Problems with 2001 Dodge Ram 2500 STEERING

While backing out vehicle's power steering and brakes locked up making vehicle unable to drive. dealer states the problem can not be duplicated, problem has been repaired 4 times. please provide additional information. ts

When towing vehicle has jumped from side to side, changing lanes, was uncontrollable. has been to dealer twice. dealer replaced front end and power steering. did not remedy problem. *ak it is hard to drive the vehicle straight but the cause was not still found. *yh

When vehicle is at a standing position steering wheel is inoperable. consumer contacted manufacturer 6 months prior to filing this complaint, and was told that vehicle needed a larger power steering pump. consumer had this repair done, and is still experienceing same problem. dealer / manufacturer have not been contacted. please provide furthur details.*ak

My brakes and steering have failed four times on my dodge ram. i called customer service at chrysler and in both cases the representative refused to assist me. i explained to them that i have had my brakes fail four times on my dodge ram 3/4 ton truck. they said my warranty has expired and that i am 2700 miles over the warranty that is all that can be done. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while reversing, the pitman arm fractured in the steering column. the failure caused the vehicle to loose hydraulic fluid to the power steering. the contact called three dealers and was told that they were unfamiliar with the failure. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 230,000. ..updated 09/04/12 *bf ..updated 09/07/12 *bf the consumer stated the point of failure was the sector shaft on the rod and a damaged steering box. the consumer stated the vehicle lost all steering capability. updated 09/11/12 updated 09/17/2012 *js

The steering in this truck has been horrible since the drive home from the dealership . it is practically impossible to keep this truck in your lane, it wanders and goes where it [xxx] well pleases. i've had the truck in the shop for the steering problem. they replaced steering linkage and the ball joints. this did not help one bit. with only 28,000 miles on this truck (95% freeway miles) the tires show significant wear. a service manager at one of the local dealerships said this is the largest complaint on this vehicle and there is nothing they can do to remedy the problem. this is a serious safety hazard. *ph information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

While driving vehicle's steering wheel locked up. dealer notified. ts steering wheel wouldn't turn. power steering pump replaced. tire pressure was too low. steering box failed and replaced. windshield cracked and replaced. vehicle won't shift at 40 mph. clunking noise from park to reverse. found normal operation. oil leak in front of motor. overflow bottle too full. vehicle wandered all over the road. steering box adjusted. and low tire pressure was to blame. console on seat doesn't close properly. turbo whistles on acceleration. no problem found. transmission surges at 10 to 45 mph. no problem found. power steering box leaked and replaced second time. leak was found at vacuum pump seal caused leak at power steering reservoir. steering drifts to right and wheel is off center. center drag link adjusted second time. after set for a few days, vehicle won't move when it is placed in drive. normal. no problem found. all accessories work with the keys out of ignition switch. could not duplicate. fluid leaking from truck. replaced steering box for third time. brakes pulsates when applied. low fluid found due to steering leak. *tt

Vehicle's steering wheel is off center, steering does not return to center, steering drifts right and left at all speeds, constantly have to correct steering wheel while driving vehicle. steering gear box seams to be to sensitive as you have to constantly work at keeping the vehicle on your side of the road. it has the same symptons on all road surfaces. i had this vehicle back to dodge country on 4 separate occasions to have this problem resolved and they tell me everything is with-in specs.i would appreciate your help in investigating this matter as this vehicle is hard to drive this way. thanks for your help, jim.*ak

While driving about any speed vehicle wandered side by side and lost control.also, the steering box had been replaced twice for lack of steering.