1997 DODGE RAM 2500 Suspensionfront Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspensionfront Issues in the 1997 DODGE RAM 2500
4 suspensionfront complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE RAM 2500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspensionfront Complaints
ON ALL DODGE RAM TRUCKS, SPECIFICALLY 2500 MODELS, HAVE A DEATH WOBBLE THAT OCCURS ALL THE TIME. WHAT HAPPENS IS, WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP OR A CRACK IN THE ROAD, THE TRUCK STARTS WOBBLING OUT OF CONTROL. IT HAS TO DO WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND THERE'S NO WAY TO FIX IT. IT'S HORRIBLE BECAUSE IT USUALLY OCCURS WHEN YOU'RE ON HIGHWAYS AT HIGH SPEEDS AND IT CAN CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MORE DETAILS INCLUDE SEVERE TRUCK SHAKING AND LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. TO SEE THIS HAPPEN ON CAMERA, PLEASE GO TO HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=Z6H5EH261GW. MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM!! IT HAS EVEN BEEN REPORTED WITH JEEP WRANGLERS. PLEASE SENT OUT A RECALL FOR ALL DODGE RAM TRUCKS AND JEEP WRANGLERS!!! *LN
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VEHICLE MAKES A HARD LEFT TURN WHEN BRAKING. DEALER ADVISED IT TO BE FRONT END ALIGNMENT, ( WHICH THEY DON'T DO) OR BRAKES OR TIRE PROBLEM. BRAKES WERE REPLACED, FRONT END ALIGNED, TIRES WERE REPLACED WITHOUT ANY IMPACT ON CONDITION. FURTHER RESEARCH AND TIME AND $ SPENT FINDS CHRYSLER HAS A TSB #05-03-97 THAT TELLS YOU TO PUT A SPACER BETWEEN THE HUB AND WHEEL OF VARYING SIZES UNTILL YOU FIND ONE THAT CHANGES THE FRONT END GEOMETRY TILL IT NOLONGER PULLS. THIS IS AFTER YOU HAVE FILED BRAKE COMPONETS. IF THIS DOES NOT CURE THE PROBLEM , THEN YOU ARE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE HUB ASSY WHICH THEN MAY CAUSE YOU TO HAVE TO GO THROUGH THE TRIAL AND ERROR SHIM BUSINESS AGAIN. THIS VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AND WARRANTY INCLUDING CHRYSLERS MAXIMUM WRAP WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER THIS FIX ACCOURDING TO AUFFENBURG AND A DEALER IN OLATHE...
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VEHICLE PULLING DUE TO ALIGNMENT AND FAULTY CONTROL ARM. YH
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2500 WHILE CHANGING GEARS WITH A 5-SPEED MANUAL TRAN. YOU COULD HEAR A POPING SOUND COMMING FROM THE DANA 80 REAR AXLE. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP. AND THE PROBLEM WAS THE (2) SPIDER GEARS IN THE REAR AXLE WERE MADE TO LARGE AND WHERE LOOSE AND MAKING A POPING SOUNDS WHEN ENGAGED. ALSO I HAVE A PROPLEM WITH THE INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION. THE TRUCK WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT IN FRONT AND IT WEARS OUT THE OUTSIDE OF THE TIRES DOWN TO THE STEEL BELTS. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRONT TIRES 3 TIMES AND HAD THE TRUCKS 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT DONE 2 TIMES AND IT STILL IS EATING MY TIRES UP WITHIN A FEW WEEKS AFTER I PUT NEW TIRES ON THE FRONT . THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THIS WAS A VERY BIG PROBLEM WITH THE 2500 AND 3500 4 X 4 CLUB-CAB TRUCKS WITH THE CUMMINS...
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Tirestreadbelt
14 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
12 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
10 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
8 complaints
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Structure
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Suspension
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Electrical System
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
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Air Bags
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Trailer Hitches
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint