Steering Noise

[Alan M]

I've been experiencing a rubbing noise when turning right. Sounds like its coming through the steering column, and feeling some vibration on the steering wheel. Not all the time, and never when turning left. But getting more frequent. Anyone else experiencing this?

 

[Gottabdcheese]

I just posted similar under engine and performance thread. Does it sound like this?

 

[Alan M]

Not that prolonged of a noise. Something more like a tire rubbing against plastic, or a plastic bearing not being greased properly. Yours sounds a little more metal-ish. Not good for the Truck of the Year regardless!

 

[RamCares]

I've been experiencing a rubbing noise when turning right. Sounds like its coming through the steering column, and feeling some vibration on the steering wheel. Not all the time, and never when turning left. But getting more frequent. Anyone else experiencing this?

I just posted similar under engine and performance thread. Does it sound like this?

Hi Alan M and Gottabdcheese,
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing these concerns. If you decide to have you dealer address these and would like an additional layer of assistance, please send our team a private message!
Alex
Ram Social Care Specialist

 

[Gottabdcheese]

Hi Alan M and Gottabdcheese,
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing these concerns. If you decide to have you dealer address these and would like an additional layer of assistance, please send our team a private message!
Alex
Ram Social Care Specialist

Me too! Especially with 1,000 miles and the first payment coming up! It’s at the dealer now. Waiting to hear back.

 

[Alan M]

Alex, Thanks for responding. I'm new to this forum and not sure how to send a private message and to whom, so I'll ask here.

Already brought it once to the dealer and they took a guess that something needed more grease, but that didn't work. They also said they tried to adjust the wheel well cover to see if that was the cause, but again it either didn't stay in position or wasn't the the cause. My concern is that its getting more frequent and louder. Doesn't appear to impact performance but definitely is impairing confidence in whether I may have a potential steering failure at some point. This is my third Ram and first time having this issue. Surely someone at Ram / Chrysler has heard about this and knows how to fix it - I just want to reach that person and have them share the knowledge with my dealer!

 

[RamCares]

Alex, Thanks for responding. I'm new to this forum and not sure how to send a private message and to whom, so I'll ask here.

Already brought it once to the dealer and they took a guess that something needed more grease, but that didn't work. They also said they tried to adjust the wheel well cover to see if that was the cause, but again it either didn't stay in position or wasn't the the cause. My concern is that its getting more frequent and louder. Doesn't appear to impact performance but definitely is impairing confidence in whether I may have a potential steering failure at some point. This is my third Ram and first time having this issue. Surely someone at Ram / Chrysler has heard about this and knows how to fix it - I just want to reach that person and have them share the knowledge with my dealer!

Hi Alan M,
I have sent you a message and look forward to assisting you further!
Ram Social Care Specialist

 

[Gottabdcheese]

Hi Alan M and Gottabdcheese,
We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing these concerns. If you decide to have you dealer address these and would like an additional layer of assistance, please send our team a private message!
Alex
Ram Social Care Specialist

Just got it back from the dealer. Wheel Fender Cover was Not Installed Correctly. Dealer removed and reinstalled. Issue has been resolved. I hope that is the only thing that wasn't installed correctly.

 

[Alan M]

Congrats! And thanks for sharing. I will contact my dealer and ask them to investigates this probable cause.

 

[RamCares]

Just got it back from the dealer. Wheel Fender Cover was Not Installed Correctly. Dealer removed and reinstalled. Issue has been resolved. I hope that is the only thing that wasn't installed correctly.

Hi Gottabdcheese,
We are happy to hear your dealer was able to address this for you! Feel free to reach out in the future should you ever need assistance!
Alex
Ram Social Care Specialist