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2001 Dodge RAM 2500: steering wheel locks up

5 of the 469 complaints about the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 describe steering wheel locks up.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
1%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Steering wheel locks up by model year

  • 2012
    4
  • 2011
    2
  • 2008
    5
  • 2007
    2
  • 2006
    3
  • 2005
    4
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    6
  • 2001
    5
  • 2000
    3
  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    1
  • 1997
    2
  • 1995
    1
  • 1994
    1

What owners say

Filed Sep 13, 2006 · Steering · 100,000 miles · OR

Dt*: the contact stated while making a left turn at 5 MPH, the power steering locked up. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, where the power steering rack was replaced. The power steering rack had failed. Updated 10/25/06.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Steering · MI

While making a left turn steering wheel locked up. A few minutes later the vehicle unlocked. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic could not resolve the problem.

Filed Mar 24, 2003 · Steering · TX

While driving 70 MPH the steering wheel locked. *nlm....

Filed Jan 3, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 7,525 miles · MD

While driving vehicle's steering wheel locked up. Dealer notified. Ts steering wheel wouldn't turn. Power steering pump replaced. Tire pressure was too low. Steering box failed and replaced. Windshield cracked and replaced. Vehicle won't shift at 40 MPH. Clunking noise from park to reverse. Found normal operation. Oil leak in front of motor. Overflow bottle too full. Vehicle wandered all over the road. Steering box adjusted. And low tire pressure was to blame. Console on seat doesn't close properly. Turbo whistles on acceleration. No problem found. Transmission surges at 10 to 45 MPH. No problem found. Power steering box leaked and replaced second time. Leak was found at vacuum pump seal caused leak at power steering reservoir. Steering drifts to right and wheel is off center. Center drag link adjusted second time. After set for a few days, vehicle won't move when it is placed in drive. Normal. No problem found. All accessories work with the keys out of ignition switch. Could not duplicate. Fluid leaking from truck. Replaced steering box for third time. Brakes pulsates when applied. Low fluid found due to steering leak.

Filed Dec 4, 2002 · Steering · 8,000 miles · OR

When the vehicle was at a stand still the steering wheel locked up. The steering wheel had to be turned with force. *ts

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 steering lock-up

Is steering wheel locks up a common problem on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500?

5 of 469 owner complaints about the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 (1%) mention steering wheel locks up. The model year with the most reports is 2003.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500

Ball joint 25Pulling 24Headlights 12Brake failure 11Loss of power 11Stalling 10Fire or smoke 9ABS 8Power steering loss 8Tire blowout 6Overheating 5

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