2001 Dodge RAM 1500: broken coil spring

Filed Apr 29, 2010 · Suspension · 92,494 miles · MI

Coil spring broke from driver side. The mechanic said he has never seen this happened on dodge 1500.

Filed Jan 20, 2006 · Suspension · 46,700 miles · FL

While visiting my cousin in fredericksburg va, he notice noise from the front of the car, we spot the broken coil spring and also notice the brand new tire (front, driver side has scratch on the side wall we assume the broken coil spring cause that. I took the truck in at stafford dodge in va to have the coil spring replace. The dealership said the control and upper and lower ball joints were wearing out need to be replace it will cost about $2500. I call in to chrysler motor to let them know that for 5 years old truck, I have to replace coil spring $527.44 and control arm when I have money to replace $2500.00. That just not right.

Filed Aug 8, 2005 · Suspension · 35,000 miles · NY

The left rear main leaf spring failed while driving 55 MPH. At the time of failure the truck had approximately 35000 miles on it and the repair was covered under warranty. With approximately 70000 miles on the truck the right rear main leaf failed as well. This repair was not covered and I was informed by the "certified chrysler repair facility" that they had never seen this problem before and there were no recalls or bulletins concerning this failure. This truck has never carried a load and has never been abused. Both springs broke in the same place (where the steel is rolled to accommodate the shackle bolt). This is a clean straight break and appears to be the result of excessive heat in the manufacture process. This is most definitely a "manufacturer defect" and as such should be the responsibility of the chrysler corporation.

Filed Aug 18, 2004 · Suspension · 33,000 miles · MI

While driving passenger's rear leaf spring failed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Suspension · TX

Received notice #01v153000. Clock spring broke while making a turn. Contacted dealership. Urged to bring vehicle in for repairs. After arriving was informed to leave vehicle, and would get to it when time allowed. No appointment was made. Dealership did not accept or make appointments.