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The contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 2500. While driving at any speed, the air bag light remained illuminated and the horn sounded without being promoted. In addition, the contact heard a noise under the vehicle. The contact noticed that the metal parts that held the wheels were corroded and caused the spare tire to detach. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The upper interior dash panel cracking into many piece.during accident the panel will come a flying missileof parts hitting occupancies in the compartments and small children.i wand the chrysler corporation to repair it asap.its accident waiting to happened.
No deployment of air bags during head on collision resulting in injuries. (attorney for consumer) nlm
Consumer was traveling on icy roads at 25-30mph.consumer slid into a utility pole with neither airbag deploying. Vehicle was totaled. Dealer never said why airbags didn't deploy or seem to be concerned.
1998 dodge ram 2500 pickup my dash is falling apart.it has cracks and large holes in it.i am afraid it my set off my air bag.thanks
Vehicle was involved in a left frontal collision at approx. 15-20 mph (estimated cost of $6,800) of damages, in which both air bags failed to deploy.consumer has been in contact with chrysler about the problem.*ml
While driving at 30 mph driver lost control of the vehicle and had a front end collision.upon impact,neither of the air bags deployed, consumer broke the nose , and cut the lips.
While driving on a county road oncoming school bus lost control and hit consumerhead-on.pushed consumer into a 15 footembankment. Upon impact,driver's side airbag didn't deploy.didn't contact dealer or manufacturer. *ml
No deployment of both frontal air bags during frontal collision with severe damages, injuries due to failure.*mjs
Driving on i-89 s. At 50 mph when snow storm turn into a white out when i came upon a state plow truck in passing lane doing 25 mph and by time i saw it's flashing lights i couldn't stop and air bag failed to deploy causing me bang my head on door post, my left ribs into steering wheel cracking them and my right knee into 4 wheel drive levier and dash causing it to be cracked.
On 3/19/99 i was involved in a head-on collision of significant impact and neither the driver's or passenger's airbag deployed. The accident occurred in amarillo texas and a police report # 9922093 was filed. A state farm insurance claim # 43r231753 has been initiated, and the truck is being estimated at moss body shop in amarillo texas. Chrysler was contacted and has inspected the truck and denied any and all product failure/defect. More information can be provided upon request. Thank you for any assistance you may be able to provide.
High speed highway crash (65 mph) neither seat belt held front seat occupants - both of whom were hurt.air bags did not deploy.2 vehicles totaled.
Was leaving shopping center when driver blacked out. Vehicle hit light pole off center. Neither air bag deployed. The steering wheel had disconnected & fell off. Vehiclewas taken to dealer to have it checked. The driver suffered trauma to torso..
While driving 50-55mph the vehicle had direct frontal impact,and the driver and passenger airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this accident.manufacturer stated " it did not meet the threshold of the airbag deployment."*ml
Vehicle was taken the dealer because the horn operated intermittently. Dealership/mechanic informed the consumer that driver's air bag must be replaced to fix the horn. Horn has been difficult to operate since consumer purchased vehicle.horn has to be depressed on the right spot to work.vehicle has 55,000 miles when it was brought to dealership for its repair.chrysler offered to split (50/50) the cost with the repair on horn and airbag assembly.consumer felt at that time and given that they had extended warranty on their vehicle the situation should be corrected.vehicle now has approximately 78,000 miles and consumer said that chrysler has refused to address the matter.*la
When applying the brakes, the consumer states' the brakes sometime lock up.consumer states vehicle slid 120 feet into a telephone pole.none of the airbags deployed.please provide any further information. Ts
Hazzard: intermittent head lamp operation (low and/or high beam cut-off) cause: unknown. Safety issue: keeping the headlamps on while driving (dodge ram 1998.5 2500 4x4 quad cab slt; 5.9l 24v cummins diesel; 47re; stock (no fog lights); 170,000 miles). Problem: headlamps (low and/or high beam), and occasionally, but not consistently the dashboard lights, cut-off intermittently -- actuating the dashboard mounted headlamp switch (push-pull) restores the lights. Trouble shooting/repairs (executed by a certified automotive repair facility): (1) checked multiple grounds (clean and tight);(2) checked fuses;(3) checked output from generator (steady - approx. 14.5 with "no load"; batteries - new 6/18);(4) checked circuits (verified continuity and resistance);(5) replaced steering column mounted multifunction switch; (6) replaced "headlamp/security" relay;(7) replaced headlamp/dashboard lighting combination switch (replaced 22 months ago (167,000) - original failed.note: dashboard above switch - warm to touch.(8) replaced headlamp bulbs (both). Note: no diagnostic trouble codes set. Next action: replacing the headlamp/dashboard combination switch again.oem replacement switch installed at approximately 167,000 miles may be malfunctioning.a visual inspection of the switch did not indicate signs of overheating. Actuating the switch indicates normal operation. Speculation: a "ccd bus communication error" is occurring; pulse from pcm (?) to headlamp circuit may not yield the level of resistance required resulting in the intermittent "cut-off".technical advice/guidance/assistance either directly from the manufacturer (fiat chrysler automotive), or through the dodge ram dealership network is required to correct this hazardous condition.
Battery failed.
Horn design makes it difficult to to find the horn and press it hard enough to activate without taking hands or eyes off the road.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 2500. While driving at any speed, the air bag light remained illuminated and the horn sounded without being promoted. In addition, the contact heard a noise under the vehicle. The contact noticed that the metal parts that held the wheels were corroded and caused the spare tire to detach. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Horn fails to sound approximately 60% of the time. Force required and size of activating area on steering wheel were severely overlooked by design engineers. I am a6' tall physically active male and i have a very difficult time sounding horn (very dangerous)
The horn difficult to press in to honk if necessary.very difficult to sound horn while driving in normal conditions.would be extremely difficult to sound in an emergency.i have need to easyily sound horn to worn animals out of my path and have been unable to due to this problem.
Horn requires a great deal of force to activate.
The horn pad requires exessive amount of effort to operate.
Horn is very hard to operate.
Horn does not work. It is very hard to make the horn go off. You have to press very hard on the steering wheel. The button is inside of the airbag. If in an emergency you will not be able to honk the horn and will possibly crash.
Vehicle was taken the dealer because the horn operated intermittently. Dealership/mechanic informed the consumer that driver's air bag must be replaced to fix the horn. Horn has been difficult to operate since consumer purchased vehicle.horn has to be depressed on the right spot to work.vehicle has 55,000 miles when it was brought to dealership for its repair.chrysler offered to split (50/50) the cost with the repair on horn and airbag assembly.consumer felt at that time and given that they had extended warranty on their vehicle the situation should be corrected.vehicle now has approximately 78,000 miles and consumer said that chrysler has refused to address the matter.*la
Vehicle failed state inspection due to a defectivehorn. Consumer reported the defect to the manufacturer.
Horn button hard to locate through the air bag.nlm
Excessive loss of engine coolant, but no sign of leakages.vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions, and still unable to locateproblem. Theconsumer indicated that the manufacturer interntionally with held thepossible problem with v-10 engine to avoid recall.accorcing to the information obtained from internet, the manufacturer had indicated that the v-10 heads and crankshaftcould experience hair line cracks causing internal coolantleakage.spark plugs failed.front brake pads faied.left lower ball joint failed.
While driving at 45 mph consumer smelled smoke and turned off the heater. Smoke was coming from the under the hood. Consumer pulled into the dealer ship, and the dealer put out the fire.dealer could not determine the problem.
I was pulling a car from indio ca to phx. Az when it started ticking and smokeing and lost power i pulledover checked the oil and it was 2 quarts low it had never used oil before this it never got hot though i slowed way down and barely made it home.
The engine caught fire on a 1998 dodge ram 2500 truck.there was no warning before it happened.this happened one block from our home.the truck just died and a lot of smoke was released from the front end of the car.a few moments later fire erupted and there is extensive damage to the truck.
Excessive loss of engine coolant, but no sign of leakages.vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions, and still unable to locateproblem. Theconsumer indicated that the manufacturer interntionally with held thepossible problem with v-10 engine to avoid recall.accorcing to the information obtained from internet, the manufacturer had indicated that the v-10 heads and crankshaftcould experience hair line cracks causing internal coolantleakage.spark plugs failed.front brake pads faied.left lower ball joint failed.
Consumer states that the problem with this vehicle is that when traveling at a 17 degree decline the engine started to leak oil out of the breather tube because of the tilt. Dealer has been contacted.
