2001 Dodge RAM 3500 steering complaints

Filed Jan 20, 2003 · Steering · PA

Vehicle handling.......steering wander.......sway........failure to track.

Filed Dec 5, 2002 · Brakes, Steering · NY

Vehicle has been to dealer a minimun of 8 times between sept and dec. 02. Steering and brake problem have never been corrected. Dealer has replaced power steering / brake fulid which had turned black. Replaced lower ball joint, tie rod, power steering pump, steering gear box. With my permission the truck was taken to the dodge tech center where the tech / trainer used my vehicle for demonstration lesson /diagnosis and determined that the hydra pump (brake cylinder) was defective. This too was replaced with no better results. Please be aware that hydraulic brakes and steering are a part of the same system and share 1 pump. The tech advisor as well as the service manager together with the mechanic agree that this system is inadequate. Dt

Filed Oct 30, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · NY

Vehicle wanders left and right at any speed. Vehicle taken to dealer 5 times, replaced steering box and tie rod end, did wheel alignment. Did not remedy problem. Vehicle at dealership at this time. *ak

Filed Sep 17, 2001 · Steering · FL

While driving, consumer was unable steer vehicle in one lane, it start to weave between the lanes (pleasure-way recreation body installed on a dodge ram 3500 chassis).

Filed Apr 19, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · SD

Vehicle wanders all over road, in both directions, difficult to control. To dealer who aligned vehicle mechanic stated that dodge had a steering box problem. Consumer almost rolled vehicle due to this.

Filed Feb 5, 2001 · Steering · OH

Steering is messed up, it will not allow them to stay on road above 45mph. *ak steering gear box replaced, consumer states vehicle would not track, any correction would cause fishtailing and vehicle would over correct itself.

Filed Nov 20, 2000 · Acceleration, Airbags · TX

Consumer was traveling on a road onto a service ramp and was turning left. When turning vehicle back to right steering didn't move at all. Also, airbag light stayed on the panel, and the cruise control wasn't operable.