Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Dodge Ram 2500

Total loss of power steering due to plastic liner installed in p/s pressure hose becoming dislodged and working its way into the rack/pinion steering gear causing blockage of fluid flow- replacement of pump, rack/pinion and pressure hose needed to correct defect.

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The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, suddenly the left tie rod snapped causing the vehicle to veer off of the road into a bush. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to dealer who stated the tie rod, tire, rim, springs, rack and pinion would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired, including the NHTSA campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The failure mileage was 62,432. Updated 08/28/lj.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Dodge 2500. The contact stated that while in reverse he noticed a vibration in the steering wheel, brake pedal, and in the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated the rack and pinion would have to be replaced. After the repair the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. Da.

At highway speeds, 65 mph and above, all 2003 and 2004 ram trucks with four wheel drive vibrate because of a new engineering design. I have taken my truck to the dealer for repair and Chrysler, while they know of this problem and made an adjustment to the pinion gear, insists it is normal for this vehicle. The problem is caused by a new design by which the front drive pinion in four wheel drive vehicles spins continuously, even at highway speeds. This design is not normally used in four wheel drive specifically because of vibration issues. It makes the mirrors shake and also makes occupants nauseous. To make matters worse, if a 65 mph highway is not available for evaluation prior to purchase (such as in my case), the buyer is unaware of this serious issue.

Binding and slip-stick operation from new - @10,000 mi hard binding @20mph non-repeatable; dealer rep indicated stiff steering "normal"; independent alignment service reported non-adjustable internal binding; suspect factory misassembly or incorrectly manufactured internal component.

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While driving about any speed vehicle wandered side by side and lost control. Also, the steering box had been replaced twice for lack of steering.

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