2001 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

39Steering complaints

8.3%Of all 468 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE145 · 31%

STEERING39 · 8.3%

Unspecified / other33 · 7.1%

STRUCTURE:BODY29 · 6.2%

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION16 · 3.4%

Share of the 468 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 overview page.

What owners report

“CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING. VEHICLE HAD A 5 1/2 INCH SLACK/PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEN DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED OF 50 MPH OR MORE. CONSUMER…”NHTSA complaint 10081979 — filed 07/14/2004

“STEERING. I PURCHASED A USED 1998 DODGE 2500 WITH THE DIESEL ENGINE. THE STEERING WAS VERY LOOSE, WITH ALMOST 1/4 TURN FREE PLAY IN THE…”NHTSA complaint 10050615 — filed 12/16/2003

“STEERING WHEEL HAS A LOT OF PLAY IN IT AND MAKES THE STEERING VERY DIFFICULT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. 8NM”NHTSA complaint 10040381 — filed 11/24/2003

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500: 39 of 468 complaints on file (8.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 Dodge RAM 2500 have in total?

468 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 20 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 17 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.