1995 Dodge RAM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 49about this part
- Share
- 8%of 611 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 49 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Dodge RAM, 8% of the 611 complaints for this model year. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #701454, filed 1998-12“96v230000, steeering column; the recall notice was received, and dealer where the vehicle was purchased refuses to do the work. Another states that it will be two months before they can look at the vehicle to do the work. Consumer requested the parts to do the work himselff because he utilizes the vehicle every day, and his request was refused.”
NHTSA complaint #823818, filed 1998-06“While driving the consumer felt the underneath side of the steering column getting very hotagainst knee, consumer noticed a melted spot on the plastic which covers the steering column, the consumer feels this should fall under recall 00v-135, however the dealer has denied his claim.”
NHTSA complaint #557759, filed 2000-11“Received notice (96v230000), steering column shaft; vehicle involved in an accident. Owner refused have repairs done. Insurance company totaled vehicle. A body shop brought, repaired & sold vehicle. New owner received recall notices & took vehicle to dealer. Each time, mechanic called zone representative & was informed will not repair vehicle under recall. Manufacturer also agreed w/zone representative.”
NHTSA complaint #822740, filed 1998-04“While driving 60 MPH drag link broke, causing loss of steering. This caused driver to slam into a guardrail body work damage has already been repaired. There was still a problem with steering. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #872450, filed 2000-10Related recalls
- 96V230000Nov 18, 1996If the plastic pins and metal clip that retain the lower steering shaft in the upper shaft break, the lower steering shaft can separate from the upper shaft.Covers: Dodge RAM 1994–1995
- 95V088000May 12, 1995While making a turn, the extra keys on a vehicle operator's key ring can become temporarily lodged in the screw access holes in the back cover of the steering…Covers: Dodge RAM 1994–1995, Dakota 1994
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 33% |
| 2008 | 6 | 24% |
| 2006 | 4 | 16% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 4 | 8% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 53 | 17% |
| 2000 | 22 | 15% |
| 1999 | 40 | 11% |
| 1998 | 28 | 6% |
| 1997 | 36 | 9% |
| 1996 | 43 | 7% |
| 1995 | 49 | 8% |
| 1994 | 39 | 8% |
| 1993 | 6 | 11% |
| 1992 | 7 | 12% |
| 1991 | 11 | 22% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge RAM
150 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
91 complaintsElectrical system
72 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsEngine cooling
51 complaintsVehicle speed control
46 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsFuel system
38 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
28 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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