While driving about 30-35 MPH vehicle started pulling to the right, and whole wheel assembly on the passenger's front side fell off. Vehicle was towed to a dealership for repairs at owner's expense. *ak right front wheel inner hub or bearing failed.
1997 Dodge RAM 3500: pulls to one side
6 of the 125 complaints about the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500 describe pulls to one side.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Pulls to one side by model year
What owners say
One end of the track bar,which allows the front axle to move from side to side,has worn out causing vehicle to wander. Also a couple of tie rods are wearing out.
Consumer complains of vehicle shuddering violently as the clutch and fly wheel become inoperable, vehicle pulls to the right, dealer rotated tires and vehicle still shakes violently, dealer replaced dampening shock, pitman arm, tie rod, and steering box. Possible steering or suspension problem, dealer couldn't remedy problem. *jada
When braking the left rear brakes lock with light pedal pressure causing the vehicle to pull to the left.
While applying brakes (ABS), the vehicle would pull to the left or the right. Have taken to dealer at least 3 times & informed that rotors needed turning.
Front tires worn quickly due to torsion bar being worn severely within three months from purchase. Owner also identified that the truck pulls to the right and had the truck checked by 4x4 specialist. This specialist is aware of others with similar condition. Please describe details.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500 pulling
Is pulls to one side a common problem on the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500?
6 of 125 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500 (5%) mention pulls to one side. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge RAM 3500?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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