While driving on a 2 lane road at 50 mph approx speed, the engine shut off. Power steering and power brakes became extremely stiff, but I was able to muscle truck to shoulder. After stopping, I put it in park, the key was still in on position; turned key and engine started. I have owned this truck for 45 days and this has happened twice at totally random times. I am very fortunate I was on a road without much traffic. Had I been in a steering, passing or other situation, I could have been in a serious accident I learned from internet that this is a frequent complaint of Ram owners and other Chrysler product vehicle owners, and that a recall has been issued for certain Chrysler vehicles already. The faulty part was the tipm module. There is also a class action lawsuit in process involving other Chrysler vehicles not yet recalled, including the model I own. I took the vehicle into the dealer, and they could not positively identify the cause. They would not agree to replace tipm even though I'm under warranty, but instead wanted to do software updates on several "modules" and said if it happened again, I should bring it back. Totally unacceptable!!! I called Ram customer care and explained that the vehicle is dangerous and that I cannot accept a software update in the hope it fixes it given the tipm history of these vehicles. They advised that there were no diagnostic "codes" present, so they would not replace the tipm. They then admitted that a faulty tipm would not produce any codes, but again said they needed to rule out a software issue first by trial and error and refused to replace the tipm even though there was no way to diagnose if it was faulty. My son is driving this truck to college, and I am not about to risk him being killed in this vehicle so I was forced to pay $1,350 for a new tipm. Ram needs to recall these immediately.

- Kingwood, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. While driving approximately 25 mph making a right turn, the vehicle shook hard without warning. The brake pedal traveled to the floor when it was depressed. The contact had no control over the steering and the wheel would not move. The contact crashed into another vehicle and the brakes returned to normal. The contact sustained injuries to the neck and a knot on the left side. Medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

- London, KY, USA

2011 Ram 2500. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to left tie rod stud recall notice and option 2 repurchase issues. The consumer wanted Chrysler to purchase the vehicle back from him. The dealer informed the consumer, they did not have any information on the buy back. Eventually, the repairs were done. The consumer was informed the option of buying the vehicle back was no longer an option.

- Bedford, IN, USA

Ram buyback case handed down in July of 2015. I believe my vehicle is affected in this buyback program. Front suspension, steering, and rear axle are affected.

- Ukiah, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. While driving 45 mph on an uneven road surface, there was a loss of power steering and the water pump and serpentine belt detached. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the power steering pump, water pump, and radiator were replaced. In addition, the serpentine belt and other attaching components were replaced. On a separate occasion, one of the rear passenger tires completely detached from the vehicle while driving. The contact mentioned that the failure was related to the rear differential. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- Anchorage, AK, USA

My truck had 34,754 miles when I was told both outter tie rod ends needed to be replaced. As well as the left strut. I find these parts failing this early to be unacceptable. Chrysler/Ram refused to respond to my official written complaint letter. I requested a review as I feel my truck was build with defective steering parts. As Chrysler refuses to address the issue I would like the NHTSA to review this situation.

- Canton, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel shook. The contact stated that an abnormal noise was heard. The failure caused the vehicle to swerve into other lanes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.

- Glenshaw , PA, USA

Vehicle steering column began to violently shake as I was driving from my home.

- Browns Mills, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. While making a left turn, the vehicle veered to the right independently. The contact stated that the failure recurred multiple times in either direction. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,500.

- Gonzales, LA, USA

Safety recall N08 / NHTSA 13V-038 rear axle pinion nut I had my vehicle called in for a recall after purchase at the end of 2013. Ever since then I have had shaky and jerky steering at times especially at a highway rate of speed (55-70 mph). I have not taken it to the dealership due to finances and my warranty is no loner valid. After reading the recall details now I am assuming this has been the issue. After reading what could possibly happen due to this issue I feel unsafe driving the vehicle and no loner allow my 1 year old son in the vehicle.

- Jacksonville, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ram 1500. While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle shook violently without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was functioning as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000. The VIN was not available.

- Dayton, IN, USA

Purchased truck 2/7/15. Noticed it drifted and pulled. Took truck back for service twice. Was told both times the alignment was within factory spec. The second time I was told it was due to different tire tread depths. The tires were brand new, installed by the dealership. Now still the truck feels very unstable on the road, constantly weaving left to right. When hitting a bump in the road it feels as if the front end is coming apart. My truck was evidently part of the "axel recall" which is now part of this large fiasco requiring the truck be bought back from me but I cannot get a hold of Fiat Chrysler automotive for more information.

- Rainier, WA, USA

While driving at freeway speeds my truck completly shut off, I lost power to everything, including power steering. I had previous had my truck into the dealership for problems with my fuel pump staying on and learned it was a problem with the tipm (totally integrated power module) which Chrysler is aware of and has recalls for some vehicles in certin states. The symtoms my truck is having is the same listed in many of the complaints, ie. Vehicles randomly shutting off, fuel pump staying on and draining the batteries, air bags randomly deploying. After researching multiple fourms and website I found its a very common problem among Chrysler vehicles. This needs to be addressed before someone gets hurt or killed due to faulty parts and equipment.

- Stansbury Park, UT, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. While reversing, the power steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 211,000.

- Los Lunas, NM, USA

This vehicle has been repaired twice for the front end. While driving the vehicle at either 35, 45, 55, 65 or 75 it wobbles, vibrates something fierce and then it seems you reach a certain distance at that speed or a bump in the road and bam it fine for a while until it does it again. And it will get to the point that you smell axle gear oil. When I went to have it repaired the first time I was told the front wheel bearing was changed on the passenger side and if it were to make the same noise bring it back made the same wobble noise brought it to another place they replaced the wheel bearing (same one) and the whole front axle and said it was fixed, I took it home and low and behold same problem. No I am trying to have the last place fix what he didn't fix and I am catching a nightmare trying to get in touch with that guy because everytime he says someone will be there to bring the vehicle by no one is there.

- Bethel, NY, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and the battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

- Rohnert Park, CO, USA

Took truck in for service. Advised that both tie rod ends needed replacement quickly. Researched info and found autotrader.com stating recall coming soon for 240K trucks. Contacted Chrysler and was told vehicle is not recalled at this time. As a mechanic with 30 plus yrs experience I will not hesitate to replace these parts and hope that the NHTSA and Chrysler act as quickly in recalling these vehicles.

- Hoosick Falls, NY, USA

My turn signal switch does not work anymore when turning left. I turn it down to select the left turn signal and does not work at all anymore.

- Fresno, CA, USA

2011 Dodge Ram. Consumer writes in regards to left tie rod recall notice problems. The dealer informed the consumer he should expect to wait twenty weeks for the part to arrive.

- Penn Valley, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while attempting to exit a parking space, the tie rod fractured without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who verified the failure and stated that the tie rod needed to be replaced. Also, the technician advised to perform a full alignment. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the current mileage was 52,644. Updated 12/04/13 updated 12/6/2013

- Vienna, IL, USA