1995 Dodge Ram steering problems

48 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 48
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 7
recalls: 2

Which part fails

Steering wheel/handle bar
27
Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
5
Linkages
3
Linkages: tie rod assembly
2
Linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
2
Gear box: shaft sector
2
Rack and pinion
1
Linkages: drag: link: connection
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 1995 Dodge Ram steering

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

Pulling 27 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 1995 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 18, 2003 · Steering · WI

A faulty steering box caused the vehicle to wander all over the road.

Filed Feb 1, 2002 · Steering · CO

I'm having problems with excessive steering play and wander, which causes a need for constant steering corrections to avoid wandering into other traffic lanes when driving at highway speeds. The problem worsens when either passing or being passed by large trucks, buses, or rv's and causes a tendency to wander or drift towards the lane of the other vehicle. These situations are further worsened and cause dangerous driving conditions when towing a trailer. This can cause unsafe situations of steering over- correction due to the excessive play and wander in the steering system. The excessive steering play and steering wander causes driver fatigue due to the constant need for steering correction when driving for extended periods of time and can lead to dangerous driving conditions like mentioned earlier when being passed by large trucks or rv's. The steering gear and track bar where found to be defective and replaced under the vehicles manufacture warranty @ 32,040 miles. Within 10,000 miles the before mentioned excessive steering play and wander returned. This problem is well known amoung 1994-current dodge 2500/3500 ram pickups with the cummins diesel engine option. Chrysler/dodge acknowledges this problem since there is a tsb out to specifically troubleshoot customer complaints of "excessive steering play and wander". Chrysler/dodge has revised the steering gear several times due to the high incidence of failures leading to excessive steering play and wonder. Chrysler has yet to fix this problem which causes unsafe and potentially fatal driving conditions.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Steering · ME

Recall 96 v 230 000/steering column: vehicle expereinced a loss of control while driving at low speed. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under that recall due to VIN.

Filed Nov 20, 2000 · Steering · TX

While driving the consumer felt the underneath side of the steering column getting very hotagainst knee, consumer noticed a melted spot on the plastic which covers the steering column, the consumer feels this should fall under recall 00v‑135, however the dealer has denied his claim.

Filed Oct 6, 2000 · Steering · OK · crash

While driving 60 MPH drag link broke, causing loss of steering. This caused driver to slam into a guardrail body work damage has already been repaired. There was still a problem with steering. Please provide any further information.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Engine, Steering · RI

While driving steering wheel locked up where manifold fell off on top of the frame, jaming the steering shaft.

Filed Aug 5, 2000 · Steering · MI

Wheel hub spindle on both front wheels will strip all threads off if you remove them to get to the front u-joints. I spoke with mechanics at local dodge dealer and they said this happens all the time. Their parts dept. Keep this part in stock at all times due to high demand. When asked if dodge has advised them how to correct this continuing problem they stated "no". The problem is, if you start to loosen the nut that holds the hub in place it will just sit there and go round and round stripping the threads. My mechanic was told , when he inquired about this that this ia common among the 1994 and 1995 models. The cost to replace is between 100.00 and 170.00 per side,just because I believe the threads are to soft on the hubs and they strip upon loosening. I can understand these things happening from time to time but based on the comments from the local dealers mechanics and parts person this is common. I do not think this right and I believe the hubs are defective. Thanks for listening.....ron smith.

Filed Jul 31, 2000 · Airbags, Brakes · WI · crash

While traveling at 24 to 30 MPH consumer tried to turn and steering wheel was locked. Consumer tried to brake there were no brakes. Vehicle hit a pole, and airbags didn't deploy. When consumer contacted dealer for a recall letter received. Dealer had no parts available. Consumer felt this accident was caused because recall problem was not corrected. *ak while waiting for recall parts to arrive at dealer for steering wheel and column the steering wheel locked up causing accident.

Filed Nov 29, 1999 · Steering · MI · fire

None

Filed Nov 18, 1999 · Steering · FL

While driving steering column came loose due to a missing bushing. This made it hard to steer the vehicle. Dealerhas replaced bushing.

Questions about the 1995 Dodge Ram steering

Does the 1995 Dodge Ram have steering problems?

Owners have filed 48 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Dodge Ram, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Ram steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 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).