2000 Dodge RAM 1500: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jul 20, 2010 · Suspension · 98,000 miles · ME

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 1500. While performing maintenance on his vehicle, the contact noticed that the left control arm bracket was partially torn and exhibited a stress fracture. He referenced recall the federal safety agency campaign number 00v007000, suspension, front, control arm lower arm. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised that his vehicle was not part of the recall. The contact does not feel safe driving the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 98,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2009 · Body · WV

Bought used 2000 dodge ram 4x4 this past summer. It only has 61,000 miles on it. About three months after buying it, we noticed a very large crack in the center of the dashboard going from window to edge of front. I had read about this fault with this model truck, but when we bought it, it had no crack. I am afraid for our safety now. There should be a recall as it is a safety problem! But, of course, dodge won't recall anything.........like the defective ball joints, front ends, etc.

Filed Apr 16, 2006 · Brakes, Suspension · 84,700 miles · MN

Purchased a 2000 1500 quadcab dodge ram for 15,000. Three weeks later had to repair front brakes front rotors and front ball joints. Cost $700. Dealer refused to do anything about it.

Filed Jan 27, 2006 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · CA

Noticed reduced directional stability, braking degradation and vehicle pulled under braking conditions. This lead me to take vehicle in for service. While on the vehicle rack it was discovered that both lower control arms had cracked in the exact same location on both sides. Additionally, cracks were discovered due to what appeared to be poor welds on the front axle. On 01-16-2006, I authorized the following work to be done at my own expense: 1) replacement of cracked lower control arms and welding of the cracked front axle recall 00v007000). Replacement control arms were reinforced in the area that failed on both stock oem control arms. The replacement arms where almost twice as heavy as the originals. With this information, I contacted dodge daimler/chrysler to explain the situation and requested a reimbursement for the parts replaced. Chrysler denied the request and said that there were no recalls on the vehicle for the above listed issues. All repair work has been completed and I have the original lower control arms available upon request. Pictures of the both parts are also available upon request.

Filed Nov 22, 2005 · Suspension · 63,000 miles · TX

Dt: the contact states there is a the federal safety agency recall campaign 00v007000 concerning front suspension control arm: lower arm. This vehicle is experiencing the same problems as indicated in the recall, but is not included in the recall due to VIN. No recall repairs have been done at this time.

Filed Jan 14, 2005 · Suspension · 43,000 miles · DC

I own the 2000 dodge 1500 quad cab pickup. The front ball joints had to be replaced. The consumer wants to know why his dodge truck was not included in the recall. *bf *nm *sc the consumers vehicle had 43000 on it at the time of the failure. *tc

Filed Nov 6, 2004 · Steering · PA

I have 2000 dodge ram pickup that has four wheel drive and 37,000 miles on the odometer. At approximately 15,000 miles, I began to notice a clunking sound coming from the front of the vehicle and it became hard to keep it from wandering. I used the internet to find ways of checking the front end components and found that this is a common problem with these trucks. Using the information that I found on the internet, I have determined that the ball joints, trac bar, and steering stabilizer are all defective. Likewise, the transmission is starting to give me problems in reverse gear. I have collected information that shows all of these problems going back many years. How can a manufacturer be allowed to continue making faulty products knowing that they are jeopardizing the safety of people? I cannot afford to get this truck fixed and am afraid to drive it. Is dodge being held accountable for repairs since this is a safety related issue that they have known about for years?

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Suspension · 78,000 miles · AR

There were front suspension/ ball joints problem. The vehicle was diagnosed by independent mechanic.

Filed Jan 6, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 5,522 miles · NY

Vibration & noise in right front when turning, dealer checked found noise coming from r/s lower ball joint & drag link broken - delaer replaced drag link and ball joint kit.

Filed Dec 31, 2003 · Suspension · 25,000 miles · TX

Problems with vehicle's upper ball joints.*mr a technician told the consumer that the upper ball joints were worn. *ph

Filed Dec 24, 2003 · Suspension · 49,031 miles · CA

I have two issues to relay. I have a 2000 dodge ram 1500 quad cab truck. I currently have approximately 54,000 miles on it. I just recently had to have the driver side front wheel bearing assembly replaced. This wa sa known defect was told, and was specifically excluded from my extended warranty (go figure). This cost me almost $ 500.00. Per the mechanic, there was a plastic retainer device that broke and allowed the nut to back off, and this destroyed the wheel bearing assembly. I was told that my wheel was in danger of falling off. Second, my truck started making clunking noises when I turned or went over bumps. A local mechanic inspected my truck and told be my ball joints were defective. They have seen this a lot. I have done some research and believe the suspension on my truck was the same as the durango. Now they were subject to a recall.*ak sincerely, norman l'heureux.

Filed Nov 1, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · 100,000 miles · WI

I own a 2000 dodge ram 1500, 2 wheel drive. As I looked through your site I found a recall on the suspension of the right control arm. About 1 year ago the truck the truck needed tie rod ends according to the dealership. A loud squeaking was to be fixed by the tie rod ends. Once in the shop I received a call saying that the right control arm had a bad bushing and to replace the rubber bushing I needed to replace the whole control arm. No one person could tell me why. According to your recall, my bad tie rod ends, shocks, and control arm are a result of a bad axle. The dealership claims this all happened from the control going bad. The truck had only 100,000 miles at the time,this cost me 1,500.00. The truck is now starting to have the same noises as a year ago. Could this be the recurring problem,should I just keep replacing the right side control arm. My truck is all road miles,no four wheeling, no towing, no accidents. What you have pointed out I feel is more prevalent than 76 vehicles. I contacted the dealership, they stated there is no recall of this kind for my truck, then why is it with you people and why is it exactly as you have stated. I feel you are right,I feel there is a problem, I also feel putting on new control arms does not fix the problem which I feel is returning and I fear another 1,500.00 bill is on it's way. Please help!