2000 Dodge Ram Steering problems

Unknown Will be driving down the road and the truck will shut off. When this happens it also affects the power steering and the power brakes. Has happened at a spotlight and I had to push it thru a busy intersection. Has happened going down the road just at random. No warning. But it does show (No Bus) when this happens but it does not trigger a code or engine light Try to start it and it will not start. Sometime it's only a few minutes up too 1/2 Hour the last time it cut off.

Linkage in steering column will remain in 2nd gear when I have put it in drive. It has been in mechanics twice. Twice into mechanics regarding antifreeze spilling inside the cab of truck. Repair was on water pump both times. Still having problems with both concerns. Resulting in health issues being at risk linkage while in motion on highway. Antifreeze spewing inside cab of truck on windshield, carpet and mats, also center of cab near 4 wheel gear shifter.Occurs when stationary or when driving.

I've only owned the truck for about 8 months at this time. About 1 month ago I experienced what my research has shown to be the dodge death wobble, this is where one of the front wheels hits a bump in the road at freeway speed and the front end oscillates violently and will not stop without slowing the vehicle down and radically moving the steering wheel from center (straight line). If left to "wobble" it seems that the vehicle would shake itself to death!! Maybe even break a steering/suspension component. I did...

Uncontrollable wheel shake (death wobble), until you come to complete stop which the violent shaking in turn affects how I brake. Chrysler revised the steering set up and kept it a secret until you made a complaint even then they just say you need to replace all steering components mean while what they install is nothing like what was there. Chrysler should be responsible for poor engineering- this can hurt someone one day and would rather see it not. Violent wheel shake I mean violent. If a product is designed...

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering assist suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the power steering pump was faulty. The power steering pump was replaced and the defect was remedied. The contact also indicated that while driving approximately 75 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle suddenly...

Violent convulsive bouncing shaking wobbling movement in the front suspension and steering at moderate to high speeds. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. While attempting to make a left turn at 70 mph, the steering wheel column locked. The contact was able to safely stop the vehicle and, minutes later, the steering column became functional again. Ten minutes later, the failure recurred. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 2,000.

I have 2000 dodge ram pickup that has four wheel drive and 37,000 miles on the odometer. At approximately 15,000 miles, I began to notice a clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle and it became hard to keep it from wandering. I used the internet to find ways of checking the front end components and found that this is a common problem with these trucks. Using the information that I found on the internet, I have determined that the ball joints, trac bar, and steering stabilizer are all defective. ...

While making a right turn steering wheel failed. A loud squeaking noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. *Ak

While driving 50 mph or faster steering became uncontrollable. *Ak

The main problem with this 2000 ram 2500 4 whdr cummins diesel, quad cab, truck is the chrysler design defective front end. In my case, the trac-bar. This, in my area is a $439.00 Plus tax item, the dealer steals another $75.00 Plus taxes for installation. Two bolts hold this device in place and is only a 15 min repair. The trouble is in 30,000 km the new trac-bar has failed making it a chore to keep the truck between the lines. You dart all over in your lane depending on the pavement ruts and general pavement...

2000 Dodge 2500 has loose steering,wanders,darts left or right and constantly correcting the steering wheel and shimmy. Truck darted to the edge of the road and went thru the ditch while towing a trailer and I have back and neck injurys and unable to work at my old profession. And dodge is trying to settle with now and stop the website. Please look at www.Dodgetrucksteeringproblems.Com and get back with your opinion and please look at the problems other people are having and the denying by dodge.

Vibration & noise in right front when turning, dealer checked found noise coming from r/s lower ball joint & drag link broken - delaer replaced drag link and ball joint kit.*Ak

I own a 2000 dodge ram 1500, 2 wheel drive. As I looked through your site I found a recall on the suspension of the right control arm. About 1 year ago the truck the truck needed tie rod ends according to the dealership. A loud squeaking was to be fixed by the tie rod ends. Once in the shop I received a call saying that the right control arm had a bad bushing and to replace the rubber bushing I needed to replace the whole control arm. No one person could tell me why. According to your recall, my bad tie rod ends,...

The steering wheel locked up while driving. The consumer had to turn off the engine and restart it to unlock the steering. The vehicle had been to the dealer 7 times for steering locking up. *Jb

Steering in my 2000 dodge ram 1500 4x4 is very unsafe. It is not responsive, and seems very loose. It has been this way since the day I purchased the vehicle, and the dealer says this is "normal". The truck will wander all over the lane, and when I try to correct it, goes completely the other way, and this to me is dangerous. There is lots of play in the steering wheel, and again the dealer tells me this is "normal". *Nlm

The tie rod snapped making it hard to control the steering wheel. Dealer has been notified. Ph

Consumer states that the steering wheel does not have a stopping point when turning. Condition causes the tire to be cut next to the rim. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information. *Mr

Consumer states that the steering wheel keeps turn when making a left or right turn. Consumer states that when the steering wheel continues to turn its cutting up the tire on the vehicle. Please provide any further information. Nlm

When starting vehicle it vibrates in steering column. Needed to replace steering column. Dealer contacted.*Ak

While turing front tie rods separated. Dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle. *Ak vin indicates that make is ford truck, model f150 and year 2000. *Yd

I have had numerous problems with this vehicle but I am only concerned about the steering safety concern. I have been trying to have it fixed through a chrysler dealer but they have run out of ideas. It seems that in the slightest wind or passing truck the vehicle gets thrown in to anothe lane or shoulder. I am informing you because there may be other owners who have the same problem and could be in great danger.. Thanks. *Ak

While operating vehicle at any speed it is difficult to maintain control. Dealership has examined vehicle, and replaced steering gear box and aligned the wheels. Also, consumer has replaced the tires. Problem has not been effectively remedied. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Dodge had parts on oder at the time of this accident had many repair attempts before. I went to dodge to have a steering box that was ordered by atlantic dodge never installed.*Ak

On 08-21-01 our truck was in for repairs to the steering column. At that time we asked the service representative if there was a recall on the driver side air bag and they said no. I saw on the news about 2 months ago that there was a recall on the 2000 dodge ram quad cab. The abs did not work because we slid about 70 to 100 feet. We did go to the place the truck was purchased and told them that the air bags nor did the abs work they had no comment. I want someone to investigate and find out if the service department or the manufacturer is responsible for these things not working. *Ak