1999 Dodge Ram: pulls to one side

Filed Mar 4, 2002 · Brakes, Engine · CA

While applying brakes at any speed and without warning vehicle will pull to left until release of brake pedal. *ak consumer states vehicle will pull to the left when braking and will drift to the right on freeway and brakes are squeaky when braking on stop, dealer replaced calipers, turned rotors and changed brakes, dealer found steering wheel off center, dealer has replaced upper and lower control arms, dealer has adjusted the front end and replaced the rims and tires, vehicle experiences lack of power and engine light has illuminated, vehicle idles high and is experiencing poor fuel economy, when driving on freeway it gets max of 14.5 mpg, smoke also comes out of the exhaust, left side electric mirror glass had fogged, left seat bottom loose, one missing bolt found, left seat trim bezel keeps miming loose won?t stay in seat for seat belt on seat back. Dealer stated that the 2002 models do not have vibration problems due to the suspension being changed to independent.

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Suspension · MA

Severe pulling to the right when brake were applied. Vehicle been into dealer shop on five occasions, and unable to locate problem. Provide any further information on this matter.

Filed Apr 6, 2001 · Brakes · MO

Front brakes would pull vehicle to left when applied. Have taken to dealership, and mechanic replaced calipers and pads 3 times. *ak consumer states vehicle also pulls to the right.

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Brakes · CA

Excessive brake pads and rotor wear. Vehicle always pulls to the left.

Filed Feb 15, 2001 · Engine, Suspension · CA

Vehicle pulled from side to side. While pulling to one side, when applying brakes, vehicle pulled to other side. Contacted dealer, and dealer did not know what caused it. *ak heads have cracked twice and dealer will not acknowledge problem.

Filed Jan 30, 2001 · Engine, Steering · FL · crash · 1 injury

Consumer was driving at 40-45 MPH when suddenly motor froze, and vehicle started to pull to left/ lost all steering capability/hit a concrete divider ,and then vehicle rolled over . Consumer noticed that of one of screws that held power steering to frame fell off, and it got stuck between wheel and frame which contributed to crash,causing injuries.

Filed Oct 21, 2000 · Brakes · CO

I have been having problem with the front brakes on my dodge truck. When you brake the truck pulls to the right. To avoid an accident, in a panic stop I had to turn the steering wheel 3/4 to the left to keep from jumping into the right lane. I've had this machine in for repairs 8 plus times. The front rotors have been replaced three times resurfaced at least 9 times. Six sets of new brake pads on the front new drums on the front. Three sets of rear drums. Two new sets of rear shoes. This machine is a hazard. I've talke to other owners about this problem and it seems I am not the only one this is happening to. I need help getting this corrected the dealer and dodge can't seem to solve this problem.

Filed Jun 7, 2000 · Suspension · CA

Vehicle wanders into the left or right direction. Consumer has notified dealership. But, problem still exists.

Filed May 23, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · SD

While driving at any speed vehicle wanders to the left or right. Driver is constantly fighting with the steering wheel to keep the truck on the road. Truck was taken to four or five dealerships, and dealers were not able to correct this problem. Also, steering box was changed, a chime was put in the right front wheel, and some wheel aliginment was done. But none of this corrected the problem.

Filed May 17, 2000 · Suspension · MI

When braking under normal circumstances truck pulled to the left or right. The pulling was so severe that sometimes it pulled the steering wheel out of the driver's hand. Truck has been serviced 4 times for this problem. Dealer was not able to correct the problem. *ak to correct the problem dealer rotate the tire.

Filed May 9, 2000 · Brakes · MN

When applying brakes vehicle severely pulls to the right or the left. Dealer cannot identify or duplicate the problem. Please give any further details.

Filed Mar 30, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · PA

Under normal braking vehicle pulled to the left. When braking there was vibration coming from the front end, causing poor steering control. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer noted that passenger's side right calipers were sticking, also, rear brake drums were replaced due to the brakes being out of round. Consumer still having problems after visting the dealer on several occasions. An engineer from chrysler indicated the brakes were too powerful for vehicle's weight, causing the suspension to twist upon braking. Please provide any further details.