| Issue ID | 722070 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10267154 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| File date | 18/04/09 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving my truck when i heard a squeaking sound coming from the right front of the truck. The next day i brought it to the dealer and had it looked at. They told me the squeak was from the rack and pinion and the boots were also leaking fluid. I told them that i just had the rack and pinion fixed at 53,314 miles and now at 69,766 miles. The dealer said they would look into it and they came up with no recalls or complaints. I am not happy. I had the dealer fix the rack and pinion both times. Out of pocket cost $855. 77 and now $978. 32. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69766 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18D73SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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