2012 Ram 2500: Steering is all over the place
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 2500 report: steering is all over the place. CarComplaints.com lists 7 owner complaints, average mileage 23,750 miles.
NHTSA has 109 owner complaints for the 2012 2500 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11552066 (filed 10/26/2023): “The contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway and started to shake violently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the reinforce…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11501693 (filed 01/13/2023): “Tie rod end sheared/broke causing the vehicle to be un-stearable. fortunately, it happened as i was backing out of my driveway.…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: faulty tie rods (1 reports) keep suing dodge and maybe you will get a settlement (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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