Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge b150. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, a loud unknown sound emitted from the vehicle as the steering control failed. The contact had to use excessive force to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle has not been diagnosed of repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,287.
Steering
Dodge B150 Steering problems by year
8 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge B150's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
Steering complaints by model year
Latest B150 steering complaints
The first time; the vehicle suddenly stopped running, had no brakes or power steering and my wife was barely able to safely coast to the side of the road. After catching our breath, it restarted on the second try. The next time it completely shut down I was driving and we were in traffic traveling about 65 mph, I quickly placed the shifter in neutral and tried the key and luckily it restarted. The next time the vehicle randomly shut down we were almost hit from behind and then nearly sideswiped while trying to...
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escape the traffic, and we waited nearly half an hour for the vehicle to restart. After replacing the fuel pump, the fuel pump relay, ignition wires, spark plugs, egr valve, crankshaft position sensor, oxygen sensors, and a whole bunch of other parts that I discovered may possibly be the problem- it still randomly shuts down whenever and wherever; but somehow always in traffic! This vehicle has low mileage and appears to have been maintained in an above average condition. Unfortunately, it is a rolling coffin, or would "deathtrap" be more appropriate. After thorough and extensive research I have discovered thousands of other disgruntled dodge owners that are experiencing precisely the same issue. I am amazed that absolutely no one has figured out the specific reason for the problem in fifteen years! *Tr
Bought this van used 3 years ago & what a hunka junk!! Not only did it have almost every problem listed on the internet (had to replace intake manifold gasket & pan, radiator, electric window "regulator", ball joints, tie rod ends, distributor, steering worm gear & box, plugged catalytic converter,etc, etc) but after $6,000 dollars-worth of work being done, the frame has rusted out to the point that the main steering arm bracket is about to break off & then, I'll lose any & all steering!! I really hope it won't...
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happen going down the freeway @70mph! The garage I had all the balljoints & tierod ends replaced at won't even look at it if I have a problem anymore due to liability because of the rusted out frame! I now have over $10,000 invested over the last 3 years & am "in too deep" to be able to get any money back (except junkyard price of $50!!) Since noone wants to buy it since it can't be fixed! I can't even get a metal fabrication shop to try to fix it as they're all scared of "liability" if the repair fails! I now have a fine-running nice van, but one that is unsafe to drive ... And...This is yet another common problem on these vans according to my search on the internet and yet another serious problem that the manufacturer (mopar) refuses to acknowledge or recall as the vehicle is "out of the warranty period"! Once again...Class action lawsuit anybody???? *Js
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge 1500 ram van. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph the steering rattled from the frame.The structure was rusted. The vehicle was towed due to the failure. The dealer was notified who stated the contact should call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 52,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge b1500 van. The contact was driving 2 mph when a noise emitted from under the vehicle from the front passenger side. The contact stated that the idle arm mount was corroded and detached from the frame. In addition, the idle arm mount had pierced the radiator. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unavailable. The failure and the current mileages were 160,000.
When driving steering wheel felled very loose, and failed to respond, causing poor vehicle control.Steering wheel box itself was leaking, and seal may have malfunctioned. Also, problem might be a design defect. Please provide any further details.*Ak
The steering wheel center hub attach points 2 of 3 broke completely, 1 broke partially. Almost lost control of vehicle. Out of warranty,deakler would not replace. No damage/accident history on vehicle. I have owned & driven since new.
Lower steering shaft is loose, resulting in poor steering control . Dealer and manufacturer contacted. The part is on national back order. *Ak *slc
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