The front wheel bearings had to be replaced at a low mileage.
1997 Dodge RAM 1500 suspension complaints
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Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have brakes done and a gear box put on, and consumer found out that fornt coil springs were busted due to defective steel.
During normal operation of vehicle there was a noise coming from rear end. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined that inner ring pinion bearing went out due to a casing deformation. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
I have not used this vehicle in any manner that would cause the wheel bearings to fail this early in fact I have owned 10 other vehicles and never had the bearings go on any of them. There was no indication , noise or otherwise that they were failing. We had the brakes redone in december of 2000, with the front rotors having to be replaced because they were so worn. If there were a problem shouldn't they have noticed it when they took the rotors off. Just makes me wonder.
After replacing transmission, transmission failed again. Consumer was driving approximately 65mph and vehicle just gradually started slowing down. Consumer coasted to side of road with engine still running, but not able to go in any gears. Transmission was replaced 1-22-00. *ak vehicle experiences several transmission problems, there have been recalls amongst the repairs, driveshaft broke while driving, consumer states that chrysler corp has no records of a transmission being sent to new country dodge where the replacement took place, transfer case was retorqued, consumer had taken vehicle to dealer many times prior to complete transmission failure and dealer could not remedy problems. Clunking noise under vehicle, dealer replaced front swaybar links. O2 sensor replaced. Consumer stated at times he hadto hit the starter with a hammer to get it to work, ignition coil failed, and battery failed. Vehicle stalls when coming to a stop, check engine light illuminated. Excessive amounts of fuel used, distributor cap was replaced, vehicle also backfiring. Brakes grinding, front brake pads were metal to metal, rotor was scored badly, dealer replaced front pads and both rotors.
When driving consumer heard a noise coming from the front end of vehicle, consumer contacted dealer. Dealer linked the problem to the front wheel bearing which was falling off the vehicle, dealer was replacing parts. *ak
1st taken to dealer for improper tire wear @ 30704 miles / dealer claimed tire rotation problem / calipers were faulty instead / rotors failed at 38728.
Clunk in front suspension.tried fixing 14 times.also found crack in weld at control arm bracket and frame.
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with front tires not being aligned. Properly. Consumer had replaced front tires within firt 26,000 miles of wear. Dealer was not contacted at this time.
Brakes, rotors, transmission, and alignment malfunction.
Vehicle pulls pulls to the right as if out of alignment.
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