I went to pass another vehicle and depressed the accelerator to the floor and as I completed passing the accelerator stuck in the wide open throttle position. Since I was accelerating wide open throttle with no control I decided to turn the ignition off but in the process lost power steering and brakes. At this time the vehice I passed nearly rear ended me. I was finally able to pull off the road. I opened the hood and was able to free the cable mechanism back to idle position. Something in this cable mechanism is sticking/binding and the return spring isn't string enough to pop it back. Let me know if I can be of further assistance. Apparently the diesel version has been recalled but the v-10 has not. It appears the v-10 also suffers from this stuck accelerator problem.
1995 Dodge Ram: loss of power steering
5 of the 610 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Ram describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
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.
While driving, lost steering capability, when pin in collapsible steering column broke, resulting in loss of control, went into ditch.
The pitman arm thats connected to gear box broke, total loss of steering. Tt
Welds connecting tie rods to frame failed, total 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 1995 Dodge Ram power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1995 Dodge Ram?
5 of 610 owner complaints about the 1995 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 1995 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 1995 Dodge Ram
ABS 44Brake failure 32Pulling 27No deployment 24Headlights 24Fire or smoke 17Transmission failure 15Stalling 13Tire blowout 8Engine failure 7Loss of power 7Ball joint 6Fuel leak 6Overheating 6Seat belt 6Adaptive cruise 5Fuel gauge 5Windshield crack 5Wipers 5
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