2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Steering Problems

They Did Not INCLUDE THE 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Yet I have had the same experience several times.When travelling at highway speeds and hitting a bump or pot-hole in the road, the front end begins to shake violently and does not stop until the driver jams on the brakes and brings the truck back down to below highway speeds. Some people contribute this phenomenon to the worst possible downside of having a coil-sprung front suspension on a truck with a track bar. Unlike a typical suspension set up, Dodge Ram trucks will continue to shake long after hitting the bump to the point that controlling the vehicle is nearly impossible until the driver slows down. The current lawsuit alleges that Chrysler learned about the death wobble defect with Dodge Ram trucks in the mid-2000s but waited four years before conducting a series of recalls from 2009 through 2013. Chrysler classified the recalls as Safety Recalls, H36, H46, K28, L16, N62, N49, and N63. The recalls addressed various parts of 2009-2012 Dodge Ram trucks’ steering linkage system, including its tie rod assemblies. The complaint alleges that the recalls excluded many affected vehicles and that Chrysler provided replacement parts that were also defective, forcing Chrysler to make additional recalls to remedy prior recalls. Consumers have reported that Chrysler does not have enough replacement parts to repair all the vehicles for which it has submitted recall notices and that drivers have been put on long waiting lists for repairs. Chrysler’s steering linkage defect and redesign. Allegedly, the ball stud is defective in the Chrysler Suspension design. The driver’s side tie-rod ball stud that Chrysler used is too weak to and is known to fracture under normal driving conditions. The tie rod is a “crucial link” in the vehicle’s steering system. A loose tie rod can cause any vehicle to have an excess shimmy or the dreaded death wobble. The tie rod can affect front-end alignment. This happen several times in the last 15 years

NHTSA ID

11421800

Incident

Jun 18, 2021

VAN FRAME IS RUSTING OUT, STEERING BOX THAT IS MOUNTED TO FRAME IS LIKELY TO FALL OFF SOON. TIE ROD TO FRAME CONNECTION ALSO IS RUSTING OUT. TO MY KNOWLEDGE AND AFTER RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, THERE IS NO REASONABLE FIX.

NHTSA ID

10992036

Incident

May 19, 2017

Mileage

116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD VEER TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

NHTSA ID

10622594

Incident

Sep 8, 2005

Mileage

62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60-70 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND STEERING BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED AN UNKNOWN PART IN THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA ID

10459244

Incident

May 1, 2006

Mileage

50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH AND WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY MAINTAINING THE VEHICLE IN A STRAIGHT LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

NHTSA ID

10442205

Incident

Jan 15, 2001

Mileage

20,000 mi

2000 DODGE RAM 2500 DASH PANEL BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING AND BECAME WEDGE BETWEEN STEERING WHEEL AND METAL FRAMEWORK. *TR

NHTSA ID

10357466

Incident

Sep 25, 2010

Mileage

125,000 mi

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *TR

NHTSA ID

10292716

Incident

Jan 18, 2008

Mileage

59,038 mi

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. *TR

NHTSA ID

10275954

Incident

Feb 15, 2008

Mileage

50,000 mi

THE STEERING ON MY 2000 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4 HAS BEEN SLOPPY/WANDERS FOR ABOUT THE PAST TWO YEARS. FIRST, I REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES WITH THE SAME STANDARD TIRES. I THEN HAD IT ALIGNED AND THE MECHANIC COULDN'T GET THE STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT. SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, AND THEY RECOMMENDED AN INDEPENDENT ALIGNMENT SHOP. THERE THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE TRACK BAR AND GOT THE STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT. THAT SEEMED TO TIGHTEN UP THE STEERING WHEEL A BIT. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER THE WHEEL WAS SLOPPY AGAIN. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER, AND THEY GOT IN AND TEST DROVE IT WITH ME. THEY DID ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE WHEEL WAS "LOOSE" BUT THE DODGES JUST HAD LOOSE STEERING. THEY ALSO SAID THEY COULD TIGHTEN UP THE STEERING GEAR BOX. SO I LET THEM DO THAT. BUT WHEN I WENT TO PICK UP THE TRUCK, THE SERVICE MANAGER TOLD ME THAT I MIGHT HAVE TO REPLACE THE GEAR BOX SOON. BEFORE I DID THAT I WANTED TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM, AND THEY DID. MANY PEOPLE ON THE TURBO DIESEL REGISTER WEB SITE HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS HOW I WAS REFERRED TO THIS WEB SITE. IF SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING, WHY ISN'T A RECALL ISSUED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *JB

