general problems of the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 - part 1

141 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 based on all problems reported for the 2012 Ram 3500.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2026

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the steering wheel was loose. The contact pulled over and discovered that the steering shaft had detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who repaired the steering shaft. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle shook violently and veered from the left to the right lane without warning. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was later taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the link bushings failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,800.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2015

Traveling on highway at aprox 65 mph, when approaching an overpass the surface height of the lanes shifted up (bump). The front end of the truck started shaking uncontrollably, steering wheel was yanked from my hands. I had to slow down to gain control, which caused the vehicles behind me to slam on there brakes and veer off aggressively to avoid hitting my truck. Terrifying and embarrassing event.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2015

On highway 174, approximately 20 miles NW of meridian, TX, the 2012 Ram 3500 veered to the right and went off the road into a steep ditch. According to the state trooper's report, a witness was driving behind this truck and saw the passenger side dual wheels with axle attached come off of the truck and go across the road before the truck left the pavement. Two different employees of the wrecking yard where the truck was taken said it looks like the axle came apart. Since this accident, I have spoken to another individual that this happened to also.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/21/2015

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling, fuel system, diesel) and 13v529000 (steering); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/13/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 13v529000 (steering) and 14v635000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ne.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2014

When I asked dealer about this recall, the dealer (service) claimed they could not get the part from manufacturer. Can you send the part to me and I can take it over to have fixed. I live and drive in alaska and if this is an issue then I am kind of scared. Recall id (?) n49/NHTSA 12v-529 specific: cg203138 n49.

8 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the part 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 notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

9 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

2012 Dodge ram. Consumer writes concerning not being able to get recall repairs. Recall # 13v529000.

10 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2014

The contact owns a 2012 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 notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

11 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2014

Tl - the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) the contact stated he contact the dealership numerous times and was told the parts were not available. The contact mentioned he was put on a list and was told he the parts were coming in once a month. The contact stated this was not a reasonable amount of time to repair his vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Bt.

12 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2014

Received safety recall from Dodge about steering. The recall states that the dealer "will repair" the vehicle. To do this the dealer "will replace steering components". Lee Dodge in westbrook maine, wants me to bring the truck to them so the service writer can look under the truck to "determine" if it needs repair!! the recall notice has already told me that the truck does indeed need replacement parts. Are we to drive the truck until an accident happens?.

13 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2014

The contacts owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer informed the contact that the part was unavailable and needed to be ordered. The contact mentioned that two notifications were received about the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact did not experience a failure.

14 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the part was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay.

15 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The contact stated that he had contacted the dealer and the manufacturer numerous times and an estimated time for when the parts would become available for the repairs was unavailable. The repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue.

16 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

2012 Dodge Ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to recall and dealership problems. The dealer informed the consumer, the recall kit to perform the recall had been recalled. The consumer never heard back from the dealer.

17 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2014

Received first recall and called dealer and was told I was put on their list to have fixed. Called back a few times and was told I am still on there list. I just received another recall for the same thing and still not fixed after 4 months.

18 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the part was unavailable to repair the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer knew when the part would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

19 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the dealer did not have the parts for the repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer knew when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

20 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2014

Tl * the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The contact stated that he had contacted the dealer and parts were not available. The contact felt that the repair had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 8/11/cn.

21 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact¿s vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The dealer and manufacturer were contacted numerous times, but they did not know when the part for the repair would be available. The contact stated that the repair was not performed in a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced a failure.

22 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer did not know when the parts would arrive. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact stated that the repair was not performed in a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced a failure.

23 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2014

Vehicle inspected in June '14 by closest dealership, 90 miles one way, as recall notice requires service rep reported replacement requirement and will inform me when parts arrive. No reply, called service center sept 8 to be told they still do not have parts from Chrysler. I called Chrysler group recall assistance center at 1-800-853-1403, talked to "dennis" who stated parts are not readly available and somewhat blamed the dealership and didn't know when parts would be sent. I travel baja mexico and expected this to be repaired prior to oct 15 is there truly a problem or not?.

24 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering), but the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer stated that the contact was number thirty on the waiting list to receive the parts. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

25 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v52900 (steering). The dealer did not have the part available for the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

26 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/28/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering), but the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available for several months. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

27 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/17/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13v529000 (steering) however, the contact was not able to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

28 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. 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. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in November of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before April of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

29 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2014

I can not get my truck fixed because the dealer tells me they can not get the parts,what is the problem.

30 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2014

The contact owns a 2012 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. The contact stated since the failure was reported in November of 2013, there should be a remedy available before March of 2014. The contact was stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable time for repair. There are no failures at this time.

31 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact heard a noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date as to when the parts would arrive. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

32 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/26/2014

The contact owns a 2012 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 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: 03/25/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that he received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 13v529000 (steering) and was informed by the manufacturer and dealer that the part was not available. There are no failures at this time. The VIN was not available.

34 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. 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. 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. . . Updated 05-09-14 h the consumer stated the part had not been ordered for the truck. Updated 05/13/14.

35 Steering problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2014

The contact owns a 2012 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. 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.


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