Steering gear box malfunctioned. Also tie rod ends/pitman arm/idler arm wore out.
1994 Dodge Ram steering complaints
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Vehicle lost control of steering resulting in vehicle collision.(attorney for consumer).
Rattle or clunk felt in steering column while driving on bumpy or rough road surfaces, or while making a turn, service bulletin did not solve the problem.
The steering wheel is turning to the right and the instrument panel cannot be seen because of the repair under the recall, and the turn signals do not work. This is how the vehicle was returned to the consumer. Pleased describe details.
While driving the vehicle down the street at 25 MPH steering system broke, unable to operate vehicle. Tow truck was called. Then comsumer contacted the manufacturer, they were willing to fix vehicle but comsumer did not want to because he feels it is unsafe. *ak the vehicle was purchased new. The steering and the windshield were replaced twice. The windshield had cracked.
Steering column: looseness and noise in the steering column, dealer says intermediate shaft in the lower shaft needs to be replaced.
Received a recall notice for his steering column, and was told that vehicle was repaired but it was not. Recall no.95v088000. Owner is very concerned about this problem.
While driving the steering wheel came off.
While driving the vehicle it makes a clunking /rattling noise under the front end; also, when stopping there is slapping/movement of the steering column. *ak consumer states problem still exists.
The steering wheel and column has been fixed twice in the last (2) years because it was loose, late october of 1996 and august of 1995.
When vehicle is aligned the steering column s not straight, it is loose . *ak consumer states the steering column clicks and moves side to side, after 2 attempts at wheel alignment, the mechanic stated that unit is sealed and cannot be brought to specs, he adjusted it as best as he could.
Anti-theft device recall repairs refused due to lack of cooperation from manufacturer.
Total loss of steering while driving; steering column came apart at steering wheel.
Excessive play in steering.
Vehicle's steering column broke and lost steering control due to the pins breaking.
Steering column failed, causing loss of control of steering.
The tie rod end will wear from 6-9k miles, partial loss of steering. Tt
Main bolt that comes out of gear box broke, resulting in vehicle losing control hitting parked vehicle. Please describe details. Tt
Steering system failure when hitting a bump vehicle could go out of control. Tt dealer has replaced steering box, idler arm, steering column, and performed alignments in an attempt to correct problem.
Experiencing long stopping distance during wet weather, resulting in lockup. Tt the power steering was grinding in four wheel drive. Front brakes fold, then snap and lock-up. When pumpd, the pedal goes up and increases stopping distance. The accelerator sticks sometimes. The windows rattle and the console works intermittently and leaks air as well.
Owners son while driving got finger caught in column on opposite side of what recall states. Mfr #642 the federal safety agency 95v088, manufacturer is aware but no action has been taken. Tt this caused an accident.
Excessive play in steering.
Vehicles steering was replaced and 2nd time column became inoperative while driving. Tt
When driving down the road and you hit a bump the steering causes the vehicle to go off the road. Please describe. Tt
Consumer receive three recall 95v088000,95v005000 and 94v113000 make appt take truck into dealer there is no part . Tt
The driver side door leak water.
Keys occasionally get caught in steering wheel during turns, causing car to turn off after recall repairs.
Steering failure.
Windshield replaced twice due to distortion, causing poor visibility.
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