Dodge Ram 3500 owners have reported 6 problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2007 Dodge 3500 lost steering power. Consumer states that the vehicle was almost impossible to steer. Mechanic determined that a metal gear in the power steering assembly was faulty. The metal shavings from the hear had contaminated the entire power steering system and had also damaged the power steering pump.
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- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 with a current and failure mileage of 26,000 miles. The contact was having trouble with the power steering. The steering wheel would only turn when the vehicle was moving but also when the vehicle was not moving. The steering wheel could not be turned. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, dutches Dodge, and the contact was told there was nothing they could do to fix it. The contact spoke to the manufacturer, and was told that is the way the vehicle was designed.
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I am having a problem with the power steering that the local Chrysler dealer cannot figure out. I've recently started getting a whining noise from the steering while sitting in the driveway. The last time that I noticed this noise I later noticed fluid under the truck coming from the power steering location. The dealer could not determine where it was leaking from and placed dye in the resevoir and ran the truck for two hours. They did not notice a leak or the whine. They want me to drive the truck and bring in back after 200 miles or so. . Read more...
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While driving under 50 mph, another driver cut consumer off, and consumer hit a pole, and sustained head and neck injuries. Vehicle's frame bent up like a piece of aluminum foil. Consumer felt frame was too thin. Consumer states cab of truck and floor panels buckeled.
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Loss of steering control. Occurs on uneven roads or wind (natural or semi truck induced) conditions. Sudden shift in direction sufficient to cause lane change. Dealer claims this "normal".
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The power steering failed or locked up, which caused an accident. The vehicle rolled over several times. Consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer several times prior to incident. There were injuries.
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Steering problems | |
Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
Steering Gear Box problems | |
Steering Wheel Vibrate problems | |
Power Steering Pump problems | |
Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problems | |
Steering Failed problems | |
Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems | |
Steering Linkages problems | |
Power Steering Failed problems |