10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,722 miles

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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 steering problems

steering problem

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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 052003

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,445 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power steering failed when taking a corner-unable to control vehicle. Told by dealer later that the power steering shaft had broken. Was told by 2 different dealers that they have had numerous incidents of this situation with Dodge vehicles.

- Sharon Springs, NY, USA

problem #1

Jan 222001

(reported on)

Ram 1500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While vehicle was being driven it would not go straight, but continously pulled to either right or left which has resulted in a collision. Dealer replaced steering box three times, and track bar, and steering pump, which did not corrected problem. Dealer replaced steering box 2 times, power steering was lost when brakes were applied.

- Chewelah, WA, USA

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