Dodge Dakota owners have reported 46 problems related to steering rack and pinion (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer states while driving approx 45 mph vehicle's power steering failed w/o warning. Checked by dlr who advised rack and pinion failed. Mr.
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Have had 3 power steering racks in 8000 miles and still not right. Steering wheel is coked to the left and steering is sloppy. Also, loud popping noises when making hard turns. Dt.
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When turning to the left the steering wheel will lockup and no turn. Heard popping noise and steering worked again. Replaced rack and pinion.
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In 1999 steering was tight/ hard to turn, and difficult to steer. Consumer tookvehicle to dealer, and they replaced rack and pinion. Currently, vehicle needs another rack and pinion. Consumer states he thought he saw where there was a recall regarding steering on his vehicle. Ball joints need replaced, however shop could not get the pin out to make repairs. Front end needed alignment, it was out of specs.
Defective bolts fell off rack and pinion causing rack and pinion to move up and down, resulting in steering wheel getting stuck, and causing a crash. Please provide further information and VIN#.
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There is play in the steering wheel which contains the rack and pinion steering, first starting at a half inch, dealer could not find problem, play is up to one inch and a quarter.
While driving can hear a humming sound. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated it was rack and pinion steering. Please provide any further information.
While driving at 40-50 mph consumer heard a sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that rack and pinion needed replacement.
Rack & pinion experiencing failure, when driving over 40 mph vehicle experience noise, since date of purchase.
At a stop or slow rate of speed,and turning steering wheel all the way to left/to right ,it will hang up in the postion ,will not retract back. Dealer has replaced rack and pinion and steering column. Dealer cannot fix defect.
Vehicle is experiencing slack in the steering column. Also, there is a problem with the rack and pinion steering. Right side of the vehicle is causing the tires to wear unevenly. There is a rattling and squeaking noise in the front right side.