1998 Dodge Ram: pulls to one side

Filed Feb 6, 2002 · Brakes · IL

While driving and then stopping front brakes make a grinding noise, and vehicle pulls to the left. Please provide any further information, and vehicle identification number.

Filed Aug 5, 2001 · Brakes · ID

Severe brake pull to the right. Worse when uneven or rutted road. Have taken the truck in 5 times and have been told that they can recreate the problem. Dodge needs to fix this safty hazard before it cause someone to be killed.

Filed Nov 18, 2000 · Brakes · CA

I returned several times to have my truck repaired yet they failed to repair the brakes to date. I had to replace the tires due to the several panic stops they made while servicing my truck. They kept guessing what could be wrong and they never corrected the problem. The truck still pulls to the right and they clame they don't have a fix for the problem. I have had several near miss situations where there could be an accident. I live in the mountains where the roads are covered with black ice in the winter and I have no doubt that sometime this winter I will hit the gard rail while applying my brakes. Ive also had other panic stops where the truck has ended up in the right lane out of control and ive ended up on the shoulder of the highway under a hard brake. I was in the truck while the dealer service personel test drove the truck and we ended up off the road on the shoulder. I was told that my truck had a dangerous problem and they can't fix it. That same trip to the dealer, the service manager told me to just park it and get a lawyer, "we can't fix your truck". Ive also been told to park it in a bad part of town with the keys in it and hope that it will be gone in the morning. It still pulls. As for the fuel sender, ive had them replaced so many times its hard to say how many. They have lasted as little as 1 week and as long as 4 months. One went out the morning we were headed to l. A. On vacation, 4 days after they had just replaced it, and the service personel told me it would be 10 days before they could look into the problem, so I should just "turn up the stereo" so I don't hear the warning ding, ding. It was hell driving the 1500 miles with the noise of the low fuel ding and my kids in the back seat. I have tried the customer arbitration board, yet they don't seem to think I have a bad enough problem. I was rejected. I now own a truck which I have over $38,000 invested and am afraid to drive for fear of an accident.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Suspension · WI

Vehicle pulls hard to the right when braking. The dealer and a local repair shop claims it is due to a worn front track bar, failing u-joints, and sway bar links. These parts should not be wearing out at this low of mileage. I am concerned with the upcoming winter driving conditions that loss of control is possible due to the poor handling with the defective parts.

Filed May 10, 2000 · Brakes · NV

While traveling and when depressing the brakes they, would make noise. Also, vehicle pulled to the right. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.

Filed Apr 21, 2000 · Brakes · IL

Vehicle pulls to the right when applying brakes. Also, defective brake calipers. Brakes have already been replaced twice, and need to be replaced again. Factory reps are supposed to be there while vehicle is being repaired.

Filed Apr 15, 2000 · Brakes · OR

The front brakes on this truck failed to work evenly. A sever pull to the left, resulting in a near jack knife situation and collision with on coming traffic. I immediately took the truck into the dealer. They have been unsuccessful in repairing it and state that only 5% of the trucks in this model do that, therefore dodge will not recall and the warranty will not cover the repairs. Dodges answer is to "live with it". This problem is significant and a definite safety hazard. I request a representative contact me immediately about this situation.

Filed Mar 28, 2000 · Brakes · WI

When brakes are applied vehicle pulls to the right. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle several times, and the problem still exists. *ak

Filed Jan 22, 2000 · Brakes · CO

The brakes pull to the right when applied creating a very dangerous driving hazzard. The truck has been to three different dodge dealers in a total of seven (7) times in an attempt to obtain a satisfactory repair. The dealers have done steering alignment and replace brake parts on many occausions. However, the problem is a factory design deficiency which is not repairable at the dealer level. Dodge should be forced to redesign the front brake - steering system to correct this problem in a nationwide recall. This problem has become a joke in the automotive industry. The dot should proceed to force dodge to redesign the brake system and correct the problem. This brake pull problem is a serious driving hazzard which causes the vehicle to steer unexpectantly into other traffic lanes when the brakes are applied. The dealers admit that they cannot make a satisfactory repair given the existing parts available from the factory. The other dealers have been: valley boulder dodge, 2100 30th street boulder, co 80301, tel: 303‑381‑1184 and prestige dodge, 200 alpine street, longmont, co 80501, tel: 303‑651‑3000. The colorado "lemon law" is not effective since the amount given is trade is less that normal trade-in negotiationed amounts. The dot should proceed to recall all dodge 1998 ram pickups. Sincerely, kent r. Rieske, 5086 cottonwood drive, boulder, co 80301. Tel: 303‑530‑1551.

Filed Oct 27, 1999 · Suspension · AZ

Vehicle pulling to the right then to the left intermittently. Drl has been notified.

Filed Sep 30, 1999 · Brakes · GA

When applying brakes ,vehicle will pull hard to right. Or if vehicle has been serviced it willthen pull to left. Rotors are being replaced within 6-9 months.

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Brakes · NJ

When applying brakes vehicle severely pulls to the right or the left. Also, the front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. Vehicle checked for alignment and problem still exist.