10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 2500 steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Dodge Ram Van 2500 Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 252001

Ram Van 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Frontal crash at 65-70 mph, hit a tree, airbag did not deploy. Vehicle was totalled. Vehicle rolled over and driver was injured, airbag had previously been recalled and replaced. Consumer feels the steering knuckle broke, locking tires making it impossible to steer.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #1

Mar 252001

Ram Van 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

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