NHTSA Complaint #11418041 — 2012 DODGE RAM 2500

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11418041
Vehicle	2012 DODGE RAM 2500
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 18, 2021
Date Filed	May 21, 2021
Mileage	170,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated that after making the third right turn while driving approximately 3 -5 MPH, the steering linkage fractured and the vehicle loss steering functionality. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the drag link and the steering system needed to be replaced. The drag link was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Related Complaints for the 2012 DODGE RAM 2500

Other STEERING Complaints

#11552066 — October 26, 2023 — The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a ...

#11501693 — January 13, 2023 — Tie rod end sheared/broke causing the vehicle to be un-stearable. Fortunately, it happened as I was backing out of my...

#11404879 — March 25, 2021 — DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE TRUCK SHAKES SO BAD YOU HAVE TO GET STOPPED BEFORE IT GOES AWAY. ALMOST FELT LIKE I WAS GOI...

#11329345 — June 17, 2020 — FRAME BROKE IN 3 SPOTS, ALONG WITH A FRAME AND WHEEL BEARINGS, GEAR CONTROL BOX, ALIGNMENT, THE TRUCK BODY MOVES WHEN...

#11317703 — March 12, 2020 — TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE VEHICLE STEERING WHEE...

Recent Complaints for the 2012 DODGE RAM 2500

#11708616 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING — January 4, 2026 — My passenger headlights keeps going in and out. The wiring harness has been replaced twice and it still does it. My...

#11708616 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — January 4, 2026 — My passenger headlights keeps going in and out. The wiring harness has been replaced twice and it still does it. My...

#11697955 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — November 6, 2025 — Our 2012 RAM 2500 truck with 135k miles, had it's fuel tank fail. The dealership in Oak Ridge, TN tested the vehicle...

#11596979 — POWER TRAIN — June 26, 2024 — Recall T79 or 17V-821 or break transmission shift pin stuck in open position. This is the 2nd time this has happened ...

#11545591 — POWER TRAIN — September 20, 2023 — The contact owns a 2012 Ram 2500. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle rolled away. The conta...