Dodge Ram 1500 steering problems

steering problem

6.0

fairly significant

Typical Repair Cost:

$750.00

Average Mileage:

44,000 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace rack and pinion (3 reports)

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problem #3

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!

Jim S.

Manahawkin, NJ, USA

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problem #2

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.

Wesley T.

New Bern, NC, USA

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problem #1

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.

Myron A.

Sioux Falls, SD, USA

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