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

- Johnstown, CO, USA

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

- Mount Prospect, IL, USA

Truck shook for no real reason replaced tracking bar than shock stabliser. It would shake and I would have to pull over and stop to make it go away.replaced tires front and it went away for 10,000 miles than intermittently would return it showed up one day on a road I traveled all the time pulled over stopped than started up again next day went over the same spot no shake very odd truck ill never own a Dodge truck again sold truck for the bank pay off. Took a loss on this truck told the gentleman who bought it of the problem hope he has better luck than I did with it.

- Winchester, IN, USA

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

- Houston, TX, USA

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

- Deer Trail, CO, USA

The track bar wore out prematurely.

- Grayling, MI, USA

Consumer's truck shakes all the time, and at above 50 mph truck vilbrates. Has taken the truck to dealer 6 times, and they could not find the cause of problem.

- Edgewater, FL, USA

Vehicle experienced pulling to the left, dealership was unable to remedy this problem, therefore offering consumer a brand new 1999 Dodge Ram.

- Rancho Cardova, CA, USA

While applying brakes at any speed and without warning vehicle will pull to left until release of brake pedal. Consumer states vehicle will pull to the left when braking and will drift to the right on freeway and brakes are squeaky when braking on stop, dealer replaced calipers, turned rotors and changed brakes, dealer found steering wheel off center, dealer has replaced upper and lower control arms, dealer has adjusted the front end and replaced the rims and tires, vehicle experiences lack of power and engine light has illuminated, vehicle idles high and is experiencing poor fuel economy, when driving on freeway it gets max of 14.5 mpg, smoke also comes out of the exhaust, left side electric mirror glass had fogged, left seat bottom loose, one missing bolt found, left seat trim bezel keeps miming loose won?T stay in seat for seat belt on seat back. Dealer stated that the 2002 models do not have vibration problems due to the suspension being changed to independent.

- Rancho Cardova, CA, USA

When driving over 15 mph vehicle sways all over the road. Vehicle is very difficult to handle, causing consumer to lose control. Consumer has contacted manufacturer regarding the problem, manufacturer is planning to release a tsb regarding this problem. Vehicle was converted to a road trek, but is on a Dodge chassis. Please provide further details.

- Salem, OR, USA

Vehicle pulled from side to side. While pulling to one side, when applying brakes, vehicle pulled to other side. Contacted dealer, and dealer did not know what caused it. Heads have cracked twice and dealer will not acknowledge problem.

- Mckinleyville, CA, USA

Vehicle will pull to right when stopping, it will also pull harder to right when pulling trailor and brakes getting hot. Dealer told consumer of an after market part that will fix defect.

- Redding, CA, USA

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

- Troy, MT, USA

Vehicle wanders into the left or right direction. Consumer has notified dealership. But, problem still exists.

- Oroville, CA, USA

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

- N Bend, OR, USA

When braking under normal circumstances truck pulled to the left or right. The pulling was so severe that sometimes it pulled the steering wheel out of the driver's hand. Truck has been serviced 4 times for this problem. Dealer was not able to correct the problem. To correct the problem dealer rotate the tire.

- Marne, MI, USA

There is a problem with vehicle, its drifting. If towing vehicle and its drifting, it makes matters worse. Defect in front suspension design causes the vehicle to drift.

- Conowingo, MD, USA

Problem: Whole truck shakes or pulsates front to back while braking. Dealer replaced front rotors and pads in April. Problem still existed. Dealer replaced rear drums in September. Problem still exists and getting worse. Dealership does not know how to fix problem and waiting for reply from Chrysler's tech support. Dealtership won't attempt to fix until then.

- Paradise, CA, USA

While driving vehicle it would drift. Speed not a factor. Would turn steering wheel a little & vehicle would jerk. