Steering Column Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

I was told the clock spring was the cause of the clicking noise. When the tech got into the steering to replace the clock spring it was not the problem. The problem was the steering column. This could be a safety problem if the steering column should lock up while I was driving my truck. The only way to fix the problem and make my truck safe again was to replace the steering column.

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Dodge issued an "extended" warranty for the signal really in the steering column. They stated it could break. It really malfunctions- one signaling left it could/would change from signaling left to signaling right. They are aware of this - when I tried to get mine fixed they said that they truck would need to show the malfunction for them to honor the warranty. I feel this should be a recall do to faulty signals (safety issue) I spoke to corporate and they felt the issue was addressed.

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I own a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab 4x4. When you hit a bump or pot hole at 50mph or faster the whole truck shakes violently so bad that you barely have control of the vehicle. It does not stop until you can slow the truck down. . Which is almost impossible. It happened to me 3 or 4 times on a major highway had to slam on the brakes to slow it down causing people around me to almost get in to accidents trying not to slam into me because in had no control of the truck. I have put in upper and lower ball joints,trac bar . Steering column. . Nothing has fixed the problem and Dodge wants to know nothing. Someone is going to get hurt or killed if this nproblem isn't fixed by Dodge. There are all kinds of complaints on the internet and also from mechanics and people I have talked to. Everyone who owns a Dodge truck can tell you about the "death wobble". I have done a lot of research and have found out it could have something to do with front end alignment. Thats next for me to try.

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The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the contact experienced a violent vibration and the steering column shook. The failures could cause a loss of steering control and restricted ability to turn the vehicle in one direction. The vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 09e001000 (steering:linkages); however, the failure recurred shortly after the repair. The failure and current mileages were 15,000.

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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. She took the vehicle to two local mechanics, but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and the contact is planning to take the vehicle to be inspected by a technician. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 69,800 and current mileage was 69,885.

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The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. While attempting to make a left turn at 70 mph, the steering wheel column locked. The contact was able to safely stop the vehicle and, minutes later, the steering column became functional again. Ten minutes later, the failure recurred. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were 2,000.

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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 extended cab pick up truck. Consumer's vehicle was involved in a head on collision while driving 45 mph. This happened about 1 month ago. Driver of other vehicle lost control of vehicle at 60 mph on a wet surface. Upon impact, the air bags deployed and pushed the brakes down and at the time of impact, the consumer felt something hit him in the chest. Did not know what hit him, but once the consumer looked he discovered that the steering column bracket sheared off during the impact ,and the steering wheel went under the air bag hitting the consumer's lower right rib cage. The insurance inspector did not really pay much attention to the steering wheel bracket that sheared off during the crash. The consumer has photos of the crash, and a police report was taken. When the air bag deployed the consumers upper bridge in his mouth became loose and also the consumer experienced bruises on his upper chest. Updated 11/02/05.

While driving down the road with the a/c on high, the consumer smelled smoke and saw it coming from the steering wheel column. The wires had melted and burned the ignition switch up. There were no prior problems with the vehicle. The Dodge mechanic said that these particular vehicles have been known to have problems with the a/c staying on high for long periods of time. The consumer has already been in contact with the Dodge manufacturer. The vehicle was not included in the recall that was a year before this vehicle. The problem has already been corrected.

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The steering wheel locked up 5 times in 15,000 miles. The steering was repaired and it happened three more times since the repair. Speed has no impact on the steering locking up. It generally happened when the car was warming up just from being started.

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The mechanic told the consumer that the steering wheel shaft was cracked inside and needed replacement. Please fill in additional information. The shifter in the steering column did not work.

Was hit near head-on, left front. Steering column broke out completely and fell in drivers lap. Neither air bag deployed.

Consumer stated that when s making a turn either left or right heard a funny noise. It sounded as if it was a broken bushing. Also, steering wheel will not tilt up or down . She took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the steering wheel problem was not covered under the warranty. Consumer thought that warranty covered all parts of the vehicle because she purchased a bumper to bumper extended warranty. In addition, consumer believed that vehicle was under a recall. However, she had not yet received the recall notice from the manufacturer.

My wife was driving our Dodge pickup 4x4 home from her mother's house when the steering wheel and steering column lowered into her lap. Recall#1003334. Per diagnosis the u-bracket had broken where the bolts go through the instrument panel support also the steering shock was weak and loose.

When driving at an undetermined speed steering wheel failed, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle going 50 mph. Consumer towed the vehicle to dealer, and mechanic informed the consumer that the steering column bolt snapped.

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The intermitent steering shaft "rattles and bangs" contantly. Steering column has already been replaced. Problems have existed since delivery of vehicle.

Due to erratic operation of the vehicle, the owner had the truck inspected by a technician. Upon inspecting the truck, the technician informed the consumer that the upper ball joints and steering column needed to be replaced. Please provide details.