1998 dodge truck ate the injector pump when the fuel pump failed.this can cause sudden loss of power, brakes and steering if it happens at high speeds or when carrying large loads as i do when on the job.*la
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 70mph, a smoke smell was noticed in the cab of the vehicle although no flames were visible.the contact pulled the vehicle over and removed the motor to the electric seat which melted.there is a nhtsa recalls, # 04v185000, 98v207000, regarding the abs module and the fuel supply tube.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs.
Dodge diesel lift pump failure.
I drove the truck as normal and the block developed a crack in the right side the failure is the water jacket of the block that keeps the cooling fluid inside the engine. This means i am not able to drive the truck without filling the cooling fluid every 300 miles.this is a 53 block manypeople have had problems with these!!!!!i contacted dodge and the say there is nothing they can do. I will need a new block/engine...$6500 for a new one..$3500 for used.
Excessive loss of engine coolant, but no sign of leakages.vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions, and still unable to locateproblem. Theconsumer indicated that the manufacturer interntionally with held thepossible problem with v-10 engine to avoid recall.accorcing to the information obtained from internet, the manufacturer had indicated that the v-10 heads and crankshaftcould experience hair line cracks causing internal coolantleakage.spark plugs failed.front brake pads faied.left lower ball joint failed.
Engine stalls intermittently.when engine stalls there is a loss of steering & braking. I have takentruck to two dealers they state no problem was found.truck stillstalls!!
My 1998 dodge ram 2500 truck's engine, with just over 56,000 miles on it, exploded internally.my mechanic, colonial auto repair of danbury ct. Stated the bolts on the intake manifold loosened and allowed air and foreign substances to leak past a gasket into the cylindars.the result was my engine piston literally exploded in the cylindar, which resulted in my having to purchase a new engine.
Oil leak onto r/f axle,wheel and fender area.yh
Exhaust--bolts, nuts.
The consumer purchased the vehicle already inspected by the dealer.a few days later the consumer took the vehicle to a local meineke because of a squeaking noise.the vehicle was checked and the consumer was told that the vehicle should have never passed inspection due to numerous problems found with the vehicle. The meineke tech stated that eh vehicle should not have passed inspect due to numerous violations.the vehicle needs 2 wheel bearings, track bar, steering shock, 2 hub assemblies, brake lines, oxygen sensor and a new license plate bulb.the consumer contacted the dealer to get his money back but they refused.
Fracture in the egr tube caused vehicle fire.
Left rear speaker garbled.yh
Sound system speakers failed.nlm
Hazzard: intermittent head lamp operation (low and/or high beam cut-off) cause: unknown. Safety issue: keeping the headlamps on while driving (dodge ram 1998.5 2500 4x4 quad cab slt; 5.9l 24v cummins diesel; 47re; stock (no fog lights); 170,000 miles). Problem: headlamps (low and/or high beam), and occasionally, but not consistently the dashboard lights, cut-off intermittently -- actuating the dashboard mounted headlamp switch (push-pull) restores the lights. Trouble shooting/repairs (executed by a certified automotive repair facility): (1) checked multiple grounds (clean and tight);(2) checked fuses;(3) checked output from generator (steady - approx. 14.5 with "no load"; batteries - new 6/18);(4) checked circuits (verified continuity and resistance);(5) replaced steering column mounted multifunction switch; (6) replaced "headlamp/security" relay;(7) replaced headlamp/dashboard lighting combination switch (replaced 22 months ago (167,000) - original failed.note: dashboard above switch - warm to touch.(8) replaced headlamp bulbs (both). Note: no diagnostic trouble codes set. Next action: replacing the headlamp/dashboard combination switch again.oem replacement switch installed at approximately 167,000 miles may be malfunctioning.a visual inspection of the switch did not indicate signs of overheating. Actuating the switch indicates normal operation. Speculation: a "ccd bus communication error" is occurring; pulse from pcm (?) to headlamp circuit may not yield the level of resistance required resulting in the intermittent "cut-off".technical advice/guidance/assistance either directly from the manufacturer (fiat chrysler automotive), or through the dodge ram dealership network is required to correct this hazardous condition.
Steering column has a clunking noise and can be felt through the steering wheel. Headlights will go off when high beam is applied then turned off.
1998.5 24valve cummins diesel, one owner with factory ecm (799) update, never any "chips". On cold start up, everything normal until i go to take off, any application to the accelerator and asif i put the accelerator all the way to the floor, truck will continue to accelerate until either i remove my foot completely off the pedal, or the governor kicks in.
I have had to replace my third lift pump and also going on my third injection pump vp-44 in my 98.5 dodge ram cummins... Dodge needs to address this issue and or have cummins address it this is a beyond normal wear and tear. *nlm
Failed fuel lift/transfer pump on 1998.5/199924 valve dodge cummins diesel causing engine to refuse to start and damaging fuel injection pump costing over $2,000.00 to replace not counting the inconvienence of being stranded away from home.
October 2003 lift pump failedleft stranded $1150.00 dealer kept old pump for core.february 2004 injector pump failed on interstate almost caused a wreck. $1475.00 dealer kept injector pump for core.
I have contacted daimlerchrysler on four separate occasions by email and written correspondence regarding a defect in the lift pump of the 1998-2002 dodge rams with the 5.9 liter cummins 24 valve diesels. The lift pumps experience premature failure leading to costly repair of the injector pump. By cummins own admission to me by email on january 9, 2007, dodge has been provided with a more reliable replacement lift pump to be installed in the gas tank in conjunction with an indicator light that illuminates when fuel pressure drops to a level to harm the injector pump.even though daimlerchrysler is fully aware of the defect and the remedy, they are refusing to conduct a recall on the vehicles and have refused to answer my latest correspondence on january 17, 2007.they have referred me to my local dealer,which i contacted and received no response from the service manager.
When fillingtank up and ridinggas down to about 3/4 tank.gas warning light comes on, and the gas guage needle will go down to empty.this will continue untiltank has been completely filled back up.dealer said fuel sensor in the tank needed to be replaced.
Consumersmelled gas.took vehicle to a mechanic, andmechanic stated that fuel was spraying over engine, which could result in a fire.
When the cruise control was engaged the speed exceeded thespeed set by the consumer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the engine control module needed to be replaced. There was also a recall on the fuel transfer pump.the pump was replaced, but now a new pump is needed.
On march 2003 while drivingvehicle stalled,and was driven to the nearest dealership, who replaced both fuel pumps at manufacturer's expense. One year latervehicle has the same symptom as the previous year. Dealership indicated again itwas the injector fuel pump, butwas not any longer under warrannty. Just the part will costconsumer $1400 plus labor. *tc
High pressure injection pump failed causing total engine failure, loss of control. Qcaw
Driving the truck down the interstate and was getting off on an exit ramp and the engine died out.took vehicle to the dealer and was told that the fuelinjection pump had broken.
Fuel gauge sensor.
When fillingtank up and ridinggas down to about 3/4 tank.gas warning light comes on, and the gas guage needle will go down to empty.this will continue untiltank has been completely filled back up.dealer said fuel sensor in the tank needed to be replaced.
Fuel signal malfunctions.yh
The lift pump that feeded the injector pump failed,and was costly to replace it. Vehicle lost power. *sc
Dear sirs:i am contacting you on behalf of myself and all owners of 1998.5-2002 dodge ram pickups equipped with 5.9l 24 valve cummins diesel engines.these vehicles were manufactured with a faulty fuel lift pump that is subject to premature failure.this can cause subsequent damage to the injector pump resulting in unexpected engine failure.this fact is well documented on the web among owners, as well as diesel experts.the lift pump fails when it is unable to provide adequate fuel to the injector pump.its failure rate is significant in the cummins diesel applications because the pump is defective and the remote location from the fuel tank places additional stress on the defective pump, thereby causing pump failure.in addition, there is no warning to the customer when the lift pump pressure falls below the minimum 48 oz. In 30 seconds, thereby causing irreversible damage to the injector pump.repair of the damaged injector pump is in excess of $2000. Some owners have replaced the oem lift pump as many as four times.even cummins, who manufactures the engine for daimler chrysler, has acknowledged the defective pump (email evidence can be submitted upon request). Daimler chrysler took no steps to notify owners of this defect and they have repeatedly refused requests by owners to replace the defective pump with the more reliable one, in conjunction with adding the fuel pressure warning lamp.they will only provide such retrofit if the owner is willing to pay the parts and labor cost of well over $1000.it seems as though daimler chrysler has allowed corporate greed to eclipse the safety of its customers.i have not personally experienced lift pump failure, since my vehicle is a 1998.5 with only 5000 miles.i do, however, feel that daimler chrysler should replace the pump with the more reliable pump and fuel pressure warning lamp.this issue should be a recall item since any unanticipated engine failure can jeopardize the safety of drivers.
