1997 Dodge RAM 2500 suspension problems

Filed Jan 11, 2016 · Electrical, Suspension · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the entire dashboard was cracked, to the point that pieces detach when going over a bump. The contact also stated that the front-end suspension was fractured, making it impossible for the vehicle to drive in a straight line. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 03/09/16*lj

Filed Dec 6, 2013 · Suspension · 3,500 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that when driving at any speed and traveling over a road bump or pothole, the vehicle would shake uncontrollably. The contact replaced the front end tracking bar several times however the failure was not corrected. The contact also stated that he had to shut the engine off in order to regain control of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,500 and the current mileage was 119,600. Updated 1/14/14

Filed Jan 23, 2011 · Suspension · MO · crash

On all dodge ram trucks, specifically 2500 models, have a death wobble that occurs all the time. What happens is, when you hit a bump or a crack in the road, the truck starts wobbling out of control. It has to do with the front suspension and there's no way to fix it. It's horrible because it usually occurs when you're on highways at high speeds and it can cause a serious accident. More details include severe truck shaking and loss of control of the vehicle. To see this happen on camera, please go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6h5eh261gw. Millions of people are having this problem!! It has even been reported with jeep wranglers. Please sent out a recall for all dodge ram trucks and jeep wranglers!!!

Filed Apr 10, 2008 · Suspension · IL

Consumer complaint about a 1997 dodge dodge ram diesel 4x4. Consumer states that when replacing the lower ball joints it was noticed that they weren't greased which caused them to be dry, rusty, and caused them to wear out.

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Suspension · 110,000 miles · VA

While driving at any speed consumer heard a clanking sound when the brakes were depressed. Two certified mechanics determined that the control arm upper ball joint bolt was loose. *ak

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Suspension · 70,000 miles · NC

While getting the brakes checked the mechanic indicated that the right front lower and upper ball joints were loose and replaced them. *nm *sc

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Suspension · 70,000 miles · MD

Vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance, and dealer found that the upper and lower ball joints were worn out, and replaced them.

Filed May 7, 2003 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · MA

The vehicle was taken in for an inspection, and the inspector said that all 4 ball joints were shot. The ball joints failed within 90000 miles.

Filed Feb 24, 2003 · Suspension · 35,000 miles · WV

The entire vehicle vibrated, which almost resulted in loss of control of the vehicle. The dealership replaced several components, the brakes, u joints, and bearings, however the problem persisted.

Filed Jan 18, 2002 · Suspension · OH

The rear anti-sway bar, left linkage rod is rubbing against the parking brake cable assembly and also against the wiring harness for the rear anti-lock brake sensors. These components are being cut in half by the anti-sway bar connecting link.the parts are in too close proximity to each other.