Driver lost control and slid cross ways, across the highway, and busted the rear axel. Truck flipped over, and front bumper went into front tire, and the airbags did not deploy. Truck was totalled.
1998 Dodge Ram steering complaints
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The truck's steering locks up while turning and then the ignition will completely shut down. The ignition has even stopped when driving straight and not turning. This is a definate road hazard and chrysler says there is nothing wrong with it. We have had the truck in 3 times before it was finally involved in an accident due to this problem. They can not find anything wrong yet each time they have looked at it and we get it back it happens again. It doesn't happen every time you turn but you never know when it is going to do it. I don't want to be responsible for injuring anyone because of a defective product. We are also unable to find a previous owner. The names on the title have been cleared. How can this be?? Do you have any suggestions as to what we can do? How do we get this problem resolved? Someone is hiding something about this truck. We do not want to be responsible for killing ourselves or anyone else on the road. Thank you for your time and I hope you can help. Sincerely, shirley goode
Steering wheel locked up while making a turn, causing the vehicle to go into a ditch. Dealer has been unable to duplicate the problem.
1. Mirror vibration on drivers side to the degree that you cannot see to make safe lane changes. 2. Alarm inoperable at times and dome light does not iluminate so you cannot see if someone is hiding in your vehicle. 3. Rough ride 4. Popping noise in front suspension 5. Nuts that hold down the seats damaged when carpet repaired 6. Brake failure while pulling our boat 7. Pinging noise in engine like it is about to blow up
Shifter linkage bolts sheered off, unable to put into park
Since we purchased the van the dealer said we had a bad tire both times we picked it up , but it still drifts and has spungy streeing . I.e. It goes were it want to and when you turn the wheel to correct it the streering takes it time to go the other way. My other problem is the right rear frame leaks water bad, at first the dealers body shop said the weld had broke at the seam were it was put together and that they had 3 of them in the last 6 weeks. We have had the van in the shop many times to get this fixed . It still leaks!!!!
Transmission shifts late on certain occasions jumping into gear, diagnostics' were performed by dealership resulting in a negative result, the truck still persist's with the problem usually at speeds' 35 MPH and under. The truck has pulled right upon delivery, dealership replaced calipers stating that the o.e.m. Calipers were seized from factory, three days later the problem was back, dealership performed alignment, problem still persisted and continues to do so. The reason I put power steering down under the comments section is because of my belief that the problem resides in the steering gear-box, which has not been checked. The back-up lights did not work upon delivery but were fixed immediately and have been fine ever-since. The drver-side window molding leaks and on certain days causes fogging of the window resulting in a loss of vision and an unsafe driving condition. O.e.m. Jackstand is also to short to replace tire on independent front suspension.
Tie rod failure caused loss of control resulting in being hit in passenger side by another truck. Yh
Consumer expriencing on going problem with transmission jumping out of gear intermittently. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop on five occasions and problem still occurs. Dealer/mfr. Notified. *ak the front right spring failed. The relay rod and the camber malfunctions.
Steering centering valve continually pulls to the left causing steering problems at high speeds, unable to correct design defect.
Power steering pump has been replaced four times. Dealer notified.
Power steering hose and clamp not installed properly resulting in hose separating.
Consumer has experienced problem concerning power steering pump hose rubbing against fan belt, causing loss of fluid while driving. Dealer notified, and correction was made without cost to the consumer.
Consumer complaining of driving vehicle on the street at 40 MPH, on normal road conditions, when consumer went to apply the brakes, the brake pedal went all the way to the floor. Dealer notified, but still wants consumer to pay even with warranty. *ak proportioning valve was replaced. Consumer states there is a snapping noise in the steering column, dealer replaced front axle track. Steering wheel was off center. Lower radiator hose was rubbing the frame and was worn, dealer replaced.
Font seal on gear box leaks.
Steering linkage to front right wheel fell off, resulting in loss of control.
Problematic steering and braking systems.
Power steering pump hose failed.
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