While making a right turn consumer noticed that the steering wheel was loose while turning. Consumer was able to maintain control, and drove vehicle to the dealer. Mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not duplicated.
1991 Dodge Ram steering problems
11 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Steering wheel/handle bar7
- Gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
- Rack and pinion1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Ram steering problems in other years
Related recalls
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- Risk
- This condition can cause separation of the center hub attachment to the steering column resulting in a loss of control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks and replace any wheels exhibiting cracks. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation if cracking occurs.
Recall number 95V089000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
PE95004
What 1991 Dodge Ram owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Steering coupler prematurely wears out, causing vehicle to severly pull to right or left. Please give any further details.
Steering wheel broke through spot-welds holding stamped sheet-metal part of wheel to machine nut, which is bolted to steeering column shaft, owner would like a recall and reimbursment for repairs. Cj
The steering rod on the front of the vehicle broke in half, causing an accident. Recall notice was mailed, but vehicle had an accident before letter was recieved.
Defective steering box, allowing tires to turn without moving steering wheel.
Steering wheel/column failed.
Dealer refuses to replace steering wheel on vehicle even if its exhibiting cracks, recall 95v089000 clearly states that they must inspect & replace broken wheel. Consumer states dealer replaced plate under steering wheel, which makes it worse steering wheel not centered tight, has a large gap at the top and rubs on the bttom .
Susan shien dodge mfr 641. Owner has conversed with the dealership on numerous occasions and advised parts are still not available. Tt
The rack and pinion has blown out and melted the rear of the truck and caused a potential fire hazard. Please describe. Tt
Recall related, 95v089000, steering wheel has broke twice, received notice but dealer said problem is not related. Tt
Questions about the 1991 Dodge Ram steering
Does the 1991 Dodge Ram have steering problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Dodge Ram, 22% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1991 Dodge Ram steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Dodge Ram steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V089000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Ram have bad steering?
The Dodge Ram model years with the most steering complaints are 2001 (53 complaints), 1995 (48 complaints) and 1996 (41 complaints).
Other 1991 Dodge Ram problems
Brakes 11Fuel system 8Transmission 6Electrical 5Tires 5Suspension 3Body 2Acceleration 1Engine 1Lights 1Seat belts 1Visibility 1Wheels 1
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