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1999 Dodge RAM 2500: jerking or lurching

5 of the 313 complaints about the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
2%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

  • 2012
    2
  • 2011
    1
  • 2010
    3
  • 2009
    1
  • 2008
    3
  • 2007
    2
  • 2006
    2
  • 2005
    6
  • 2004
    4
  • 2003
    6
  • 2001
    3
  • 1999
    5
  • 1998
    3
  • 1997
    2
  • 1996
    2
  • 1995
    2
  • 1992
    1

What owners say

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 Jan 20, 2000 · Brakes · CA

When driving and applying the brakes vehicle pulls to the left. At high speed it will jerk the steering wheel out of consumer's hand. Contacted dealer, and he was aware of the problem. It has been to the dealer four times.

Filed Dec 6, 1999 · Brakes · CA

When traveling at about 60mph on the highway went to apply brakes vehicle pulled to the left. Also, steering wheel began to jerk out of driver's hands. Contacted dealer who was aware of the problem.

Filed Nov 8, 1999 · Brakes · CA

While driving on highway and applying brakes, vehicle pulls to the left. At high speed it will jerk the steering wheel out of hand. Contacted dealer, and he was aware of the problem. It has been in to the dealer four times. Now, it will pull to the right. After a total of 30 days for repairs dealership says vehicle is within specifictions.

Filed Sep 22, 1999 · Brakes · CA

While driving at any speed and applying the brakes, vehicle jerks to the left or the right. Vehicle has been taken to the repair shop six times, and the dealer can't determine the cause.

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Questions about the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 jerking

Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500?

5 of 313 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500 (2%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 2003.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500?

There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge RAM 2500

Pulling 25Stalling 13Fuel pump 9Loss of power 9Power steering loss 8ABS 7No deployment 7Transmission failure 7Engine failure 6Overheating 6Ball joint 5Brake failure 5Tire blowout 5

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