One problem related to steering pinion shaft has been reported for the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rack and pinion, dry shaft, and the tie rods needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.