Dodge Ram 2500 owners have reported 9 problems related to power steering failed (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the power steering failed without warning. Upon turning the steering wheel to the left, it locked and had to be turned right and then left to gradually unlock the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), but was unable to determine when the dealer would be able to supply the part for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000. Updated 8/6/cn updated 09/14/lj.
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The power steering pump failed while driving on a mountain road. I was unable to steer the truck, and also unable to stop the truck, as the power steering pump also supplies power to assist the brakes.
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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering assist failed. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The contact was uninjured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 96,500. Updated 8/29/2014.
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The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, he attempted to make a right turn but the power steering and brakes failed. The contact stated that after a few seconds, the vehicle resumed normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technician stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) the contact also stated that one month prior to receiving the recall, the power steering assist failed. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,355.
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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel. The contact stated that while reversing into a driveway, an unusual snap was heard. The contact stated that the power steering failed within minutes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was previously remedied under NHTSA campaign number: 11v350000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, a loud abnormal noise was heard from the vehicle as the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where unknown repairs were made to the vehicle. The contact had also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) but was unable to have the vehicle repaired because the necessary parts were not available. Both the dealer and the manufacturer advised the contact that the part was unavailable for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 78 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. The contact mentioned that he lost control of the vehicle, causing him to crash into a pole. The vehicle was not destroyed and there were no injuries reported. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised him to contact the manufacturer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the main steering bar was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 42,430.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering assist failed without warning. The failure recurred three times over a period of three years. The vehicle was towed from the site but had not been taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem and stated that the part needed to repair the vehicle would not become available until February or March. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.