2018 RAM 2500 Steering Problems
- 14
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- drag link · 14 records
- adjuster sleeve · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Fca completed a sub-par repair on a defect related to their recall notice v06. This 'repair' was completed on my new 2018 ram 2500 power wagon prior to me taking delivery of the vehicle (i am the 1st owner). The 'repair' relegates what is designed and required to be an adjustable steering drag link into a fixed, non-adjustable component by welding the jam nuts to the adjusting sleeve. By doing so, future steering…
ODI 11299535
Steering · Suspension
Dodge welded lock nut on steering suspension welder was not certified. Asking for new updated tyroid steering piece for proper fix
ODI 11287669
Steering
The drag link recall is to weld the drag link thus making it unusable to get a front end alignment and also changing properties of the metal by welding it and possibly making it week and prone to a failure.
ODI 11301245
Steering
2018 dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to drag link safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the drag link repair was performed but, the fialure recurred. *js
ODI 11234417
Steering
I have the very same issue that has been previously expressed on may 20th, 2019. I had my service done on the may 20th, only to be told about the 'spot weld' when i picked up the truck, after the repair was done. I too agree with this description the frustrations, issues and concerns. This is not an acceptable fix, especially of a new vehicle. I recently recurved a recall (v06) on my new ram 2500. This recall…
ODI 11218930
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v021000 (steering). The contact stated that hill-kelly dodge chrysler jeep ram (located at [redacted], pensacola, fl 32505, [redacted]) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Upon further investigation, the contact believed that the recall remedy would…
ODI 11209091
Steering
Ram issued a recall to weld the adjustment nut on the drag link. This is not the proper way to fix the problem. My truck has been to two different dealers and welded three times. The problem is still not fixed.
ODI 11208533
Steering
The fca has issued a v06 recall for the drag link on my vehicle. As stated in the recall, the outboard steering linkage jam nut may loosen, allowing one end of the drag link to separate. I checked my truck and one jam nut was loose. According to the recall, if the torque values meet requirement, the nuts will be welded to the adjuster sleeve. If the torque values do not meet requirement, the drag link assembly will…
ODI 11206050
Steering
This recall allowed the manufacturer to weld an adjustable component rendering it non-adjustable. This steering link should have been replaced, not compromised. Future alignment adjustments may not be made without possible damage from removing the welds which will likely cause damage and weaken the components.
ODI 11301098
Steering
I recently recurved a recall (v06) on my new ram 2500. This recall required the jam nuts on the adjuster sleeve portion of the drag link to be welded in place. This affects the serviceability of the vehicle in that if an alignment is required the steering wheel will be off center because the component that is designed for this adjustment has been rendered useless because of the recall procedure. I questioned the…
ODI 11208856
Steering
The recent ram 2500 recall number v06/nhtsa recall number 19v-021 remedy/repair, has me very, very, very upset as a consumer. If i may be so bold, the engineer(s) that devised the repair method for those trucks effected, really didn't think things through from a consumer perspective. The welding of the jam nuts on the left/right drag links, means that part of the overall steering geometry adjustments, has been…
ODI 11193699
Steering
The fca recall v06 concerning drag link separation prescribes a spot weld repair that i feel will eventually fail because of future alignment service. Spot welding the jam nuts to the adjuster sleeve works only until the nut and adjustment sleeve are separated when the vehicle is in for a future alignment. I called dodge with this concern, and they put me in contact with the local dealer who said if the adjuster…
ODI 11193579
Steering
I was recently notified of safety recall v06 / nhtsa 19v-021 drag link for my 2018 ram 2500. I'm writing to complain about the proposed repair: "...the (jam) nuts will be welded to the adjuster sleeve." this solution appears to simply mask the problem of the adjuster sleeve's threads being stripped out and the drag link becoming separated from the vehicle's steering controls, and quite possibly without warning. As…
ODI 11193638
Camera · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ram 2500. The contact stated that the rearview camera screen turned black when the vehicle was placed in reverse. There were no warning indicators illuminated; however, "error" would display occasionally on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to autonation chrysler dodge jeep (7740 ne loop 820, fort worth, tx 76180, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the camera needed an…
ODI 11190457