2011 Dodge RAM 3500 Steering Problems

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

157Steering complaints

70.4%Of all 223 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

STEERING157 · 70.4%

SUSPENSION26 · 11.7%

ENGINE21 · 9.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14 · 6.3%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11 · 4.9%

Share of the 223 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 overview page.

What owners report

“LEFT TIE ROD SNAPPED CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF CONTROL. THE SHOCK ABSORBER THAT IS BOLTED TO THE GEAR BOX CONTROL ROD FROM THE RIGHT TIE…”NHTSA complaint 10617812 — filed 07/31/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V529000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10617635 — filed 07/30/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V529000 (STEERING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10617562 — filed 07/30/2014

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500: 157 of 223 complaints on file (70.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Dodge RAM 3500 have in total?

223 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and none 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.