1997 Dodge RAM 2500 steering problems

10 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
2
Steering wheel/handle bar
1
Linkages: rod: relay: connecting
1
Hydraulic power assist system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge RAM 2500 steering problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 steering

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 4, 2010 · Airbags, Steering · WA

Dodge pickup 1997 tilt wheel, wires in steering column broke, disabled air bag, electric windows and other stuff. 4x4 steering is loose lots of steering wheel play to keep vehicle strait on road, like that since new.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Steering · TX

While traveling at 40 MPH vehicle lost steering . Consumer depressed brakes to stop vehicle. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 25, 2000 · Steering · MT

At low speeds power steering wheel will lock up intermittently,without warning which has caused 2 accidents. Consumer took vehicle to two chrsyler dealers, who have experienced steering locking up, and have noted that there was too much play in steering gear box. Also, allstate insurance safety inspector came out to check vehicle after 2nd accident and determined that there was too much play in steering gear box. Chrysler finally sent out their own safety inspector to dealer to check vehicle, and he determined there was no defect, even after two chrsyler dealers and allstate inspector indicated excessive play in steering gear box.

Filed Jul 5, 2000 · Steering · CT

While turning into the driveway heard a loud clunking noise and noticed broken bolts which holds the steering box on the frame. Contacted dealer.

Filed Aug 3, 1999 · Steering · MO

Rod that holds the tie rod and steering system is about to break which may cause no steering ability while driving. This could result in a crash.

Filed May 26, 1999 · Steering · OH

Steering locks up and steering wheel must be jerked hard to complete or straighten wheel.

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

Brake system failure caused caliper, pad, drum and shoe failed. Yh

Filed Nov 6, 1998 · Steering, Suspension · AZ · crash

Steering is very loose. Vehicle wanders and grabs, causing loss of vehicle control which resulted in an accident.

Filed Dec 20, 1997 · Brakes, Steering · CA

Power steering and power brake failure.

Filed Aug 14, 1997 · Steering · CA

While attempting to make a left turn from an intersection steering failed, could not turn left/right. Steering wheel spun in either direction, and vehicle entered into lane of oncoming traffic.

Questions about the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 steering

Does the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 have steering problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the steering of the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 steering?

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

What year does the Dodge RAM 2500 have bad steering?

The Dodge RAM 2500 model years with the most steering complaints are 2006 (231 complaints), 2011 (210 complaints) and 2007 (200 complaints).