2012 DODGE RAM 5500 PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Steering Issues:

  • Wandering all over road at speeds over 40-45 mph
    
  • Steering wheel spun uncontrollably
    
  • Vehicle veers to side of road, engine continues to run
    
  • Steering box needs replacement, steering tight and does not return to center
    
  • Tie rod assembly fractured, front driver's side wheel wobbling
    
  • Contact lost control of vehicle, tie rod separated
    
  • Driver's side tire detached from wheel well due to tie rod assembly fracture
    
  • Front driver side wheel bearing exposed, detached from wheel well
    
  • Front driver side tire detached, front driver side of vehicle drags on ground
    

• 2. Electrical Issues:

  • Horn and cruise control inoperable
    
  • Electronic functions on steering wheel inoperable
    
  • Wires and TIPM melting, smoking due to short circuit
    
  • TIPM smoking, vehicle shut down, wiring melted
    
  • Fire in engine compartment due to short circuit, wiring melted
    
  • Fire in engine compartment due to diesel fuel heater electrical connector
    

• 3. Axle/Front Frame Issues:

  • Deficient welds on front drive axle recall notice, serious cracks in axle and frame
    
  • Frame cracked on both sides near rear wheels
    
  • Adapter securing axle assembly fractured, caused steering wheel to lock
    
  • Driver side tie rod ball detached, causing steering failure
    
  • Front driver side outer tie rod assembly fractured
    

• 4. Recall Parts Availability:

  • Diesel fuel heater electrical connector recall parts not available
    
  • Front axle tube welds recall parts not available
    
  • Steering recall parts not available
    
  • Power train recall parts not available
    
  • Air bag recall parts not available
    

• 5. Ignition System Issues:

  • Ignition switch faulty, needs to be moved around to start truck
    
  • Key ignition module shorting out, causing loss of control at high speeds
    

• 6. Additional Issues:

  • Vehicle stalling without warning
    
  • Check engine safety warning light illuminated, vehicle did not accelerate
    
  • ABS brake light illuminated, driver's side wheel bearings needed replacing
    
  • Magnetic key ignition module shorting out, causing motor to restart at high speeds