Title 68245351AB: Switch - Steering Wheel Lt Start Date: 10/27/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all suspect stock of follow ing part number: 68245351AB. See the attached file for identifying suspect material. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using Return Code 02, before 17 November, 2015. Return any open orders in process too. Direct all questions via email to mopardmail@fcagroup.com.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2010 Dodge Ram 3500 steering problems
severe 92 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
92
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$700
2crashes
4injuries
When does it fail?
Of the 92 steering complaints filed for the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Steering accounts for 61% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 9 categories tracked.
Owners have filed 92 steering complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering steering on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Pump - Power Steering Hydraulic NOTE: This Tech Tip is for gasoline engine JK vehicles only, manufactured before August 26, 2015. If the power steering pump is being replaced because the power steering fluid flow or pressure readings are below specification, the power steering fluid reservoir and cap assembly should also be replaced. Power steering reservoir and cap assembly 52126151AG or later should be used.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗DODGE: BULLETIN PROVIDING ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES FOR TIE ROD BALL STUD HOUSING FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT. MODEL YRS FOR CAB CHASSIS (REG AND MEGA PICKUPS AND 4X4) 2003-2011.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 9 most recent
Tl* 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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign 13v529000(steering) and took the vehicle to the dealer. The contact was informed by the dealer that the recall replacement of the tie rod was not required for the vehicle. The vehicle was not serviced per the recall. The contact was later traveling 70 MPH when the vehicle began to shake abnormally. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the front end of the vehicle seized and the contact lost control and struck a curb. There were no warning indicators illuminated at the time of the failure. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. While the vehicle was parked, the tie rod collapsed without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the driver side linkage tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 3,746.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the power steering seized when making turns at slow speeds. The vehicle was taken to thomas Chrysler Dodge Jeep (67791 mall rd, st clairsville, oh 43950, (877) 268-3302) and they upgraded and replaced the steering box, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and they replaced the power steering pump to…
I filed a claim with fca regarding the ability to surrender my vehicle under the consent order reached with fca in july 2015 . I submitted my claim with them on 10/1/2015. I been given nothing but a run around. I notified fca on 9/04/2015 regarding my desire to be apart of the recall process. I have submitted all documents requested. I called on 10/27/2015 and was told that the fca had major…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 mega cab . The contact stated that while parking, the driver side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that the tie rod needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 23,213.
My husband and I totaled our 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 less than 24 hrs after pick up the truck from the lythia Dodge which they had for 5 days straight prior to the accident. For the steering, check engine light and the brakes. In 18mos my truck was in the shop 6 times, for repairs {unacceptable}. We were driving on a arterial st at about 35, when I heard a snap. We suddenly went into oncoming…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, 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. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 12/09/14*lj the consumer stated the…
Had steering trouble with your 2010 Dodge Ram 3500?
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Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2010 Dodge Ram 3500?
It's a meaningful issue. 92 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Across the 55 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most steering failures cluster between 27,000 and 80,000 miles, with the median around 53,235. A quarter of owners report trouble before 27,000; a quarter make it past 80,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Dodge/Ram 3500.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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