Fuel sending unit failed.
While drivingat 55mph vehicle shut down for noreason, forcingconsumer to pull out of the road. Dealerstated vehicle was running without gas due a faulty measure gauge sending unit.
Driving at highway speed the cruise control would not disengage via the brake or by hitting off on the steering wheel.if i put the clutch in the engine was idling at 2300 rpms.the throttle was stuck on and i could not slow down... I turned the engine off and turning it back on again the problem was not reset.my clutch and breaks got a little burnt up making it home that night...as the problem happened when i was in the middle of nowhere.one i made it home i turned the engine off and manually jiggled the throttle linkages on the side of the injection pump.restarted the vehicle and theproblem was reset until cruise control was used again....this was very dangerous to have the throttle sticking at such high speed... So i looked into safety recalls #b15 thinking great my truck is covered... Only to find out that recall was already performed.also the fuel heater recall was performed and it so happens in the last 4 moth have to do the fuel heater delete because the wiring and plastic piece was all burnt up.looks like these trucks are having a second round of the same or similar safety recall issues.
I am amazed there are no reports on 1998 1/2 - 2001 model dodge pickups with the cummins diesel engine as the bosch vp44 main (injector) fuel pump has a failure rate of 100%.i've had 3 fail so far & for diesel mechanics it's common knowledge that it's not a matter of if the the vp44 pump will fail, it's just a matter of when.the last time a pump died on me was when i was going down the interstate @ 70 mph & the engine just shut off.i knew immediately it was another fuel pump failure, but other drivers may not realize what went wrong & i'd be surprised if there haven't been any wrecks due to vp44 pump failure, which gives you no advance warning - it just quits.in 2002 dodge/cummins charged the fuel system on the diesel engine for dodge pickups (including a different fuel pump), but all 1998 1/2 thru 2001 models came with the same bosch vp44 main injector pump.
Consumer received recall notice, contacted dealer for setting up an appointment for the recall but still has not heard from dealer regarding recall, the dealer stated they would call consumer back to let her know if the part was available.*jg
Consumer received recall notice, contacted dealer for setting up an appointment for the recall but still has not heard from dealer regarding recall, the dealer stated they would call consumer back to let her know if the part was available.*jg
While driving at 40 to 50 mph hood flew open, blockingconsumer'ssight, truck went toright.consumer had to stick head out ofwindow to see,and vehicle went into a ditch. Consumer could have killedsomeone.
I own a 1998 dodge ram 2500, i have noticed this problem on multiple dodges and read about it on the internet, the front lower axle mount rots out due to poor design leaving nothing to hold the spring in place my coil mount is rotted out and there is barely any left of it, and dodge nor do any auto part stores sell coil mounts to replace it the mount is welded directly on the axle so the axle housing would need to be replaced, this is very unsafe if the axle were to give out dew to this.
Event: pulled up in front of barn to get a load of hay.moved gear selector lever to reverse to back up to building, but when accelerator was pressed, vehicle moved forward. Failure:internal parts in steering column had become disconnected from each other, the result being that movement of the gear selector lever did not affect the lever at the end of the steering column that is connected to the transmission control rod.the only way that the vehicle could be placed in park, started, or put into a gear position was to raise the hood and move the transmission control rod by hand.solution:since the steering column is a welded assembly and is not serviceable, it was replaced.the old assembly is available for inspection.the assembly part number isp55351175related complaint: similar to complaint odi id 892310 which was entered as a problem with component : powertrain: automatictransmission: p/n start switch.my problem would have manifested itself in the same way if i had placed the shift lever into park position and had gotten out of the vehicle without setting the brake.
The gear shifted out of drive when the vehicle went over a bump.
I was pulling a car from indio ca to phx. Az when it started ticking and smokeing and lost power i pulledover checked the oil and it was 2 quarts low it had never used oil before this it never got hot though i slowed way down and barely made it home.
While i was driving the vehicle at about 35 mph, the truck began revving, then stopped. I could see transmission fluid leaking. The truck was towed to the dealer, who removed the transmission and rebuilt it.
Transmission failure in my 1998 dodge ram 2500.jasper.com lists this transmission as a high rate of failure due to lack of lubrication.this problem exists in all dodge trucks manufactured from 1995 to 2001 and maybe more.local transmission rebuilders also agree that the transmission was built with to low a volume transmission pump and that you should not let the truck idle, because there is no lubrication.
Automatic transmissionhas difficulty shifting between drive and overdrive. Also,vehicle will not accelerate properly with gas pedal being pressed allway tofloor.also, therewas erratic operation ofoverdrive kicking in without provocation. The consumer was informed by the district manager that the manufacturer was increasing the horse power and torque to help solve the transmission shifting problem.
From day 1 of the new truck, i had shifting problems. Before i had 1200 miles on the truck it was in the shop twice. The first time they took the transmission apart and inspected and placed back into the truck. Problem shifting continued. The 2nd time in the shop, they replaced the transmission, clutch and slave cylinder, this worked. Then at 53000 miles i took the truck in for recall work (828), to replace the slave cylinder. At 60000 miles i had shifting problems again. They replaced the transmission and clutch which was 50% out of my pocket. The day i picked the truck up from the dealer i went on vacation for 2000 miles which resulted in shifting problems. I took the truck back at 62000 and they replaced the slave cylinder, but the transmission was leaking. At 64470 miles the trans went dry and dealer replaced another trans. After i picked the truck up from the dealer, the slave cylinder blow apart 5 miles away from the dealer on the way home. Hydralic fluid spilled on to the hot exhaust pipes, which cause smoke. After picking the truck up from the dealer on 11/28/01 the slave cylinder blow again 1 mile from the dealership with fluid again pouring onto the exhaust pipes which cause smoke. The truck is currently at the dealer putting in a 5th cylinder with 64477 miles on the truck.
Automatic transmission jumps in and out of overdrive, the speed control does not fuction properly as well. When the truck had 2,987 miles on it the original transmission destorted by itself, a new one was installed and 2 recalls performed (788 and 799).ever since that time the truck has been to the original dealer twice for repairs and to a local dealer for repairs.as of last week chrysler motor corp. Believes there is a problem with the computer that is causing both problems, but will not give me a time frame when the program fix will be available.in the meantime i have been told to drive the truck because it is still under warranty, and if the transmission should destory itself again the corp. Will replace it.i purchased this truck to pull a horse trailer and i cannot use it for the purpose in which was intended for.
Whileacceleratingtransmission down shifted at will, almost causing an accident.
Transmission failed. Yh
Transmission leakage from overdrive unit.
Front brake pads and shoes wear excessively and cause truck to pull when depressing brake pedal.other failureinvolveda bolt that holds5th gear in place fell off whiletruck was being driven.haditem repaired, and it fell off again.please describe details.
While traveling at 60 mph -70 mph vehiclepopped out of gear and had no power in 5th gear.dealer stated that 5th gear nut disconnected. Please provvide further information.
I noticed automatic transmission fluid leaking under the truck when returning from a trip. Close inspection revealed that two of the transmission lines had been rubbing together which resulted in a break in one of the lines. Fortunately, i noticed it before the transmission had lost enough fluid to fail. Had i been on a long trip towing a trailer the results of a highway speed transmission failure might have been far more serious, especially on a mountain road. The line should be replaced.this appears to be a design/manufacturing/assembly defect.
While driving, the transmission started slipping.vehicle was taken to dealer.the transmission cooling lines had been rubbing together, which caused them to leak.the transmission had to be replaced.*scc
Shift lever failed.nlm
Transfer case went completely out and required replacement.no reasoning was given for cause of failure.i am concerned after getting a new 2000 dollar transfer case that the problem may occur again if the cause is still out there and not fixed.maybe the cause was a weak part in the case itself.either way, transfer cases usually do not go out with so few miles on them and i do not even drive on gravel roads let alone go four wheeling with it so tough driving could not have been the cause.i also question why a new transfer case for my truck has taken four weeks now to get.are that many going out that the manufacurer can not keep up? i am wondering if this has happened with other similar vehicles or if this was just a fluke.thanks for your help.
Pe01-021/roll away in park: while parked and idlingvehicle jumped out of gearwhile consumer's daughter was pullingpin from hitch attached to vehicle, causing truck to run over her daughter who received severe injuries.dealer / manufacturer were notified.
The torque converter broke, the front inner axle was leaking, the dealer replaced the inner axle seal and replaced the left axle u-joint, the consumer is still having problems with the vehicle locking up and lunging forward.
