Vehicle Safety Data

2001 DODGE RAM 2500 Steeringlinkages Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Steeringlinkages Issues in the 2001 DODGE RAM 2500

1 steeringlinkages complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steeringlinkages Complaints

#10283393 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS; THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. IMMEDIATELY, THE DRIVER STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND TOWED IT TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE STEERING SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST OF $1,933.75. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE SAFETY RECALLS FOR MODEL YEARS 2003 TO 2009 ON THE IDENTICAL MODEL. THERE WAS CONCERN OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 192,175 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 300,000. UPDATED 03/30/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING FAILED AS SHE WAS DRIVING. THE GEAR BOX, STEERING BOX AND BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. UPDATED 08/18/10 *JB UPDATED 08/23/10*JB

Other 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 Problem Areas

Structure 145 complaints Steering 39 complaints Unknown Or Other 33 complaints Structurebody 29 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 16 complaints Suspension 13 complaints Fuel System Diesel 12 complaints Suspensionfront 12 complaints Air Bags 10 complaints Electrical System 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 9 complaints Service Brakes 9 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 8 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Tires 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 6 complaints Wheelsrim 6 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 5 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 5 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Wheels 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 3 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 3 complaints Trailer Hitches 3 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemsoftware 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint
← Back to 2001 DODGE RAM 2500 overview
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report