Dodge Ram Suspension problems by year

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven by a friend at 45 MPH, the rear axle detached. The driver was stranded by the roadside. The vehicle was towed to the driver's residence. There were no warning lights illuminated. An unknown local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel and the front wheels were uncontrollable. While driving from Georgia to Memphis, there was an unknown object loose by the wheel. The ball joint suspension was replaced by an independent mechanic. The low tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to an unstated location. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Rear fenders are rusted such that wiring harness falls off from underside if fenders and rubs on tires. Middle of frame rusted through on right and left side and dealer's floor lift went about half-way through both sides when the technician. tried to raise truck to check wiring under truck. The lift only crunched about halfway through near the middle of the frame. That was the point when the technician noticed the truck was lifting unevenly and making a crunching sound when he started trying to lift it. He left...

To put it as simple as I can describe it is a death wobble. that occurs every time you hit a bump in the road, hole, or pot hole. This truck has always had this death wobble from factory. The reason why this is a safety issue is because it causes the steering wheel to go out of balance and go into other lanes in the road and potentially cause an accident.

Frame damage where steering box separates

Severe rust and corrosion on body and suspension parts. Started at around 10 years of age. Support for bed to frame shows severe corrosion making hauling unsafe. Water is able to enter the cab through corroded rocker panels causing mold. Also, electrical system malfunction in throttle body can cause no response from accelerator at intermittent times.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the rear wheels locked up causing the vehicle to bounce back and forth in the middle of the highway. The vehicle then loss motive power and stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear drum had locked up and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

I purchased a used 2000 dodge ram 1500 and noticed that my suspension on my truck is not right. I experience jerking upon braking. It sounds like metal upon metal while I am driving. It is extremely loud also. Under my foot while I am driving I can feel the grinding noise and often it feels very hot.

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the pinion nut was loose and caused the rear tires to lock up. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there were no recalls associated with the vin. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.

The steering is very loose, when going over a bump the vehicle is pulled into another direction and you temporarily lose control of the vehicle. The 4x4 was not operating properly, so the transfer case was replaced. Upon replacing transfer case the rear differential locked up and the rear wheels won't move. This seems to be a very common issue with this vehicle. All of these issues are common among dodge ram 1500s of this year( 2003) these issues should be recalled!

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving various speeds, the contact heard an abnormal cracking and grinding noise coming from the rear axle. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the rear suspension and wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. Jeff smith chrysler dodge jeep ram (100 iffie rd, perry, ga 31069, (478) 988-8444) was contacted and confirmed that the vin was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

My truck has had the death wobble from day 1. Countless trips to fix what I now know has been a known issue. The trucks front end goes into massive shaking out of the blue

The dodge ram 1500 4x4 try k needs to be recalled due to bade fram rust and bad body rust and for the bad dash that dodge put in them but let's first. Talk about a safety recall for the bad farms that was used I want my truck fixed and dodge should be made to do so

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. While driving 75 mph, the rear wheels seized and the vehicle slid off the road without warning. There was no crash. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000. The vin was unknown.

The rear end on my ram 1500 hemi 1500 gear is making a humming sound constantly, it never stops. I called the dealer they no longer have the part and I can't find one, I was told there was a recall, but I never received one. Please help!!