Having transmission problems with a 1998 dodge ram 2500. Transmission overheats and "transtemp" light comes on after overdrive shuts of while doing highway driving. Truck has high miles but i believe the problem is attributed to a poorly designed torque converter malfunctioning and is not directly related to the age, miles or normal wear and tear of the vehicle. I have learned it is common to have the transmission rebuilt or repaired one or more times during the duration of the trucks life. If what i have learned is true then this is unacceptable business practice from dodge and the consumer should not have to pay for a defect in manufacturing.
1998 dodge ram 2500 24 valve cummins dieseldash board crackingseverely, anti lock brakes not functioning properly, overdrive locking and unlocking around 45 mph. After trying several remedies.
Axle designed to leak grease excessively. Yh
Rear end noise due to failure of the ring and pinion gear and bearing.mjs
The torque converter broke, the front inner axle was leaking, the dealer replaced the inner axle seal and replaced the left axle u-joint, the consumer is still having problems with the vehicle locking up and lunging forward.
Consumer pulled up to a stop sign with clutch engaged.the vehicle stopped then lurched forward. Took vehicle to dealer, anddealer stated the pilot bearing/clutch failed.the consumer took the vehicle to the shop and had a new clutch kit installed and the vehicle tested ok. *tc
Clutch when depress does not disengage. It is to my believe it is an engineering flaw in the clutch slave cylinder. It happens more fequent when vechile is warm than cold. I have had two clutches replaced, 4 transmissions and 6 slave cylinders replaced and it is now in the repair shop again with 93,000 miles.
Rear end noise due to failure of the ring and pinion gear and bearing.mjs
When backing up a clunking noise emitted from differental.dealer replaced fluid and added some "additive".did not correct problem.they kept truck to disassemble differental, found nothing amiss, replaced fluid and additive.at this time, all seems ok.the cost was $83.90.when they decided to keep the truck over night they thought it would be covered under warranty.however, it was out of pocket expense.
The torque converter broke, the front inner axle was leaking, the dealer replaced the inner axle seal and replaced the left axle u-joint, the consumer is still having problems with the vehicle locking up and lunging forward.
While driving, consumer heard a sound and then attempted to shift back into fifth gear realizing it was no longer operational, after inspection mechanic indicated that the fifth gear nut had backed off causing failure of the fifth gear, further discussion with mechanic revealed dodge redesigned the locknut, dodge now puts a set screw in the nut that is tightened down on the threaded shaft to hold it in place.
While driving, consumer heard a sound and then attempted to shift back into fifth gear realizing it was no longer operational, after inspection mechanic indicated that the fifth gear nut had backed off causing failure of the fifth gear, further discussion with mechanic revealed dodge redesigned the locknut, dodge now puts a set screw in the nut that is tightened down on the threaded shaft to hold it in place.
Vehicle parked in driveway. Upon getting in vehicle, i found both the driver's side and passenger side seat belts locked in the retracted position. I stopped at a local dealership for part #p56043003ad and was informed this part on national back order. This seat belt timer control module is necessary for the seat belts to function as designed. Truck can only be driven without seat belts in use.
The passenger side seat belt locked up, the dealer found that the seat belt solenoid shorted out.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the seat belts would not extend or retract. The contact stated that the the seat belts were tied to the air bag and several electrical sensors in the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. The manufacturer was notified.
Front seat belts will no longer release therefore cannot be used anymore.requires replacement of seat belt control module and it is no longer available at dealers or anywhere else. This is a huge safety issue if you cannot use your seat belts anymore.chrysler should be required to issue a recall on all dodge trucks with the seat belts mounted in the seat backs that use this module for proper operation.there are a ton of people posting on the internet having this same seat belt lock up problem.please help!!!!
The contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 2500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the front seat belts were locked. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 89,655.
Seat belt controller failed and caused my batteries to drain. Left us stranded in the middle of nowhere. Once we recharged our batteries we had to unplug the seat belt controller that was causing the draw on the batteries. We could not use our seat belts.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the front passenger and driver seat belts would not release out of the buckles and the seat belt warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred periodically. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
The driver and passenger seat belt was not working at all. The seat belt failed to pull out.the seat belts module needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
High speed highway crash (65 mph) neither seat belt held front seat occupants - both of whom were hurt.air bags did not deploy.2 vehicles totaled.
While going down the road seat belt light came on, and belts on bothdriver's side and passenger's side locked up.went todealer, dealertried 7 times to repair defect, butwas unable.seat belts didn't release untilvehicle was shut off ordoor was opened.
While going down the road seat belt light came on, and belts on bothdriver's side and passenger's side locked up.went todealer, dealertried 7 times to repair defect, butwas unable.seat belts didn't release untilvehicle was shut off ordoor was opened.
Rear passenger seat adjustment handle fell off.mjs
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 70mph, a smoke smell was noticed in the cab of the vehicle although no flames were visible.the contact pulled the vehicle over and removed the motor to the electric seat which melted.there is a nhtsa recalls, # 04v185000, 98v207000, regarding the abs module and the fuel supply tube.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs.
Passenger side front seat will not stay on its track. The seat rolled back and forth.as a result the passenger was thrown into the windshield when the brakes weresuddenly applied.
Went to put brakes on and driver side rear brake line blew and abs and parking brake light are on. Im going to fix it myself but wish there would be a recall about this issue.
Brake line rusted out and failed causing loose of brake in traffic. Once fuel tank was removed this exposed the problem area. Rear wiring harness runs directly against the fuel line trapping road grim, water, salt, causing corrosion at this point.
When the brakes are applied the truck pulls left accross lanes into oncoming traffic.nlm
Vehicle pulls excessively to the right when brakes are applied.
Rear brakes, rotors.
Vehicle does not stop properly.
Brake line failure on 1998 dodge 4x4 truck.no warning brakes failed. Line faulty.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 2500. While the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the abs warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the abs control module wiring harness connector exhibited severe corrosion. There was a manufacturer voluntary recall related to the similar defect associated with the battery tray and abs wiring harness connector. The vin was ineligible for the recall. The vehicle was currently being repaired at the owner's expense. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000. The vin was unavailable.
Consumer states, while driving over 50mph and applying the brakes vehicle is vibrating heavily and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.. Ts
When applying the brakes, the consumer states' the brakes sometime lock up.consumer states vehicle slid 120 feet into a telephone pole.none of the airbags deployed.please provide any further information. Ts
While driving the vehicle pulls to the right when applying the brakes.
While turning left at any speed have a serious shudder. Truck has new wheel bearings tie rod ends rotors and calipers done at dodge dealership. The shudder is heard and felt in floor board nothing in brake pedal or steering wheel. Shudder is less audible when put into neutral and coasting while turning left.
When applyingbrakes vehicle pullled to the right, and the driverlost control of vehicle several times.the dealer has attempted to repair this problem eight times,but could not fix the problem.
When appyling abs brakes on wet or dry pavement brakes lock up ,cause unknown. Dealer cannot identify thecause of theproblem. Please give any further details.
Right rear wheels intermittently locked upwhen brakes were applied.dealer notified, and informed of a abs sensor and hydro booster failure. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
I have had the steering damper replaced several times.it is unknown to me why this happens and the dealer has no answer either.all the components on this vehicle are "heavy-duty".braking is becoming more of a problem as the brakes wear down.the truck only has 21,000 miles on it.the power door locks i have no idea about they just stopped working one day, but, they do work w/ the remote entry.i also noticed the horn actuator is hard to activate due to the hard "leather" for the airbag cover.the driver's door keeps getting missaligned,i have never heard of a vehicle having this much of a problem like it.
Braking system causes severe vehicle pull to right side.at speeds greater than 30 mph, it is very difficult to maintain control of the truck.dealer replaced parts on 1/14/99.problem not fixed.district manager called to resolve problems.on 3/30/99 he worked for 2 days replacing parts.problem still exists today.dodge seems not to be able to resolve the problem.brake pull is severe enough to be a huge safety problem for my family and i.
Consumer was driving vehicle on theroad at approximately 50 mph, normal road condition; consumer was driving and approaching a blind curve when the vehicle in front caused consumer to apply brakes in an emergencey situation. Rear abs failed to operate and the front wheels locked up on the vehicle, causing the consumer to hit rear of front vehicle. Driversustained a neck injury.
Having total brake failure, brakes work one minute then the next minute pedal goes to floor and not stopping. Have taken vehicle to several mechanics and have had two master cylinders put on thinking that the master cylinder was the problem, but still having brake failure. No one seems to have an idea as to what is causing this to happen. Called dealership and they were no help and was unsuccesful in contacting the chrysler corporation.
When driving on wet pavement and upon depressing brake pedal to make a normal stopvehicle was very difficult to stop, poor brake performance caused extended stopping distance.consumer contacteddealer.
