Steering Wheel problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500

Three problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2002

While pulling out of a drive way with steering wheel slightly turned. Consumer states' the vehicles steering wheel suddenly became very stiff. Cause is unknown. Consumer feels unsafe driving vehicle on a busy street. Dealer has been contacted. Ts.

2 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 09/05/1999

On the day that we test drove the vehicle we noticed a clunking in the steering wheel and we informed the dealership. We were led to believe it was a small minor part , it wasn't untill after purchased the vehicle that we found out it was the steering column.

3 Steering Wheel problem

Steering column and steering wheel disconnected from vehicle when it was involved in a head-on collision. Please provide any additional information/attachments.




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