1999 Dodge RAM 2500: pulls to one side

Filed Mar 5, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 44,600 miles · MI

Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he first had the brakes replaced at 36,000 miles. Periodically when applying the brakes the front wheels locked, and felt a very hard pulsating in the brake pedal. The contact stated that at 42,000 miles he replaced all four tires at the dealers prodding that the problem was with the tires. At 44,000 miles he replaced the electronic module after being told that this was the problem. The contact stated that after taking the car in approximately 5 times the same problem with the brakes recurred and never did work properly. The contact stated that weather was not a factor, and that he was driving at 30 MPH the times that he experienced problems with the brakes. *ak the consumer stated the vehicle pulled to the left, there was a buzzing sound coming from the radio, the lower intake gasket was replaced. The AC blew warm air. Updated 04/05/07.

Filed May 25, 2006 · Brakes · 43,000 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated during sudden braking at various speeds, the vehicle pulls to the right. The dealership has made multiple repairs, but the problem persists. The tie rods, brakes, and calipers have been replaced. The wheels have also been aligned.

Filed Jun 15, 2005 · Brakes · 37,374 miles · FL

April 3,2001 service performed on brakes,replaced front pads,resurface rotors and repack bearing if necessary.service rear brake shoes and adjusters and alignment. Returned on may 3,2001 brakes pulling hard to right. Dealer serviced,machine rotors on truck deglazed pads.new tires and aligment on march 16,2003. Jan.31,2004 replaced front pads,calipers and rotor. Nov.17,2004 rotate tires.dec.22,2004 replaced front pads and wheel cylinders. Other service done on rotation of tires and aligment, but can not locate bill. Truck alway did and still pulls hard to the right when braking.

Filed Dec 10, 2004 · Engine, Steering · 26,296 miles · NY

I have a 1999 dodge ram 2500 4 x 4 quad cab with the v-10 manual transmission. Since I purchased it new in march 1999, I have twice replaced the rr track bar ($200 part, not including labor) and the steering intermediate shaft ($89 part, not including labor). This truck wanders all over the road and a heavy clunk is felt in the steering wheel. The dealer mechanics keep telling me "that's typical of this vehicle," but there is no recall. Why? I have also noticed an abundance of coolant loss at each oil change since about 10,000 miles...up to 1 gallon per 3000 miles. The radiator pressure checked ok. Dealer mechanics and chat rooms have told me this is another "typical" problem with this truck. Apparently the antifreeze blows through the headgasket and into the exhaust system where it evaporates. Still no recalls. Why are automanufacturers getting away with this?

Filed May 5, 2004 · Brakes · 4,000 miles · TN

No crash involved...yet. Vehicle drifts to the right all the time & suddenly pulls hard right at random times. Antilock brakes have never worked. Have contacted 3 dealers about the problem & not one will admit there is a problem, yet I can find hundreds of people in internet chat rooms that have the same problem.

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Steering · IA

While driving vehicle wandered off the road. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that steering gear box was the cause of the problem.

Filed Jan 26, 2004 · Brakes · 1,500 miles · WA

Vehicle pulls to the right when braking. Had it in to dealer to many times to count. No luck with anything they've done. Was surprised to see how many other "victims" have the same problem. Hope there's a permanent fix. It will probably take a death or two to get some one off their butt and fix this.

Filed Dec 3, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · 15,000 miles · TX

The steering malfunctioned. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the repair shop due to the vehicle pulling to the right. The consumer drove the vehicle for a while when it started pulling to the left. Also, when making a turn, the steering wheel jerked extremely hard that if the consumer didn't hold it tightly, it would jump out of his hands. *ak the front end problems had not been solved after four attempts. The vehicle would pull hard when braking. The front tires were changes , but the problem remained the same. *scc

Filed Apr 26, 2003 · Steering · 90,000 miles · UT

Power steering is loose and vehicle wanders at 65 MPH, constant leak in power steering gear box.

Filed Feb 19, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · TN

Vehicle has pulled to right since driving it off lot. Was told by salesman this was designed into truck for safety reasons. Reguires 1/4 turn of steering wheel to continue straight travel and if steering wheel released, darts sharply to right. I've had two alignments by dodge dealer with no improvement in pulling. Has also developed severe "shimmy" at higher speeds when encountering bumps or holes.

Filed May 29, 2002 · Brakes · NJ

Vehicle exhibited severe front end problem 2 weeks from purchase. The truck severly pulls to the left upon braking and the front end shakes making the vehicle hard to control. 8+ attempts have made to repair the problem but it stil persists. Daimler chrysler will not help in this situation even after being contacted by attorneys, better business bureau and consumer affairs. This vehicle is very dangerous and I fear for my husband and his passangers lives. We are fincancing this vehicle and only ask them to break the contract, return our deposit and take the vehicle off the road.

Filed May 27, 2002 · Brakes · AR

I have heard some talk of someone out in california, refabricting the front brake system to solve this problem. Is there any other truck owners that have also heard this? The brake calipers on this 1999 dodge, are almost have the size of the brake calipers on my 1992. The brakes pull hard to the right when braking at any speed, especially during rain. Very very dangerous when rainy weather. Dealer has been very very good with me in trying to get this fixed. Even they are telling me they will have to contact chrysler too. Does someone have to get hurt, and file a lawsuit to make anything happen? Why wait til one is dead, take action now, this is a safety concern!! Lets start a chat section, get everyone together!!!