1994 Dodge Ram steering problems

39 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 39
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 3
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Steering wheel/handle bar
21
Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
5
Linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
2
Hydraulic power assist: pump
2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
1
Linkages
1
Hydraulic power assist system
1
Column locking: anti-theft device
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Ram steering problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Dodge Ram steering

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

Pulling 9 Power steering loss 5

Related recalls

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported November 18, 1996 · 475,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft.
Risk: If the lower steering shaft separates from the upper shaft, loss of vehicle control can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will add a restraining sleeve to the intermediate steering shaft to limit the amount of axial steering column shaft moving in the event the plastic pins and metal clip are broken.

Recall number 96V230000 · Recall details

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported May 12, 1995 · 293,043 vehicles affected

What is wrong: While making a turn, the extra keys on a vehicle operator's key ring can become temporarily lodged in the screw access holes in the back cover of the steering wheel.
Risk: This condition can hamper the steering wheel return orcause the ignition to be turned off, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering wheel back cover with a redesigned cover.

Recall number 95V088000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Steering column separationOpened May 7, 2003, closed July 22, 2003

Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.

DP03002

Steering column fireOpened January 20, 2000, closed April 24, 2000

Alleges that the poor design of the ignition switch assembly and//or the key cylinder assembly in the model year 1991-2000 vehicles may cause the steering column to catch fire

DP00002

Steering wheel and columnOpened September 25, 1997, still open

There is no summary currently available

RQ97012

What 1994 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Steering · TX

While going down road steering wheel tore of frame, and vehicle started coming off ground. Also, vehicle cut half front tire from time vehicle started coming off ground untiltime it stopped. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated no warranty.

Filed Mar 5, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · MD

Vehicle pulls hard to left when braking,,,,,,have to hold it right to keep steering wheel from going left,,,,,pads & calipers were replaced under warranty and after warranty ran out but does not help,,,,,,,the steering gear box on these trucks make them wander all over the road,,,,,,lots of play in the steering,,,,,,,,,,,I feel chrysler needs to address these problems,,,,,,,I am a member of a club that has 6600 members with the dodge ram 2500/3500 pickups with the diesel engine and there are all kinds of stories there about trying to deal with these problems.

Filed Oct 22, 2000 · Steering · PA

This problem has been brought up and looked at dodge dealer. Steering collum is come apart but they told me that it was my fault. They weren't liable and sent me away. The steering wheel can be lifted up and down in and out about a inch of play. I also had a bunch more problems down the road after I bought the truck. They never fixed any of the problems right so I stopped bringing it too them. I spent a half of a year trying and here I am now with a truck that has 110,00 miles new timing chain new heads new wheel bearing new clutch. I have run out of money and patience. Now my steering wheel is falling off my rear end is huming and my trans is shifting hard. That was the first thing they supposly fixed.is there anything that you can do?

Filed Jul 6, 2000 · Steering · MS

While driving the steering column snaps and pops when ever a bump is hit. The dealer has not been contacted.

Filed Jul 12, 1999 · Steering, Transmission · NJ

Power steering pump started leaking. Also, windshield would leak around the bonding seal area when its rained hard, and transmission made a lot of noise & would slip.

Filed Jun 28, 1999 · Engine, Steering · IN

Pe99031; while driving vehicle stalled unexpectedly which could have caused a crash. Also, steering column plastic melted, and wire burnt. Vehicle lost power steering/ power light,etc., and smoke came from the column. Please provide further information.

Filed Jun 22, 1999 · Steering, Suspension · MA

Had front alignment in january 1999 ,repalced track bar in febuary 1999 .in june of 1999 took to dealer to adjust steering box.was told steering box had to be replaced. Steering box on national back order. Had to much play in steering truck. Truck is 4 years old .

Filed Jun 18, 1998 · Steering · PA

The non tilt steering column there is one inch of play at the bottom of the steering column. The whole steering column moves. The shaft moves one inch to the side before the steering box turns. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem

Filed May 8, 1998 · Steering · CA

Consumer has been having problem with steering/suspension. Vehicle has been in/out of dealer shop with the problem still occurring. Dealer notified.

Filed Apr 16, 1998 · Steering · CA · crash

While driving and making a routine turn lost complete control of vehicle, resulting in an accident. Vehicle is under recall (94v-145000).

Questions about the 1994 Dodge Ram steering

Does the 1994 Dodge Ram have steering problems?

Owners have filed 39 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Dodge Ram, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Ram steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge Ram steering?

Yes, 2 recalls: 96V230000, 95V088000. 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).