1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
85,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments

problem #4

Feb 092004

Ram 2500 8-cyl

  • 110,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving at any speed consumer heard a clanking sound when the brakes were depressed. Two certified mechanics determined that the control arm upper ball joint bolt was loose.

- Mineral, VA, USA

problem #3

Apr 202004

(reported on)

Ram 2500 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
While getting the brakes checked the mechanic indicated that the right front lower and upper ball joints were loose and replaced them.

- Southern Pines, NC, USA

problem #2

Nov 042003

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance, and dealer found that the upper and lower ball joints were worn out, and replaced them.

- Westminster, MD, USA

problem #1

May 072003

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • 90,000 miles
The vehicle was taken in for an inspection, and the inspector said that all 4 ball joints were shot. The ball joints failed within 90000 miles.

- Granby, MA, USA

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