Table 1 shows five common steering related problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram Van. The number one most common problem is related to the power steering failed (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the steering (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Is Loose problems | |
| Steering Column problems |
I am the owner of a 1999 Dodge ram 1500. While my wife was driving approximately 40 mph the power steering failed and lost control of the vehicle without any warning. Being unable to control the vehicle the vehicle headed into oncoming traffic, the contact crashed into a ditch. Read details...
While driving the van the steering became uncertain, the van would not respond to the wheel. Inspection revealed that the frame in front of the front wheels had rusted away leaving nothing for the steering box to attach to and allowing it to turn when it should have remained fixed. Read details...
The following is regarding a 1999 Dodge ram 2500 van and failure of tie rods. At approximately 30,000 miles both outer tie rod ends were replaced by a dealer for torn rubber boots. At approximately 64,000 miles another tie rod failure occurred. This time it was the adjusting sleeve. Read details...