NHTSA Complaint #10102688 — 2003 DODGE RAM 3500

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10102688
Vehicle 2003 DODGE RAM 3500
Component SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State AZ

Consumer Description

READING YOUR COMMENTS ABOUT DODGE DURANGO AND DAKOTA GAVE ME SOME SATISFACTION OF MY ISSUE. I HAVE 03 DODGE RAM WITH INFERIOR/FAULTY BALL JOINTS. I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO GET THE DEALER TO ADDRESS WITHOUT SUCCESS. THE ARGUMENT IS OVER HOW MUCH PLAY IS ALLOWED. INDEPENDENT SHOPS WILL NOT ALIGN AND SAY THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE. I CONTACTED DODGE TO ATTEMPT TO GET INFORMATION ON THE NUMBER OF OWNERS WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINT AND WAS INFORMED THAT IT WAS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. THIS GENERATION OF DODGE MUST USE A DIFFERENT BALL JOINT THAN THE PRIOR GENERATION. I SAW YOUR ALERT AND WAS CURIOUS IF IT INCLUDED THE RAM PICK UP? ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. *JB

Related Complaints for the 2003 DODGE RAM 3500

Other SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT Complaints

#10212276 2003 DODGE RAM 3500 4X4. DEATH WOBBLE POSSIBLY DUE TO DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS. DEALER WOULD NOT ADDRESS DURING WARRANTY...
#10124800 LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD. FRONT LEFT WHEEL FELL OFF, LEADING ME INTO A ROCK. VEHICLE IS TOTAL LOS...
#10117899 FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE AT 13,000 MILES.*AK
#10110076 I HAVE A 2003 DODGE 3500 4X4 TRUCK. AT 25,000 MILES I NOTICED THE FRONT TIRES STARTING TO WEAR IMPROPERLY. AFTER CHEC...

Recent Complaints for the 2003 DODGE RAM 3500

#11604425 SUSPENSION The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a clunking soun...
#11331110 STRUCTURE:BODY FRAME RUSTED THROUGH IN SEVERAL PLACES. SERVICE PROVIDER HAD PROBLEMS PLACING TRUCK ON LIFT DUE TO FRAME INTEGRITY TO...
#11308625 AIR BAGS AIR BAN LIGHT IS ON
#11152071 STRUCTURE:BODY DASH BOARD IS CRACKING AND CAVEING IN.
#11151794 POWER TRAIN HAD TO REPLACE CARRING BEARING AND SLEEVE BUSHING ON DRIVE SHAFT HAD A LOT OF WABLE IN STEERING
Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report