While driving at 50 mph and applying the brakes car vibrates.
My truck brakes pull severely to the right when braking. This problem exists in all ram 2500 4x4 trucks i have encountered. The dealer has replaced rotors; calipers;alignment; etc. I have had the truck in 9 times (i have documentation) on the same problem with no relief. Dealer now refuses to look further into this problem. Brakes pull to right hard enough to slide truck sideways on wet pavement. Brake pads wear out faster on right front - there has been evidence of the right rotor getting hot (brakes dragging). This is a serious safety issue in a large tall and heavy truck! all dodge ram 2500 4x4 owners i have talked to report periodic or continuous similar problems with their brakes.
When coming to a stop light & applying the brakes,brake pedal went to the floor, causing extendedstopping distance. Taken to dealer at leased 4 times. Was informed problem cannot be duplicated. Brakes wearing excessively. The abs module is causing the problem. Happens intermittently. Now on 3rd set of pads.
Severe pulling toleft whenever brakes are applied; been in dealer shop on three occasions and problem still reoccurring. The dealer fixed the vehicle but the problem returned afterwards.
Abs brakes failed to operate properly, and vehicle pulled to the right.
While traveling 35 mph right front brake pad fell off. No accident or injuries accurred. Made excessive noise. Replaced brakes several times. While trying to stop on wet pavement rear brakes locked up. Have had several near misses. Has taken to dealer once.
1998 dodge ram 2500 24 valve cummins dieseldash board crackingseverely, anti lock brakes not functioning properly, overdrive locking and unlocking around 45 mph. After trying several remedies.
When consumer applies brakes, vehicle pulls to to the left and right.vehiclehas rear abs brakes only.
Having total brake failure, brakes work one minute then the next minute pedal goes to floor and not stopping. Have taken vehicle to several mechanics and have had two master cylinders put on thinking that the master cylinder was the problem, but still having brake failure. No one seems to have an idea as to what is causing this to happen. Called dealership and they were no help and was unsuccesful in contacting the chrysler corporation.
Rear (abs) brakes would cause a shimmying effect when applied. Problem had occurred twice before. Front (abs) brakes were three times replaced,includingpads and shoes/rotors and calipers.took vehicle to dealership & was informed that drums needed to be cut. The problem was intermittent. Dealer offered to accept vehicle as a trade-in.*ml
Dt*:the contact stated while driving 70mph, a smoke smell was noticed in the cab of the vehicle although no flames were visible.the contact pulled the vehicle over and removed the motor to the electric seat which melted.there is a nhtsa recalls, # 04v185000, 98v207000, regarding the abs module and the fuel supply tube.the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs.
While driving braking system malfunctioned, causing the wheels to lock up and go to the right or left, which may cause loss of vehicle control.been to dlr 6 times.cause unknown.please provide further information.
Brakes experience hang up and pulling continually, replacement of the brakes did not rectify pulling problems. Mjs
Brakes experience hang up and pulling continually, replacement of the brakes did not rectify pulling problems. Mjs
Brake master cylinder leaks. Yh
Application of brakes causes vehicle to sharply veer to the right.
The consumer heard grinding in the brakes, new brakes were installed, the brake rotor, caliper, and rotors were installed.
While driving at 50 mph and applying the brakes car vibrates.
When applying the brakesvehicle severely pulls to the left, cause unknown.please give any further details.
My truck brakes pull severely to the right when braking. This problem exists in all ram 2500 4x4 trucks i have encountered. The dealer has replaced rotors; calipers;alignment; etc. I have had the truck in 9 times (i have documentation) on the same problem with no relief. Dealer now refuses to look further into this problem. Brakes pull to right hard enough to slide truck sideways on wet pavement. Brake pads wear out faster on right front - there has been evidence of the right rotor getting hot (brakes dragging). This is a serious safety issue in a large tall and heavy truck! all dodge ram 2500 4x4 owners i have talked to report periodic or continuous similar problems with their brakes.
Braking system causes severe vehicle pull to right side.at speeds greater than 30 mph, it is very difficult to maintain control of the truck.dealer replaced parts on 1/14/99.problem not fixed.district manager called to resolve problems.on 3/30/99 he worked for 2 days replacing parts.problem still exists today.dodge seems not to be able to resolve the problem.brake pull is severe enough to be a huge safety problem for my family and i.
Rear (abs) brakes would cause a shimmying effect when applied. Problem had occurred twice before. Front (abs) brakes were three times replaced,includingpads and shoes/rotors and calipers.took vehicle to dealership & was informed that drums needed to be cut. The problem was intermittent. Dealer offered to accept vehicle as a trade-in.*ml
Dodge has had a brake problem on all of the diseal models, why has there not been a recall on this safety problem. The date below is just filled in because you wanted a date.
While applying the brakesvehicleswerved to the right.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.mechanic determined that rotors and calipers needed to be replaced, and replaced it twice. However, the problem recurred.
While traveling 35 mph right front brake pad fell off. No accident or injuries accurred. Made excessive noise. Replaced brakes several times. While trying to stop on wet pavement rear brakes locked up. Have had several near misses. Has taken to dealer once.
Excessive loss of engine coolant, but no sign of leakages.vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions, and still unable to locateproblem. Theconsumer indicated that the manufacturer interntionally with held thepossible problem with v-10 engine to avoid recall.accorcing to the information obtained from internet, the manufacturer had indicated that the v-10 heads and crankshaftcould experience hair line cracks causing internal coolantleakage.spark plugs failed.front brake pads faied.left lower ball joint failed.
When coming to a stop light & applying the brakes,brake pedal went to the floor, causing extendedstopping distance. Taken to dealer at leased 4 times. Was informed problem cannot be duplicated. Brakes wearing excessively. The abs module is causing the problem. Happens intermittently. Now on 3rd set of pads.
Front brake pads and shoes wear excessively and cause truck to pull when depressing brake pedal.other failureinvolveda bolt that holds5th gear in place fell off whiletruck was being driven.haditem repaired, and it fell off again.please describe details.
There was a squeak noise when braking. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that rotors needed turning. At 9000 miles dealer stated rotors were cracked.cause was unknown.please provide any further information.
While applying the brakesvehicleswerved to the right.consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.mechanic determined that rotors and calipers needed to be replaced, and replaced it twice. However, the problem recurred.
Rear (abs) brakes would cause a shimmying effect when applied. Problem had occurred twice before. Front (abs) brakes were three times replaced,includingpads and shoes/rotors and calipers.took vehicle to dealership & was informed that drums needed to be cut. The problem was intermittent. Dealer offered to accept vehicle as a trade-in.*ml
Consumer states that two front brake lines are rubbing.consumer is concerned that while making a sharp turn the line may puncture, and cause loss of brakes.
The consumer purchased the vehicle already inspected by the dealer.a few days later the consumer took the vehicle to a local meineke because of a squeaking noise.the vehicle was checked and the consumer was told that the vehicle should have never passed inspection due to numerous problems found with the vehicle. The meineke tech stated that eh vehicle should not have passed inspect due to numerous violations.the vehicle needs 2 wheel bearings, track bar, steering shock, 2 hub assemblies, brake lines, oxygen sensor and a new license plate bulb.the consumer contacted the dealer to get his money back but they refused.
Right rear wheels intermittently locked upwhen brakes were applied.dealer notified, and informed of a abs sensor and hydro booster failure. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
In cummin diesel vehicles, the brake booster which is connected to the power steering pump failed and caused the brakes to have extended stopping distance, which almost resulted in an accident.please provide further information and vin#.
While turning left at any speed have a serious shudder. Truck has new wheel bearings tie rod ends rotors and calipers done at dodge dealership. The shudder is heard and felt in floor board nothing in brake pedal or steering wheel. Shudder is less audible when put into neutral and coasting while turning left.
I have a 98 ram 2500 v10 if i goabout 65 mph there is a massive wobble in the steering wheel but if i speed up to 70 it stops or if i slow down to 60 it stops. There should be a recall on this because all of the ram trucks that i have had do this exact same thing.
I have recently exerienced what i would describe as a "wandering front end" on my '98 ram.i had a local dealer look at the problem.they spent 0.60 hrs diagnosing a "slightly worn lower column shaft".they were quick to point out that this may not fix the problem and that perhaps i should continue driving the vehicle in hope that the symptoms would become more evident.i declined any repair.i later went "on-line" and was surprised to find a technical service bulletin on the subject. (tsb 19-10-97 - "steering wander")in addition, i found an entire web site dedicated to this phenomena.(key search, dodge ram) the stories are very similar to what i am experiencing and some are much worse - scary!i e-mailed daimler chrysler and asked if they were considering any sort of corrective action.their answer was no. Ts
There has not been an incident.the vehicle tends to wander and requires constant adjustment to maintain proper location tin traffic lane.$1000 repairs last a few thousand miles.talking with other owners of similar vehicles indicates this is a common problem for this vehicle.ma 10/8 updated 12/11/2017
Application of brakes causes vehicle to sharply veer to the right.
