2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab, 7% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,500 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.
“I was making a right hand turn in a parking lot, going about 5-10mph, while I was turning, the brake pedal started pulsating very hard - drove forward in the parking lot - made a left hand turn started going forward and went to step on brake pedal and it would not move - pedal was rock hard and would not stop truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10465926, filed 2012-07, 200,000 miles“Truck does not steer correctly, actually dangerously, especially when towing ,but when not towing it just almost steers where it wants to. Dodge cannot find anything wrong, but I find there are other similar complaints on the -my car stats - website.”
NHTSA complaint #10135217, filed 2005-09, 400 miles“Clock spring broke during fast stop and a crash air bag light is on cruise control does not work. I was informed ball joints are on recall left side joints are gone. Car is ibn costa rica and Dodge says warranty is void out of country but these are safety items on recall and not warranty they will nort repair. There iss an authorized Dodge dealer here called automarta”
NHTSA complaint #10128183, filed 2005-07, 48,000 miles“2001 Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4x4. Steering wanders excessively from left to right. Nearly impossible to maintain a constant track line on the road. Have had the vehicle into the dealer and they have replaced some tie rods but seems to have little effect on the wandering. I am afraid that this inability to control the vehicle may cause an accident. This vehicle only has 18,000 miles on it and has not been abused.”
NHTSA complaint #10004993, filed 2003-01, 2,000 miles“Steering pull and poor handling. Ie wandering, drift, pull to the right even after alignment(s) at different shops including dealership. Problem has been ongoing since purchase of vehicle when new. Vehicle now has 65,000 miles and has worn 2 sets of tires and almost due for a 3rd set.”
NHTSA complaint #10018467, filed 2003-05, 2,000 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab
56 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM Quad Cab
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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