IN MOTION ON HWY AT 55-60 MPH COMING OUT OF A RIGHT TURN. RIGHT SIDE TIRES ENTERED A DIP IN THE ROAD AND HEARD A METAL BANG SOUND. TRUCK BEGAN TO ROCK FROM SIDE TO SIDE, UP AND DOWN VIOLENTLY CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHILE THE WHOLE FAMILY SCREAMS. BRAKING MADE IT WORSE. COASTING TO BELOW 50 MPH CORRECTED THE ROCKING. FOUND THE ELECTRONIC SWAY BAR HANGING LOOSE BELOW TRUCK. SUSPENSION…
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 steering problems
moderate 199 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
199
Recalls
0
Crashes
8
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 10 most recent
I OWN A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500 THAT HAS 65,000 MILES ON IT WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND A 5.7L GAS ENGINE. I WAS TRAVELING HOME ON INTERSTATE 5 N/B A FEW MILES NORTH OF LOST HILLS CA ABOUT 2130 HRS. I SET MY CRUISE CONTROL FOR 78 MPH AND A FEW MINUTES LATER HIT A MINOR BUMP IN THE ROAD. MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND I BRAKED BUT THE WOBBLE DID NOT CEASE UNTIL I WAS GOING ABOUT 25 MPH. I PULLED TO…
WHILE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 25 IN ALBUQUERQUE NM I HIT AN EXPANSION JOINT IN THE ROAD AND THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY FORCING ALL OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD AROUND ME TO SCATTER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN AND THE VIOLENT SHAKING DID NOT STOP UNTIL I REACHED APPROX 35-40MPH. I WAS CONVINCED THAT MY WHEEL WAS FALLING OFF OR A MAJOR SUSPENSION COMPONENT HAD FAILED …
I HAVE A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500 POWER WAGON WITH ONLY 131K MILES . AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY HOME FROM WORK AT AROUND 60 MPH MY WHOLE FRONT END STARTED TO SHAKE LIKE CRAZY AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK . I HAD TO STOP AND PULL OFF THE ROAD . LOOKING UNDER THE TRUCK I DO NOT SEE ANYTHING THAT LOOKS BROKEN OR DAMAGED. SO I WENT ONLINE AND ALOT OF PEOPLE ONLINE HAD THE SAME ISSUE AS I DID…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V528000 (STEERING) AND 15V13000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. 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 CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COPPER WIRING USED IN ALL FOUR DOORS WAS FAULTY, WHICH CAUSED THE DOOR LOCKS TO MALFUNCTION AND BECOME UNSECURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JONES FORD WICKENBURG (555 E WICKENBURG WAY, WICKENBURG, AZ 85390, (844) 524-1981) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRE HARNESSES NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS …
DRIVING ABOUT 70 MPH STRAIGHT ON A HIGHWAY. HIT A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD. MY TRUCK STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY . HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO KEEP CONTROL OF MY TRUCK AND MAKE A COMPLETE STOP TO STOP IT FROM SHAKING.
AT SPEED OVER 50 ON A INTERSTATE HIGHWAY HITTING AN EXPANSION JOINT, BUMPS OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT WHILE CHANGING A LANE ON 2 LANE STATE ROADWAY TO PASS CAR (NO BUMPS) TRUCK WENT INTO VIOLENT FRONT END SHAKING. CREATED UNSAFE PASSING SITUATION WHILE TRYING TO GET TRUCK UNDER CONTROL. TRUCK IS A DIESEL WITH 72,000 WELL CARED FOR MILES. WHEN SPEAKING WITH A CHRYSLER RAM TOUGH ?? (MY A--)TRUCK DEALER ,…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT HAS AVOIDED SEVERAL NEAR CRASHES. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 12,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100. UPDATED 03/05/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE GAS VENT DOES NOT VENTILATE PROPERLY, HEARS A WHINE F…
TRUCK WONDERS ALL OVER ROAD DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN ROAD AND THE WORST PART ID THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 86.000 ORIGINAL MILES! THE FACTORY STEERING BOX IS GARBAGE AND IN 2009 THEY UPGRADED THESE STEERING BOXES CAUSE THEY KNEW THE ORIGINAL STEERING BOX WAS TRASH...ITS SCARY TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2007 Dodge Ram 2500?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 199 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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