Complaint 1774125
2001 DODGE RAM 1500 • STEERING:RACK AND PINION • incident Jan 10, 2021
- Complaint ID
- 1774125
- Make
- DODGE
- Model
- RAM 1500
- Model Year
- 2001
- Component
- STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- Incident Date
- Jan 10, 2021
- Date Received
- Oct 18, 2021
- Data As Of
- Sep 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact was making a turn and heard a loud grinding noise coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and took the vehicle out of gear and heard the grinding sound again. The contact was able to continue to drive to the residence. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the pinion nut was loosened and grinding into the rear axle. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact the vehicle was not safe to drive. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.