| Issue ID | 754896 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10298631 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 06/01/10 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought a 2004 dodge 1500 a month ago. The truck has been good till yesterday when i was going to pickup my son when the power steering was not working. Took it into dealership $1400 for new rack and pinion. If i am still lucky it will not be a pump as well. Truck had 162460km when i bought it and has 163496km now. The thought of a clear safety on the truck and just over 1000km put on it and the rack and pinion needing to be replaced is not looking good for the dealership. Just wanted to let people know that this issue continues. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 163496 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CALGARY ALBERTA, 00 |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU16D54JXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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