2001 Dodge RAM 1500: loss of power steering

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Body, Brakes · 41,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500. While driving 30 MPH, the power steering failed. The vehicle had a past failure with the brakes, corrosion of the frame, a cracked dashboard, and warning indicators illuminating since 26,000 miles. The vehicle was repaired for these failures, but not for the steering failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.....updated 01/04/2016

Filed Feb 12, 2013 · Steering, Suspension · 110,373 miles · MN

Just purchase my 2001 dodge ram the day before, took it for a drive to neighboring town. Was going 45 MPH and the road was somewhat bumpy, the vehicle began to shake violently and very bouncy. The town was 10 miles away. Arrived, turned vehicle off and went into market for approximately 20 minutes. Drove back home with the same thing happening(violent shaking and very, very bouncy) all the way back. Very scary and definitely not right. Steering was difficult due to the bounce and shake. Interestingly my father drove this vehicle 300 miles to bring it to me the previous day with no incident of the shaking or bouncing. A friend told me about the "death wobble" and after looking it up on the internet, I cannot believe this issue has not been resolved, either by a recall or dodge! Not even a concrete fix for the problem? I am a single mother without a large sum of money to purchase a vehicle, let alone fix major repairs. I need a safe vehicle for myself and my children. I feel like I have been scammed by the dealer, dodge, the previous owner, and the federal safety agency. This is not an isolated problem in my vehicle!

Filed Jan 17, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 20,000 miles · MO

When raining or high moisture the vehicle dies or will not start. Driving down the interstate several times it started to rain and the truck engine stopped running. Leaving me with no power steering and trying to pull off the highway in traffic. If raining or damp. When try to start, there is no such luck. We have to leave it sit in the drive unusable. When you turn the headlamps from high to low beam the lights go out. The engine light stays on most of the time.

Filed Aug 26, 2005 · Steering · 47,520 miles · OK

Dt the return hose to the power steering rubbed a whole in the hose and it leak fluid. Which caused the consumer to have no power steering. The consumer contacted the dealer and they offered to order a new hoses. T his happened on july 18, 2005.

Filed Dec 9, 2003 · Steering · 67,445 miles · NY

Power steering failed when taking a corner-unable to control vehicle. Told by dealer later that the power steering shaft had broken. Was told by 2 different dealers that they have had numerous incidents of this situation with dodge vehicles.

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Airbags, Steering · FL · crash

Consumer states her husband was involved in an automobile accident today, and air bags on the driver side did not deploy. Not only did the air bag not deploy but the steering column and the part where the gauges are all dropped down to the floor and the driver injuried his legs. His chest was also injured in the accident. She states that at this point he was unable to control the truck because he had no steering wheel. Vehicle traveling at about 70 MPH.

Filed May 20, 2003 · Steering · CO

The power steering failed without warning.

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Steering · LA

While driving on flat surface and with no warning if vehicle hit a bump in the road steering wheel will jump around,and it could cause consumer to lose steering control. Dealer notified.