Nine problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
Steering wheel: while driving the steering wheel locks up and it becomes very hard to turn. It seems as if there is no power. Vehicle is in for repair in shop but they can't find the problem .
Steering column makes clicking noise.
During vehicle operation at 5 mph, the brackets which hold the steering column disconnected, causing it to come apart. Consumer states the steering column fell in his lap and the bolts hit his feet.
While make any turns consumer noticed a clicking noise from steering . Dealer has been notified. The dealer used a spray to fix the clicking noise in the steering column, but it did not solve the problem.
Steering in the vehicle gets extremely sloppy when driving and makes it hard to steer. The steering column has been replaced and the upper and lower control arms.
Unexpectedly the steering wheel locks up. Dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle and the problem still exists. Failed part not available for three days because of high demand and cannot be kept in stock. Manufacturer has been notfied.
Steering column is very loose and shakes, this problem also gives it trouble placing the vehicle into park. Dealer has been contacted.
Steering column is extremely loose which causes vehicle to drift to right or left while driving, cause unknown. Please give any further details.