Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| 08-004 | 06/30/2008 | 10025346 | 2003-2008 (dr) ram truck 1500-steering shudder during parking lot or low vehicle speed maneuvers. *pe | 07/30/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 08/03/2012 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Engine stalled without warning while traveling at slow speeds causing loss of brakes and steering control. this has happened numerous times while both traveling straight and turning. it has been a very dangerous issue to deal with. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Engine stalled without warning while traveling at slow speeds causing loss of brakes and steering control. this has happened numerous times while both traveling straight and turning. it has been a very dangerous issue to deal with. | |||
| 03/02/2009 | 40883 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that she would hear a rumbling noise coming from the front driver's side tire while driving at various speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that the front driver's side tie rod needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure recurred approximately three months later. the vehicle was taken back to the independent repair shop where the front driver's side tie rod was again replaced. approximately two years later the failure recurred. the vehicle was not yet taken to be repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the contact was also informed of a recall addressing this failure on the same vehicle of a later model year. the failure mileage was 40,883 and the current mileage was 80,000. sm. | |||
| 03/22/2010 | 43000 | ||
| My 2005 dodge ram 1500 2wd short bed standard cab with 3.7l engine power steering is leaking fluid. truck has 53,000 miles. it was leaking a little when i purchased the truck used in september 2007 at 43,000 miles. i have seen other reports from individuals having the same issue. dodge should recall and correct this issue prior to power steering going out and causing saftey issue. | |||
| 11/13/2009 | 45000 | ||
| Steering failed, truck was having a thumping on right front area, but it was not the tire, it cause me to loss of control while steering, the truck was totaled, it rolled over three times, the front driver airbag did not deploy, was saved by my seatbelt, the truck roled to the right hitting on the passanger side, it had only 44,000 miles, i noticed this problem and took it to be inspected but nothing showed up as it was blamed by the person who drove it as my tires being rough, i already owned them for over a year with about 5000 miles on them and it was not the tire, it was faulty linkage for steering, caused loss of control and this truck was highly maintianed, and before i could get a second opinion it was wrecked, as other drivers and other dodge trucks have faulty steering linkage problems, this will cause more accidents for other owners, after the wreck i could see that the linkage was damaged but since it rolled three times the insurance company can not say what exactly cause the sudden loss of steering, the linkage components are not right dodge needs to recall these trucks | |||
| 12/15/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| I have two 2005 dodge ram trucks and both have started leaking power steering fluid in cold weather. looked on line at different forums and found this is very common problem or defect. want to know if this is a widespread defect, then why has not dodge been required to fix? *tr | |||
| 06/17/2009 | 45670 | 1 | |
| 2005 dodge ram developed severe front end wobble at all speeds known as death wobble. truck was purchased as certified pre-owned and bought extended warranty but they will not fix it. they told me shocks were bad and i replaced them at my own cost and it still continues to get worse every mile more. *tr | |||
| 02/04/2009 | 41740 | 1 | |
| Vehicle steering shudders/shakes when making slow turns as well when maneuvering forward/reverse when parking unit. feel the shudder on drvr. side primarily. steering wheel & vehicle itself shudder. does this continually when driving every time vehicle is used. does it when you turn from a complete stop. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2009 | 36000 | 1 | |
| Steering rack. *tr | |||
| 04/10/2008 | 24000 | 1 | |
| The rack and pinion went out on my 2005 dodge ram 1500 on the highway almost causing me to crash. everywhere i look online and the dealer said they almost all go out. this is very dangerous i pull a trailer all the time and it is always in the back of my mind. i just cannot figure out why they haven't recalled it with so many complaints. *tr | |||