Steering Related Problems of the 2005 Dodge RAM

Table 1 shows two common steering related problems of the 2005 Dodge RAM.

Table 1. Steering related problems of Dodge RAM

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problems
1
Steering Rack problems
1

Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problem #1

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram. While decelerating from 20 mph to make a right turn, the steering wheel would not turn. Once the vehicle came to a stop, the steering wheel recovered. The dealer stated that the belt was slipping due to water exposure. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 18,000.

Steering Rack problem #2

Power steering rack at 4000 miles and again at 30,000. Makes loud noise and is hard to steer. Could result in death or serious injury .


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