2003 DODGE RAM 3500 Wheels Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheels Issues in the 2003 DODGE RAM 3500

2 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE RAM 3500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Wheels Complaints

#10744223 |
AS WITH MANY OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT 2003 DODGE RAM 3500'S THIS RAM 3500 HAS HAD ALL SUGGESTED STEERING COMPONENT UPGRADES AND RECALL UPGRADES (CHANGE STEERING TO 2008 STEERING) AND THE TIE ROD RECALL FOR THE 2008 STEERING. THE 2008 STEERING UPGRADE SEEMED TO EXACERBATE THE TIRE WEAR ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY, BALL JOINTS AND SHOCKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE RAM DEATH WOBBLE AND EXCESSIVE TIE WEAR IS STILL PRESENT. THE LAST SET OF TIRES LASTED 8,000 MILES (I AM PUTTING A NEW SET ON TODAY). THE TIRE WEAR ON MY LAST TRIP OF ONLY 360 MILES WAS VERY NOTICEABLE - SO MUCH SO A TRIP OF 1,000 MILES OR MORE WOULD HAVE CAUSED DANGEROUS TIRE WEAR AND POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. DODGE HAS TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BY ONLY SKIMMING OVER THE ISSUE WITH MINOR FIXES. AS A RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WITH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF MILES OF DRIVING...
#10251703 |
DRIVING AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT, WITHOUT WARNING, THE TRUCK MADE AN ABRUPT LANE CHANGE THEN I MANAGED TO GAIN CONTROL. WHAT HAPPEN IS THAT ON THIS VEHICLE, THE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY IS ONE PIECE AND CAN'T BE GREASED OR MAINTAINED IN ANY WAY. IT HEATED UP AND LOCKED THE FRONT WHEEL CAUSING A SERIOUS AND VIOLENT TURN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. *TR

Other 2003 DODGE RAM 3500 Problem Areas

Air Bags 77 complaints Structure 36 complaints Steering 32 complaints Unknown Or Other 17 complaints Suspension 15 complaints Structurebody 14 complaints Power Train 11 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 8 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Tires 7 complaints Electrical System 6 complaints Tiressidewall 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Fuel System Diesel 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 5 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionfronthub 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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