1999 Dodge RAM 3500: pulls to one side

Filed Mar 6, 2016 · Brakes · 147,000 miles · NJ

I just got the truck and have had brakes act funny front brakes some times lock up pulls to the right, acts like your on ice, and some times like you step on a brick so I look it up on the internet to see they have had this going on from 1997 to today all the same things not 100 but 10000s of complaints about the same thing why has there not been a recall on this plus I have read of 100s having accidents when this happens I believe this is a ABS issue for a long time with all dodge trucks 1500,2500 3500, pickups I have look at the brake system but don't see why this is going on I have had this go on at all speeds 15 to 65 it comes and go's

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Steering · 149,312 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 1999 dodge ram 3500. While driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle started pulling to the left. While attempting to stop the vehicle, the power steering and brakes failed. As a result, the vehicle left the roadway and crashed into a retaining wall. The air bags deployed, knocking the contact unconscious. The contact sustained lacerations to the nose and face, a concussion, bruising of the left shoulder, a head injury and a wrist injury that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure mileage was 149,312.

Filed Jun 18, 2002 · Body, Brakes · OR

While driving at any speed and without warning, applied on brakes and vehicle would pull to the left or right. Dealer has been notified. Dealer has serviced vehicle before for same problem; however has not found remedy for malfunction.*ak consumer adds after front pads were replaced front/rear brakes continue to lock up. While opposite end wheels roll free. Many attempts made to correct problem, but lock up still happens frequently. Steering seems very loose and is hard to keep vehicle straight. Power steering gear and steering gear box was replaced however truck continues to wander. Driver side seat cushion saggs. Seat bottom cushion replaced. Cab sqwaks on uneven ground. Black smoke from exhaust when cold or warm. Clutch slips. Dealer could not duplicate. Dimmer on dash lights burns fingers. When turning on turn signals, wipers will activate and rapid flash is heard. Difficulty getting into first gear. Abs jams when under a hard stop and during cold start. Lumbar is inoperative. Tranmsission leaking oil. Replaced output shaft seal. Master cylinder replaced. Most gears difficult to engage. Reverse is very stiff. Shifting 2-3rd will cause shifter to lock up and won't move at all. No problem found. Overhead console inoperative and replaced.

Filed Jun 8, 2001 · Steering, Suspension · KS

Vehicle would wander and it was difficult to maintain a straight line while driving at any speed. Dealership has examined vehicle three times for this problem, and replaced drag link which ran from frame to axle that prevents side to side movement, but did not prevent problem from reoccurring. This has occurred at 97000/ 102000, and 104000 miles within the last 9 months. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Jun 13, 2000 · Brakes · VA · fire

While driving wheels on front passenger's side locked up and sheared off. This happened while driving about 70 MPH. Before this happened, truck was pulling to right. Problem was reported to the dealership. Dealer stated that problem was due to after market brake pads. Truck was towed to a garage. Owner still waiting on parts, whole wheel assembly sheared off the truck. *ak

Filed Jan 6, 2000 · Suspension · FL

Vehicle has excessive road wander; also noted by other roadtrek owners. Chrysler is reported to be aware of the problem, but offers no remedy to models after 1997 on service bulletin #021197, dated 11/28/1997, service group 02.

Filed Aug 19, 1999 · Brakes · OR

Intermittently while braking vehicle pulls to the right unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Dealer replaced brake calipers and turned the rotors. Problem still exists. Please provide further information.