My wife was driving our 2000 dodge dakota quad cab in a parking lot when the lower driver side ball joint failed causing a crash into a concrete pole at the driver side door. There were no unusual noises before the failure and the upper ball joints had been replaced this year as part of the recall on all dakotas. This caused my wife to hit her head on the driver side window on impact.
2000 Dodge Ram suspension problems
20 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Front7
- Rear2
- Front: control arm2
- Front: wheel bearing1
- Front: control arm: upper ball joint1
- Front: control arm: lower ball joint1
At what mileage
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Dodge Ram suspension problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Dodge Ram suspension
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The welds at the right side lower control arm bracket to axle tube attachment may have inadequate fatigue life due to poor weld quality. This can lead to separation of the control arm bracket from the axle tube.
- Risk
- If the bracket separates the vehicle could experience reduced directional stability, braking degradation and/or vehicle pull under braking.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front axle with a properly welded front axle.
Recall number 00V007000 · Recall details
What 2000 Dodge Ram owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The federal safety agency recall campaign 04v596000; daimler chrysler issued a front upper ball joint recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall, but had the upper ball joints making a clicking noise, which sounded like they were going to fall off.
While having the front passenger side tire check by the dealership because it was balled. The dealership noticed that the wheel bearing lubrication had depleted. This resulted in the hub developing rust and the axle seizing.
2000 dodge 2500 has loose steering,wanders,darts left or right and constantly correcting the steering wheel and shimmy. Truck darted to the edge of the road and went thru the ditch while towing a trailer and I have back and neck injurys and unable to work at my old profession. And dodge is trying to settle with now and stop the website. Please look at www.dodgetrucksteeringproblems.com and get back with your opinion and please look at the problems other people are having and the denying by dodge.
1.body jumps at different speeds unable to steere.2.odometer reading didn't move for approx- 1st 200 miles.3.engine knocks. 4. Shifting linkage and gears grind. 5. Transmission slips and front axle grinds. 6.salesman said I was approved and did qualify for any vehicle in the lot with $10,000.00 down.called finance company after purchase and was approved for the vehicle I originally wanted.7.brakes need to be replaced all the way around. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The suspension is cutting the tire causing the tire to lose air. Dealer notified.
While traveling on highway vehicle will wander from side to side. Dealer is aware of problem.
The rear end went out, consumer is asking for reimbursement.
1500, vehicle has been taken to dealer 15 times for loud grinding noise in the rear end when making turns and when backing up. The first time at 625 miles. Dealer is unable to duplicate the problem. Nlm
Consumer states that the rear end needed to be rebuilt, then the rear wheel fell off through the lug nuts.
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Ram suspension
Does the 2000 Dodge Ram have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the suspension of the 2000 Dodge Ram, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Ram suspension problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Ram suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 00V007000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Ram have bad suspension?
The Dodge Ram model years with the most suspension complaints are 1995 (59 complaints), 1996 (48 complaints) and 1994 (47 complaints).
Other 2000 Dodge Ram problems
Brakes 24Airbags 23Steering 22Transmission 21Engine 15Electrical 13Body 7Fuel system 7Seat belts 5Visibility 5Acceleration 4Locks 4Seats 4Tires 4Wheels 2
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