Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Dodge Durango

Rack and pinion leaking suddenly. Fuel pump relay went out again. While driving on four lane.

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I was driving my 2002 Dodge Durango down the street and all of a sudden my steering column locked on me. I could not turn or steer the vehicle. It took every ounce of strength to finally move the vehicle to the side of the road and I am a pretty big guy. Took it back to the dealer where I purchased it and after examining it they told me that the rack and pinion was shot. I just purchased the vehicle about 3 months ago so they told me it was no longer covered under warranty. I ended up having them replace the rack and pinion steering and it cost be about $600. 00. Its a good thing I wasn't on the highway going 65mph when this occurred.

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I was told that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. I have owned many vehicles and never have had so many front end issues on one vehicle than this one. I was wondering if there has been any recalls on the 2 wheel drive Dodge Durango, rear wheel drive. 5. 2l engine this vehicle did have a recall issued on the rack and pinion steering.

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Bought 06 Durango in 02/07. I noticed during the following month how the vehicle pull to the left on the highway. After coming out of a right turn I noticed how the vehicle jerked to the left. While in park, I turned the wheel in either direction then let go. The wheel snapped back making an unusual sound which caused concern. Returned it to the dealer and was told the rack & pinion steering was defective. As of today 04-04-07, the vehicle is still in repair at the dealer. It's been two days. This is my third brand new Dodge vehicle. I've had to take them all back for some type of recall or problem that quality control and the dealer missed. I'm upset and want to have this vehicle replaced or my money, trade in and other cost returned.

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Consumer stated that the ball joint problem has damaged all four tie rods. The front end alignment is completely off. Also, was told by the dealer that rack and pinion and control arm had to be replaced. Consumer is included in the recall 04v596000 concerning lower ball joint wear.

The lower and upper ball joints as well as the entire rack and pinion need to be replaced.

Took vehicle to dealer for a noise in the steering - dealer had to replace the rack & pinion because the left tie rod end was bad - it only had 34,305 miles on it.

Since April 2003, I have expressed concerns about the steering on my 2000 Dodge Durango. One dealer told me I needed a tirod, then a steering box. Another dealer informed me the car did not have a steering box (rack and pinion) and that the car was fine. Now I hear that I am not the only one with complaints about the steering of these vehicles.

Told by dealership that upper control arms are going out on my 1999 Dodge Durango. Vehicle has approximately 97,000 miles. Also indicated that rack & pinion was leaking.

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I own a 2001 Dodge Durango rt in which I have been complaining to the service department of the dealership since taking ownership of the vehicle in October 22, 2001 that the steering was not aligned or did not feel right to drive. They claimed everything was ok. On January 23, 2003 I went in for routine oilchange and check up with the same complaint. Now they say that the truck is not drivable and needs a new rack and pinion. Can you check if this is a continuos complaint about these trucks.

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Had to replace rack and pinion power steering unit on 2000 Dodge Durango when vehicle only had 48,800 miles, also, had to replace upper ball joints, was hard to keep vehicle on the road when hitting any bumps.

Rack and pinion broke in half while driving vehicle.

2000 Dodge Durango 2 wheel drive. I bought the vehicle new. Currently has 39,000 miles on it. Ave had to replace both upper ball joints on the vehicle already (approximately 23,000 miles were on the vehicle at the time). Now, I am told, I have to replace the right upper again. I also have to replace the right inner tie-rod, and the rack & pinion bushings. I have had constant front tire wear problems since the car was new. I am on my third set of tires for the front end.

While coming down a steep hill consumer was unable to turn steering wheel. During colder times of year steering wheel won't turn. Took vehicle to dealer, and they could not duplicate problem.

Steering does not return at slow speed after a full turn,dealer worked on it 5 times including changing the power steering unit and then the rack and pinion. Finally on the 5th trip to the dealer they told me that it was the tires, so I had two micheilen tires on the front and it did help but did not completely cure the problem and since I had the tires installed it seems to be getting worse again. The service manager now tells me "that is the nature of the vehicle".

Whenever driving on freeway or making turns vehicle would shake violently & make noises. Took to dealership & mechanic changed & balanced. Steering was changed & wheels aligned. But, problem still exists. Also, was informed by mechanic that rack & pinion steering needed replacing.

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