Steering Related Problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

Table 1 shows nine common steering related problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering gear box (three problems).


Recently reported Steering problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

The Steering problem

The hub went out on the vehicle and was replaced immediately with a new one. Drove approximately 10 miles and the brand new hub did the same exact thing. I can not figure out what keeps causing the issue nor can I afford to keep replacing them.   Read details...

The Steering Gear Box problem

I purchased this truck in a damaged condition after replacing parts that were necessary on front suspinion including track bar which was worn badly for a truck with only 65000 miles truck was taken in for an alignment even after this truck has tendency to wander on road I beleave this is caused by   Read details...

The Steering Column problem

The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. While attempting to make a left hand turn at 5 mph, the steering column locked up and the contact lost control of the vehicle. No warning signs were illuminated at the time of the failure. The failure occurred three additional times.   Read details...


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