2001 Dodge RAM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 17%of 318 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Dodge RAM, 17% of the 318 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 checked my tires and front end and everything appeared normal. I continued to work at about 40 MPH (I had gone to work early so no traffic) . At 8:00 I called my local mechanic and took it to him to check out what happened. He check everything and nothing showed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10430142, filed 2011-10, 201,000 miles“The consumer was unable to steer the steering wheel in the right direction. This has almost caused several accidents. Another RAM owner indicated that they were having the same problem which was due to a faulty factory steering box gear, that was replaced. This truck is owned by montana dept,. Of fish wild life and park. The other truck in this fleet are having the same failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10101480, filed 2004-11, 40 miles“Steering column problems have been reported 5 times, repaired 4 times in which the clock spring (safety recall 982) was replaced 2 times. Left outer mirror vibrates at highway speeds impairing visibility when merging with traffic. Truck is not safe for highway use. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***764311”
NHTSA complaint #10007150, filed 2002-07, 10,630 miles“While driving 50-60 MPH, the consumer noticed the steering had excessive play. The truck began to sway across the road. The truck was serviced, and the steering gear box/tie rod and tracking bar were replaced. The mechanic found the power steering gear box sloppy, the tie rod end/pitman arm loose and the trac bar worn.”
NHTSA complaint #10044982, filed 2003-12, 4,000 miles“Dt the return hose to the power steering got against the power steering pulley and rubbed a whole in the return hose and it was leaking fluid. Which made it have no power steering. Have contacted the dealer they ordered two hoses that were the wrong ones. This happened july 18, 2005.”
NHTSA complaint #10129969, filed 2005-07, 47,520 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 33% |
| 2008 | 6 | 24% |
| 2006 | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 53 | 17% |
| 2000 | 22 | 15% |
| 1999 | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 | 28 | 6% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 43 | 7% |
| 1995 | 49 | 8% |
| 1994 | 39 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 11% |
| 1992 | 7 | 12% |
| 1991 | 11 | 22% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge RAM
50 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsSuspension
42 complaintsBrakes
34 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsTires
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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