Event: pulled up in front of barn to get a load of hay.moved gear selector lever to reverse to back up to building, but when accelerator was pressed, vehicle moved forward. Failure:internal parts in steering column had become disconnected from each other, the result being that movement of the gear selector lever did not affect the lever at the end of the steering column that is connected to the transmission control rod.the only way that the vehicle could be placed in park, started, or put into a gear position was to raise the hood and move the transmission control rod by hand.solution:since the steering column is a welded assembly and is not serviceable, it was replaced.the old assembly is available for inspection.the assembly part number isp55351175related complaint: similar to complaint odi id 892310 which was entered as a problem with component : powertrain: automatictransmission: p/n start switch.my problem would have manifested itself in the same way if i had placed the shift lever into park position and had gotten out of the vehicle without setting the brake.
The consumer purchased the vehicle already inspected by the dealer.a few days later the consumer took the vehicle to a local meineke because of a squeaking noise.the vehicle was checked and the consumer was told that the vehicle should have never passed inspection due to numerous problems found with the vehicle. The meineke tech stated that eh vehicle should not have passed inspect due to numerous violations.the vehicle needs 2 wheel bearings, track bar, steering shock, 2 hub assemblies, brake lines, oxygen sensor and a new license plate bulb.the consumer contacted the dealer to get his money back but they refused.
The passenger side lower rear arm support bracket weld are cracking twisting tearing from main frame rail. The frame weld is tearing horizontally and across same rates.the crack are next to welds an some location tearing circling rotating.the vehicle never operated off-road and mileage is 171,550 miles.the crack are 65% and vehicle unfit to be operated safety.i was very fortunate i didn't have a accident.the vehicle would have row over on i left side without no warning . I was preforming vehicle brake inspections and i notice rust on the lower rear support hanger which hold the lower arm bracketand coil spring.i am very fortunate that i didn't loan my vehicle to my relatives.i have pictures available.i want thechrysler corporation to repair this asap!!!
Defective steering components leading to difficulty in control. Problem began soon after purchase and continue to date.
When driving onhighway and upon exiting off ramp at 70 mphvehicle suddenly experienced loss of all steering.steering wheel would not returnand vehicle was pullingtoright.consumer has contacteddealer. When turning a corner steering will not return stick to the right and makes a squealing noise due to bad steering gear box. Dampner shock is leaking from seal.the consumer states that the vehicle was no longer safe to drive.
A clunking noise in the steering while driving. Dealer notified and informed that they are unable to correct the problem. Ph
Was leaving shopping center when driver blacked out. Vehicle hit light pole off center. Neither air bag deployed. The steering wheel had disconnected & fell off. Vehiclewas taken to dealer to have it checked. The driver suffered trauma to torso..
Consumer stated that while driving and making a turn steering wheel locked up.dealer replaced steering gear box with a newer model.*ml
Steering column has a clunking noise and can be felt through the steering wheel. Headlights will go off when high beam is applied then turned off.
Both tie rods replaced, front end was loose and made a loud noise, upper and intermediate steering column was replaced.
The steering column was no longer operative.
When driving onhighway and upon exiting off ramp at 70 mphvehicle suddenly experienced loss of all steering.steering wheel would not returnand vehicle was pullingtoright.consumer has contacteddealer. When turning a corner steering will not return stick to the right and makes a squealing noise due to bad steering gear box. Dampner shock is leaking from seal.the consumer states that the vehicle was no longer safe to drive.
Sway bar bolts that hold sway bar fell out, and almost caused an accident.went to dealer and got it fixed. But then all four bolts that hold the sway bar fell out again, causing an accident.also, worn gear in the steering box caused a loss of steering.dealer cannot determine the problem.problem still exists. *ml
While driving the vehicle the 5th gear was inoperable.ts
Steering gear box mounting bolts were stripped during assembly causing the unit to be very loose on the frame, which could have fallen off and caused loss of steering.
On my 1998 dodge 2500 4x4 truck the main steering shaft shearedoff the steering box above the pitman arm without notice. I am glad i was parking and not going down the freeway.
There is a loss of power steering when applying brakes at speeds lower than 20 mph which could cause loss of vehicle control. Dealer claims this is normal feature, and nosolution is available.
I have had the steering damper replaced several times.it is unknown to me why this happens and the dealer has no answer either.all the components on this vehicle are "heavy-duty".braking is becoming more of a problem as the brakes wear down.the truck only has 21,000 miles on it.the power door locks i have no idea about they just stopped working one day, but, they do work w/ the remote entry.i also noticed the horn actuator is hard to activate due to the hard "leather" for the airbag cover.the driver's door keeps getting missaligned,i have never heard of a vehicle having this much of a problem like it.
Both tie rods replaced, front end was loose and made a loud noise, upper and intermediate steering column was replaced.
People in service dept. At dealership told me that my gear box and tie rod needed to be replaced due to an oversized tire (approx. 2 inches taller than factory tire) also due to the fact of using a lower gear to pull a trailer. The truck is an automatic.
Vehicle was parked.consumer sawfront tires pointing different ways. Thefront tie rod snapped. Causing vehicle to become inoperative.
People in service dept. At dealership told me that my gear box and tie rod needed to be replaced due to an oversized tire (approx. 2 inches taller than factory tire) also due to the fact of using a lower gear to pull a trailer. The truck is an automatic.
Dashboard cracking and now has holes which could lead to electrical problems due to wire damage under the dash. Incident date below is when i first noticed the cracking. This is on a 1998 dodge ram 2500.
Dash board has cracked and is falling apart for no apparent reason.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 2500. While driving at any speed, the air bag light remained illuminated and the horn sounded without being promoted. In addition, the contact heard a noise under the vehicle. The contact noticed that the metal parts that held the wheels were corroded and caused the spare tire to detach. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Dashboard is seriously cracked and broken, chunks are missing, cracks go from front all the way to the windshield, giving vehicle to son next year, worried pieces of plastic may fly into his eyes, and it looks embarrassing also.
The dash started cracking a couple years after new purchase of ram 2500.
Upon removal of dashboard to replace heater and evaporator cores while removing the dashboard it crumbled into dust the dash had no visible cracks until view from below seeing about 200+ cracks from dashboard becoming brittle from being improperly made, this occurs with all dodge ram dashboards from years 94-98.5 and yet no recall has been made, had this dash shattered while driving or in a crash i could have had lots of sharp plastic cuts from the shattered dashboard but it seems that the nhtsa doesn't respond to the amount of people submitting the same problem. Cost to replace dash is $600 from dealer with the same dashboard that will last approx 3 years according to dealership.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated the entire length of the dashboard had numerous hairline cracks. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Plastic dashboard materials are defective.1998 year model dodge ram 2500hd 24v dsl 4x4 qc sb truck...dash started getting very brittle after only 6 years of use...recently had to access the a/c evaporator core...and the dashboard literally crumbled. I've seen my share of cosmetic dashboard cracks...but this is complete and utter structural failure.
Dashboard is cracking.
Dashb oardof vehicle became brittle and was falling down into istrument wiring. Dash boardcracked and breake off in large pieces that could possible cause injury if vehicle was involved in a traffic crash.
Dashboard cracking and falling down inside the control panel.
1998 dodge ram 2500, dashboard cracking in several places.feel it could become a serious safety hazard as it degrades and loses structural integrity.
The dashboard in my 1998 dodge 2500 pick-up looks like a puzzle. I t has been like this for about three years and is just getting worse.i can not find a replacement because every one i find looks the same.many dodge owners are saying the same thing.
Cracked dash on 1998 dodge ram 2500 pickup truck.crack is about 6 inches long and working its way down to where the airbag is stored.no particular event led to the dash cracking, it just started one day and has increased in size over time. This is a common issue and several other people with the same vehicle have the same problem.i would like dodge to replace the dash as i am concerned about airbag deployment.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard exhibited several fragmented pieces. In addition, the faulty horn switch was no longer being produced as an individual part and was currently being manufactured as one assembly part with the combination of the horn switch and frontal air bag. The contact stated that the part was more costly. The vehicle was not repaired. An authorized dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Dash has become brittle and is developing cracks throughout the part. It is falling apart.
