10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,412 miles

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2012 Ram 3500 steering problems

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2012 Ram 3500 Owner Comments (Page 5 of 11)

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problem #138

Dec 162013

3500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 13V528000(steering). The contact stated that the repair had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The dealer stated that parts were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue.

- Refugio, TX, USA

problem #137

Jul 072014

3500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V529000 (steering). The contact stated that he had contacted the dealer and the manufacturer numerous times and an estimated time for when the parts would become available for the repairs was unavailable. The repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue.

- Yankee Hill, CA, USA

problem #136

Jan 012014

3500 4WD 6-cyl

  • 10,000 miles
Received recall notice for left tie rod ball stud on truck that may fracture under certain driving conditions. This could cause loss of directional control and/or crash without warning. Vehicle was brought to service center for replacement. Parts were not available. Six months later...parts are still not available. Safety recall N49/NHTSA 13V-529.

- Vancleave, MS, USA

problem #135

May 302014

3500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13V529000 (steering), but the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer stated that the contact was number thirty on the waiting list to receive the parts. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Burkeville, TX, USA

problem #134

Dec 312013

3500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13V529000 (steering) and stated that the repair exceeded the reasonable time. The dealer stated the part was not available. The contact had not experience a failure.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #133

Apr 172014

3500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13V529000 (steering) however, the contact was not able to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Chillicothe, IL, USA

problem #132

Jan 062014

3500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Recall notice on my truck for a tie rod. Spoke to the dealership on several occasions and have been told the part was on order, then part was backordered, then part that was supposed to replace the recall part was also recalled, then the new part was ordered, etc... excuses, excuses. This not only affects my truck but my husbands and my fathers as we all purchased separate new 2012 Ram 3500 4X4 crewcab duallys (3 trucks total) on the same day. We haul horses and other livestock commercially as well as heavy equipment so safety on the roadway is of the utmost importance not only to us but to the owners or agents of the horses/livestock (sometimes the horses are valued at more than $100,000 each), and to the general public sharing the road. Our close friend, who has horses as well and hauls her trailer often, purchased a new Ram truck 3500 just prior to our purchase. Her truck was effected by the recall and she was having the same issues with the dealership and parts as we are, including her recall part was put on someone else's vehicle prior to her scheduled appointment, so she submitted a call or letter to corporate and the situation was resolved immediately. We have been overly patient with this and request that this issue be resolved in a timely manner without additional excuses. This is a safety issue as well as a liability issue. Please respond to this request as soon as possible. We love our Ram trucks and would hate to look to other manufacturers in the future simply for the lack of customer service received from Dodge. We have had excellent customer service from the Dodge dealership in kernersville, nc, however that is approximately 3 hours away from our home so having our trucks serviced there is inconvenient. The dealership we deal with is john heister Dodge in lillington, nc as it is a 20 minute drive, however the customer service is disappointing.

- Spring Lake, NC, USA

problem #131

Jun 302014

3500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13V529000 (steering); however, the dealer did not have the parts for the repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer knew when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Chaparral, NM, USA

problem #130

Jun 302014

3500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13V529000 (steering); however, the part was unavailable to repair the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer knew when the part would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #129

Jun 302014

3500 6-cyl Diesel

  • miles
Received first recall and called dealer and was told I was put on their list to have fixed. Called back a few times and was told I am still on there list. I just received another recall for the same thing and still not fixed after 4 months.

- Medical Lake, WA, USA

problem #128

Mar 282014

3500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact heard a noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V529000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date as to when the parts would arrive. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Oxford, PA, USA

problem #127

Jan 022014

3500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13V529000 (steering); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an estimated date of arrival for the part. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

problem #126

Jan 152014

3500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 0 miles
Received first recall and called dealer and was told I was put on their list to have fixed. Called back a few times and was told I am still on there list. I just received another recall for the same thing and still not fixed.

- Festus, MO, USA

problem #125

Jan 112014

3500

  • miles
We were notified in January of a recall on the left tie rod ball stud. We contacted our local Ram dealer lithia to take care of the recall. Our vehicle was inspected and found to need the parts replaced and then told the parts were on back order and waiting for Chrysler to release them. We have checked with lithia numerous times since then on the availability of the parts and continue to be told they are unavailable. When questioned about the part today the service manager [xxx] became rude, belligerent, and uncooperative. After I hung up on him he called my wife and was able to make the parts suddenly available. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Wendell, ID, USA

problem #124

Jun 272014

3500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
TL * the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V529000 (steering). The contact stated that he had contacted the dealer and parts were not available. The contact felt that the repair had exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 8/11/14 the consumer stated a second failure occurred. Updated 09/23/14

- London, KY, USA

problem #123

Mar 282014

3500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over a bump, the vehicle would shake violently. The contact mentioned that the steering wheel vibrated in an unstable manner. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 13V529000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the parts would be available in order to perform the repairs. The vehicle was to be taken to the dealer for further inspection. The failure and current mileage was unknown.

- Rosevelt, UT, USA

problem #122

Jan 082014

3500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number:steering (13V529000). The contact stated that he was made aware that parts were not available as a result repairs were unable to be performed for the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced the failure.

- Sealy, TX, USA

problem #121

Jan 082014

3500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13V529000 (steering) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer informed one part per week was being sent by the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. Updated 8/11/14 updated 08/23/2017

- Taylorsville, UT, USA

problem #120

Jun 262014

3500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 20,000 miles
I received a recall notice in January about the left tie rod ball stud possibly breaking. I took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that my vehicle was in need of this repair but that they did not currently have the parts. It has now been over six months and I still have not heard any word from the dealer that they have the parts to do this needed repair.

- Harris, MN, USA

problem #119

Jun 202014

3500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 69,000 miles
While driving South hauling a horse trailer on a two lane highway, my truck would hit a slight bump or ridge in the road and start violently shaking. The only remedy is to slow to a stop. The steering wheel shakes violently, it is hard to steer, the brakes can't slow like normal. It is a dangerous not only to occupants in the vehicle, but to other people on the road. This vehicle is a hazard to everyone!!!!

- Keenesburg, CO, USA

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