10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 1
Average Mileage:
36,712 miles

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problem #14

Feb 092020

Ram 2500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 144,900 miles
The truck has experienced the phenonomen known as the death wobble. Extremely violent shaking of the steering wheel and front suspension to the point that the vehicle is almost out of control. Today it happened at 70 mph on the freeway. It has happened as slow as 40 my in the past. I had to pull over very quickly on the freeway today in a very dangerous scenario with semi trucks coming up behind me. Twice I have taken it to mechanics that have replaced the track bar and the steering damper. It is a recurring problem even when you take preventative measures. I am afraid to drive the vehicle. It was extremely dangerous today.

- Ashland, OR, USA

problem #13

May 152013

Ram 2500

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving 40 mph, the front suspension and wheels began to bounce and shook uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the track bar needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Ashland, OR, USA

problem #12

Dec 032008

Ram 2500

  • miles
The contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began to wobble back and forth. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the tie rods and traction bars were replaced. The failure occurred intermittently at any speed. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was approximately 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Monrovia, MD, USA

problem #11

Oct 032010

Ram 2500

  • 100,000 miles
Death wobble. I have been having constant problems with the front end of my Dodge Ram 2500, most recently after replacing the steering knuckles, tie rods in the stabilizer bar, bushings in the stabilizer arms, all the ball joints, and track arm, and constantly balancing tires it has developed what all the blogs are calling the "death wobble" I'm getting sick and tired of replacing everything in the front end of this truck with no decent fixes available on the part of Dodge. This shake and wobble is so violent that if there were ice or water on the road, I am sure someone could easily be killed at 70 mph.

- Missoula, MT, USA

problem #10

Nov 012009

Ram 2500

  • 169,000 miles
The contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated the steering locked several times while hauling a recreational vehicle at speeds of 70 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times yet the dealer would not further assess the failure. The manufacture had not yet been contacted. The failure mileage was 169,000 and the current mileage was 177,000.

- Kennewick, WA, USA

problem #9

Jun 152004

Ram 2500 4WD 10-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16 miles
After driving 5 or 10 minutes vehicle lost power and stalled. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and had taken it to dealer on several occasions. But problem recurred. Vehicle was under warranty. However, the warranty did not cover the problems of the vehicle, and consumer had to pay out of pocket. The consumer had little control of the vehicle's steering while driving. Antifreeze leaked from the vehicle. The engine flooded and stall. The vehicle ran rough prior to reaching 75 mph. Occasionally the serpentine belt ran crooked on the pulley and broke. The exhaust system leaked. The fuel tank was not properly fitted to the holders. The transmission leaked fluid.

- Lewellen, NE, USA

problem #8

Dec 112003

Ram 2500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51 miles
Defective track-bar on 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel truck replaced first time 11/07/00. After 42,330 miles; just replaced again on 12/10/03, with 51,244 showing as total miles driven. Never heavy weight on truck nor off-road abuse whatever. Recent sudden lack of steering capability required towing in for repair. Serious consequences were averted because we were close to home, but we are not happy that another repair was necessary for the same problem after some 8,000 miles, as well as cost of towing and alignment. Very expensive to repair, and this should be a recall expense.

- Flint, MI, USA

problem #7

Mar 132000

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Steering wheel malfunctioned, causing a loss of vehicle control, which could cause a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem.

- Vinemont, AL, USA

problem #6

Oct 291999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Steering shaft disintegrated. Mjs

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #5

Oct 291999

(reported on)

Ram 2500

  • miles
Steering shaft disintegrated. Mjs

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #4

May 041998

Ram 2500

  • miles
While driving vehicle about 40 mph consumer lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle did not have steering wheel control, and vehicle kept going straight, forcing consumer to step on the brakes. At last vehicle had to be towed. Dealer was contacted.

- Shelbyville, TN, USA

problem #3

Apr 081997

Ram 2500

  • miles
Consumer 's brother was driving truck when approaching a road block with no warning, he lost control of truck, ran into back of a dump truck. Consumer's truck exploded and driver burned to death. There is an open investigation (ea-96-018). Consumer says state is partially responsible due to fact that the road block set up did not meet requirements as it was. Consumer was very upset at this time, and was not able to give further information. Consumer did not give phone number, but asked that she also receive a complaint form, form was mailed.

- Forestville, NY, USA

problem #2

Jan 011995

Ram 2500

  • miles
Lost control due to steering failure, come down a mountain, impact 12:00 position, speed 45 mph, vehicle flip over and rolled towing 6,000 trailer.

- Freedom , WY, USA

problem #1

Jan 201995

Ram 2500

  • miles
Vehicle pulls left and right, replace ft rotor 1st time/2nd time ft/R rotor/caliper/axle, problem still exist.

- Bristol , CT, USA