Worst tires i have owned.4 failed since i owned vehicle in 24,500 miles.the last one is still on the truck but has bare patches.side walls develop uneven dimples.looks like poor manufacturer and/or design.i won't buy goodyear again . (tiresize: 16-245-75)( dot number:tire size: 16-245-75 )
The contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the entire dashboard cracked and pieces were falling off. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
The upper interior dash panel cracking into many piece.during accident the panel will come a flying missileof parts hitting occupancies in the compartments and small children.i wand the chrysler corporation to repair it asap.its accident waiting to happened.
Side power door lock failed.mjs
I have had the steering damper replaced several times.it is unknown to me why this happens and the dealer has no answer either.all the components on this vehicle are "heavy-duty".braking is becoming more of a problem as the brakes wear down.the truck only has 21,000 miles on it.the power door locks i have no idea about they just stopped working one day, but, they do work w/ the remote entry.i also noticed the horn actuator is hard to activate due to the hard "leather" for the airbag cover.the driver's door keeps getting missaligned,i have never heard of a vehicle having this much of a problem like it.
Tailgate door handle would not open door from the outside.mjs
Loose firewall to hood gasket.yh
I own a 1998 dodge ram 2500, i have noticed this problem on multiple dodges and read about it on the internet, the front lower axle mount rots out due to poor design leaving nothing to hold the spring in place my coil mount is rotted out and there is barely any left of it, and dodge nor do any auto part stores sell coil mounts to replace it the mount is welded directly on the axle so the axle housing would need to be replaced, this is very unsafe if the axle were to give out dew to this.
The consumer purchased the vehicle already inspected by the dealer.a few days later the consumer took the vehicle to a local meineke because of a squeaking noise.the vehicle was checked and the consumer was told that the vehicle should have never passed inspection due to numerous problems found with the vehicle. The meineke tech stated that eh vehicle should not have passed inspect due to numerous violations.the vehicle needs 2 wheel bearings, track bar, steering shock, 2 hub assemblies, brake lines, oxygen sensor and a new license plate bulb.the consumer contacted the dealer to get his money back but they refused.
While turning left at any speed have a serious shudder. Truck has new wheel bearings tie rod ends rotors and calipers done at dodge dealership. The shudder is heard and felt in floor board nothing in brake pedal or steering wheel. Shudder is less audible when put into neutral and coasting while turning left.
The passenger side lower rear arm support bracket weld are cracking twisting tearing from main frame rail. The frame weld is tearing horizontally and across same rates.the crack are next to welds an some location tearing circling rotating.the vehicle never operated off-road and mileage is 171,550 miles.the crack are 65% and vehicle unfit to be operated safety.i was very fortunate i didn't have a accident.the vehicle would have row over on i left side without no warning . I was preforming vehicle brake inspections and i notice rust on the lower rear support hanger which hold the lower arm bracketand coil spring.i am very fortunate that i didn't loan my vehicle to my relatives.i have pictures available.i want thechrysler corporation to repair this asap!!!
Consumer states when braking the vehicle pulls violently to the right. Please provide any additional information. Ts
At 45mph the vehicle will vibrate heavily. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. Component:suspension.
I have a 98 ram 2500 v10 if i goabout 65 mph there is a massive wobble in the steering wheel but if i speed up to 70 it stops or if i slow down to 60 it stops. There should be a recall on this because all of the ram trucks that i have had do this exact same thing.
Front end suspension faulty causing pulling and directional control problems continually. Mjs
Front alignment has a problem.yh
Front end suspension faulty causing pulling and directional control problems continually. Mjs
My truck brakes pull severely to the right when braking. This problem exists in all ram 2500 4x4 trucks i have encountered. The dealer has replaced rotors; calipers;alignment; etc. I have had the truck in 9 times (i have documentation) on the same problem with no relief. Dealer now refuses to look further into this problem. Brakes pull to right hard enough to slide truck sideways on wet pavement. Brake pads wear out faster on right front - there has been evidence of the right rotor getting hot (brakes dragging). This is a serious safety issue in a large tall and heavy truck! all dodge ram 2500 4x4 owners i have talked to report periodic or continuous similar problems with their brakes.
1998 dodge 2500 truck shakes violently after hitting small bumps. This problem occurs very often at least three times a month. Track bar, ball joints and sway bar were replaced but it made no difference.
My dodge 2500 started shaking very violently 2 months after i purchased it, im afraid that one day i will kill somebody because it pulls you into the next lane, the dealership said threes nothing wrong please help.
Excessive loss of engine coolant, but no sign of leakages.vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions, and still unable to locateproblem. Theconsumer indicated that the manufacturer interntionally with held thepossible problem with v-10 engine to avoid recall.accorcing to the information obtained from internet, the manufacturer had indicated that the v-10 heads and crankshaftcould experience hair line cracks causing internal coolantleakage.spark plugs failed.front brake pads faied.left lower ball joint failed.
Consumer stated thattrack bar is loose. Dealer notified.
I had just stopped at a red light and my steering was acting funny - sort of jerking to the left slightly.as i left the intersection and got up to about 20-25 mph, the truck suddenly jerked hard to the left and i could not recover control.i crossed two lanes of oncoming traffic and fortunately did not hit anyone - i ended up in a snow berm across the street. I had thought it might be my brakes sticking because of the cold weather in alaska. It turns out it was a failure of the wheel bearings.according to the mechanic, this is a common problem with sealed wheel bearings - the seal goes bad, the bearings dry out, then they lock up.it typically results in a tire falling off and an ensuing accident - often fatal.my 5 year old son was with me and i was fortunate not to have taken the highway where i would have been traveling at 65 mph.i'm quite certain i would have killed someone if not my son and myself.i have a 1998 dodge 2500 with the cummins diesel and it has 99985 miles on it - the diesel engine exacerbates this problem due to the noise level - i may have been able to hear these bearings going out sooner.i had to replace the wheel bearings and other misc parts that were torn apart - either when the bearings went out or i hit the snow berm.
Three bearings in the rear went out.
Sway bar bolts that hold sway bar fell out, and almost caused an accident.went to dealer and got it fixed. But then all four bolts that hold the sway bar fell out again, causing an accident.also, worn gear in the steering box caused a loss of steering.dealer cannot determine the problem.problem still exists. *ml
This vehicle has a dana 70 rear end.manufacturer failed to shim when originally built.this caused rear end to shift and elongate mounting section thus destroying entire rear end.manufacturer claims no liability due to passing 100,000 mile limit of warranty.my concern is that anyone pulling heavy trailers could experience a total failure of the rear end while moving.this would almost certainly cause the trailer to jacknife and could lead to injury or at least considerable damage.we haul show horses that are valued in excess of $150,000 and we just wanted to alert the nhtsa and the general public in what we see is a potentially dangerous problem.perhaps ours is the only occurance or perhaps there are others waiting to happen.
Consumer complaintng while driving vehicle the back end go out of control whenever the vehicle go over a bumps or pot hole. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop more then twice,condition still occur. Dealer can find or locate the problems.
While checking air pressures,found crack in sidewall about four inches long parallel to tread and about 2 inches from edge of rim.on further inspection found another tire with similar crack about 1 inch long (dot number: mk11tiresize: lt245/75r1)
The correct tire size lt245/75r16.local dealer confirmed tire failure but was unwilling to replace tires or work out a suitable exchange.wrote email to mfgr on 10/26/00, they in turn down played the problem saying no problems with the tires.have read several times in the local new since that there are problems and they are not acknowledging.both tires have large seperations in the side walls.i have since replaced all four tires with another brand and did not feel safe with goodyear products after the experience. (tiresize: lt245/75r1)( dot number:tire size: lt245/75r1 )
Tires out of round.
People in service dept. At dealership told me that my gear box and tie rod needed to be replaced due to an oversized tire (approx. 2 inches taller than factory tire) also due to the fact of using a lower gear to pull a trailer. The truck is an automatic.
Tire blewout while drivingvehicle. Goodyear, wrangler, ht p235/75r15.
