2013 Ram 2500 steering problems

The 2013 Ram 2500 has 31 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Steering complaints

11%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Steering complaints by year

2500 steering complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

18E096000SteeringOctober 16, 2018 · 847 units

Defect

Streetcar ORV LLC (Streetcar) is recalling certain American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) 3" Dualsport aftermarket suspension kits, part numbers N0436000 and N0436001, sold for installation on 2013-2018 RAM 2500 and 3500HD trucks. Improper installation and machining of the original equipment steering knuckle may weaken the joint between the steering drag link and knuckle.

Consequence

The weakened connection may result in a fractured steering drag link, causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Streetcar will notify owners and dealers will inspect and install a new steering knuckle, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact AEV customer service at 1-248-926-0256, extension 500.

What owners report

“MY TRUCK HAS THE DEATH WOBBLE.... A VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE FRONT END AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ...... VERY DANGEROUS!! I WENT OFF OF THE ROAD LAST WEEK AND ENDED UP IN A COTTON FIELD. ONCE THE DEATH WOBBLE STARTED I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE BRAKES OR STEERING WHEEL. PLEASE HELP BEFORE ME OR SOMEONE DIES!!!!!…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · January 2, 2017 · crash

Common questions

How many steering complaints does the 2013 Ram 2500 have?

NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2013 Ram 2500 steering — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2013 Ram 2500 steering?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the steering: 18E096000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.