Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram. While driving 65 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle unexpectedly wandered to the left. This was a sudden change in direction. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the tires exhibited excessive wear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the grease seal was leaking. The grease seal, steering linkages, and both tie rod ends were replaced. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 09e001000 (steering;linkages), although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 12,798 and current mileage was 13,534.
Dodge Ram pulling problems
149 of the 3,966 owner complaints about the Dodge Ram describe pulls to one side, most of them for the 1995 model year.
- owner complaints
- 149
- worst model year
- 1995
- typical mileage
- 12,798
Is there a fix? There are 6 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
ABS 19Brake failure 7Premature wear 5Ball joint 4Overheating 2Jerking 2Grinding brakes 2Warning lights 1
What owners say
The steering wheel was hard to turn while driving at a low speed. The vehicle wandered across the road. The vehicle has been to the dealer on three separate occasions. The dealer replaced the steering box on two separate occasions and made some other repairs, however the problem continued. *jb the consumer stated the brakes would grab, however the mechanic informed the consumer that was the way ABS worked.
While driving, the vehicle wandered. *ak other issues related to the steering problem was the track bar, power steering/gear assembly, and the clock spring. *sc
While driving steering wheel became loose and vehicle wandered from side to side. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that steering gear box shaft was defective and replaced it. Consumer stated that steering gear box shaft had been replaced four times earlier.
2000 dodge 2500 has loose steering,wanders,darts left or right and constantly correcting the steering wheel and shimmy. Truck darted to the edge of the road and went thru the ditch while towing a trailer and I have back and neck injurys and unable to work at my old profession. And dodge is trying to settle with now and stop the website. Please look at www.dodgetrucksteeringproblems.com and get back with your opinion and please look at the problems other people are having and the denying by dodge.
I brought my truck to the dealer because it pulled to the right and shuddered at 75mph. I had already had 3 alignments on it since I bought it. Dealer said it was due to the tire wear. Tires wore out at 27,000 miles. Dealer was shocked; it?s a new truck the tires should have lasted 40,000 miles. I got new tires but the truck still pulls right and now it is starting to shudder at 65mph. I have had a pull problem since day one. I have also noticed that the raido lights and all dash lights go out when the key is turned to the rear and giggled a bit. I am bringing the truck in to the shop again this week. I hope it can be fixed.
We bought our 2003 dodge 2500 diesel ram pickup on january 25, 2003 with 10 miles on it. We noticed it pulled to the right and once in awhile would shake a little, we thought it was out of alignment. On april 27, 2003 we where driving on the freeway at about 80 miles per hour when all of a sudden the truck was violently shaking back and forth. It took everything my husband had to keep us on the road. After what seemed like an eternity he was able to pull onto the shoulder and get it stopped. We decided to try to get to the next town that was 20 miles away. Traveling at 40 m.p.h. With our flashers on, it happened again. My husband called the tow truck, and we haven't seen our truck since! The mechanic said a bolt on the track bar mount had come loose and fell out and they would need to replace the entire front axle. Spoke to the mechanic today and they received the front axle today. Now they need to replace the ball joints, they have been ordered and will take another couple of days. I have spoken to a couple of mechanics today and none of them can figure out why the front axle along with the ball joints would need to be replace because of the loose track bar mount. You can find this on the federal safety agency website, sorry I don't have the exact website address. Www.the federal safety agency.dot.gov once in the website go to: complaint search criteria: vehicle 2003 dodge truck
A faulty steering box caused the vehicle to wander all over the road.
The steering wandered to the left uncontrollably.
While traveling on highway vehicle will wander from side to side. Dealer is aware of problem.
Related recalls
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 4500 and 5500 vehicles. These vehicles may experience a weakening and fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod resulting in the potential loss of steering.
- Risk
- Loss of steering control of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners and replace the left outer tie rod free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 10V657000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 dodge ram trucks manufactured from march 2009 through october 2010. Some vehicles equipped with diesel engine and a hydroboost brake system may be equipped with a power steering reservoir cap with excessive vent pressure levels that may result in brake pedals that are slow to return.
- Risk
- Brake lights that are slow to extinguish could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will replace the power steering reservoir cap free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during february 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 10V616000 · Recall details
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2010 chrysler sebring, 300, charger (lx) and dodge challenger (lc), avenger (js), and journey (jc), as well as model year 2011 dodge ram light duty pickup (ds) vehicles. Some of these vehicles may experience a separation at the crimped end of the power steering pressure hose assembly.
- Risk
- Leaked power steering fluid onto hot engine components could cause a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary the power steering pressure hoses free of charge. The safety recall began on december 20, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 10V475000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft.
- Risk
- If the lower steering shaft separates from the upper shaft, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit the amount of axial steering column shaft moving in the event the plastic pins and metal clip are broken.
Recall number 96V230000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- Risk
- This condition can cause separation of the center hub attachment to the steering column resulting in a loss of control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks and replace any wheels exhibiting cracks. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation if cracking occurs.
Recall number 95V089000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- While making a turn, the extra keys on a vehicle operator's key ring can become temporarily lodged in the screw access holes in the back cover of the steering wheel.
- Risk
- This condition can hamper the steering wheel return orcause the ignition to be turned off, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering wheel back cover with a redesigned cover.
Recall number 95V088000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Ram pulling
Which Dodge Ram years have pulls to one side problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1995 (27 complaints), 1998 (25 complaints) and 1999 (23 complaints).
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