Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Steering (70.1% of complaints) — is covered by 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
Steering complaints here are 11.7× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 150 · 70.1% | Recalled | Recall 11V350000 · Recall 09V005000 · Recall 13V529000 |
| Air Bags | 16 · 7.5% | Recalled | Recall 16V352000 · Recall 15V313000 |
| Suspension | 14 · 6.5% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 9 · 4.2% | No official action | — |
| Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 7 · 3.3% | Recalled | Recall 11V350000 · Recall 09V005000 · Recall 13V529000 |
| Power Train | 6 · 2.8% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 214 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 16V352000 · 2016 · reported 05/24/2016
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 15V313000 · 2015 · reported 05/27/2015
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Park it · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 11V350000 · 2011 · reported 07/06/2011
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 09V005000 · 2009 · reported 01/09/2009
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 13V529000 · 2013 · reported 11/06/2013
A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V529000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10608543 — filed 07/07/2014 · STEERING
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 13V529000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10608506 — filed 07/07/2014 · STEERING
“RECEIVED FIRST N49 NOTICE AND BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR 60K SERVICE AND RECALL REPAIR ON 1-15-14. RECALL REPAIR NOT ABLE TO BE COMPLETED. MULTIPLE CALLS…”NHTSA complaint 10607888 — filed 07/02/2014 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 150 of 214 NHTSA complaints (70.1%), followed by air bags (16), suspension (14), electrical system (9). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
214 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 6 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 5 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 16V352000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
