1994 Dodge RAM 1500 steering problems

17 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 15%
typical mileage: 100,000
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Steering wheel/handle bar
4
Hydraulic power assist system
2
Column
2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
1
Linkages: rod: relay: connecting
1
Linkages: drag: link: connection
1
Linkages
1
Gear box: shaft pitman
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge RAM 1500 steering problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Steering column separationOpened May 7, 2003, closed July 22, 2003

Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.

DP03002

Alleged failure of steering pitman shaftOpened March 22, 1996, closed July 31, 1996

Steering box output (pitman) shaft breakage resulting in loss of control.

PE96022

What 1994 Dodge RAM 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 8, 2020 · Steering · 300,004 miles · OK

Lower intermediate steering shaft broke, causing complete loss of steering control. Fortunately, was just moving farm pickup out of barn and not on road at the time. Barely moving when control was lost trying to turn.

Filed Jul 26, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 283,502 miles · TN

We ( my family and I) were driving east on i40 getting on the interstate at papermill road. There was as shimmy, then a pop, bang clank and shudder and then we lost steering. It almost caused a wreck. I had to slam on the brakes,and had to trouble steering it to the to the emergency lane crossing over infront of other cars. I lost steering ability in the truck we had to drive it home at 25 miles per hour. When we would hit a small bump in the road it would shimmy and shake. It takes three rotations of the steering wheel to make even a gentle curve.

Filed Jun 25, 2004 · Steering · 100,000 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

While driving 35-40 MPH on a wet road vehicle suddenly did a complete 90-degree spin , and rolled over several times before stopping. Consumer sustained 10 broken ribs, and was transported by an ambulance to a local hospital.

Filed Jun 18, 2004 · Steering · 75,000 miles · MO

Consumer complained about steering column problem. Steering column kept breaking the clock spring. Vehicle was taken to the dealer on 3 separate occasions.

Filed Mar 10, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · OH

Driver side front wheel disconnected from vehicle at 40 MPH. Repair shop replaced the tie rod and ball joints. Consumer was not sure if upper or lower ball joints were replaced.

Filed Jun 16, 2003 · Steering · 84,548 miles · IN

Steering wheel problems.also, dims go out which causes the steering column to fail. Manufacturer wa not contacted at the time of this call.

Filed Feb 12, 2001 · Steering · NC

When turning steering wheel there is a popping sound. *ak the problem seems to occur at a point where steering shaft comes through fire wall.

Filed Feb 4, 2001 · Steering · CA

I have this wondering steering as soon as a pick up freeway speeds I went to the dealer and said they had a lot of problems with this and they have taken care of this by placing a recall on one component of the steering column. I placed an ad on the edmund.com, and I was surprised how many others have the same problem under the same circumstances,manufacturer/model/year/speeds.

Filed Mar 1, 2000 · Steering · AK · crash · 1 injury

Pitman shaft sheared off, resulting in loss of all steering.during my phone call to orillia dodge in orillia ontario canada to order a new part information was given by the service manager that dodge no longer uses this piece of original equipment which is the complete steering box assembly. Orillia dodge also informed me that a new upgraded model is now being used for replacement part. The shaft broke a normal driving conditions ,country road freshly graded at 30 kilometers per hour.there has been incidents of similar nature known of across canada. Iseem to feel if original equipment is no longer recommended for replacement a recall should be warrented to prevent further accidents an injury to the vehicle owner,passengers,and other public on our roads and sidewalks. Please note that my adress is in orillia ontario canada, postal code l3v-6h2 p.s. I (kevin draper) has also forwarded a letter os similar nature to the ministry of transportation of canada. Thank you for your time hope to hear back from soon on your intentions to follow up on this matter.I feel I should be entitled to havethis vehilce repaired parts all body work and labour back to the condition before the acccident covered by chrylser corporation,bumper ,right fender,passenger door cab corner,passenger side of box,plusany damage to the rest of the steering components less the normal wear . The truck is not new but it was not smashed up before this incident. Thank you again.

Filed Jul 14, 1999 · Steering · MA

Seal on pitman arm steering box component failed, fluid loss caused loss of control and accident. Mjs

Questions about the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500 steering

Does the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500 have steering problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500, 15% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Dodge RAM 1500 steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500 steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge RAM 1500 have bad steering?

The Dodge RAM 1500 model years with the most steering complaints are 2008 (103 complaints), 2004 (86 complaints) and 2006 (84 complaints).