1997 DODGE RAM Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar Issues in the 1997 DODGE RAM

8 steering steering wheelhandle bar complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE RAM. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar Complaints

#865725 |
STEERING COLUMN FAILURE, STEERING WOULD VIBRATE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL; STEERING SHAFT, COUPING AND DAMPER HAD TO BE REPLACED. BELIEVED THIS PROBLEM IS PREMATURE/DEFECTED AT 47,000 MILE OF WEAR. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#865726 |
REOCCURRING PROBLEM WITH STEERING COLUMN FAILURE, FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 16-JUN, 1997. REOCCURRED AGAIN. ALSO, NEEDS STEERING SHAFT, COUPING AND DAMPER REPLACEMENT. BOTH VEHICLES WOULD BE REPAIRED AT AN INDEPENDENT SHOP. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#864682 |
WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES AND STEERING.*AK
#853383 |
FAULTY STEERING COLUMN; DEALER HAD TO REPLACE TWO STEERING COLUMNS DUE TO UNNECESSARY NOISE, AND STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO TURN. *AK
#713221 |
1. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE. AFTER KEEPING THE TRUCK FOR 34 DAYS, DEALERSHIP FINALLY PUT IN A REBUILT TRANNY. 2. DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, RENDERING IT USELESS. DEALER BLAMED IT ON THE BUG SHIELD. 3. BATTERY COMPLETELY DIED RIGHT AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. 4. FRONT WHEELS MAKE CONSTANT CLICKING NOISE...SUSPECT FAILED BEARINGS. 5. STEERING WHEEL MADE CRACKING SOUND WHEN TURNING TO LEFT OR RIGHT...TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO FIX IT. TRUCK IS TOTAL PIECE OF JUNK!
#832562 |
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH STEERING COLUMN. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN TWICE. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STEERS, IT MAKES A CLUNKING NOISE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
#823099 |
WHEN DRIVING THERE WAS A NOISE AND A POPPING. VEHICLE REMAINS UNDER WARRANTY, DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS DEFECTIVE AND REPAIRED ON TWO OCCASIONS, 8/27/97 AND 5/4/98. PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED TO MAKE STOPS AND TURNS, SPEED LIMIT RANGES BETWEEN 55-65 MPH. PROBLEM HAPPENS CONTINUOUSLY. *AK
#805050 |
WHEN DRIVING ALONG THE VEHICLE WANDERS ON THE ROAD ; ALSO, THERE SEEMS TO BE TOO MUCH PLAY IN THE STEERING. *AK

Other 1997 DODGE RAM Problem Areas

Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 39 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 37 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 31 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 20 complaints Unknown Or Other 15 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 12 complaints Tirestreadbelt 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 11 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 10 complaints Suspensionfront 10 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 8 complaints Steering 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 6 complaints 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 Equipmentelectrical 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
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