TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TIE ROD BROKE ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE TIE ROD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
2009 Dodge Ram 3500 steering problems
moderate 69 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
69
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A 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 INFORM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS A BUMP ENTERING AN OVERPASS. THE TRUCK WENT INTO A VIOLENT SHAKING AND BOUNCING AND WENT OFF THE ROAD ON RIGHT SHOULDER. I HAD TO HAVE IT NEARLY STOPPED FOR THE UNDAMPED SHAKING TO STOP. ON NOV 7, 2011 I WAS DRIVING ON A PERFECTLY SMOOTH PIECE OF HIGHWAY AT 65-70 MPH WHEN THE TRUCK "EXPLODED" INTO A VIOLENT BOUNCING AND SHAKING. THE TRUCK WAS BOUNCING UNCONTROLLABLY UNTIL …
WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY DOWN MY MILE LONG LANE THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIE ROD END FRACTURED WHICH CAUSED PARTIAL LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. I COULD ONLY STEER THE RIGHT SIDE, (PASSENGER) WHEEL. I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE SLOWLY TO THE END OF THE LANE, REVERSE MY DIRECTION, AND RETURN MY TRUCK TO MY SHOP FOR REPAIR. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES PREMATURELY HAD BEEN WORN OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN ALIGNMENT WAS PERFORMED AND THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. MONTHS AFTER THE REPAIRS, THERE WAS PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF THE BALL JOINTS AND TIRES. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED BY THE CONTACT DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE DEALER LATER STATED THAT THE BAL…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V529000 (STEERING) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); 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 NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DECREASING SPEED AT 2 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD FRACTURED WHILE PULLING A TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND PERFORMED THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES …
WE WERE ON THE FREEWAY GOING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH AND HIT A POTHOLE IN THE ROAD AND THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I THOUGHT WE WERE GOING TO WRECK. THE TIE ROD HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPLACED ABOUT A MONTH BEFORE THIS INITIAL INCIDENT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU ARE TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. WE THEN REPLACED THE STABILIZE…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2009 Dodge Ram 3500?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 69 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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