10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 4
Average Mileage:
8,385 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments

problem #13

Jun 302010

Ram 2500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Dodge pickup 1997 tilt wheel, wires in steering column broke, disabled air bag, electric windows and other stuff. 4X4 steering is loose lots of steering wheel play to keep vehicle strait on road, like that since new.

- Maple Valley, WA, USA

problem #12

Mar 152003

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles

- Traverse City, AL, USA

problem #11

Apr 152002

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Bad plenum gasket. Fuel and oil mix. And steering output shaft leaks a the gear box. And truck wont idle in the cold

- Casper, WY, USA

problem #10

Aug 181998

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Intermediate shaft was defective, causing steering column to break. After contacting dealer. 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.

- Owings Mills, MD, USA

problem #9

Jan 012001

Ram 2500 Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There is too much play in steering, vehicle taken to dealer 3 times. Dealer said this was a characteristic of vehicle.

- Warwick, RI, USA

problem #8

Mar 252001

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #7

Jan 102001

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While traveling at 40 mph vehicle lost steering. Consumer depressed brakes to stop vehicle.

- San Antion, TX, USA

problem #6

Oct 261999

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
No summary

- Goffstown, NH, USA

problem #5

May 191997

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering makes noise.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #4

Nov 191998

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Steering locks up and steering wheel must be jerked hard to complete or straighten wheel.

- Orient, OH, USA

problem #3

Oct 281998

Ram 2500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- St. Augustine, FL, USA

problem #2

Nov 061998

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering is very loose. Vehicle wanders and grabs, causing loss of vehicle control which resulted in an accident.

- St Johns, AZ, USA

problem #1

May 201998

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
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!!

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

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