2000 Dodge RAM 2500 suspension problems

Filed Jun 22, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · FL

They Did Not INCLUDE THE 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 Yet I have had the same experience several times.When travelling at highway speeds and hitting a bump or pot-hole in the road, the front end begins to shake violently and does not stop until the driver jams on the brakes and brings the truck back down to below highway speeds. Some people contribute this phenomenon to the worst possible downside of having a coil-sprung front suspension on a truck with a track bar. Unlike a typical suspension set up, Dodge Ram trucks will continue to shake long after hitting the bump to the point that controlling the vehicle is nearly impossible until the driver slows down. The current lawsuit alleges that Chrysler learned about the death wobble defect with Dodge Ram trucks in the mid-2000s but waited four years before conducting a series of recalls from 2009 through 2013. Chrysler classified the recalls as Safety Recalls, H36, H46, K28, L16, N62, N49, and N63. The recalls addressed various parts of 2009-2012 Dodge Ram trucks’ steering linkage system, including its tie rod assemblies. The complaint alleges that the recalls excluded many affected vehicles and that Chrysler provided replacement parts that were also defective, forcing Chrysler to make additional recalls to remedy prior recalls. Consumers have reported that Chrysler does not have enough replacement parts to repair all the vehicles for which it has submitted recall notices and that drivers have been put on long waiting lists for repairs. Chrysler’s steering linkage defect and redesign. Allegedly, the ball stud is defective in the Chrysler Suspension design. The driver’s side tie-rod ball stud that Chrysler used is too weak to and is known to fracture under normal driving conditions. The tie rod is a “crucial link” in the vehicle’s steering system. A loose tie rod can cause any vehicle to have an excess shimmy or the dreaded death wobble. The tie rod can affect front-end alignment. This happen several times in the last 15 years

Filed May 29, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 116,000 miles · IL

Van frame is rusting out, steering box that is mounted to frame is likely to fall off soon. Tie rod to frame connection also is rusting out. To my knowledge and after research on the internet, there is no reasonable fix.

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Suspension · 119,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. During an oil change, the mechanic stated that the bracket that held the control arm to the front axle corroded. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Seats, Suspension · 103,500 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the front end of the vehicle would intermittently shake uncontrollably. Whenever the failure occurred, the contact would allow the vehicle to roll to a stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the components for the front suspension were replaced. The failure continued. In addition, the springs within the front drivers seat were piercing through the seat cushions. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,500 and the current mileage was 103,800.

Filed Jan 27, 2005 · Suspension · 86,389 miles · CT

Due to faulty ball joints, the consumer experienced unusual tire and brake wear. *ph *jb

Filed Nov 17, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · 50,520 miles · MI

Front wheel bearings became defective shortly after purchase. Also, spindles were too small, and master cylinder and both seals had to be replaced.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Suspension · 71,550 miles · NH

Ball joints squeaked loudly due to lack of lubrication. Dealer had been contacted. *ak the lower ball joints did not have any grease fittings.

Filed Feb 24, 2004 · Suspension · 119,889 miles · IL

The left tire was lose due to wheel bearing assembly and ball joints failure. *ph

Filed Sep 3, 2003 · Suspension · MT

While driving on any kind of road surface vehicle would pull towards the right, causing the driver to lose control.

Filed Aug 30, 2003 · Suspension · 96,000 miles · AZ

2000 dodge ram 2500 4x4- problem = suspension. Vehicle will experience violent front end shake and loss of control after contact with minor road imperfections and bumps. Vehicle is not safe to drive at any speed. After further research via the internet I have come to understand that a very large percentage of dodge owners is experiencing very similar problems. I am sincerely concerned for the safety of myself and others.