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2013 ram 3500 steering problems

severe 37 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700

Complaints
37
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$700

What owners are reporting 9 most recent

steering · filed 12/29/2022

The contact owns a 2013 Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V541000 (Steering); the contact stated that after the repair while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The contact stated that the track bar was recently replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that e…

steering · filed 12/23/2014

STARTING IN JULY 2014 MY 2013 RAM 3500 HAS HAD DEATH WOBBLE AT LEAST 6-7 TIMES. GOING DOWN INTERSTATE AROUND 65-75 MPH IF THE RIGHT TIRE HITS A POT HOLE THE FRONT END STARTS TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. IN ORDER TO GET THE TRUCK TO STOP I HAVE TO COME DOWN ON THE BRAKES VERY HARD ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS NOT KNOW WHEN IT CAN HAPPEN AND A SEMI TRUCK IS RIGHT BEHIND YOU. *TR

steering · filed 12/04/2015

I RECEIVED IN LATE OCTOBER 2015 A LETTER FROM FCA (FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES) REGARDING SAFETY RECALL R46/NHTSA 15V-541, WHICH STATES 2013 RAM 3500 TRUCKS MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY WELDED FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK BAR FRAME BRACKET, WHICH COULD SEPARATE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING A HAZARDOUS SITUATION INCLUDING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. BEFORE I WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THIS REMEDIED, I EXPERIENCED AN IN…

steering · filed 12/02/2019

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. WHEN THE TECHNICIAN LOOSENED THE TUBE RETAINING CLAMP TO ADJUST THE OUTER TIE ROD, ONE SIDE OF THE THREADED PORTION OF THE ADJUSTER TUBE, SOCKET, TIE ROD END (68369910AC) FELL ON THE GROUND. THE METAL WALL SHEARED AT THE START OF THE ADJUSTMENT THREADS AND SHOWED SIGNS OF METAL FATIGUE. THE OPPOSITE SIDE WAS FULLY CRACKED IN THE SAME LOCATION BU…

steering · filed 11/25/2014

HAD BEEN NOTICING A SHIMMY IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION AREA. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD HAVE A VERY SLIGHT VIBRATION AFTER HITTING BUMPS IN THE ROAD WHEN DRIVING 35MPH OR GREATER. THIS ISSUE HAS CONTINUED FOR MONTHS WITH SEVERAL VISIT TO DEALERSHIP WHO HAS BEEN UNABLE TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOW BECOME A "DEATH WOBBLE" THAT WILL SHAKE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY AND ALMOST SHAKE T…

steering · filed 11/20/2023

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A RECALL ISSUED BY NHTSA. THE RECALL WAS V06 DRAG LINK. WHEN THE RECALL WA PREFORMED, THE ALIGNMENT NUTS ON THE DRAG LINK WERE WELDED SO THE COULDN'T COME LOOSE. I'VE HAD TO HAVE MY TRUCK REALIGNED 2 TIMES SINCE THE DRAG LINK NUTS WERE WELDED. AS OF RIGHT NOW THE NUTS ARE NOT WELDED AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE DRAG LINK IS COMPROMISED. I'VE HAD IT INTO 3 DIFFERENT IND…

steering · filed 11/17/2014

STEERING BOX OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL FAILURE CAUSING RAPID LOSS OF FLUID AND LOSS OF BRAKING CAPACITY AND STEERING CAPACITY. VEHICLE WAS STILL ABLE TO STOP BUT THE FOOT PRESSURE AND ARM STRENGTH REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IS MASSIVE. *TR

steering · filed 11/08/2019

STEERING CUPLING UNDER DASH HAS SLACK MAKING STEERING LOOSE AND ALTERNATOR PROBLEMS TRUCK ONLY HAS 113609 MILES CHRYSLER CORP SAYS IT'S NOT A PROBLEM AND MORE RECALLS ARE SHOWING ON IT DRIVING ON OPEN ROAD CONSTANTLY WORKING STEERING WHEEL TO KEEP IN STRAIGHT LINE ON THE ROAD CITY DRIVING IS AS BAD SITTING STILL IT HAS ABOUT HALF INCH OR MORE LOOSE PLAY IN STEERING

steering · filed 11/08/2015

I WAS WANTING TO KNOW WHY THE RAM 2013 AND THE 2014 ARE NOT ON THE BUY BACK PROGRAM. DUE TO MANUFACTURE RECALL R46, NHTSA RECALL 15V-541? I TOOK MY TRUCK IN TO HAVE ALL THE OTHER RECALLS FIXED ON IT BUT THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT FIX THIS DUE TO THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE AND THAT WE WOULD BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE FIX WAS GOING TO BE AVAILABLE. SO DO WE JUST KEEP …

Common questions

How serious is the steering problem on the 2013 ram 3500?

It's a meaningful issue. 37 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.

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.

Other problem areas on this vehicle

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.
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