I do not have exact mileage intrevals but the rear brake drums have had to be cut twice already and need it again. The truck just turned 44000 miles and is not used for work or heavy hauling. Normal driving has caused this problem which I feel should not happen. Since this is the third time the drums are out of round, I have to buy new drums as they can only be cut down a couple times and keep their safe thickness. Not only is this a costly item but a very unsafe condition as the rear brake shoes are not in contact with the drums as they should be, and the truck jerks and jolts when the brakes are applied due to uneven braking surfaces.
1999 Dodge Ram: jerking or lurching
8 of the 366 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram describe jerking or lurching.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 17 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Jerking or lurching by model year
- 20051
- 20021
- 20014
- 20001
- 19998
- 19981
- 19975
- 19963
- 19952
- 19942
What owners say
Abs braking system would jerk badly when applied. Problem became worse when towing a trailer. Have taken vehicle to dealership. Mechanic indicated nothing wrong, but had carriage bearing replaced 5 times. Was test driven with service manager and problem reoccurred. Was informed to remove ABS fuse. Problem existed without fuse, and caused extended stopping distance. Accident occurred due to lack of ABS power.
When reaching the speed of 50 MPH and 60 MPH vehicle would jerk. Also, when shifting into reverse vehicle would make a crying noise. Car would start in any gear. Owner believes this last problem caused by mechanic. *ak
Brakes when applying if you hit a bump they will release also pulls to the right feels like you have no brakes. Steering pulls to the right vehicle sways all over the road unable to keep straight jerks to the left & right.
While driving vehicle it would drift. Speed not a factor. Would turn steering wheel a little & vehicle would jerk. Steering wheel not controllable. Been to dealership at least 3-4 times for problem. Had it adjusted & had the gear box replaced. Problem still exists.
While driving at highway speeds steering wheel jerks, causing the vehicle to sway. The dealer has inspected the vehicle.
Since my truck was new there has been play/loosness in the steering, causing the steering to be jerky at highway speeds. Sometimes, the steering wheel can be jerked from my hand. Taken to dodge and seen by the chrysler representative, and I was told it was normal.
While driving approximately 40mph transmission died/stalled out. It had started to jerk before going out. The rpms were revved up. Transmission went into neutral on its own. Then vehicle stopped. Was vacationing in south carolina when this occurred.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Catalytic converter warranty coverage customer reminder letter
- Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions
- Subject regarding 46RE shift quality and durability improvements
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- ;Subject regarding rtv use on corporate axle. tt
- Some customers may experience a delayed torque converter clutch engagement (lock-up)
- Some customers may experience a condition where the transmission may seen to have a delayed 3-4 upshift,...
- Subject pertains to intermittent harsh engagement into reverse gear on certain re model transmissions
Related recalls
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with gasoline engines and manual transmissions. The underbody hydraulic clutch line heat shield is too short, allowing the plastic clutch line material to be directly exposed to exhaust temperatures. It is possible to exceed the melting temperature of the clutch line material.
- Risk
- If the line melts, hydraulic fluid can leak onto the vehicle exhaust and cause an underbody fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the proper length heat shield.
Recall number 99V190000 · Recall details
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with manual transmission, v10 engines and four-wheel-drive transfer cases. Under sustained maximum rated vehicle load, while driving up a steep grade in four-wheel-drive low range in hot ambient conditions, the local exhaust temperature proximate to the hydraulic clutch line can generate line temperatures that exceed the temperature limit of the clutch line material. If this condition occurs and the clutch is depressed, the line could rupture.
- Risk
- The fluid could ignite on the hot exhaust possibly resulting in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch assembly.
Recall number 99V115000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Dodge Ram jerking
Is jerking or lurching a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
8 of 366 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Ram (2%) mention jerking or lurching. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Dodge Ram?
There are 2 recalls and 17 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge Ram
No deployment 23Pulling 23ABS 13Adaptive cruise 10Brake failure 9Knocking 8Headlights 7Transmission failure 7Fuel pump 6Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Door locks 5Fire or smoke 5Seat belt 5Slipping 5Stalling 5Tire blowout 5
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