Eight problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving power steering system failure, caused loss of control.
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I have had all kind of problems with the steering on this truck. It started at 6941 miles to much play in steering. A Dodge dealer in cricleville, ohio replaced the tie rod-drag link. It didn't help. I went back to the dealer at 16000 and asked him to drive the truck. We went down a stright road and I told him to watch his hands on the steering wheel. He was moving the wheel all the time to keep the truck between the line on the road. He said it was normal with the Dodge ram. I was mad when I left the dealer because I no better. At the time I worked for a semi truck manfacture,kenworth in chilliothe, ohio. When we would take these semis for test drives the steering was excellent. No play at all. At 22986miles I drove the truck to another dealer in columbus, ohio. Same problem but they inspected and replaced the steering column. No help. At 26046 miles took the to same dealer same problem replaced the steering column coupler and intermediate shaft. Also had a tran leak . Replaced transfer case output seal. No help. Same dealer at 29875 miles same problem but they adjusted pitman arm? and replaced rear axle housing seal. No help. At 33696 miles same problem but now I'm loosing power steering sitting still and another trans leak. Same dealer replaced output shaft seal, replaced steering coupler, adj pitman arm. No help at all!!!!!!!!!!! I got the guy who work on the truck and told him to look at the play on the steering wheel just sitting there. He said he called the tech line for Dodge and told me there is nothing they can do about it. I called Dodge that day told them what was goin on and they said they would keep it in there computers. Unbelievable!!!!! I called a dealer in mt. Steering ohio. Did not want anything to do with the truck. However I talked the service manger into putting a new power steering pump on my truck. He ordered a pump for a 2000 Dodge 2500 but when they went to put it on the shaft was different on that pump . I have a 2001 pump on a 2000 truck. *.
Steering on this truck is loose. Took it to dealer and service writer said they changed the steering on the new trucks and it will never drive like my 199dodge 4x4 did. I have side to side play in the pitman arm that comes from the lower bearing in the steering box. Have talked to lots of other owners who have the same problem. I have had the truck to a front end shop and had the alignment checked and it meets factory specs. The truck likes to wander all over the road,steering feels dead in the middle and you can feel a funny bind in it when taking a curve on the interstate. It makes you over correct because you wonder if anything is connected to the sterring box or not. Towing a trailer makes it even worse. It is a diesel so I think you should be able to tow with it at least that is why I bought it. Thanks.
While driving the vehicle's power steering failed without warning. Please provide any additional information.
Steering becomes almost impossible to turn when backing or moving forward slowly. It happens in cool to cold weather. Was told by dealer that factory says this is normal condition. This can create a hazard when turning a corner and steering won't turn.
It would be of great help to all year "2000 Dodge ram" buyers if the. No safety defect listed in the summary.
While driving on state highway and without warning power steering locked up, causing vehicle to stop in middle of traffic. Consumer states that the right front center bearings exploded, throwing the vehicle up and down.