When driving and hitting a bump on the road vehicle will make a loud thumping noise. This only happens when there are bumps, and it lasts for a few seconds. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot find the cause.
1998 Dodge Stratus suspension complaints
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Front stabilizer joints and bars had to be replaced, right front broke. Fixed at dealership 11/16/2001.
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Someone needs to drive this vehicle, it is absolutely unsafe. The front end and steering shakes violently when under hard braking. I live in a mountain area that requires accurate handling/braking, etc. This vehicle is dangerous to operate and is being ignored by the dealer and now the manufacturer. I believe this problem exist in a large number of vehicles and has been undetected/mis-diagnosed or otherwise non-repaired. I welcome your expert opinion and will make the vehicle available for your inspection.
Have a serious vibration/shaking in the front end during hard braking, most noticeably during downhill braking at speeds of approximately 65 miles per hour. Vehicle becomes difficult to control due to vibration throughout passenger compartment. Front and rear rotors have been serviced repeatedly to no avail and front disk pads have been replaced. New tires and front end allignment have not improved the situation whatsoever. Steering wheel shakes violently with vibration throughout cabin.
The steering went out of control while driving due to the rear wheel coming out of place. Dealer says the rear lower control arm needs to be adjusted.
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