1995 Dodge RAM 1500 steering problems

16 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Steering wheel/handle bar
7
Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
3
Rack and pinion
1
Linkages: tie rod assembly
1
Hydraulic power assist: pump
1
Hydraulic power assist system
1
Gear box: shaft sector
1
Gear box: shaft pitman
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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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 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 24, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 48,600 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge ram 1500 pickup. While driving 35 MPH, the power steering assist failed and the steering wheel became extremely firm. The bracket that held the track bar completely fractured from the vehicle causing limited ability to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileage was 48,600. Updated 01/20/11 *bf also, the rear differential and coil spring were replaced. Updated 04/13/11

Filed Sep 29, 2003 · Steering · 66,000 miles · MA

Steering wheel moves in and out a lot. It is a 1995 dodge ram pu. There was recall work done to the steering in 1997. Took to dodge dealer said they will not repair. Unless I pay for the work. Called chrysler they said the same thing.

Filed Jul 10, 2003 · Fuel system, Steering · 98,000 miles · GA

The vehicle continued to run out of gas. When the vehicle warmed up, it shut off. The consumer felt the fuel pump was defective. *nlm the fuel pump was replaced. A grinding noise had come from the rear of the truck. The pinion gear had gone bad. The entire rear end was replaced and the 20k miles later was replaced again. (the same problem) *scc

Filed May 8, 2002 · Steering, Transmission · SC

When the key turns off engine most of the time you can`t get the key out because the gear shifter does not go all the way into it`s slot ,and even after it does finally go into the slot (after working with it) the steering wheel does`nt lock !

Filed Dec 4, 2000 · Steering · TX

Consumer received recall notice in 1997 for steering column, and dealer put a plastic bushing to keep steering from working loose. 3 years later , steering was coming loose again & making a popping noise. Problem wasn't comletely fixed. Currently, dealer wants consumer to pay $500.00. Manufacturer claims there are no other complaints.

Filed Jul 20, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · NE

Clock spring in the steering wheel went out at 20-24,000 miles. Abs light would come on/stay on around 26,000 miles, 99 percent of the time. The dealer agreed to pay for the part, but, consumer will have to pay for the labor. They don't know of the cause.

Filed May 30, 2000 · Acceleration, Brakes · NM

Brake shoes and pads failed. Nlm

Filed Feb 9, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · MD

Engine needs to be replaced.

Filed Jan 7, 1999 · Steering · CO

Defective steering column.

Filed Dec 18, 1998 · Steering · WI

When purchased used truck in 12/97 noticed that the steering was very loose. Mentioned to used dealer and said that all trucks have loose steering. Not content with that answer took to chrysler/dodge shop to have it checked out. The shop replaced the tie rods, shocks, and trac bar on the front suspension. Told me that the steering gear box was worn. Told them not to replace that becasue I wanted to investigate for more info. After work was completed, still a lot of steering play. Not satisfied. Need to replace the steering gear box, but I need to know if this is going to be covered by dodge or not. Local dodge shop says they will not cover it.

Questions about the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 steering

Does the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 have steering problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Dodge RAM 1500, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Dodge RAM 1500 steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 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).