2001 Dodge Ram steering problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Dodge Ram — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On my way to work, as usual, on a "slightly" bumpy part of the highway my steering wheel and front end started vibrating so violently that I almost lost control. I could barely hold the steering wheel; and could not steer at all; all I could do was start braking and come to a stop. I got out and…”
filed Oct 13, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the tie rod on the front drivers side detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no…”
filed Jun 27, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram | 6 | 24% |
| 2006 Ram | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 Ram | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 Ram | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 Ram | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram | 8 | 7% |
| 2000 Ram | 22 | 15% |
| 1999 Ram | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 Ram | 28 | 6% |
| 1997 Ram | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 Ram | 43 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Dodge Ram
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.