Driving at 70mph catalytic converter would plug or clog up & exhaust could not exit. This caused motor to stop. Been to dealer & mechanic, they indicated that warranty had expired along with the service contract. Catalytic converter was replaced once in 1998 for a similar problem. Manufacturer no help. *ak when the motor stopped, it caused power brake and power steering failures.
1994 Dodge Ram: loss of power steering
5 of the 469 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Ram describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
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.
Total loss of steering while driving; steering column came apart at steering wheel.
Vehicle's steering column broke and lost steering control due to the pins breaking.
The tie rod end will wear from 6-9k miles, partial loss of steering. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- 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 bar
- 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
Questions about the 1994 Dodge Ram power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1994 Dodge Ram?
5 of 469 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Ram (1%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Dodge Ram?
There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Dodge Ram
ABS 34Headlights 18Fire or smoke 17Brake failure 16No deployment 15Transmission failure 14Wipers 12Overheating 10Pulling 9Stalling 8Ball joint 7Fuel leak 7Fuel pump 7Adaptive cruise 6Windshield crack 6Grinding brakes 5Loss of power 5Seat belt 5
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