Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 8 problems related to power steering failed (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
9-02-2020, power steering failure, very hard to steer, can't drive like that. Was driving when happened. Went to repair shop 9-04-2020 had power steering pump pulley replaced, for $186. 42.
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Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle he could feel the steering wheel constricting an abnormal noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering unit failed and needed to be replaced and also the front lower ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Ec.
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The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 30 mph, the power steering failed. The vehicle has had a past failure with the brakes, corrosion of the frame, a cracked dashboard, and warning indicators illuminating since 26,000 miles. The vehicle was repaired for these failures, but not for the steering failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v528000 (steering), but the dealer stated that the repair was unnecessary. Several months later, while driving 25 mph, the power steering failed and the vehicle vibrated violently. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,600.
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The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the driver heard a loud pop from the vehicle and experienced a power steering assist failure. The vehicle veered off road and rolled into a field. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and had not been inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 175000.
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph the power steering failed and the contact lost control of the vehicle without any warning. Being unable to control the vehicle, the contact crashed into a ditch. The driver received minor injuries to her hand. The police were not contacted. The vehicle was later towed and he was informed that the steering linkage fractured due to the frame being rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, there was no response. The failure and current mileages were approximately 136,000.
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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering failed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a concrete embankment and rolled over several times. The vehicle burst into flames, which were extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed and indicated that a fractured rear axle caused the failure. The crash caused a fatal injury. The vehicle was towed to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.
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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at low speeds and trying to make a u-turn the steering wheel became very loose. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who advised her that there was a voluntary recall and repaired the steering drag link bracket. While driving at low speeds she heard a loud thumping noise and couldn't tell where it was coming from. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who advised her that the power steering gear box failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the parts being on a back order. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.