NHTSA ID

10106319

Incident

Aug 8, 2003

Mileage

45,000 mi

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS BECAME DEFECTIVE SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASE. ALSO, SPINDLES WERE TOO SMALL, AND MASTER CYLINDER AND BOTH SEALS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA ID

10101165

Incident

Nov 1, 2004

Mileage

50,520 mi

LTR REQUEST STATUS OF 3/16/2004 LTR ON BEHALF OF JIM OSMUNDSON (WA) RE STEERING COLUMN DEFECTIVE ON HIS 2000 DODGE RAM 2500 TRUCK, REF ES04-003096 /S/ BRENNER 4/21/2004.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BOX FAILED WHICH CAUSED LOSS OF POWER STEERING. NO INJURIES OR ACCIDENT OCCURED AS A RESUL OF THIS FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING BOX, TRACK BAR AND TIE ROD ENDS. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE STEERING BOX AND TRACK BAR. *NM

NHTSA ID

10073311

Mileage

128,000 mi

LTR FM [XXX] (WA) RE DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN FOR A 2000 DODGE RAM 2500 SERIES TRUCK (VIN#[XXX]), NO REC IN ES DATABASE OF 1/20/04 LTR TO ODI RE CASE NO. #[XXX], REPLY/ATTN. [XXX] AT THE OLYMPOA, WA OFC. *PH THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING BOX, TRACK BAR AND TIE ROD ENDS. THE BRAKE PADS FAILED AT 65,000 MILES. *JB *SC INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ID

10066993

Incident

Jul 1, 1901

Mileage

128,000 mi

VEHICLE STEERING WHEEL HAD TO BE TURNED 3/4 OF A FULL TURN FROM CENTER BEFORE THE WHEELS WOULD MOVE. *AK

NHTSA ID

10065768

Incident

Dec 15, 2003

Mileage

50,000 mi

IN REFERENCE TO A COMPLAINT (10053275) CONCERNING FAILURE OF STEERING BOX, WHICH LED TO THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING CAPABILITIES ON THE VEHICLE. *LA *SC

NHTSA ID

10059134

Mileage

128,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING SPINDLE ARM FOR FRONT WHEELS CHEWED UP THE WHEEL BEARINGS ON BOTH SIDES. CONSUMER HAS TO REPLACE THE SPINDLE ARM EVERY 20,000 MILES. *AK

NHTSA ID

10057855

Mileage

20,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

NHTSA ID

10054119

OCTOBER 28, 2003 DODGE CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER P.O. BOX 21-8004 AUBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8004 DEAR MR. OR MS.: I WOULD LIKE TO ACQUAINT YOUR STAFF WITH THE PROBLEM MY 2000 DODGE RAM 2500 SERIES WITH 4WD EXPERIENCED LAST MONTH AT 128,000 MILES. THE VEHICLES VIN IS:[XXX]. THE PROBLEM CONCERNS AN EARLY STEERING BOX FAILURE WHICH MEANT LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING ASSIST DISAPPEARED. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE OR PERSON AND SINCE I WAS ON A QUIET RURAL HIGHWAY IT WAS A MATTER OF ROUTINE TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A STOP AND FIGURE OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED. YOUR DODGE DEALER IN VANCOUVER, WA DECLINED TO HELP SO THE TRUCK WENT TO MY TIRE AND SUSPENSION DEALER OF LONG STANDING IN CAMAS, WA AND THEY REPLACED THE STEERING BOX, THE TRACK BAR AND THE TIE ROD ENDS. IM NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THE TIE ROD PARTS AS THOSE ARE WEAR ITEMS. I DO BELIEVE THAT DODGE SHOULD HELP WITH MY EXPENSE OF THE GEAR BOX AND TRACK BAR REPLACEMENT ESPECIALLY SINCE I PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS NEW EVEN THOUGH IT HAS RUN OUT. OBVIOUSLY GEAR BOX FAILURE SHOULD NOT OCCUR AT SUCH A LOW MILEAGE. *CB *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

10053275

Incident

Sep 20, 2003

Mileage

128,000 mi

STEERING LOCKED UP, WAS UNABLE TO TURN FRONT WHEELS. *LA

NHTSA ID

10052964

Incident

Jan 10, 2004

Mileage

38,541 mi

LOOSE STEERING CANT BE FIXED, LIES AND DECEPTION BY CHRYSLER AND THEY ALWAYS SAY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE LOOK AT WWW.DODGETRUCKSTEERINGPROBLEMS.COM AND HELP US

NHTSA ID

10007999

Incident

Sep 15, 2000

Mileage

11,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2000 DODGE RAM 2500 4X4 A FEW WEEKS AGO. SINCE TAKING OWNERSHIP IT HAS BECOME EXTREMELY CLEAR TO ME THAT THE STEERING QUALITY OF THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY POOR. THE TRUCK WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD AND REQUIRES AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CORRECTIONS. I HAVE HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON AND AN ALIGNMENT DONE. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. I HAVE LET OTHERS TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THEY ALL ASK WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE STEERING.

