Consumer states that when changing the position of the steering wheel up the vehicle will shut off. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything. Nlm
1996 Dodge Ram steering problems
41 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 41
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Steering wheel/handle bar15
- Gear box (other than rack and pinion)5
- Linkages4
- Hydraulic power assist system3
- Hydraulic power assist: pump2
- Rack and pinion1
- Linkages: tie rod assembly1
- Linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Ram steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1996 Dodge Ram steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Steering column fire
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
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What 1996 Dodge Ram owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Left front spindle broke with little warning while traveling on interstate.
In august of 1999 with approximately 70,000 miles on odometer while driving 35 MPH, there was a vibration, and the driver lost all steering control before crashing into a ditch. Dealership examined vehicle and replaced steering gear box to remedy the problem. Since replacement of original steering gear box, vehicle wanders all over the road during normal operation. Steering gear box has to be replaced again by an independent repair shop. *ak
Steering column is extremely loose which causes vehicle to drift to right or left while driving, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Consumer states transmission has been replaced.
While make any turns consumer noticed a clicking noise from steering . Dealer has been notified. *ak the dealer used a spray to fix the clicking noise in the steering column, but it did not solve the problem.
Under normal operating conditions when traveling around 50 to 60 MPH and hitting a bump, front end will vibrate violently. Consumer must stop vehicle in order to get vibration to go away. Dealership has examined vehicle twice: during first incident dealership replaced track bar, and at second incident, dealership could not determine cause. *ak the steering damper has been replaced and consumer hopes that this solves the problem.
Bolt in steering arm separated, causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer has been notified.
Steering has to much play, also there is a popping sound, to dealer 4 times, cannot find problem. Vehicle will not stay in overdrive.
Power steering started leaking after 65,000 miles. Vehicle loses all power steering when fluid leaks out & vehicle is hard to steer. Consumer will contact the dealer.
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Ram steering
Does the 1996 Dodge Ram have steering problems?
Owners have filed 41 complaints about the steering of the 1996 Dodge Ram, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Ram steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Ram steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
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).
Other 1996 Dodge Ram problems
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