7.2
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$776.00
Average Mileage:
49,104 miles
Total Complaints:
8 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace rack and pinion (8 reports)
steering problem
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2009Apr 28
Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 31,338 miles
The rack and pinion are leaking in my Ram 1500. This is a common problem with these dodge trucks! WHY ISN'T CHRYSLER DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT?
2009Mar 09
Ram 1500 5.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
2004 ram 1500 5.7L Hemi 40k miles. Steering Rack needs replacing! With gas costs on the high end the last few years, I rarely drive the truck. However, one fine afternoon I decided to take the truck down the road and when I started it, I heard a whining noise and thought to myself, that sounds like I’m low on power steering fluid. So, I checked and sure enough it was bone dry. So I pull the truck out to go down to the local auto parts store and notice all the fluid leaked out onto the driveway! Come on! The truck only has 40k miles on it. I’m steaming mad because it’s not covered under warranty any longer. To add insult to injury, the dealer wants $743.00 just for the part. After reading some of these posts about having the dealer replace the rack for about 1000.00 dollars a pop, there is no way I’m spending that kind of money for it to just go out every year. I’ll be replacing it myself as I have the tools and the garage to do it in. However, I feel for you guys that don’t have the tools, space, or technical know how to save yourself hundreds of dollars. Well, I’ll be getting a replacement part from one of the local auto parts stores as they are much cheaper than what the dealer will charge for the part. Also, just checking around, NAPA has the part for 200.00 dollars and has a lifetime warranty as long as it not damaged as a result of a wreck. Oh, and get this, (and a contributing factor as to why I’m so mad over this) at just over 36k miles my EGR valve went bad! The dealer said it wouldn’t be covered under my 3yr 36k warranty. So I call my local auto parts store(s), and none of them carry a replacement part. I called auto zone, napa, advanced auto, pep boys, all of the major auto parts stores in my town. They all don’t carry the part and they also can’t even order it! I could only get it from the dealer. Another 80 dollars down the drain. I replaced it myself. However, I’m sure it would have cost me 200 to 300 dollars if I had a shop replace it. I like my truck and have been a dodge guy my whole life. However, I can’t help but think when is the other shoe going to drop and I have another major repair on my hands?
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2009Feb 17
Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 79,000 miles
Until seeing the previous rants, I wouldn't have believed that a rack & pinion had to be totally replaced as opposed to simply replacing 4 seals. Now I know why the truck is named "Ram", as in ram it up your @$$ !
2008Dec 06
Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 67,000 miles
Why hasn't Dodge issued a recall for the rack and pinion steering failure????
2008Mar 01
Ram 1500 XLS 507 Hemi
- Automatic transmission
- 57,000 miles
Just got home from a short trip and the steering pump is groaning like an old man trying to climb out of a ferrari. I can't believe all of the complaints about steering rack leaks in full-size Dodge pickups. And I'm really disappointed to read that the rack can't be fixed and has to be replaced.
The truck has less than 60,000 miles - I had no idea this was such a common problem. Dodge should step up and do the right thing!
2007Jan 12
Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi
- Automatic transmission
- 38,000 miles
would not pass state inspection due to leaking rack. was forced to pay dealer to replace the rack and pinion.
2007Aug 06
(reported on)Ram 1500
- Automatic transmission
- 37,000 miles
Rack and pinion needs replacement at 37k miles? What's next, new engine at 40k. I thought I was just unlucky but after doing some online research, replacing the rack and pinion on my Dodge needs to be put in my annual maintenance budget. Maybe someone knows that Chrysler will warranty this item since it is more of a saftey concern than maintenance. Those new Chevy's sure look good.
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2009Jun 01
Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L
My Ram has a leaking rack and pinion just after I bought it and had a major inspection done on the truck a year ago and only put on 10,000 km since. $$$. Not to happy
mchogey
London, Ontario, Canada
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