2001 Dodge RAM 2500: pulls to one side

Filed Oct 20, 2010 · Steering · 50,000 miles · AR

Problems with steering, and vibration/wobble in the front of our 2001 dodge ram 2500. No resolution as of yet. Dodge can't find the problem. Replaced track bar, but problem has returned. Steering wanders, hard to keep truck on the road. Vibration in front returned once again. I have heard there is an after market steering stabilizer that can take care of this problem. Why doesn't dodge fix it with this steering stabilizer?

Filed Mar 14, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 25,000 miles · NY

2001 dodge ram 2500 reg cab long bed pickup. Vehicle has 26,000 original miles and after major front end repairs( upper and lower ball joints, stabilizer bar links, stabilizer shock and both wheel bearings) for steering problems, the problem still exists. The truck is almost uncontrollable and wanders into oncoming traffic if constant attention and over correction of steering is not adhered too. Driving is a task and is very dangerous.

Filed Aug 25, 2006 · Suspension · 38,686 miles · VA

My truck only has 39k miles and was having severe issues with steering wobble and steering wandering. The steering stabilizer and track bar was replaced by the dealer but stills has play in the steering. Although not currently under warranty these parts should not fail at 39k miles of highway driving.

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Wheels · OH

While driving 55 MPH vehicle started to pulling to one side. Had stopped vehicle, checked out tires and noticed that right front tire was losing air, like a slow leak. Put air in tire and started driving, but tire continued to leak. Arrived home, took closer look, and discovered that aluminum alloy rim from manufacturer, had a crack that caused the leaking problem. Checked other rims and they were also cracked. Had not taken vehicle to dealership.

Filed Apr 30, 2004 · Steering · 35,000 miles · WA

While driving at any speed the vehicle wandered on it's own. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and took vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the gear box needed replacement.

Filed Feb 10, 2004 · Steering · 1,200 miles · CA

Constant wandering of truck, constant correcting play in steering. I cannot turn steering wheel at a standstill,steering gear box and pump have been replaced under warranty. Nothing fixed the problem. The tires have been checked and are not a concern. The dealer says that is the way they are and nothing else can be done. This is a problem and needs to be addressed.

Filed Dec 23, 2003 · Suspension · 78,000 miles · OH

Another worn track bar in the fron axle. 82,000 miles. Vehicle starts to wander. This will make the third one that needs to be replaced. They last about 10,000 miles. I am not the only one with this problem with dodge rams made from 1994-2002 that is four wheel drive with the cummins diesel. I had heard that someone had one that caused them to lose control

Filed Sep 14, 2003 · Steering · 1 miles · UT

The steering in this truck has been horrible since the drive home from the dealership . It is practically impossible to keep this truck in your lane, it wanders and goes where it [xxx] well pleases. I've had the truck in the shop for the steering problem. They replaced steering linkage and the ball joints. This did not help one bit. With only 28,000 miles on this truck (95% freeway miles) the tires show significant wear. A service manager at one of the local dealerships said this is the largest complaint on this vehicle and there is nothing they can do to remedy the problem. This is a serious safety hazard. *ph information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 3, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · 17,207 miles · ME

Steering wanders all over the place. 2001 ram pickup 2500 with only 19,224 miles on it problem first surfaced around 15,000 miles. Dealer serviced at 17,207 miles as a licensed inspection mechanic, this vehicle will fail the state inspection sticker test when it is due. The amount of play at the steering wheel is currently at 5+ inches and getting worse. Inspection procedures require the play to be measured while observing the tire movement. ( example : turn the steering wheel to the left until visable movement of the tire is seen, mark a reference point on the steering wheel, now turn the steering wheel to the right untill visable movement of the tire , now measure the distance the mark on the steering wheel has traveled. Anything over a 2 1/2 " travel is cause for failing the state vehicle inspection sticker. Dealer has already replaced the track bar but this did not solve the problem. Am awaiting another appointment. My wife refuses to drive this vehicle because of the steering issues. The vehicle always needs to be " chased " left and right to keep it tracking straight ahead.it is my opinion that it is a problem with the steering box. The stae of maine fish and wildlife division forced a buyback of these same trucks because of similar problems with the steering. If they are not safe for our local government then they are sure not safe for the average consumer. Please look into this as it is a safety issue that can not be ignored. Thank you. Concerned citizen in maine.

Filed May 23, 2003 · Steering · 40,000 miles · WA

At about 40,000 miles my truck started to wander much worse than it had in the past, it has wandered since new. I have had several close calls with other cars and obstacles because the steering seems to have a mind of it's own at times and will swerve and wander in different ways based on road condition, if I'm braking or accelerating. I took it into the dealer for diagnostics and they told me that my steering box and track bar needed to be replaced to the tune of $1400. This is on a $30k+ truck with 40k miles on it! I have contacted chrysler and complaned about this condition and they won't review it until I have it back at the dealer for another inspection then they will decide if they will offer any assistance or not. Based on research on the web this is a frequent problem with the dodge trucks.

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Suspension · 8,000 miles · WI

The vehicle pulled to the right or left, with the steering wheel being straight. The dealer was unable to fix the problem. *jb vehicle has been serviced 20 times. Still problem still exist. New engine and 2 transmissions replaced.

Filed Mar 27, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · 24,000 miles · MT

Truck wanders randomaly-front tire wobbles.