NHTSA Complaint #10290005 — 2003 DODGE RAM 3500
SUSPENSION:FRONT issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10290005 |
| Vehicle | 2003 DODGE RAM 3500 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 99,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AK |
Consumer Description
I HAVE THE DEATH WOBBLE IN MY FRONT END. HIT A BUMP AT 55 MPH + AND THE FRONT END SHAKES SO BAD YOUR FORCED TO ALMOST COME TO A STOP. THE DEALER STATED MY DRAG LINK /TIE ROD ASSEMBLY,STEERING GEARS AND PITTMAN ARM ARE BAD. I HAVE NEVER PULLED CARRIED AN RV,NEVER DRIVEN OFF ROAD AND KEEP MY VEHICLES MAINTAINED PER THE MANUFACTURE. SPECS. WHY ARE THESE PARTS DEFECTIVE AT 99K MILES. CHECK THE DODGE FORUMS AND YOU'LL FIND A GREAT MANY OTHER OWNERS IN MY POSITION WITH WAY LESS MILES. THIS IS A DEFECT,PLAIN AND SIMPLE. *TR
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