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SteeringPart report

1977 Dodge Van Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
38%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1977 Dodge Van, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Steering box bracket failed and even the chassis was torn in half this was very distressing and I know this is not my fault ii found out that there was a recall on these vehicles for this very problem the recall campain number was 80v027000 I want to know what I can do about getting this repaired by Dodge thank you.”

NHTSA complaint #761601, filed 2002-05

“I was driving my 1977 Dodge VAN when the steering became very erratic when I had the vehicle checked I was informed that this was a common problem on this type of vehicle I can see no possible way for this to be my fault the frame as well as the steering box bracket are torn in half.”

NHTSA complaint #761588, filed 2002-05

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002211%
2001213%
200015%
199916%
199814%
1995110%
1994111%
1977338%

Other parts of the 1977 Dodge Van

Body and structure
4 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1977 Dodge Van

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology