This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Consumer states while driving started to hear a clunk, steering wheel was snapping and banging. Consumer states the lower shaft assemble was cracked all the way around.
Possible failure of steering shaft, prior to recall notice, may have caused loss of control of vehicle (accident) in which drive sustained skull fracture, large laceration on left arm as a result of the crash and was unconscious at the scene.
When purchased used truck in 12/97 noticed that the steering was very loose. Mentioned to used dealer and said that all trucks have loose steering. Not content with that answer took to Chrysler/Dodge shop to have it checked out. The shop replaced the tie rods, shocks, and trac bar on the front suspension. Told me that the steering gear box was worn. Told them not to replace that becasue I wanted to investigate for more info. After work was completed, still a lot of steering play. Not satisfied. Need to replace the steering gear box, but I need to know if this is going to be covered by Dodge or not. Local Dodge shop says they will not cover it.
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- Reedsburg, WI, USA