Steering Related Problems of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Table 1 shows twelve common steering related problems of the 1996 Dodge RAM. The number one most common problem is related to the steering wheel (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (five problems).


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1996 Dodge RAM

The Steering Wheel problem

Steering wheel binds and gear shift lever on column moves putting truck into neutral twice at hightway speeds, dealer tested and said that this needs to be replaced at a cost of 400 dollars I feel that a vechile should not have to have a streering colum replaced at 50000 miles   Read details...

The Steering 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   Read details...

The Steering Gear Box problem

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.   Read details...


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