NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Steering complaints
36 reportsClear category filterMileage unknown · May 30, 2016
Air BagsElectrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Injury
DASH FALLING APART IN CLUDING AIR BAG AIR BAG S/W VENTS FALLING OUT THE BEZEL FALLING THE GLOVE CONPARTMENT FALLING WIRES CUT HAD TO BE REPAIRED RADIO FELL OUT OF DASH GOT A DASH BOARD COVER AND HAVE TO TAPE THE CONPONITS TOGEATHER NEED TO REPLACE HEATER CORE NO SHOP WILL DO IT BECAUSE OF THE DASH I HAVE CUT MY HANDS AND ARMS DO…
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DASH FALLING APART IN CLUDING AIR BAG AIR BAG S/W VENTS FALLING OUT THE BEZEL FALLING THE GLOVE CONPARTMENT FALLING WIRES CUT HAD TO BE REPAIRED RADIO FELL OUT OF DASH GOT A DASH BOARD COVER AND HAVE TO TAPE THE CONPONITS TOGEATHER NEED TO REPLACE HEATER CORE NO SHOP WILL DO IT BECAUSE OF THE DASH I HAVE CUT MY HANDS AND ARMS DO TO DIGGING PIECES OF DASH OUT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE NHTSA NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS I CAN'T AFFORD TO BUY ANOTHER TRUCKI GUESS WHEN THE DASH FALLS IN THE FLOOR AND CAUSE IT TO WRECK.
NHTSA ODI #10871406
Mileage unknown · Apr 19, 2014
SteeringSuspensionCrash
THIS 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS DEVELOPED A VIOLENT SHAKING AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE SHAKING OR WOBBLE LASTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 SECONDS UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE SLOWED AND CONTROL REGAINED. THIS SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO DEATH WOBBLE TALKS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10583630
60,000 miles · Sep 16, 2011
Service Brakes, HydraulicSteeringUnknown Or Other
THE STEERING IN THIS VEHICLE IS TERRIBLE WHEN BRAKING,THE DASHBOARD IS CRAKED AND BROKEN VERY BAD IN SEVERAL PLACES DODGE WANTS TO DO NOTHING ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS.WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE PULLS VERY HARD,THIS IS NOT AN ALLIGNMENT I HAVE HAD THAT DONE CHANGED THE ROTORS THE WHOLE 9 YARDS STILL THE SAME PROBLEM.THE DASH…
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THE STEERING IN THIS VEHICLE IS TERRIBLE WHEN BRAKING,THE DASHBOARD IS CRAKED AND BROKEN VERY BAD IN SEVERAL PLACES DODGE WANTS TO DO NOTHING ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS.WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE PULLS VERY HARD,THIS IS NOT AN ALLIGNMENT I HAVE HAD THAT DONE CHANGED THE ROTORS THE WHOLE 9 YARDS STILL THE SAME PROBLEM.THE DASH STARTED OUT AS A LITTLE CRACK NOW IT IS BROKEN IN SEVERAL PLACES.THIS IS RIDICULOUS.I WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER DODGE THEY DONT STAND BEHIND THERE VEHICLES. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10425810
Mileage unknown · Jan 24, 2008
EquipmentFuel System, OtherSteering
VP44 FUEL PUMP DIES WITHOUT ANY NOTICE LEAVING PASSENGERS AND DRIVER STRANDED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL BECAUSE OF NO POWER ASSIST! TRACK BARS THAT FAIL BECAUSE OF POOR ENGINEERING CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL ! TRACK BARS FAIL WITHIN 1-2 YEARS OF USE! AT A COST OS 3-500$ EACH! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10215862
86,031 miles · Mar 7, 2007
Seat BeltsSteering
3/7/2007. 1999 DODGE RAM. CONTACT STATES THAT A CHRYSLER DEALER TOLD HIM NOT TO USE THE TILT WHEEL BECAUSE IT WILL BREAK THE WIRES IN THE STEERING COLUMN AGAIN. **CC THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED T HE SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERATIVE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10185820
Mileage unknown · Aug 26, 2006
Steering
1999 DODGE TRUCK, 2500, 4X4, QUAD CAB, WITH CUMMINS DIESEL. COMPLAINT: VEHICLE "WONDERING" BACK AND FORTH AND BEING DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN IN ITS LANE. I'VE HAD STEERING PROBLEMS SINCE PURCHASE OF THIS VEHICLE. NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THE STEERING PROBLEM. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10166612
26,296 miles · Dec 10, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingSteeringSuspension
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 4 X 4 QUAD CAB WITH THE V-10 MANUAL TRANSMISSION. SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW IN MARCH 1999, I HAVE TWICE REPLACED THE RR TRACK BAR ($200 PART, NOT INCLUDING LABOR) AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ($89 PART, NOT INCLUDING LABOR). THIS TRUCK WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD AND A HEAVY CLUNK IS FELT IN TH…
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I HAVE A 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 4 X 4 QUAD CAB WITH THE V-10 MANUAL TRANSMISSION. SINCE I PURCHASED IT NEW IN MARCH 1999, I HAVE TWICE REPLACED THE RR TRACK BAR ($200 PART, NOT INCLUDING LABOR) AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ($89 PART, NOT INCLUDING LABOR). THIS TRUCK WANDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD AND A HEAVY CLUNK IS FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER MECHANICS KEEP TELLING ME "THAT'S TYPICAL OF THIS VEHICLE," BUT THERE IS NO RECALL. WHY? I HAVE ALSO NOTICED AN ABUNDANCE OF COOLANT LOSS AT EACH OIL CHANGE SINCE ABOUT 10,000 MILES...UP TO 1 GALLON PER 3000 MILES. THE RADIATOR PRESSURE CHECKED OK. DEALER MECHANICS AND CHAT ROOMS HAVE TOLD ME THIS IS ANOTHER "TYPICAL" PROBLEM WITH THIS TRUCK. APPARENTLY THE ANTIFREEZE BLOWS THROUGH THE HEADGASKET AND INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WHERE IT EVAPORATES. STILL NO RECALLS. WHY ARE AUTOMANUFACTURERS GETTING AWAY WITH THIS?*AK
NHTSA ODI #10102597
Mileage unknown · Mar 5, 2004
Steering
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WANDERED OFF THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT STEERING GEAR BOX WAS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10061537
15,000 miles · Dec 3, 2003
SteeringSuspension
THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP DUE TO THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR A WHILE WHEN IT STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT. ALSO, WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED EXTREMELY HARD THAT IF THE CONSUMER DIDN'T HOLD IT TIGHTLY, IT WOULD JU…
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THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP DUE TO THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR A WHILE WHEN IT STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT. ALSO, WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED EXTREMELY HARD THAT IF THE CONSUMER DIDN'T HOLD IT TIGHTLY, IT WOULD JUMP OUT OF HIS HANDS. *AK THE FRONT END PROBLEMS HAD NOT BEEN SOLVED AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL HARD WHEN BRAKING. THE FRONT TIRES WERE CHANGES , BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINED THE SAME. *SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10044045
Mileage unknown · Jun 5, 2003
Steering
WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ERRATIC STEERING. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10022412
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