1997 Dodge RAM 2500: ball joint or control arm failure

6 of the 213 complaints about the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 describe ball joint or control arm failure.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Ball joint or control arm failure by model year

2012
30
2011
45
2010
56
2009
42
2008
87
2007
66
2006
96
2005
54
2004
52
2003
63
2002
5
2001
25
2000
13
1999
5
1998
6
1997
6
1996
4
1995
3
1994
2
1992
1

What owners say

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 Aug 3, 1999 · Steering · MO

Rod that holds the tie rod and steering system is about to break which may cause no steering ability while driving. This could result in a crash.

Service bulletins that may apply

Jun 11, 2018 Service bulletinThis SKU is a front upper ball joint
Jan 19, 2001 Service bulletinSome customers may experience a situation in which the rear of the vehicle sits too high to attach their...

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 ball joint

Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500?

6 of 213 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500 (3%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 2006.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500?

There are 0 recalls and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge RAM 2500

Tire blowout 13 Pulling 11 Headlights 10 Brake failure 8 Fire or smoke 7 Adaptive cruise 5 Fuel leak 5

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