2006 Dodge RAM 1500: steering wheel locks up

Filed Apr 4, 2019 · Steering · 154,645 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized approximately twelve times. The vehicle was taken to john l sullivan dodge chrysler jeep ram (950 harter pkwy, yuba city, ca 95993), but they were unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 154,645.

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · 126,000 miles · PA

The steering locks up!!!!!!!!!!! Many times, I just replaced the steering ump and fluid and still locks up. Air bag light is always on, mechanic cannot fix

Filed Oct 6, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 68,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 68,000. Updated 12/10/15*lj updated 02/02/16*lj updated 03/23/16*lj the consumer requested an update into the investigation. *js

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Steering · 166,520 miles · OK

Was driving on gravel road after a heavy rain. Came upon a water puddle and when I crossed it the front wheels hit fairly hard. At that point the front steering locked. I let the vehicle roll to a stop as I feared loosing control and leaving the road. The steering wheel remained locked until I had stopped. I then turned off the motor and restarted the vehicle. I turned the steering wheel at stopped position and with effort I was able to turn left then right. I feel something is wrong with this truck. It is not covered in the buy back on dodge ram trucks as I understand it, so what is up with that? What could be the difference between 2006 & 2008-2012 vehicles? I am very unhappy with this truck for other issues, which I do not find with other brands such as gmc or ford. She is beautiful to look at, but seems to have inherent problems in all these trucks. My brother-in-law and his son own the same models but one is an 2008 and the other 2012 with much the same issues as my truck. Heating and cooling is bad. Wind at the side windows is intolerable. Cannot carry on any conversation with the family when going 65 MPH because of the excessive noise level from these poorly constructed cab window frames. Ok that's it from me. Please tell why this 2006 dodge ram 1500 was not offered a buy back? Best regards rcm

Filed Sep 20, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 60,000 miles · WA

I was driving on interstate 90 when my truck suddenly shut down for no reason. No check engine lights, just a total loss of power and the steering locked up. I was able to restart it by throwing it into neutral, but it would not restart in park. This has been happening off and on, and no mechanics can seem to figure it out since it doesn't happen all the time. I'm scared to drive it. I have been on dodgeforum.com, and there are many dodge models/years suffering this problem, but no recall has been issued. This is a major safety issue and I don't know what to do to get it fixed (nor do I have the money to keep taking it in again and again). It "codes out" as an electrical/computer issue of unknown origin that no one has yet been able to fix, despite replaced valves, relays, etc.

Filed Mar 26, 2012 · Steering · 66,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to successfully unlock the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the mechanic stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the power steering pump, but that did not remedy the failure. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was 66,000.

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Steering · 59,581 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500 mega cab. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the steering seized and causing him to lose control of the vehicle, almost crashing into a pole. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who replaced the steering pump and the steering box. The contact stated that the steering box and power steering pump had been replaced at least five times. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 59,581.

Filed Oct 30, 2007 · Steering · 4,900 miles · ND

Driving home from the lake and the wheel locked up and went into the ditch after we had it in chrysler and it was not fixed. They took it in and gave it back and coming home from work the steering wheel locked up again and I almost hit 3 cars. So went back in to get fixed. Then I was out hunting and my kids were with and the steering wheel locked up and we went in the ditch again. So now I just want to get rid of this vehicle. We have had it in 3 times in one month for the same problem and it is not getting fixed.