2000 Dodge Dodge Truck Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 20%of 20 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Dodge Dodge Truck, 20% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine light turns on and engine begins to shake. Lekaing transmission fluid, oil. Power steering pump broken. Car stalls at times because of this and hard to manuver.”
NHTSA complaint #10114207, filed 2005-03, 65,000 miles“The steering gear box has not failed or may not even be the problem. On (2) different times while making a right hand turn on a curving mountain road, when you turn back to the left, just past center the steering locks and you can steer the truck. On the first lockup about (6) months ago, I was traveling up hill and made a sharp right turn through a switch back turn at about ( 5 to 10) MPH. When I turned the steering wheel back to the left to correct from the turn, the wheel locked just past center. I was able to stop before running off the side of the mountain. …”
NHTSA complaint #762982, filed 2002-06“Consumer is driving a 2000, Dodge 1-ton truck and is experiencing steering control problems. There is 3 to 4 inches of play in steering wheel when driving, causing vehicle to move all over the road.”
NHTSA complaint #882247, filed 2001-03“At ave very poor control; constantly having to correct causing over correction very easily. Have taken to tom raper {dealer} they sent us to sandman bros { a Dodge dealer located in shelbyville in. Then tom raper would not give an appointment to make corrective measures because they were too busy!!! The manurfacturer of american cruiser, 1800 cheyenne st nappanee in 46550 they had technician to look at problem took measures for corrections and problem stiil continue to exist !!!! We have had no satifaction from any customer service or representatives from any parties involved. …”
NHTSA complaint #731827, filed 2000-09Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 20% |
| 2001 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 4 | 20% |
| 1999 | 6 | 12% |
| 1998 | 2 | 7% |
| 1997 | 3 | 17% |
| 1996 | 1 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 5% |
| 1993 | 1 | 17% |
| 1992 | 1 | 7% |
| 1991 | 5 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Dodge Truck
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Dodge Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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