2015 Ram 3500 Steering Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  531%
• 25k–50k
  638%
• 50k–75k
  319%
• 75k–100k
  00%
• 100k–150k
  16%
• 150k+
  16%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Ram 3500 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2015 Ram 3500. While attempting to have an alignment performed, the contact was informed that the steering drag link and the tie rod were both cracked. The failure caused rapid, premature wear on the tire. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V021000 (Steering); and believed that the welding that was performed in the recall repair had directly caused the current failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the technicians diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the previous recall repair made it impossible to perform a proper wheel alignment. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,000.

There was a recall forced by the NTSB for a condition where the track bar adjustment nut would come loose and the truck would lose steering. The recall on the track bar was rectified by the dealer by welding the nut on the track bar. Now that the nut has been welded a proper alignment can not be preformed. There is no longer adjustment available due to the welded nut. The only way to properly fix this is to replace the track bar. I have had many communications with ram (stellantis) and they refuse to remedy this as they tell me they have complied with the NTSB's resolution.

humming from the hydroboost pump, actual issue is the high pressure steering line has a nylon tube inside the hose that breaks apart and moves throughout the system. Dodge had one revision of the hose on the early model years but this issue has gone unresolved. I am afraid if i cant get it fixed it may possibly cause the brakes or steering assistance to fail.

I own a 2015 Ram 3500 equipped with the 6.7L Cummins diesel engine. An authorized Ram dealership diagnosed an engine oil leak originating from the timing gear housing-to-engine block/cylinder block gasket. The leak has progressed beyond minor seepage. Engine oil is traveling down onto the chassis/track bar area and is leaving drops on the ground. The dealer estimated the repair at approximately $4,000 because of the extensive labor required to access and reseal the timing gear housing. My concern is that an engine oil leak from this sealed housing may worsen over time and could potentially result in significant oil loss, contamination of nearby chassis components, or oil reaching hot engine/exhaust components depending on the path and severity of the leak. FCA/Stellantis has previously issued technical communications concerning oil leakage from the timing gear housing gasket. …

Truck has 26,300 miles on it. 7 days after getting the truck serviced and aligned at my local dealer, while driving at 70 MPH on the highway in gainsville, fl, the steering wheel slowly became mis-aligned to the left by over 180 degrees, causing reduced ability to steer to the left, a check engine light, a failure of the anti-lock brake control module, and failure of the cruise control. I stopped at nearest dealer who said the truck was unsafe to drive, but did not have anyone available to look at it for at least a week and offered no further options. Being as I was 200 miles from home, I took the truck to an independent mechanic who determined that the steering drag link jam nuts were loose allowing the drag link to rotate at random. He was unable to tell whether the dealer failed to tighten them after the alignment or because they were never tightened at the factory. …

Tl* the contact was a lawyer calling on behalf of her client who owned a 2015 Ram 3500. The lawyer stated while her client was hauling horses at an unknown rate of speed, the steering rod broke unexpectedly, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The driver drove down an embankment and hit a sign, totaling the vehicle. The lawyer was unaware if any warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure; the lawyer was also unaware if the air bags deployed upon impact. The driver nor the horses were injured due to the crash. The police were called and a police report was filed. Upon investigation, the lawyer discovered an active recall on the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 19V021000 (steering); which she linked to her client's failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed a total loss. …

The steering wheel began losing it's function after turning out of my driveway, while I was driving down my street, at approximately 20-25 MPH. It would turn approximately 90 degrees with no affect suddenly. I had it transported to the reno Dodge dealership. They at first tried to charge me for a realignment. I took it to another repair shop, and they identified that there was a recall on this issue due to a failure in the 'drag linkage.' I went back to reno Dodge and they admitted there is a recall, but they didn't have the updated infirmation from Chrysler, so they would nit fix it. I had the repairs done at the other shop, and FCA has now been avoiding reimbursing me. They kept telling me they couldn't identify my VIN, then the had other 'technical difficulties',they close my case as soon as they open it! They have done this 4 times now!

Takata recall when driving my vehicle on the highway or freeway at high speeds of 65 to 80 MPH the whole truck begins to vibrate.have gotten it checked mechanically for faults.tires have been checked as well as steering components and suspension and everything is in good shape.was told that its normal for a 2015 Ram 3500 dually to vibrate so much .its not.there absolutely no readon why a newish truck should vibrate so much that it feels like its going to fall apart on its own.its not normal and all the people on the forums with the same problem have been told by the dealers that it is normal.it is a driving hazard that its only a matter of time before Dodge has lawsuits on its front door for neglicence on their part for the bad vibrations making bolts fall off and causing a wreck.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving 55 MPH and hauling a trailer, the steering wheel began to turn independently counter clockwise and blocked the instrument panel. The contact pulled the vehicle over, looked underneath, and noticed some bolts were loose from the steering cable. The contact stated that the bolts were tightened manually. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,779....updated 12/29/15 the consumer looked at the front end and saw where one of the nuts had detached from the coupling and the other nut was loose when he touched it. Updated 12/31/15.

While driving the truck and turning slightly left, I hit a small bump on the road and my truck started vibrating uncontrollably and I lost the ability to steer the vehicle. The vehicle vibrated so hard that I slid across other lanes of traffic to my right without being able to steer. I brought the vehicle to a complete stop on the side of the road. After the complete stop, I was able to drive and steer the vehicle. Since this incident happened, I have had the same issue happen when I'm driving while turning and hitting a bump. I've had this happen on interstate highways, state highways and flyover on ramps. The dealership does not know what is wrong and is unable to fix the problem at the moment.

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