Dodge Ram Van owners have reported 22 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 9 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (11 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering column (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The frame horns {left and right} developed cracks on all four sides ahead of the front wheels leading to the detachment of the steering arm and stabilizer bar resulting in little to no control of the vehicle. Read details...
Difficult to get the gearshift out of park. A recall has been done on the ignition/parkshift interlock for an issue "the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative. ". The dealership service technician said that the part that has failed is not the same as the part that Read details...
I have a Dodge van 1500 with 22000 miles. The tie rod ends failed, and the ball joints are in the process of failing. I replaced the tie rod ends and will have to replace the ball joints soon. Read details...
For 2 days prior to incident , noticed steering wheel kept changing orientation while driving in a straight line. A lot of groaning and creaking noise from right front suspension in right turns as well as vibration at highway speed. Read details...
Severe problems with steering since purchase. Vehicle is difficult to control, goes all over road. Dealer cannot find anything wrong. Consumer states there are tracking problems due to rear axle being more narrow than the front axle, rear end sways constantly. Read details...