Problems with 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 SUSPENSION

This 1999 dodge dakota has developed a violent shaking after hitting a bump in the road. the shaking or wobble lasts for approximately 15 seconds until the vehicle can be slowed and control regained. this seems to be related to death wobble talks. *tr

I have a 1999 dodge ram 2500 4 x 4 quad cab with the v-10 manual transmission. since i purchased it new in march 1999, i have twice replaced the rr track bar ($200 part, not including labor) and the steering intermediate shaft ($89 part, not including labor). this truck wanders all over the road and a heavy clunk is felt in the steering wheel. the dealer mechanics keep telling me "that's typical of this vehicle," but there is no recall. why? i have also noticed an abundance of coolant loss at each oil change since about 10,000 miles...up to 1 gallon per 3000 miles. the radiator pressure checked ok. dealer mechanics and chat rooms have told me this is another "typical" problem with this truck. apparently the antifreeze blows through the headgasket and into the exhaust system where it evaporates. still no recalls. why are automanufacturers getting away with this?*ak

The steering malfunctioned. the consumer had taken the vehicle to the repair shop due to the vehicle pulling to the right. the consumer drove the vehicle for a while when it started pulling to the left. also, when making a turn, the steering wheel jerked extremely hard that if the consumer didn't hold it tightly, it would jump out of his hands. *ak the front end problems had not been solved after four attempts. the vehicle would pull hard when braking. the front tires were changes , but the problem remained the same. *scc *jb

Pick-up pulls hard and suddenly to the right when brakes are applied. pads , proportional valve, calipers, and rotor have been replaced at a great expense, but no effect on the problem. *jb

199 doge ram ext cab 4x4, diesel - ball joints and front bushings wearing out and need to be replaced with less than 48,000 miles on vehicle

Had a flat tire and could not get the rims off the wheel hub--went to dealer and he said to get under vehicle and hit rims with a sledge hammer---this has been ongoing since 2001--right now going thru this problem again after dealer said that it was fixed. *tr

When driving front end cracks, and tires wear out unevenly. please provide any further information.*ak

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak

Stabilizer shock on 4-wd models is mounted below front end. it is the lowest part of the vehicle, and when it hits an object, it bends the shaft and causes loss of steering. i work in construction, and it has happenned to me twicesince last summer. *ak

Front control arms failed and replaced 3 times. *et

While driving on highway and when passing a semi- trailer vehicle pulled, and couldn't control steering. also, when traveling at 65mph vehicle wandered all over the road. in addition, while driving on a local road and making a right or left hand turn, steering wheel did not return back to the center. dealer has tried to correct the problem, but without success. *ak *ml

Truck wonders about ,pulls to the left dodge says this is normal not so. *ak

Loose and unstable area in steering, vehicle wonders to both left and right, must continuly correct to keep in driving lane. uneven road surface and wind seem to increase problem, can feel the front wheels pulling at steering wheel at times. this is not a safe situation. have had to dealer, they said this was normal and that chrysler would not remedy the problem. *ak

The loud noise and vibration that the vehicle makes when turning left and going over bumps, cause is unknown. yh

Vehicle has pulled to right since driving it off lot. was told by salesman this was designed into truck for safety reasons. reguires 1/4 turn of steering wheel to continue straight travel and if steering wheel released, darts sharply to right. i've had two alignments by dodge dealer with no improvement in pulling. has also developed severe "shimmy" at higher speeds when encountering bumps or holes.

There is a problem with vehicle, its drifting. if towing vehicle and its drifting, it makes matters worse. *ak defect in front suspension design causes the vehicle to drift. *yh