Dodge RAM 1500 pulling problems

Filed Jun 5, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · 222,700 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle was severely shaking and vibrating. The contact replaced the struts and tie rods; however, the failure persisted. The contact also stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel felt extremely loose, and the vehicle was pulling to one side. The contact also experienced the "Death Wobble" on several occasions while driving. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 222,700.

Filed Sep 26, 2018 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · MI · fire

On friday 6/29/2018 at about 5:00 pm I was driving home on northbound I -75 and m-59 in heavy traffic when the truck pulled to the left and I noticed puff of white smoke coming from under the hood. I got off at the university exit and pulled into a parking spot. I turned the truck off and opened the hood. It was a really hot day and I couldn't tell where to odder or smoke had coming from. The check engine light did not come on. I drove it straight to milosch's palace. They thought the front left caliber was locked up.mileage was 79,802 on the odometer. They said it just happens sometimes. The rotors and brake pads had been replaced in november 2017. Milosch's palace replaced the caliper, rotor, pads and ABS sensor harness that malted. The didn't replace the bearing hub or caliper mounting bracket. On august 18th I took in to caseville michigan and the drivers side front wheel got hot again. I had to have it towed to tubbs brother on august 21st. The mileage was 80,507 on the odometer. The repair bill came to $2,031.73. I picked the truck up on september 6th.the mechanic replaced the driver's side bearing hub. He said the brake line failed (collapsed) and caused the brake to pads to stick. I told him to replace the bearing and check the other lines and flush the system. On september 23rd 2018 I went to pull my boat out of the lake for the season and drove it 12 miles and now the rear drivers side brake is overheating. The vehicle has about 80,600 miles on it.

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 35,000 miles · VA

Front, right side brakes I.e. Rotor and calipers faulty after only 35,000 miles. Vehicle pulled to the right and brake components began to smoke on june 20, 2017 while driving. Vehicle is used for general driving and never used for payloads heavier than 500 pounds nor used to pull a trailer.#

Filed Aug 18, 2016 · Electrical · 222,750 miles · TX

While driving over railroad tracks last week, the key slid out of the ignition. When I attempted to pull to the right shoulder, my steering colomn locked and the motor finally died and coasted to a stop.

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Brakes · 56,000 miles · TN

In april 2016 while driving my truck started to vibrate badly in the rear. I was driving on the highway at 70 MPH. As I slowed down to pull over, the truck started to jerk like I was pumping the brakes. As it stopped, you could hear a tire skidding. Not steady, but like I was trying to break hard.I didn't have my foot on the brakes. The right rear wheel was smoking and extremely hot. I had it taken to a dodge dealer where they diagnosed a sticking caliper. They replaced both rear calipers and bleed the brakes. The truck drove fine after the $570.00 repair bill. In july 2016 while driving on a two lane county highway, the truck started pulling strongly to the left into oncoming traffic. I stopped and the left front wheel was extremely hot. You could not touch it. I let it cool and idled home on the shoulder. My truck has 56,000 miles on it.I called the dealer and they said I probably needed front calipers also. This appears to be a common failure with these trucks. I drive mostly on two lane country roads in the mountains. A skid or loss of control can be a very serious accident. In both cases there was no warning. With the front wheel it just started pulling left. If I hadn't had a firm grip on the steering wheel it would have crossed the center line. The break pads have 70 percent life left according to the dealer and they didn't replace them.

Filed May 5, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · 101,000 miles · NY

Takata recall my steering wheel is bulged out and the light flashed then goes off? I can be driving then it flashes then disapers and you can feel and see the bulge . Steering issue : I have had over 8 alignments done in the past month and all new parts tires n rims installed and the steering wheel is still sideways ? Its alighned for no more then a day then it starts loosing the straight drive and pulling left or right ? Of had it at multiple places and they can't figure it out.

Filed Feb 19, 2016 · Tires · 80,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge ram 1500 equipped with cooper dakota mt (na) tires, size lt285/75r16 (na). While driving approximately 70 MPH, a noise was heard coming from the front passenger wheel and the vehicle pulled to the right. After stopping the vehicle, the contact discovered that the tread separated from the tire. The tire was examined by the manufacturer who indicated that the failure was caused by age, dryness, and wear. The VIN was unknown. The vehicle and tire failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Dec 24, 2015 · Body, Fuel system · 43,000 miles · MA

My 2009 dodge ram 1500 gas tank almost fell out causing almost an explosion of tank. Reason: the tank is held in by two metal straps one side is attach to a frame bolt the other side of the strap is a t shape that slides into a t slot in the frame now what happen is the t section pulled right through the frame causing the tank to drop almost to the road the remainder of the strap was hitting the driveshaft causing sparks if the plastic tank hit the ground it could explode. Dodge rep had mention to me this is a common issue. So I think there should be a recall on this issue...updated 08/07/17 *bf

Filed Sep 5, 2015 · Body, Steering · 174,387 miles · WI · crash

When driving out of a hospital parking structure, when coming to the exit on the lowest level you must make a sharp right turn into the exit booth lane. When turning right, it was as if a "tooth" inside the steering gear broke off causing a collision with the rail while exiting the parking structure. Now the steering has an excessive amount of play and while in the center of the (steering play) it is as it binds or sticks at times where the "tooth" used to be on the steering gear. It has become quite dangerous to drive, especially at high speeds or on the interstate as the vehicle tends to wander now and follow the cracks in the road. I have owned dodge ram pickups for the last 20 years since I bought my first brand new ram pickup and let me tell you, they have all had issues with loose steering boxes, even the new one. But when they break, that is a dangerous situation that people cannot see coming with a normal inspection as on the outside, wear is undetectable. I have been an ase certified technician the better part of my adult life and this is unacceptable. I am sure chrysler has investigated this issue already and found that it would just cost too much to recall all these vehicles to repair them but the least they could do is sell a part priced at cost to share the burden with the consumer. It may save someone's life

Filed Aug 28, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · VI · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving down a hill at 35 MPH, the vehicle started to shake, pull to the left, and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy without warning. The driver sustained multiple injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard, where the insurance company deemed the vehicle destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not provided. Ma 10/8