NHTSA ID

10005043

Incident

Jan 31, 2003

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURE, CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. *AK

NHTSA ID

8018744

Incident

Sep 14, 2002

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED OR LOW RPMS THERE IS A LOSS OF STEERING . DEALER CONTACTED, SAID IT WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY.*AK

NHTSA ID

8007170

Incident

Apr 9, 2002

WHILE DRIVING ON STATE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT WARNING POWER STEERING LOCKED UP, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STOP IN MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RIGHT FRONT CENTER BEARINGS EXPLODED, THROWING THE VEHICLE UP AND DOWN. *YD

NHTSA ID

8005154

WHILE DRIVING 5-10MPH, POWER STEERING PUMP AND SHAFT BROKE OFF, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND DEALER INDICATED THAT SHAFT SECTOR BROKE ALSO. *AK COSNUMER STATED THE SECOND POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED IMMEDIATELY.*SLC

NHTSA ID

8003721

Incident

Feb 1, 2002

I HAVE HAD ALL KIND OF PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING ON THIS TRUCK. IT STARTED AT 6941 MILES TO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING. A DODGE DEALER IN CRICLEVILLE, OHIO REPLACED THE TIE ROD-DRAG LINK. IT DIDN'T HELP. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AT 16000 AND ASKED HIM TO DRIVE THE TRUCK. WE WENT DOWN A STRIGHT ROAD AND I TOLD HIM TO WATCH HIS HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. HE WAS MOVING THE WHEEL ALL THE TIME TO KEEP THE TRUCK BETWEEN THE LINE ON THE ROAD. HE SAID IT WAS NORMAL WITH THE DODGE RAM. I WAS MAD WHEN I LEFT THE DEALER BECAUSE I NO BETTER. AT THE TIME I WORKED FOR A SEMI TRUCK MANFACTURE,KENWORTH IN CHILLIOTHE, OHIO. WHEN WE WOULD TAKE THESE SEMIS FOR TEST DRIVES THE STEERING WAS EXCELLENT. NO PLAY AT ALL.AT 22986MILES I DROVE THE TRUCK TO ANOTHER DEALER IN COLUMBUS, OHIO. SAME PROBLEM BUT THEY INSPECTED AND REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. NO HELP. AT 26046 MILES TOOK THE TO SAME DEALER SAME PROBLEM REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN COUPLER AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT. ALSO HAD A TRAN LEAK . REPLACED TRANSFER CASE OUTPUT SEAL. NO HELP. SAME DEALER AT 29875 MILES SAME PROBLEM BUT THEY ADJUSTED PITMAN ARM? AND REPLACED REAR AXLE HOUSING SEAL. NO HELP. AT 33696 MILES SAME PROBLEM BUT NOW I'M LOOSING POWER STEERING SITTING STILL AND ANOTHER TRANS LEAK. SAME DEALER REPLACED OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL, REPLACED STEERING COUPLER, ADJ PITMAN ARM. NO HELP AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!! I GOT THE GUY WHO WORK ON THE TRUCK AND TOLD HIM TO LOOK AT THE PLAY ON THE STEERING WHEEL JUST SITTING THERE. HE SAID HE CALLED THE TECH LINE FOR DODGE AND TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. I CALLED DODGE THAT DAY TOLD THEM WHAT WAS GOIN ON AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD KEEP IT IN THERE COMPUTERS. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!! I CALLED A DEALER IN MT. STEERING OHIO. DID NOT WANT ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE TRUCK. HOWEVER I TALKED THE SERVICE MANGER INTO PUTTING A NEW POWER STEERING PUMP ON MY TRUCK. HE ORDERED A PUMP FOR A 2000 DODGE 2500 BUT WHEN THEY WENT TO PUT IT ON THE SHAFT WAS DIFFERENT ON THAT PUMP . I HAVE A 2001 PUMP ON A 2000 TRUCK.*

NHTSA ID

757757

Incident

May 31, 2000