not know when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

13 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the dealer did not know when the parts would be available for the repair. The contact has notified the dealer on several occasions and stated that the repair was not performed in a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

14 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). While driving 50 mph, the vehicle started to vibrate without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer; however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

15 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The contact stated that the dealer and the manufacturer were contacted numerous times and they were not able to provide an estimated time from when the parts would be available for the repairs. The repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. Contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 8/19/cn updated 08/28/2014.

16 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2014

Tl * the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The contact was concerned because the manufacturer did not have parts available. The dealer informed the contact that parts would be ordered. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact did not experience the failure.

17 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) had exceeded the reasonable amount for repair. The dealer stated the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure.

18 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2014

Almost seven months run-around since recall n49/nhtsa13v-529. Is there any relief in sight? Chrysler contacted, multiple dealers contacted. One wasted trip (lost workday) to a dealer scheduled appointment, only to be informed that they used their last part the day before.

19 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/23/2014

I can't beleive we are 6 months out on a recall that has the potential to seriously injure and/or kill people yet Chrysler still does not have the parts available to right the situation. Where is the NHTSA?.

20 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2014

Received a important safety recall (n49/NHTSA 13v-529) in December 2013. Called the dealer and was told no parts and was put on a waiting list. 5/19/14 called again, still no parts but stop by and they will inspect. I did and they say I need the part and am still on the waiting list. What's a reasonable time? still no idea when I will get the work done.

21 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in November of 2013, there should be a remedy available before may of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Dr.

22 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

23 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/13/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealers were receiving one part per month. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in November of 2013, there should be a remedy available before may of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Dr.

24 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2014

Tl * the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

25 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/23/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that he received a notice for NHTSA campaign number 13v529000 (steering) and was informed by the manufacturer that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable.

26 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact attempted to have his vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that since the failure was reported in November of 2013, there should be a remedy available before March of 2014. The contact also stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. There are no failures at this time.

27 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 the contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. The dealer was only receiving one recall kit per week. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in November of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before March 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 05/19/lj.

28 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in November of 2013, there should be a remedy available before March of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

29 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/18/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealers were receiving parts until mid April. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in November of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before March of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

30 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealers were receiving one part every two weeks. The contact stated that since the failure was reported in November of 2013, there should be a remedy available before March of 2014. The manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. There are no failures at this time.

31 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that he received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 13v529000 (steering) and was informed by the dealer and manufacturer that the parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

32 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in November of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before March of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

33 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 ram Dodge 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v529000 (suspension) but was advised by the dealer that the parts needed to complete the repair were not available. The contact received the notice months ago. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide a reasonable date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. Dyd.

34 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

35 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2014

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering), but the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.



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