1999 DODGE RAM 2500 Suspension Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 1999 DODGE RAM 2500
8 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DODGE RAM 2500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
8
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
THIS 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS DEVELOPED A VIOLENT SHAKING AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE SHAKING OR WOBBLE LASTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 SECONDS UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAN BE SLOWED AND CONTROL REGAINED. THIS SEEMS TO BE RELATED TO DEATH WOBBLE TALKS. *TR
HAD A FLAT TIRE AND COULD NOT GET THE RIMS OFF THE WHEEL HUB--WENT TO DEALER AND HE SAID TO GET UNDER VEHICLE AND HIT RIMS WITH A SLEDGE HAMMER---THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE 2001--RIGHT NOW GOING THRU THIS PROBLEM AGAIN AFTER DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS FIXED. *TR
THE STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP DUE TO THE VEHICLE PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE FOR A WHILE WHEN IT STARTED PULLING TO THE LEFT. ALSO, WHEN MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL JERKED EXTREMELY HARD THAT IF THE CONSUMER DIDN'T HOLD IT TIGHTLY, IT WOULD JUMP OUT OF HIS HANDS. *AK THE FRONT END PROBLEMS HAD NOT BEEN SOLVED AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WOULD PULL HARD WHEN BRAKING. THE FRONT TIRES WERE CHANGES , BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINED THE SAME. *SCC *JB
PICK-UP PULLS HARD AND SUDDENLY TO THE RIGHT WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. PADS , PROPORTIONAL VALVE, CALIPERS, AND ROTOR HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT A GREAT EXPENSE, BUT NO EFFECT ON THE PROBLEM. *JB
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LOOSE AND UNSTABLE AREA IN STEERING, VEHICLE WONDERS TO BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT, MUST CONTINULY CORRECT TO KEEP IN DRIVING LANE. UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE AND WIND SEEM TO INCREASE PROBLEM, CAN FEEL THE FRONT WHEELS PULLING AT STEERING WHEEL AT TIMES. THIS IS NOT A SAFE SITUATION. HAVE HAD TO DEALER, THEY SAID THIS WAS NORMAL AND THAT CHRYSLER WOULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *AK
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WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND WHEN PASSING A SEMI- TRAILER VEHICLE PULLED, AND COULDN'T CONTROL STEERING. ALSO, WHEN TRAVELING AT 65MPH VEHICLE WANDERED ALL OVER THE ROAD. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING ON A LOCAL ROAD AND MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT HAND TURN, STEERING WHEEL DID NOT RETURN BACK TO THE CENTER. DEALER HAS TRIED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM, BUT WITHOUT SUCCESS. *AK *ML
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THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE, ITS DRIFTING. IF TOWING VEHICLE AND ITS DRIFTING, IT MAKES MATTERS WORSE. *AK DEFECT IN FRONT SUSPENSION DESIGN CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT. *YH
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VEHICLE WANDERS SINCE APRIL 14, 1999. DODGE MANUFACTURER RECOGNIZES THE PROBLEM AND SAYS THAT IT'S NORMAL. *AK
Other 1999 DODGE RAM 2500 Problem Areas
Structure
46 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
30 complaints
Unknown Or Other
20 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
16 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
15 complaints
Seat Belts
12 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
11 complaints
Electrical System
10 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
10 complaints
Suspensionfront
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
9 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
3 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint