2001 Dodge RAM 2500 steering problems

Filed May 14, 2018 · Steering, Wheels · 229,000 miles · WY

My vehicle was in motion driving on a highway at the rate of 45mph-50mph my husband was driving, I was passenger, and my 2 year old son was in his car seat in the back. All the sudden we hit a small bump in the road, no bigger than your average pot holes and the entire truck broke out into an abrupt shake! It was throwing my husbands and my body around the shake was so intense the steering was controllable but extremely hard. It felt as though our tires were flying right off the vehicle. My husband braked and the violent shake seized and we immediately pulled over and parked the truck. We check and shook all tires they were secure. We looked under the truck everything seemed in place and secure. Once we got home I researched the issue and learned of the "death wobble" most dodge trucks have because of the "y" steering bar which most years have a recall to fix the issue however when I called my local dodge they informed me my year of truck doesn't have the recall. This "death wobble" has been known to cause rollovers and accidents. I reached out to chrystler to see if they would fix it and they informed me because there is no recall they wouldn't. We are talking peoples, and others on the road safety! I don't see why they wouldn't want to pay to fix a steering bar which is what maybe $1000 but have the possibility for lives to be lost?

Filed Apr 28, 2018 · Steering · 245,000 miles · CO

I installed chrysler parts kit 52122362al, upgraded steering linkage drag link tie rod, and 68039930aa pitman arm on my 2001,5 dodge ram 2500 4x4 truck. It easily replaced existing parts needing only a different steering damper to replace the original parts. I have since been learned that the steering linkage drag link parts are recalled after they have been installed on 2003-2008 trucks. Recalls I am aware of are h46 and n62. My left tie rod end ball stud has not broken yet but the possibility is very serious. I think dodge ram 1500/2500/3500 series trucks from model years 2001 and 2002 should be included in the recalls.

Filed Oct 12, 2015 · Steering · 144,786 miles · OH

Truck is very hard to control at higher speeds and I pull a horse trailer. Very afraid of what can happen if total steering control is lost while traveling with my horses. It wobbles at speeds around 45 and over and feels like it wants to jump off the road or into another lane on highway. I replaced the entire front end and problem still exists. Seen many posts with identical issues as myself. I just want the problem to be resolved. It only has 144,000 miles on it. Do we have to wait until a death for this issue to be resolved??

Filed Feb 11, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 140,000 miles · CA

The power steering pump failed while driving on a mountain road. I was unable to steer the truck, and also unable to stop the truck, as the power steering pump also supplies power to assist the brakes.

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Steering · CO

I was sent a recall while in az. I took it to henery brown automotive and the did not really care to mess with it. They said they have been unable to get the parts to fix it. I told them I wanted it fixed and they said they would call as soon as the parts came in, it is june and I am back in co..the safety recall number as I can tell is n49/natsa 13v‑529. Left tie rod. Can you help get something done and have a talk with henery brown's chrysler. Thank you

Filed Feb 9, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 96,000 miles · CA

My main reason for this complaint is it is known across the united states that dodge put a faulty front suspension on its pickups that lead to dangerous steering at highway speeds and death wobbles. My vehicle has the death wobble at highway speeds, understand this death wobble literally tries to pull the steering wheel from your hand and makes the vehicle very hard to manage. My death wobble was severe enough to bust a battery clamp, blow out both headlights, make my quad cab door not open caused my outside temperature sensor unit to malfunction, broke my steering box, broke the clip on my sunglasses holder and caused my track bar to fail again. Please understand due to the faulty sloppy drifting steering I had already replaced all tie rods, track bar, ball joints and steering dampener shock. You can go to any diesel forum and hear all the stories of the dodge steering slop and death wobble and I would like to know why the traffic safety board has not forced a recall and upgrades on this product. I have a lifetime warranty on my track bar and can prove it has to be replaced twice a year minimum. Dodge did upgrades on the later model years 04-07 because they knew of the design flaw. Why are they not responsible for this known road hazard.

Filed Jul 23, 2012 · Steering · 230,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while reversing, the pitman arm fractured in the steering column. The failure caused the vehicle to loose hydraulic fluid to the power steering. The contact called three dealers and was told that they were unfamiliar with the failure. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 230,000. ..updated 09/04/12 *bf ..updated 09/07/12 *bf the consumer stated the point of failure was the sector shaft on the rod and a damaged steering box. The consumer stated the vehicle lost all steering capability. Updated 09/11/12 updated 09/17/2012

Filed Jun 3, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 103,000 miles · NV

2001.5 dodge 2500 quad 4x4 diesel. Steering has been bad for last few years. Took in and all up front is bad, hubs, joints, ball joints, tie rods and even the gear box output shaft. I was told that the dealer knows that the 2500 comes off the line with 1/4" give or take play in the ball joints as it sits new and are actually too small for application which causes all else to go bad over time. I am not hard on my dodge with driving style. Cost to fix with stock and after market parts only to prevent is 2600.00. Labor is 100.00 per hour how can anyone handle this kind of money up front. Truck sits afraid to drive more then local. Started seeing at 95000 and have just over 103000. Dealer will not fix recalls of 2001 year because its to old!

Filed May 1, 2012 · Steering · 60,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500 quad. The contact stated that there was excessive play in the steering wheel. The vehicle would steer uncontrollably when driving over uneven road surfaces. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. The contact stated that the failure had become worse over time. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 101,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2012 · Steering · 67,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle drifted from lane to lane increasing the risk of a crash. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the entire front suspension replaced. After the remedy repair, the vehicle continued to drift from lane to lane while driving at highway speeds. The contact took the vehicle back to the local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 67,000. The VIN was not available.