1999 Dodge RAM 2500 suspension problems

Filed Apr 19, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · CO · crash

This 1999 dodge dakota has developed a violent shaking after hitting a bump in the road. The shaking or wobble lasts for approximately 15 seconds until the vehicle can be slowed and control regained. This seems to be related to death wobble talks.

Filed Oct 7, 2011 · Brakes, Suspension · IL

Had a flat tire and could not get the rims off the wheel hub--went to dealer and he said to get under vehicle and hit rims with a sledge hammer---this has been ongoing since 2001--right now going thru this problem again after dealer said that it was fixed.

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 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 17, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · CO

Pick-up pulls hard and suddenly to the right when brakes are applied. Pads , proportional valve, calipers, and rotor have been replaced at a great expense, but no effect on the problem.

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 Dec 18, 2002 · Steering, Suspension · 45,000 miles · OH

199 doge ram ext cab 4x4, diesel - ball joints and front bushings wearing out and need to be replaced with less than 48,000 miles on vehicle

Filed Nov 19, 2001 · Brakes, Suspension · CA

Have had a severe right hand pulling problem under moderate to severe braking. I have brought my vehicle to the dealership at least four times for the same issue but the problem still persists. The problem seems to be worse as the brakes are at their operating temp. When brakes are cold the pulling problem is minimal. Prior visits to the dealership has resulted in the replacment of calipers, alignment and proportion valve. Eventhough these parts have been replaced the problem still exists. The problem revealed itself as early as 15,000 miles and has persisted intermittantly since that time.

Filed Aug 30, 2001 · Suspension · CT

When driving front end cracks, and tires wear out unevenly. Please provide any further information.

Filed Feb 3, 2001 · Brakes, Steering · AZ

This truck is unsafe!! Two weeks after purchase, steering pulled hard to the left when loaded/towing. Now truck pulls hard to the right when braking (loaded or not), but will occassionally pull left. Driver is never sure which direction truck will pull. Dealership has made numerous "repairs" to the steering, suspension, and brakes; including but not limited to steering gear box, ball joints, calipers, suspension arms, alignment, tire pressure, tire rotation, tire size. District service manager has stated these trucks have "very sensitive suspensions" and the pulling is "normal". This is a 3/4 ton 4-wheel drive work truck and it has a "sensitive suspension"?