1999 Dodge Ram steering problems

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Steering, Transmission · 81,281 miles · ID

Transmission: dodges computer controls the torque converter for emissions and for gas mileage. After following dodges spects on service for the truck and no abuse to the truck we still loss the torque converter which than destroyed the transmission. Steering: at 30000 miles the seals in the steering gear box went out. At 81000 after repair earlier the shaft and seal went out and the gear box had to be replaced. Both problem we have been told are problem dodge will not take responsibilty for but happen with most of this models trucks.

Filed Mar 27, 2003 · Engine, Steering · WI

Replacement of intake gasket/ catalytic converter has gone bad/ tie rod went bad. Mr the consumer experienced some belt squealing in the engine compartment. The belt was replaced under warranty. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer because of an engine noise. The tires were discovered to be worn.

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Steering · MI

Gearbox is leaking power steering fluid, is causing consumer to have steering problems. It will be hard to turn. *ak

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Body, Brakes · PA

Consumer states returned van to dealership 5 times for the transmission. Dealership replaced with a rebuilt transmission but is still experiencing dragging when at a stop with cooling fan engaged.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Steering · CA

While driving and upon pressing on brakes steering wheel completely locked. Vin number was ran found that the vehicle had been in an accident. Took to dealer. Problem still not remedied. Driving once again in vehicle and steering locked up again. Dealer refused to deal with consumer. Please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 4, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · CA

While applying brakes at any speed and without warning vehicle will pull to left until release of brake pedal. *ak consumer states vehicle will pull to the left when braking and will drift to the right on freeway and brakes are squeaky when braking on stop, dealer replaced calipers, turned rotors and changed brakes, dealer found steering wheel off center, dealer has replaced upper and lower control arms, dealer has adjusted the front end and replaced the rims and tires, vehicle experiences lack of power and engine light has illuminated, vehicle idles high and is experiencing poor fuel economy, when driving on freeway it gets max of 14.5 mpg, smoke also comes out of the exhaust, left side electric mirror glass had fogged, left seat bottom loose, one missing bolt found, left seat trim bezel keeps miming loose won?t stay in seat for seat belt on seat back. Dealer stated that the 2002 models do not have vibration problems due to the suspension being changed to independent.

Filed Jan 16, 2002 · Steering · MO

While consumer was driving steering became real hard to control, and eventually consumer lost control of vehicle. Contacted dealer.

Filed Jul 10, 2001 · Steering · MI

Consumer saw a puddle of steering fluid on ground. Independent repair shop replaced steering pump seal. This was the second time seal had to be replaced since purchase.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Brakes, Engine · IL

The power steering fluid was leaking and the power steering pump was replaced.

Filed May 25, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · NY

Very bad engineer flaws, design, hard to keep going straight, trans. Vibrates/shakes truck,steering column feels loose,no help from hotline or dealer,engine spark knocks real bad under a load, rear brakes lock up constantly, chrysler is aware of problems can't fix and meet epa emission law.