Dodge Ram 1500 steering problems

steering problem

7.5

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$868.00

Average Mileage:

57,379 miles

Number of complaints:

4 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace rack and pinion unit (4 reports)

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problem #4

2008Apr 03

Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,500 miles

This is the second time I've replaced the steering rack on this truck. The first one failed at 30,000 and was covered under warranty. Now at 63,000 the steering rack is shot again and has to be replaced. This time I have to pay for it.

Is this steering system just cheap carp, improperly made or what!

Jerry K.

Gettysburg, SD, USA

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problem #3

2008Jan 28

Ram 1500 1500 Slt 4x4 4.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,017 miles

i have had this truck since October 07. the list of trouble is long in November front diff burst onto flames driving down the highway ,warranty fixed it but dealership would not clean all the oil off bottom of truck or the fire smell from inside .On jan 28 the rack and pinion seal blew left me with no steering ,this is obviously a big problem the dealer had o
one in stock. now on feb 7 i drove in to town from a 2 hour highway trip when i came to a stop i lost all oil pressure apparently a oil line or pvc valve froze up draining all my engine oil . the damage s unknown i imagine they will fix the pvc fill it with oil and the engine should last for 25000km until the warranty is done ,then i can pay 5000 plus for the replacement THIS TRUCK IS JUNK I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER DODGE IN MY LIFE.

Cory K.

Prince Albert, SK, Canada

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problem #2

2008Jan 30

Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles

Today as my wife was coming home from work the rack and pinion blew out. The truck was very hard for her to steer and she almost ran right into a building. The truck only has 44000 miles on it. This is completely absurd on how dodge could build such a piece of Sh**! I called a Dodge dealer today, asked them if this has been a problem on these trucks and they said that they haven't heard of any problems with steering racks on the Dodge trucks. I was told that this was not a warranty item. I have been a mopar fan for many years and between this and my 2001 Intrepid that i sold to the junk yard with blown motor and steering issues I have had enough!

Kevin Q.

Solon Springs, WI, USA

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problem #1

2007Sep 14

(reported on)

Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L HEMI V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles

Alright here's my dilemma; I purchased a used 2004 Ram 1500 4x4 with about 50,000 miles on it from a dealer with the remainder of the factory warranty. During my last service visit, the mechanic said that my Rack and Pinion Steering Unit is going and will need to be replaced soon.

In case you haven't read the rest of the problems listed on this site related to this - You lose ALL ASSISTED STEERING FROM THE VEHICLE IF THIS ABOVE PART FAILS. My truck weighs over 6100lbs empty... that's a lot of weight to move by hand on a rather slippery steering wheel with no electrical assists.

My dilemma is that I can either fix it for the required amount (over $700 - The warranty doesn't cover this part) or just sell it. I love the truck, but this combined with the mpg and repeated recalls is testing my faith in Mopar.

Buy with caution; especially when it's used.

harrisct

Seymour, CT, USA

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