1998 DODGE RAM 3500 Steering Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1998 DODGE RAM 3500
2 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Steering Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY. WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL DETACHED. THE ANTI-BRAKE AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING FAILED DUE TO THE TIE RODS AND THE WHEEL HUB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE TIE RODS WERE NOT REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08E027000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000.
DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO KEEP A GRIP ON THE STEERING WHEEL OR SWITCH TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. I WAS THRUST AROUND IN MY SEAT AND ITEMS FROM UNDER THE BACK SEAT WERE THROWN FORWARD INTO THE DASH OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL. VEHICLES AROUND ME ALSO NOTICED AND SLOWED DOWN AND STEERED CLEAR OF MY VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW TO A STOP AT THE CURB AND IT STOPPED. THAT WAS THE FIRST INCIDENT. I DID LOOK OVER THE FRONT END AND FELT THE TIE-RODS, ECT TO TEST AND EVERYTHING IS TIGHT AS IT SHOULD BE AND NOTHING VISIBLE TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. IT HAPPENED AGAIN A WEEK LATER TRAVELING AT 65 MPH. IT HAS OCCURRED OCCASIONALLY SINCE THOSE INCIDENTS IN JUNE AND THE SPEED SEEMS TO BE LESS EACH TIME. I HAVE AVOIDED...
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Exterior Lighting
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
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Fuel System Diesel
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Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
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Interior Lighting
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Parking Brake
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Power Train
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Service Brakes
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Structure
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Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
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1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
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Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
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1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Suspension
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Suspensionfront
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
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Visibilitywiper
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