2000 Dodge Ram steering problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2000 Dodge Ram — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 25, 2004
“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…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram | 6 | 24% |
| 2006 Ram | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 Ram | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 Ram | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 Ram | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 Ram | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 Ram | 53 | 17% |
| 1999 Ram | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 Ram | 28 | 6% |
| 1997 Ram | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 Ram | 43 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Dodge Ram
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.