While driving on a curve to the left at highway speed steering wheel locked up. I tried to turn steering wheel and it would not move,hence I drove off highway and truck rolled end for end. Seated belt was used and air bag was deployed. I sustained internal injuries and was hospitalized.
1997 Dodge RAM 1500 steering complaints
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Transmission problems headlight switch problems front hub assembly oxygen sensors paint chipping and fading burns oil worst than advertised fuel mileage excessive tire wear prematurely excessive brake wear prematurely
Consumer states that the transmission has broken down three times, two of which the transmission had to be rebuilt, consumer also states that there is grinding in the driveshaft.
While driving, consumer could hear and feel a clicking/knocking noise, dealer replaced the steering shaft, however the gear box was found to be the problem, consumer states that at dead center, he could feel no steering contact with linkage.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have brakes done and a gear box put on, and consumer found out that fornt coil springs were busted due to defective steel.
When making a left turn on a road or a parking lot, and there is water in the road,the water will splash on the power steering belt. At this time I lose all steering control and I keep going in the direction that the wheel is in. This has happened at least three times. After about one to two seconds the steering returns. So far there have not been any accidents. I would like to know if there have been any other complaints like this and what I can do to prevent this from happining again.
There was a loss of steering due to a loose steering knuckle. Driver was unable to steer the vehicle and hit another vehicle. Chrysler has seen vehicle, and said it was not a factory defect.
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While backing out of driveway the steering column began to make a popping sound and the whole thing just fell in consumer's lap. Dealer was contacted.
Consumer was driving, heard loud noise when making left hand turn. Steering locked up, causing loss of control.bulletin is out on part, but it is on back order, steering damper was replaced prior at about 7000 miles.
Hears a clicking/popping sound when turning steering wheel. Problem located in joints connecting to steering gear box. Took to dealer & informed need to order parts. Owner still has vehicle & drives it.
The intermitent steering shaft "rattles and bangs" contantly. Steering column has already been replaced. Problems have existed since delivery of vehicle.
The steering column has been replaced because of the plastic bushing and now there's an clicking noise and vibration in the steering column when driving between 25-35 MPH. Please describe details.
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