2000 DODGE RAM 1500 Suspension Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 2000 DODGE RAM 1500

9 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Suspension Complaints

#11361660 |
I PURCHASED A USED 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 AND NOTICED THAT MY SUSPENSION ON MY TRUCK IS NOT RIGHT. I EXPERIENCE JERKING UPON BRAKING. IT SOUNDS LIKE METAL UPON METAL WHILE I AM DRIVING. IT IS EXTREMELY LOUD ALSO. UNDER MY FOOT WHILE I AM DRIVING I CAN FEEL THE GRINDING NOISE AND OFTEN IT FEELS VERY HOT.
#11183853 |
THE DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 TRY K NEEDS TO BE RECALLED DUE TO BADE FRAM RUST AND BAD BODY RUST AND FOR THE BAD DASH THAT DODGE PUT IN THEM BUT LET'S FIRST. TALK ABOUT A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE BAD FARMS THAT WAS USED I WANT MY TRUCK FIXED AND DODGE SHOULD BE MADE TO DO SO
#10587518 |
UNCONTROLLABLE WHEEL SHAKE (DEATH WOBBLE), UNTIL YOU COME TO COMPLETE STOP WHICH THE VIOLENT SHAKING IN TURN AFFECTS HOW I BRAKE. CHRYSLER REVISED THE STEERING SET UP AND KEPT IT A SECRET UNTIL YOU MADE A COMPLAINT EVEN THEN THEY JUST SAY YOU NEED TO REPLACE ALL STEERING COMPONENTS MEAN WHILE WHAT THEY INSTALL IS NOTHING LIKE WHAT WAS THERE. CHRYSLER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR POOR ENGINEERING- THIS CAN HURT SOMEONE ONE DAY AND WOULD RATHER SEE IT NOT. VIOLENT WHEEL SHAKE I MEAN VIOLENT. IF A PRODUCT IS DESIGNED WRONG AND MANUFACTURE CREATES A FIX FOR SO CALLED DESIGN FLAW THEN THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. HTTP://BLOG.DIESELPOWERPRODUCTS.COM/DODGE-FRONT-END-ISSUES-AND-THE-DREADED-DEATH-WOBBLE THIS LINK CONTAINS CHRYSLERS REVISED PARTS. *TR
#10386354 |
VIOLENT CONVULSIVE BOUNCING SHAKING WOBBLING MOVEMENT IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING AT MODERATE TO HIGH SPEEDS. *TR
#564843 |
CONSUMER BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR EXCESSIVE VIBRATION AT SPEEDS OF 60-65 MPH. DEALER EXAMINED TIRES AND FOUND THAT THE TIRES WERE CUPPED DUE TO DEFECTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM AND THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE TIRES. *TT
#885697 |
SEVERE SHAKING IN FRONT WILL OCCUR WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWY SPEEDS AND OVER A SMALL BUMP IN PAVEMENT OR HOLE. SHAKING WILL STOP WHEN CONSUMER REDUCES SPEED TO 30 MPH, BUT EVENUTALLY IT WILL REOCCUR.*AK CONSUMER STATES FRONT LEFT WHEEL WOULD LOCK DOWN ON SECOND OCCASION WHEEL BEARINGS OUT ON BOTH SIDES IN THE FRONT. *SLC
#559046 |
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL SUSPENSION RELATED PROBLEMS, CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING THROUGH FLOORBOARD, DEALER REPLACED INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, CONSUMER HEARD NOISE AGAIN AND THE DEALER REPLACED BUSHINGS, STEERING WHEEL WAS NOT STRAIGHT, DEALER ALIGNED FRONT END, VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PULLING TO THE RIGHT, DEALER REPLACED FRONT COOPER TIRES, LATER VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION, DEALER REPLACED COOPER TIRES AGAIN. *SLC
#723601 |
THE ENGINE OF MY VEHICLE HAS A BAD VIBRATION BETWEEN 1000-1500 RPM. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS AFTER THREE SEPERATE VISITS: FAN CLUTCH, TORQUE CONVERTER, FLEX PLATE, HARMONIC BALANCER, TRANSMISSION MOUNT TO CROSSMEMBER, AND CHANGED THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM TO A 1997 VERSION. I FILED A LEMON LAW CLAIM WITH THE MANUFACTURER, HOWEVER THEY NOW STATE IT IS A NORMAL PROBLEM. A MOTOR VIBRATION WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL PREMATURELY IE; BROKEN CRANKSHAFT, OR OTHER INTERNAL COMPONENTS RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE TO OPERATE AND UNDRIVABLE. THE PROBLEM OCCURS WHEN DRIVING, IN NEUTRAL, AND PARK. REPAIRS ATTEMPTED BY THE DEALER HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. *AK
#858223 |
DOOR IS RATTLING AND IT FEELS LIKE DOOR IS GOING TO OPEN. TRANSMISSION IS ALSO RATTLING VERY BADLY. CONSUMER FEELS THAT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY VEHICLE MAY GO BACK. WHEN COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. AND STEERING WILL WILL SHAKE.THIS IS A CONCERN BECAUSE ANOTHER CONSUMER'S STEERING COLUMN BROKE, AND HE ALMOST DIED. *AK

Other 2000 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas

Structure 219 complaints Unknown Or Other 42 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 28 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Electrical System 22 complaints Air Bags 18 complaints Structurebody 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 12 complaints Suspensionfront 12 complaints Tires 10 complaints Steering 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 8 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 6 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 4 complaints Structurebodyhood 4 complaints Structureframe And Members 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Suspensionmultiple Axle 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesdragpower Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsspace Saver Wheel 1 complaint
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