Power Steering Fluid problems of the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500

Two problems related to power steering fluid have been reported for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Power Steering Fluid problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated issue, the contact was informed that there was fluid leaking from the axle. The mechanic diagnosed that there was a pinion nut failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

2 Power Steering Fluid problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab (na). The contact stated while driving 35 mph the power steering fluid began to leak rapidly. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 80,134.




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