2014 Ram 1500: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jul 8, 2024 · Suspension · CA

My front ball joints went out own my 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 truck recently and had to be replaced the vehicle only had 58, 343 miles at the time. I contacted Chrysler even though the vehicle was not under warranty, because one of there team members said all the could do was try to get me a reimbursement, but I was recently denied. The vehicle also has right arm shifter issues that keep occurring even though I have had it repaired at the Chrysler dealership in Stockton, Ca. I paid around 27,000 for this vehicle in 2019 at Fremont Toyota in Fremont, Ca. The vehicle had supposedly over 21,000 miles own it at purchase.

Filed Oct 22, 2023 · Suspension · AL

Front suspension bracket where the crossmember is welded to the frame. The weld failed and separated from the frame. Possible metal fatigue. Vehicle was driving in a straight line at low speeds when it became wobbly and unstable driving. Pulled to the right hard and almost caused a wreck. Components separated causing brakes to stop working, damage to oil pan, inner & outer tie rod, spring, shock, bushings, tire, wheel, and body damage. Would have been detrimental and potentially fatal if this happened with speeds higher. Vehicle is not drivable and had to be towed by rollback. Emergency brakes had to be used in order to stop vehicle.

Filed Jul 14, 2021 · Steering · ME

Was driving home from church with my children in the truck when the dash lights flashes. It said battery power saver mode and then Service Electronic Power Steering. And then I started to drift towards the ditch. Was able to pull my truck off the road but it could’ve been an accident. I called my husband and he came to look at it. He happened to be at O’Reilley’s when I called him so he picked up some things and came to figure it out. After learning their is no steering fluid and doing some online research he checked the fuses. Put his code reader on it and no codes. Turn the truck back on the light was gone and steering was fine. We decided he would follow me home. Drove 12 miles and had no steering again. My truck has 98,000 miles on it. I’ve already had the rear main seal/ exhaust manifold redone (dealer warranty), entire rear including calipers, brakes, ball joints, wheel bearings, and tie rods redone (dealer warranty), and the rear brakes including calipers out of my own pocket Twice!! I’ve only had the truck for two years. Plus a few other miscellaneous electronic issues for my electrical ports, radio and dash lights, Traction Control, heated seats, and Electronic Braking System.

Filed Feb 5, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 56,900 miles · FL

Dodge ram steering recall alert- this same situation happened to me in my model 2014 dodge ram 1500 big horn. Recall needs to be extended the nut holding the steering knuckle and right control arm separated while driving. I felt a huge pop and jerk of the steering wheel. Luckily I was traveling at a low rate of speed. I took to suncoast dodge dealer immediately, he said I was lucky I could if I was on the freeway which I was shortly before. He said he has never seen a nut fall off before, but it did and, could rolled and caused serious accident. I was charged for repair and picked up truck today 2/5 then saw recall for this exact situation released today by chrysler fiat, but my vehicle was not included.

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Suspension · 88,000 miles · GA

I took my 2014 dodge ram 1500 2wd crew cab into the dealership for oil change. Previously I had complained about a popping and clicking noise in the front end when I turned the steering wheel. The noise came from the front wheels. I mentioned this today at my scheduled oil change and they checked for a problem once again. This time they found that the driver side control arm bolt (1 of 2) was almost completely out. The nut that is supposed to hold it in place is gone. Picture attached. Not related but just as bad was a passenger side ball joint boot that was cracked and leaking, causing me to have to replace that ball joint. I bought the truck new and have never wrecked it or had any reason to remove the front suspension arms. In my opinion this is a severe safety defect(s) and could have resulted in a bad accident. Most of my time is spent in the truck at highway speeds as I have a job that involves a lot of time on the road. The original problem started before the truck had 50k miles. The problem was identified by a technician at the dealership today on 8/29/17, while the truck has approximately 88k miles on the odometer.

Filed Jun 28, 2017 · Suspension · 32,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ram 1500. While the vehicle was at a shop for an oil change, an independent mechanic noticed that the ball joint was faulty and needed to be replaced. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was contacted (franklin chrysler/dodge in farmington, maine) and informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact also stated that he did not receive the recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v302000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 32,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 23, 2016 · Steering, Transmission · 25,000 miles · CA

Transmission was replaced due to a manufacturing defect, not part of a recall, rear main seal was replaced, rear differential seal was replaced, high mount brake light was replaced due to water leaking in the cab. There is a chemical smell coming from engine thru vents. Front tires wearing on the outside most likely the tie rod defect that the dealer won't acknowledge.

Filed Jul 28, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 23,500 miles · PA

I was driving along on route 220 near lock haven pa in which they are doing construction there is uneven payment pot holes etc I was doing 45 MPH at the time due to construction zone when I hit a pot hole I heard a loud pop noise so I immediately pulled over looked at my truck didn't see anything so I continued driving apon arriving at my home ten mile up the road I noticed steering was funny once in my driveway I looked over my truck again to my surprise I found a crack on the knuckle at the upper ball joint the knuckle had cracked right at the upper ball joint on the casting seam I called dealership and they said they haven't heard of such a thing after hrs of arguing with them to fix it I had it towed to the dealership where they had the truck for a week and told me it wasn't covered under warranty keep in mind I only had the truck for 2-3 months and it should of been covered I know dodge has had issues in the past with suspension problems and I find it a great concern as this could of caused a serious crash very disappointed with dodge at this point I'd rather not even keep the truck as I feel it's not very safe

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 7,141 miles · AZ

Backing out of parking spot when driver side lower control arm shattered. Wheel was unable to support the weight of the truck or any steering movements without causing further damage to the suspension or truck body. Cause was a defect in the aluminum molding.