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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 38,964 miles
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The contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. While driving 65 mph, the steering did not respond even when the steering column was moved. As a result, the vehicle drove into a ditch. The seat belts failed to tighten and the contact sustained bruises. A police report was filed and there was one injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to sport Chrysler Dodge Jeep (200 echestnut St, ft bragg, ca), but the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000. See also ODI 11083519.
- Laytonville, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. While driving, the bracket attached to the track bar failed unexpectedly. While driving 55 mph, the contact turned right and the steering failed. The vehicle became unstable and the wheel shook. The contact heard an abnormal noise when the failure occurred. The vehicle became unstable, but was still operable. There were no warning indicators illuminated at the time of the failure. The contact drove the vehicle to verger Chrysler Jeep Dodge (1400 ocean boulevard, coos bay, or 97420, (541) 888-5594) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed welding for the bracket on the frame. The vehicle was not covered under a warranty and the contact was informed to cover all expenses. The manufacturer was contacted, but could not assist because there were no open recalls. The failure mileage was 23,998.
- Coos Bay, OR, USA
Was lubricating front driveshaft fittings had noticed a looseness in front end when hitting bumps in roads. Found nuts on draglink finger loose could turn with fingers and entire sleeve was loose. Will take to dealer this week 11K miles on vehicle 13 months old. Totally unacceptable for a critical steering component.
- Morrice, MI, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Ram 2500. While driving 35 mph and encountering a change in elevation or a dip in the road, the driver side wheel became inoperable and unsteady. The dealer diagnosed that the steering stabilizer failed. The vehicle was taken for a second opinion, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000.
- Frankston, TX, USA
Purchased from Dodge new 06/2015, all stock no modifications. Started noticing shaking, drifting while at hwy speeds above approx. 55mph at approx. 20,000 odometer miles. Had tires rotated every 10000 but started noticing wear & cupping on outside edges. I was going to have its first alignment done today because of the tire wear which is now semi extreme at 40000 odometer miles. Looked under truck just today 08/29/2016 for anything loose & found center drag link & both nuts on drag link were loose and spinning freely. There were blue lines on nuts and adjustment rod. I found out that this is a well known safety issue on Ram trucks for years. I think there's more wrong than just this item though. My wife & grandson ride me with me constantly and to think they could've been hurt angers me badly. This truck will be sold asap and I will never buy another Ram because I see they do not care about safety!
- Kingman, AZ, USA
While driving at highway speeds (usually over 55 mph) I hit a bump and the front end started wheel hopping violently. It threw me out of my lane and when I hit the brakes I was bounced off the road and on to the shoulder. Thank god no one was beside me as it would have caused a major wreck or worse. Very dangerous situation. Now im afraid to drive the truck on the highway again. Cant believe there is not a recall out on this as it seems pretty popular on the internet. Search "Dodge death wobble"...
- Reynoldsburg, OH, USA
After getting an alignment done at the local dealership due to my steering wheel not sitting straight after less than one year of ownership; my steering control rod almost fell apart while driving due to inadequate tightening of the locking nuts.
- Anchorage, AK, USA
The nuts securing the drag link adjustment sleeve worked loose. Because I read about this problem on the internet, I caught it during an inspection before it caused any problems. I do not know how many miles I drove with it in this condition. I noticed that the adjusting sleeve is a very loose fit on the small threads of the drag link bars. I believe the sloppy fit is the root cause of the nuts backing loose.
- Oakton, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2015 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving 3 mph while making a left turn into the driveway, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,021.
- Milton, WI, USA
Steering drag link adjuster is completely loose. Paint marks indicate where it was supposed to be tightened too, but either it was not tightened to torque spec or torque spec is not high enough. I suspect it was hand tightened. Please see numerous similar reports online here: www.cumminsforum.com/forum/2013-general-discussion/1813273-warning-check-your-steering-now.html
- Florence, AL, USA
When cruising at highway speeds >55 mph there is a very noticeable vibration in the front end / drive line of the truck.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
2015 Ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle steering wheel issues. The consumer stated it felt as though the steering was off by 90 degrees. The front end of the vehicle felt loose and unsafe.
- Washington, DC, USA
Vehicle TPMS on Ram 2500's is set to 80psi for "proper inflation" on a unloaded truck is way to much. When driving durning summer months tire pressure is exceeding max tire pressure of 80psi. No way to deflate tire to more safe pressures without TPMS "light" and "warning indicator" telling you to inflate tires to 80psi. Update TPMS to be able to lower tire pressures to a more reasonable pressure before someone blows out a tire and has or causes an accident.
- Fritch, TX, USA
The truck wanders and does not steer correctly. Lots of play in the steering wheel. When you turn the steering wheel very slowly it wont even turn the wheels. Its a very scary situation that could cause a major life taking wreck if traveling at high speeds. I know multiple people with these trucks that have the same problem and Dodge does nothing about it. Even though under warranty the dealerships just tell us that's how trucks drive and that Chrysler isn't aware of any type of steering issues. The steering components need a recall. I'm apart of a Ram truck forum online and hundreds of people there all have the same experiences. I've owned trucks all my life and never have had a steering feel/issue like this.
- Clovis, CA, USA
- South Jordan, UT, USA