1997 Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Steering, Transmission · 70,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 3500. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle started to shake violently. The contact stated that the when the transmission was shifted into reverse, it failed to engage. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Jul 4, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 198,000 miles · CA

Power steer/brake fluid master cylinder leaked into cab of truck saturating the carpets before it could be discovered. Safety fear of carpet soaked with power steering fluid.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Steering · 225,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet impala. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH and changing lanes when the steering wheel and brake pedal exhibited an unusual clicking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed the failure within the intermediate shaft, which would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 36,700.

Filed Jul 5, 2007 · Airbags, Steering · 204,000 miles · GA · 1 injury

Incident occurred at home/vehicle was not in motion. Got in driver seat to move vehicle and the airbag deployed for no reason/. No accident had occurred. Owner was injured by blow to the head, causing bruising and headaches. No parts replaced due to insurance company and manufacturer not feeling responsible for the problem. Airbag) no longer in use, and all functions on steering wheel did not work.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Steering · 7,000 miles · SC

The steering wheel had too much play in it, which made it difficult to steer while driving, also the front end swayed. The dealership serviced the vehicle 3 times, in which they tightened the steering box and adjusted the tie rods, however the problem recurred. *ak

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Body, Steering · NJ · crash · 1 injury

While driving under 50 MPH, another driver cut consumer off, and consumer hit a pole, and sustained head and neck injuries. Vehicle's frame bent up like a piece of aluminum foil. Consumer felt frame was too thin. *ak consumer states cab of truck and floor panels buckeled.

Filed Apr 29, 1999 · Steering, Transmission · NY

One end of the track bar,which allows the front axle to move from side to side,has worn out causing vehicle to wander. Also a couple of tie rods are wearing out.

Filed Feb 15, 1999 · Brakes, Steering · CA

Consumer complains of vehicle shuddering violently as the clutch and fly wheel become inoperable, vehicle pulls to the right, dealer rotated tires and vehicle still shakes violently, dealer replaced dampening shock, pitman arm, tie rod, and steering box. Possible steering or suspension problem, dealer couldn't remedy problem. *jada

Filed Apr 23, 1998 · Steering, Suspension · PA

Power steering pump failed.

Filed Jun 25, 1997 · Steering · IL

Steering jams due to cotter pin separating from the nut. Dilemma, pins fell out and steering temporarily locked up.