The belts in the sidewall of the tire separated causing a bubble that leads to a rip (2-4 inches long) that ran parrallel to the rim, goodyear was contacted and they stated that there was a flaw in the bonding of the belts in the sidewall (goodyear wrangler lt 24575r16e).nlm
This is a "load range e" goodyear tire problem.at 30081, 30805, 35213, and 38060, miles one eachof the original equipment tires failed due to sidewall separation and was replaced at varying charges by dealers.now, at about 50,612 miles, one of the replacement tires has failed for the same reason.goodyear is giving me a "run around" as has been the case in all previous occurrences variously claiming that the tire is "no longer avaailable""on backorder""no longer manufactured""not adjustable"etc.it has now been two weeks since the last failure was shown to goodyear, and they claim not to be able to locate a replacement.i have complete documentation of each of these situations, dealer names and locations, and am ready to assist you in whatever way is appropriate. (dot number: mk11tiresize: lt24575r16)
Tires replaced ue to sidewall cracks.(michelin ltx m& s lt245/75 r16 load range)*et
Orignial equipment on 1998 dodge, 2500 the 10 ply tires, tire size p24575r16. While driving vehicle it experienced a vibration due to all tires' tread separated which may have caused a crash.a tire dealer inspected the tires, and determined that treadseparated.please provide further information. Two of the tires are experiencing tread separation.
I have a 1998 dodge 2500 quad cab with the cummings diesel. I tow a enclosed lawn trailer that weighs about 500 lbs. Hitch is rated at 10'000 lbs.about a month ago i started having trouble unhitching my trailer. Had to put rear wheels on a 2x4 to get the dolly down. I checked the hitch and found the 2 rear boltholes hat tore outand the 2 middle holes were cracked allowing the hitch to drop about 1 1/4 inches. I contacted the local dealer the stated no recall so no repair. I contacted the mfg. And was told the same thing. So about a month later i tried again no hitch. I found a recall on line #872 called again the stated no recall on my truck. I purchaed a new hitch from dodge which has 4 bols on each side not 3. Info i found states inferrior material in hitch if cracked or torn unit must be replaced. A friend of mine had the exact same problem on a 97 2500 but he had a recall and they replaced the hitch. I still have the hitch and if you need pictures i can send them.
The contact owns a 1998 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the trailer hitch fractured in the area where the trailer hitch mounts to the frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 00v107000 (trailer hitches). The failure mileage was 158,000.
Keyless remote malfunctioned.
The throttle linkage is a recall. I took it to douglas chrystler jeep dodge ram dealerin venice, fl and they said they couldn't help me because the recall had already been performed once. Seeing that it is a safety recall i was under the impression that they would take care of it but when i called they said they can only replace a recall item once. Vehicle lunges forward when i am at a stop light and idles high.
I have a 1998 dodge ram 2500 diesel which i bought in 1999 and in may 2001 the dash cracked. Ibought a new one but the dealer wants $400.00 to install it.i understand there is problem with the dashes in these trucks. And a recall is pending.
I have had the steering damper replaced several times.it is unknown to me why this happens and the dealer has no answer either.all the components on this vehicle are "heavy-duty".braking is becoming more of a problem as the brakes wear down.the truck only has 21,000 miles on it.the power door locks i have no idea about they just stopped working one day, but, they do work w/ the remote entry.i also noticed the horn actuator is hard to activate due to the hard "leather" for the airbag cover.the driver's door keeps getting missaligned,i have never heard of a vehicle having this much of a problem like it.
I own a 1998 dodge ram 2500, i have noticed this problem on multiple dodges and read about it on the internet, the front lower axle mount rots out due to poor design leaving nothing to hold the spring in place my coil mount is rotted out and there is barely any left of it, and dodge nor do any auto part stores sell coil mounts to replace it the mount is welded directly on the axle so the axle housing would need to be replaced, this is very unsafe if the axle were to give out dew to this.
The dash board on my truck is cracking and i am very concerned with the air bag being rendered useless as a result of this and also the dangers to myself and possible passengers due to the broken pieces of dash being thrown around in the event of an accident.
1998 dodge ram 2500 24 valve cummins dieseldash board crackingseverely, anti lock brakes not functioning properly, overdrive locking and unlocking around 45 mph. After trying several remedies.
Speed control (cruise control) was engaged when vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. When going uphill, would maintain speed.was cresting the hill when it picked up speed.
Cummins diesel engine; intermittently while the cruise control is activated cruise vehicle accelerates unexpectedly up to 15 mph.when turning off cruise control, it will unexpectedly turn on .dealer readjusted the cruise control, but problem is reoccurring. *ml
Cruise control failed.yh
When the cruise control was engaged the speed exceeded thespeed set by the consumer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the engine control module needed to be replaced. There was also a recall on the fuel transfer pump.the pump was replaced, but now a new pump is needed.
Automatic transmission jumps in and out of overdrive, the speed control does not fuction properly as well. When the truck had 2,987 miles on it the original transmission destorted by itself, a new one was installed and 2 recalls performed (788 and 799).ever since that time the truck has been to the original dealer twice for repairs and to a local dealer for repairs.as of last week chrysler motor corp. Believes there is a problem with the computer that is causing both problems, but will not give me a time frame when the program fix will be available.in the meantime i have been told to drive the truck because it is still under warranty, and if the transmission should destory itself again the corp. Will replace it.i purchased this truck to pull a horse trailer and i cannot use it for the purpose in which was intended for.
1998.5 24valve cummins diesel, one owner with factory ecm (799) update, never any "chips". On cold start up, everything normal until i go to take off, any application to the accelerator and asif i put the accelerator all the way to the floor, truck will continue to accelerate until either i remove my foot completely off the pedal, or the governor kicks in.
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.
While sittiing in park position and running,vehicle took off and hit a car. Then ran into a pile of snow. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Cruise control knob malfunctioning.
Driving at highway speed the cruise control would not disengage via the brake or by hitting off on the steering wheel.if i put the clutch in the engine was idling at 2300 rpms.the throttle was stuck on and i could not slow down... I turned the engine off and turning it back on again the problem was not reset.my clutch and breaks got a little burnt up making it home that night...as the problem happened when i was in the middle of nowhere.one i made it home i turned the engine off and manually jiggled the throttle linkages on the side of the injection pump.restarted the vehicle and theproblem was reset until cruise control was used again....this was very dangerous to have the throttle sticking at such high speed... So i looked into safety recalls #b15 thinking great my truck is covered... Only to find out that recall was already performed.also the fuel heater recall was performed and it so happens in the last 4 moth have to do the fuel heater delete because the wiring and plastic piece was all burnt up.looks like these trucks are having a second round of the same or similar safety recall issues.
While i was driving the vehicle at about 35 mph, the truck began revving, then stopped. I could see transmission fluid leaking. The truck was towed to the dealer, who removed the transmission and rebuilt it.
While waiting at a stop light, i had the clutch pedal depressed and the truck in first gear. The truck suddenly started to drive off as if i had released the clutch. I had to struggle to shut off the engine and regain control of the vehicle. Nlm
Cruise control failed.
Automatic transmissionhas difficulty shifting between drive and overdrive. Also,vehicle will not accelerate properly with gas pedal being pressed allway tofloor.also, therewas erratic operation ofoverdrive kicking in without provocation. The consumer was informed by the district manager that the manufacturer was increasing the horse power and torque to help solve the transmission shifting problem.
Without prior notice while driving at any speed, the vehicle keeps shutting down due to excessive wear.
The cruise control on my vehicle is erratic and unstable.
While accelerating vehicles throttle pedal goes to the floor.consumer has to cut off engine in order to release throttle cause is unknown.please provide any further information.ts
Nhtsa recall 02v161000, throttle linkage; norton motors in california will not accept appointment from this consumer 2 to 3 weeks from today. Owner didn't purchase vehicle in california but in florida where they resided.they didn't say that refusal was because of not having the parts available.please describe details.
Rear window latch failed. Mjs
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Approximately 50% of the mirror has developed a defect so that the images are distorted.
Consumer, noticed the left driver doorbolt which anchor the base window regulator cracked and fell apart. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Consumer,noticed the right passenger door bolt which anchor the base of the window regulator craked and fell apart. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information
Consumer states that while driving a small rock hit the windshield.consumer is concerned because windshield immediately cracked all the way across. Nlm
Windshield wipers come on while turning right on occasions. Mjs
Windshield wipers assembly failed causing the wiper arm assembly to pop off. Mjs
I have a 98 ram 2500 v10 if i goabout 65 mph there is a massive wobble in the steering wheel but if i speed up to 70 it stops or if i slow down to 60 it stops. There should be a recall on this because all of the ram trucks that i have had do this exact same thing.
I i purchased new truck tires that self destructed in 4,000 miles. Complete a massive tread separation resulting in freeway speed tire blow out. Veerubber taiga h/t r33. Four out of two failed. Dallas dealer said they were unsafe at any speed upon examination.
Front wheel rim bent during normal highway operatios, causingvibration invehicle.there was no determinationwhat may have caused this defect with only 25,347 miles onrim.note:after first rim was replaced,there were currently two more rims on this vehicle thatwere bent, and were causingvibration.the vehicle's vibration became worse.the dealer tried to balance and rotate the tire.
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