general problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 2500

My vehicle was in motion driving on a highway at the rate of 45mph-50mph my husband was driving, I was passenger, and my 2 year old son was in his car seat in the back. All the sudden we hit a small bump in the road, no bigger than your average pot holes and the entire truck broke out into an abrupt shake! it was throwing my husbands and my body around the shake was so intense the steering was controllable but extremely hard. It felt as though our tires were flying right off the vehicle. My husband braked and the violent shake seized and we immediately pulled over and parked the truck. We check and shook all tires they were secure. We looked under the truck everything seemed in place and secure. Once we got home I researched the issue and learned of the "death wobble" most Dodge trucks have because of the "y" steering bar which most years have a recall to fix the issue however when I called my local Dodge they informed me my year of truck doesn't have the recall. This "death wobble" has been known to cause rollovers and accidents. I reached out to chrystler to see if they would fix it and they informed me because there is no recall they wouldn't. We are talking peoples, and others on the road safety! I don't see why they wouldn't want to pay to fix a steering bar which is what maybe $1000 but have the possibility for lives to be lost?.

Truck is very hard to control at higher speeds and I pull a horse trailer. Very afraid of what can happen if total steering control is lost while traveling with my horses. It wobbles at speeds around 45 and over and feels like it wants to jump off the road or into another lane on highway. I replaced the entire front end and problem still exists. Seen many posts with identical issues as myself. I just want the problem to be resolved. It only has 144,000 miles on it. Do we have to wait until a death for this issue to be resolved??.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received recall notice NHTSA campaign id number: 13v529000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer gave an unreasonable time frame for when the parts would be available. The manufacturer was also notified and could not provide a reasonable date for when the recall would be repaired. There are no failures at this time.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle drifted from lane to lane increasing the risk of a crash. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic to have the entire front suspension replaced. After the remedy repair, the vehicle continued to drift from lane to lane while driving at highway speeds. The contact took the vehicle back to the local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 67,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge 2500 diesel. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph and decelerating to 3 mph, the steering shaft suddenly fractured causing a loss of steering. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that he needed to replace the steering shaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 193,000. Updated 03/24/lj.

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.

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?.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 quad. The contact stated that there was excessive play in the steering wheel. The vehicle would steer uncontrollably when driving over uneven road surfaces. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no further assistance. The contact stated that the failure had become worse over time. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 101,000.

Dodge Ram 2500 series 2001, numerous problems with vehicle steering mechanisms. The consumer stated while taking a 2 mile drive, he notice he had to constantly overcorrect to the left and then the right. The dealer replaced several componets on the vehicle to try and resolve the steering problem, the replaced all the ball joints which were severely rusted and had no grease, the steering shaft was replaced, the trac bar was replaced due to severe movement. It was finally determined that a alternate valve in the steering box was not performing as it was designed to do, when the mechanic took the valve out it was burned from overheating.

Dodge Ram 2500 series 2001, numerous problems with vehicle steering mechanisms. The consumer stated the vehicle would steer in the direction of oncoming traffic in certain situations when the brakes were applied.

While driving the steering bolt became loose. The steering wheel jumped around which made it difficult for the driver to steer the vehicle. Dealer notified.

Consumer complained about steering. Vehicle had a 5 1/2 inch slack/play in the steering when driving at high speed of 50 mph or more. Consumer took vehicle to a repair shop, and had the track bar replaced, but the problem recurred.

Truck wanders randomaly-front tire wobbles.

I just experienced a very severe auto accident in my 2001 Dodge ram, the truck was totaled and the jaws of life had to be used to extract me from the vehicle. I had contacted my dealer prior to this (several months ago) complaining of steering problems (wandering), and the dealer informed me,they could not fix the problem because he was receiving pressure from Dodge to stop replacing steering components on these trucks. He also informed me, he has a number of documented cases of this problem--16 or so. There is also information that the state of maine forced Dodge to replace 20 or 30 of these vehicles due to steering problems. I would appreciate it if you would begin an investigation of this issue as it appears that there are a significant number of complaints about the steering of this make/model of vehicle (check your own database). There is also discussion on several internet boards about forming a class action law suit over this. I was also informed today that Dodge is denying that any problem exists with the steering on these vehicles and they are formally denying that the problem I experienced had anything to do with the steering problem that I had reported.

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.

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

My new truck at 29000 mile began to wander sporadically. It feels as if the truck hits a patch of ice then regains its traction but no ice clear dry pavement it leaves me feeling as if something is going to break at the wrong time. . . When I have my loved ones in it. . . For everyone's safety please help. . . Dodge says it drives like a Dodge. . . Its sure doesn't drive like it should, or like when it was new up to 29000miles. Its got MA problem and I know it. . . I feel it even if they don't. Ts.

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.

I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 with the cummins diesel. Since the day I drove it off of the lot it has had steering problems. I have had it into the dealer seven times for the same problem and I still have a very dangerous vehicle. I also have numerous other problems with rattles and squeaks that have not been fixed. This truck is definitely a true lemon. The dealer has blamed the problem on tires, steering box, etc. , but nothing has fixed the problem. The last statement from the dealer is that this steering problem is inherent to the Dodge diesel engines and cannot be fixed. I almost had a head on collision about a month ago and have since parked my truck. I am now driving an older vehicle until I can get this resolved. I will not risk the lives of my family in this truck anymore. I paid $40,000 for a truck I cannot drive.

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 damn 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.

Vehicle wanders from left to right when driving at any speeds. Dealer cannot determine cause, and claims vehicle is within specifications. Consumer states it takes too much movement of the steering wheel to keept he vehicle on course.

From the day the truck was driven off the lot, steering action was noticeably "loose". Excessive play in the steering is approximately 5" before the truck would start to turn in either direction. This creates wandering on the highway requiring consistant correction in steering. According to some other owners on internet message boards, the wandering problem is a known issue with possibly the gear box. It is severe enough to cause the truck to drift into the adjacent lane or shoulder.

The swayed at speeds of 60 mph and higher. Which caused the front tires to wear excessively. The dealership indicated the problem was caused by bad steering apparatus.

While driving 40 mph the truck drifted from side to side making it difficult for the driver to control the vehicle. The consumer was told by the technician at the dealership that "they all handle that way".

Steering wheel has a lot of play in it and makes the steering very difficult while driving at any speed. 8nm.