2000 Dodge RAM 2500: ball joint or control arm failure

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

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

Filed May 10, 2004 · Steering · 128,000 miles · WA

Ltr request status of 3/16/2004 ltr on behalf of jim osmundson (wa) re steering column defective on his 2000 dodge ram 2500 truck, ref es04-003096 /s/ brenner 4/21/2004.*mr while driving the steering box failed which caused loss of power steering. No injuries or accident occured as a resul of this failure. The dealer replaced the steering box, track bar and tie rod ends. The consumer is seeking reimbursement for the steering box and track bar.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Brakes, Steering · 128,000 miles · WA

Ltr fm [xxx] (wa) re defective steering column for a 2000 dodge ram 2500 series truck (VIN#[xxx]), no rec in es database of 1/20/04 ltr to odi re case no. #[xxx], reply/attn. [xxx] at the olympoa, wa ofc. *ph the dealer replaced the steering box, track bar and tie rod ends. The brake pads failed at 65,000 miles. *jb *sc information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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 Jan 15, 2004 · Steering · 128,000 miles · WA

October 28, 2003 dodge customer assistance center p.o. Box 21-8004 auburn hills, mi 48321-8004 dear mr. Or ms.: I would like to acquaint your staff with the problem my 2000 dodge ram 2500 series with 4wd experienced last month at 128,000 miles. The vehicles VIN is:[xxx]. The problem concerns an early steering box failure which meant loss of the power steering assist disappeared. There was no damage to vehicle or person and since I was on a quiet rural highway it was a matter of routine to bring the truck to a stop and figure out what had happened. Your dodge dealer in vancouver, wa declined to help so the truck went to my tire and suspension dealer of long standing in camas, wa and they replaced the steering box, the track bar and the tie rod ends. Im not concerned about the tie rod parts as those are wear items. I do believe that dodge should help with my expense of the gear box and track bar replacement especially since I purchased the extended warranty when the vehicle was new even though it has run out. Obviously gear box failure should not occur at such a low mileage. *cb *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · TX

Front end road walks have taken to dealer since3/26/2001 say needs off set ball joint and to this date they say still can`t get the part.

Filed Feb 4, 2002 · Steering · OH

I have had all kind of problems with the steering on this truck. It started at 6941 miles to much play in steering. A dodge dealer in cricleville, ohio replaced the tie rod-drag link. It didn't help. I went back to the dealer at 16000 and asked him to drive the truck. We went down a stright road and I told him to watch his hands on the steering wheel. He was moving the wheel all the time to keep the truck between the line on the road. He said it was normal with the dodge ram. I was mad when I left the dealer because I no better. At the time I worked for a semi truck manfacture,kenworth in chilliothe, ohio. When we would take these semis for test drives the steering was excellent. No play at all.at 22986miles I drove the truck to another dealer in columbus, ohio. Same problem but they inspected and replaced the steering column. No help. At 26046 miles took the to same dealer same problem replaced the steering column coupler and intermediate shaft. Also had a tran leak . Replaced transfer case output seal. No help. Same dealer at 29875 miles same problem but they adjusted pitman arm? And replaced rear axle housing seal. No help. At 33696 miles same problem but now I'm loosing power steering sitting still and another trans leak. Same dealer replaced output shaft seal, replaced steering coupler, adj pitman arm. No help at all!!!!!!!!!!! I got the guy who work on the truck and told him to look at the play on the steering wheel just sitting there. He said he called the tech line for dodge and told me there is nothing they can do about it. I called dodge that day told them what was goin on and they said they would keep it in there computers. Unbelievable!!!!! I called a dealer in mt. Steering ohio. Did not want anything to do with the truck. However I talked the service manger into putting a new power steering pump on my truck. He ordered a pump for a 2000 dodge 2500 but when they went to put it on the shaft was different on that pump . I have a 2001 pump on a 2000 truck.*

Filed Nov 17, 2001 · Suspension · GA

There seems to be a problem with the design of the dana axles in which cross caster adjustments cannot be made. I have found that all alignment shops try to adjust the lower control arm eccentrics in opposite directions, thereby twisting the axle to force the cross caster angle. From what I have found out (see http://dodgeram.org/tech/specs/00_steer_specs.html) this forceing of the lower eccentrics is not the way to achieve cross caster adjustments. The lower eccentrics are for caster only after the cross caster is set. I recently found recall #861on these axles. Mine missed it by 6 days. I could not help but wonder if a rush to correct the situation and still meet demand may have LED to some being built out of specs. Never the less, this twisting and forceing cannot be good on the very area that the recall was about, the right lower control arm bracket. My private alignment shop could not correct the problem. The dealership will get it back next week for the third time. I have discussed it with them and I am ordering an aftermarket part to replace the upper ball joint that will allow them to adjust the cross caster. This will not be covered by warranty. Out of my pocket, a gamble with the warranty, but I have to have a vehicle I can hold on the road. Note: they are also ordering a new steering box. I am not sure if it was really bad, or after days of trying to force an alignment they figured try this. When reading about the steering box, keep in mind that the previous shop could not align the vehicle cross caster. This could not be resolved. I really want to stress the twisting that is being done to potentially all these axles. Please check the web site I sited.