2000 Dodge RAM 3500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 137,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500, 9% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 137,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2000 Dodge RAM 3500. While driving 60 MPH she felt the vehicle vibrate. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. Approximately a year later the failure occurred again while 60 MPH. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact stated that they made a few repairs but she was unsure what they repaired. The failure mileage was 137,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10198386, filed 2007-08, 137,000 miles“Consumer is experiencing multiple steering problems such as vehicle steers hard. Vehicle wandering on road. Excessive play in steering box. Dealer found bent steering damper, replaced steering box, and track bar. Consumer states steering is too tight. Dealer adjusted box to reduce steering effort. However, the vehicle still wanders.”
NHTSA complaint #565554, filed 2002-05“Consumers vehicle is difficult to control at speeds of 50 MPH or higher dealer unable to duplicate problem and suggest that consumer put 45 lb air in front tires and 80 in the rear tires. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #553550, filed 2000-08“While driving at 40mph steering wheel became tight. Also, when the brakes were applied the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer is inspecting the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #864784, filed 2000-07Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 222 | 61% |
| 2011 | 164 | 73% |
| 2010 | 92 | 61% |
| 2009 | 69 | 66% |
| 2008 | 94 | 54% |
| 2007 | 88 | 42% |
| 2006 | 75 | 29% |
| 2005 | 61 | 31% |
| 2004 | 41 | 19% |
| 2003 | 37 | 13% |
| 2002 | 8 | 18% |
| 2001 | 17 | 13% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 11 | 11% |
| 1998 | 8 | 8% |
| 1997 | 10 | 8% |
| 1996 | 10 | 8% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 7 | 10% |
| 1993 | 4 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge RAM 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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