Problems with 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 SUSPENSION

Van frame is rusting out, steering box that is mounted to frame is likely to fall off soon. tie rod to frame connection also is rusting out. to my knowledge and after research on the internet, there is no reasonable fix.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. during an oil change, the mechanic stated that the bracket that held the control arm to the front axle corroded. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that when driving at any speed, the front end of the vehicle would intermittently shake uncontrollably. whenever the failure occurred, the contact would allow the vehicle to roll to a stop. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the components for the front suspension were replaced. the failure continued. in addition, the springs within the front drivers seat were piercing through the seat cushions. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. the failure mileage was 103,500 and the current mileage was 103,800.

Front wheel bearings became defective shortly after purchase. also, spindles were too small, and master cylinder and both seals had to be replaced. *ak

Ball joints squeaked loudly due to lack of lubrication. dealer had been contacted. *ak the lower ball joints did not have any grease fittings. *jb

Due to faulty ball joints, the consumer experienced unusual tire and brake wear. *ph *jb *tc

2000 dodge ram 2500 4x4- problem = suspension. vehicle will experience violent front end shake and loss of control after contact with minor road imperfections and bumps. vehicle is not safe to drive at any speed. after further research via the internet i have come to understand that a very large percentage of dodge owners is experiencing very similar problems. i am sincerely concerned for the safety of myself and others.*ak

While driving on any kind of road surface vehicle would pull towards the right, causing the driver to lose control. *ak

Front end/steering problems. whenever i hit a large bump in the road, my 2000 dodge ram 2500 just about wanders off of the road. it seems as a large vibration of some sort is takes over the steering. *nlm

My 2000 model dodge 2500 3/4 ton pickup lost it's rear axel under normal driving conditions. it has camper package which included a special helper spring on the rear suspension. my insurance company has informed me that the u-bolts holding my rear end on had broke free of the spring assembly. causing my truck to roll side over side and the come to a rest on it's passenger side. the rear axle was found 100 yards away from the truck. this defect has been noted on the 2001 series trucks of the same body style and make. i was traveling at 65 mph on a straight stretch of highway known as il rj 6 1 mile north of i-74. the truck began to get loose. i noticed the back of my truck start to come around and then when i tried to counter steer i lost control and roll side over side onto the median. the rear axle seemed as if it had shifted back on one side causing it to swing the back of the truck around. local law enforcement also noted this to be very possible due to the accident scene. my insurance compnay noted that they believe the u-bolts failed and are currently sending the truck to chicago, il for an extensive investigation into the cause of the failure. my insurance company is state farm insurance. i was not badly injured in the accident, but doctors and police told me i was very lucky to have walked away. mr

When driving, vehicle will tend to try to move over to the side without consumer turning vehicle. contacted dealer.*ak consumer states vehicle gets poor gas mileage. transmission does not shift correctly. brakes grab, pull, and lock up. consumer states while driving at speeds above 55 mph and hitting a bump, it will throw the vehicle to the side. *jb

Vehicle experiencing problem with brake making loud bumping noise, and grabbing from rear wheels when brakes were applied. vehicle has been in dealer's shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *ak transmission fluid has high aluminum according to sample analysis, the transmission had been replaced prior to this. rear axle also has a high level of iron and chrome in fluid according to the sample analysis. *slc

Since we purchased this van, we have not been able to control the steering on the highway. it sways constantly and the steering mechanism is unable to counteract this. it literally is all over the road with the slightest bit of wind. we have a stabilizer bar installed in the front. it is dangerous to drive on the highway and must be kept in the outer most lane so it will not sway into the guard rail or another vehicle. the dealer has looked it over and has not been able to find any defects. nonetheless, we purchased it to transport our youth group and other groups in the church to and from events. members are becoming more and more hesitant to use it.*ak

While driving, vehicle wanders from right side to the left side which may cause a loss of vehicle control and result in a crash. dealer cannot determine the problem. consumer still not satisfied with the repair done by the dealer. *ak *ml

Driver experienced problems with excess play in the steering, possibly due to front wheels misalignment. yh

While driving truck pulls badly to right. dealer told consumer it would straighten up. consumer states there suppose to be a recall on vehicle.*ak the right front wheel assembly fell off due to weld failure. the vehicles surges forward randomly. there was smell of fuel inside the cab when windows are up. the steering box had failed and replaced. tie rods and motor compartment seal failed. the customer had returned the truck to the dealer because of numerous problems. *yh