1997 DODGE RAM Steering Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1997 DODGE RAM
8 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE RAM. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
BAD PLENUM GASKET. FUEL AND OIL MIX. AND STEERING OUTPUT SHAFT LEAKS A THE GEAR BOX. AND TRUCK WONT IDLE IN THE COLD
#8015642
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INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE, CAUSING STEERING COLUMN TO BREAK. AFTER CONTACTING DEALER.*AK CONSUMER HAD THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 20,000 MILES. THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR WAS LOOSE. BECAUSE OF THE NOISE IN THE STEERING WHILE TURNING, THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REMOVED AND THE STEERING WHEEL REINSTALLED. THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. REAR SPEAKER WAS INOPERATIVE AND REPLACED. *JG
#894725
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THERE IS TOO MUCH PLAY IN STEERING, VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES. DEALER SAID THIS WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE.*AK
WHILE DRIVING 65-70 MPH STEERING LOCKED, VEHICLE SKIDDED INTO TREE. AFTER INSPECTING VEHICLE MECHANIC STATED STEERING KNUCKLE HAD BROKEN AND COULD HAVE CAUSED STEERING TO LOCK, AND IN TURN ACCIDENT.
NO SUMMARY
#829685
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THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING/SUSPENSION. WHEN DRIVING, COSUMER HAS PROBLEMS CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE. THEY HAVE HAD THE ALIGNMENT FIXED 6 TIMES, AND THE STEERING WHEEL REPAIRED 7 TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
#535886
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STEERING-LOUD CLICKING NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN AT ALL SPEEDS. NOTICEABLY LOAD ON TURNS (LEFT OR RIGHT). BATTERY-FIRST BATTERY DIED. ONLY 8-9 MONTY OLD. GREEN 'IDIOT' DOT ON SO CALLED 'MAINTENANCE-FREE' BATTERY NO LONGER GREEN. REPLACED BATTERY AT DEALERSHIP. CURRENT BATTERY IS ALSO WEAK! GREEN 'IDOT' DOT IS FADING AWAY. NOTICE THAT POWER DOOR LOCKS CHURN AWAY TRYING TO LOCK OR UNLOCK DOORS. WON'T BE LONG BEFORE DEALER WILL REPLACE THIS SECOND BATTERY!. BRAKES-VEHICLE VIBRATES BAD UPON APPLYING MODERATE BRAKE PRESSURE. OCCURS EVERY TIME, VEHICLE DOESN'T SWERVE. DEARLER SAYS, BRAKE ROTORS MAY BE WARPED?. OF COURSE, THIS ISN'T UNDER WARRANTY, I BELEIVE THIS TO BE A DEFECT. I HAVE NOTICED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BRAKES AND STEERING COLUMN DEFECTS ON THIS SITE. IT'S NOT JUST ME. THESE ARE DEFECTS!!
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Vehicle Speed Control
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
10 complaints
Suspensionfront
10 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
8 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
8 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
6 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
5 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
5 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint