2004 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

135Steering complaints

23.3%Of all 580 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING135 · 23.3%

AIR BAGS89 · 15.3%

SUSPENSION59 · 10.2%

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION58 · 10%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41 · 7.1%

Share of the 580 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 overview page.

What owners report

“I WILL BE DRIVING ALONG IN MY TRUCK WHEN IT COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF. THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP AND I AM UNABLE TO BRAKE. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10159362 — filed 06/08/2006

“VIOLENT SHAKING IN FRONT END AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN HITTING A HOLE OR EXPANSION JOINT. ALSO THE RIDE IS TERRIBLY HARD ON THIS VEHICLE.”NHTSA complaint 10126622 — filed 06/26/2005

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500: 135 of 580 complaints on file (23.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 have in total?

580 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 48 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 14 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.