10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,125 miles

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension problems

suspension problem

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1997 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments

problem #12

Jan 042011

Ram 2500 6-cyl

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the entire dashboard was cracked, to the point that pieces detach when going over a bump. The contact also stated that the front-end suspension was fractured, making it impossible for the vehicle to drive in a straight line. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 03/09/16

- Scottsdale, AZ, USA

problem #11

Jun 032002

Ram 2500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,500 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that when driving at any speed and traveling over a road bump or pothole, the vehicle would shake uncontrollably. The contact replaced the front end tracking bar several times however the failure was not corrected. The contact also stated that he had to shut the engine off in order to regain control of the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,500 and the current mileage was 119,600. Updated 1/14/14

- Rosebud , MO, USA

problem #10

Mar 152003

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 59,000 miles

- Traverse City, AL, USA

problem #9

Feb 242003

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • 35,000 miles

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

The entire vehicle vibrated, which almost resulted in loss of control of the vehicle. The dealership replaced several components, the brakes, U joints, and bearings, however the problem persisted.

- Shady Spring, WV, USA

problem #8

May 152001

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving between 40-45 mph extreme vibration occurs. The consumer states that he had responded in detail before.

- Niceville, FL, USA

problem #7

Jan 211999

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Starting at around 21000 miles truck began pulling hard to either right or left under panic stopping conditions. Quite a bit of effort required to maintain a straight direction. Dealer has worked on numerous times without being able to correct. In addition pedal has gone "soft" on three occasions during this period.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #6

Nov 181999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles

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

While traveling vehicle would pull to left. Dealer has been contacted 2 times, can't duplicate the problem. Please provide further informaton.

- Oak Grove, MO, USA

problem #5

Sep 041999

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD

  • miles
Veh. Shakes at 55 to 65 mph. Dealer has 3 different time total 6 days. Has ruled out tires and front end alignment. They don't have a clue as to what is wrong.

- Marlborough, CT, USA

problem #4

Oct 281998

Ram 2500

  • miles
The consumer has been experiencing problems with steering/suspension. When driving, cosumer has problems controlling the vehicle. They have had the alignment fixed 6 times, and the steering wheel repaired 7 times. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- St. Augustine, FL, USA

problem #3

Nov 061998

(reported on)

Ram 2500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering is very loose. Vehicle wanders and grabs, causing loss of vehicle control which resulted in an accident.

- St Johns, AZ, USA

problem #2

Sep 101998

Ram 2500 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Vehicle wandered while driving. While wife was driving on wet road 5 mph, truck began to hydroplane, it ran off a road and was involved in a collision.

- Saint John, AZ, USA

problem #1

Sep 221997

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Vehicle vibrates continuously.

- San Rafael, CA, USA

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