general problems of the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 - part 1

48 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2021

While driving, the truck just shuts off. Resulting in loss of steering, lights and power breaks.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the ignition module solenoid malfunctioned and caused the key to fall out of the ignition while the vehicle was in motion. In addition, the steering would not lock when the vehicle was parked. Green Dodge (3801 wabash Ave, springfield, IL 62711, (217) 522-1222) and the manufacturer were contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 86,400. The VIN was invalid.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2018

Traveling on highway between 60 to 70 miles an hour driving over a rough part of road, pot whole, or bump the front tires start wobbling severely causing loss of control of vehicle until I reduce speed to 40 miles or under then I'm able to steer off to side of road. Have to come to a complete stop before tires stop wobbling I've been to dealership four times and spent over 5000. 00 dollars and the problem still exist.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2018

Vehicle was in motion on highway,doing approximately 67 mph, the drivers front wheel hit a bump in road and the front end started to shimmy and vibrate uncontrollably. "the death rattle". When this happens, you have no control of the vehicle. I believe this was the steering issue in the 2015 ram buy back. Why are these defective trucks still being sold?.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

Similar to online reports of past Dodge ram truck "death wobble," truck wobbles and shakes dangerously despite numerous fixes and adjustments to tires/alignment and other. Tire rod snapped off, luckily while not on the freeway. We had to have it towed out of our driveway and had to stop mid-trip on our way to wyoming to purchase new tires. Ram 3500 2010.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2016

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving various speeds, the front of the vehicle shook violently. The contact stated that the vehicle had a condition widely known as the "death wobble". The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 13v529000 (steering) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to advise when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ne.

8 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the part needed for 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 unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

9 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/14/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) however, the parts were not available in order to perform the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted who stated that they were only receiving one part per week and place the contact on waiting list. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded the reasonable amount of time to provide the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

10 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The contact mentioned the dealer ordered parts 3 months ago and the parts were still not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay.

11 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2014

There is an outstanding recall notice on my vehicle, n49. Dodge told me there is a delay from the manufacturer, and can give no estimate on time to repair. This safety issue has caused crashes due to loss of steering on left front wheel.

12 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2014

I received my recall notice n49/ntsa 13v-529 a few months ago. When I took my truck in for service I asked them to check the recall. They said it would be 4 to 6 months for parts. I called Dodge and they said there is a restriction on these parts. It is summer travel time and I wanted this done before my trips when hauling a 34 foot trailer. Why send out recalls when nothing can be done about it?.

13 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. 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.

14 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/16/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that she attempted to have her vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the manufacture had recalled the original recalled parts for the recall. 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.

15 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13v529000(steering) however, the part needed to complete the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experience a failure.

16 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. 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 February of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 4/22/cn the consumer stated there was a recall on the replacement parts and would not be sent to the dealer until April 2014. Updated 04/28/2014.

17 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2014

I received recall notice from Dodge in Dec 2013. I then contacted my Dodge dealer. I was told it would be Jan 2014 before they would began repairs begin. I checked back in early Feb and was told I would be put on a list for repairs. April I had still not heard from Dodge so I contacted them again. I was told the manufactorer had recalled the recall part and they did not know when the parts would be available. April 11 went by the dealership and was given a run around about repairs.

18 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2014

Changed lanes at approximate 65 mph the truck began to shank ( wobble) so bad it was hard to keep control of it. Had to come to complete stop to get it to stop . Felt it was unsafe to drive. After researching online there are other post with the same issue they have called the wobble as the death wobble. It has happen 4 times with this truck at different times you don't know or have any indication that it's going to happen. Had the tires balanced and rotated suspension checked all is good according to the repair garage.

19 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. 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 February of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced the failure.

20 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/25/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13v529000 (steering) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer stated that two parts per week were being mailed by the manufacturer. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 8/19/cn.

21 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in November 2013, there should have been a remedy available before January 2014. The contact had not experienced a failure.

22 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) in January 2014. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired but parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced the failure.

23 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v529000 ( steering ) and was concerned for his safety since the parts were not available for the dealer to correct the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer was only providing one part per week to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The vehicle had not experience a failure. The current mileage was 37,250. Update 4/7/14 va the consumer stated the necessary parts to repair the vehicle would no be available for 16+ months. Updated 04/11/2014.

24 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

I received a recall notice n49/NHTSA 13v-529 in December 2012. I called the dealer in January 2013 and have called back 3 more times and they still don't have the replacement parts. Dealer I called is ginn Chrysler in covington GA. 770-786-2271.

25 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number:13v529000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer was not able to provide a timeframe for when the recall parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.

26 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id numbers: 13v529000 (steering) and 11v350000 (steering) and was not able to have the vehicle service because the dealer still had not received the necessary parts to complete the recall service. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 3/31/cn updated 04/09/14. . . . . Updated 04-23-14 updated 04/24/2014.

27 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13v529000 (steering) and the part needed to perform the repair was currently unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. The contact was placed on a waiting list. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was unavailable. Js.

28 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) had surpassed a reasonable about of time for repair. The dealer stated the part was not available for repair. The dealer also mentioned that the manufacturer was only sending one repair kit a week. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experience a failure.

29 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2014

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13v529000 (steering) and stated that the necessary part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

30 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2013

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 13v529000 (steering) and stated that the part needed to complete the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. Klmj updated 04/14/lj.

31 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2013

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) and was advised by the dealer that the part needed to repair the vehicle would not be available until April 2014. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 03/12/lj.

32 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2013

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v529000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer advised that they were only receiving one recall kit per week. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact¿s vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.

33 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/04/2013

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 13v529000 (steering) and the vehicle was not repaired because the part was unavailable. The dealer informed the contact that one part was being issued per week to each dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. There are no failures at this time. . . Updated 04-23-14 the consumer stated the parts were still unavailable as of 3/3/2014.

34 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2013

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 13v529000 (steering). The contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the part was unavailable. The dealer informed that the remedy part would be available until March 2014. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

35 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2013

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v529000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer advised that part was not available to complete the required repairs. The manufacturer was contacted and provided an unreasonable estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.


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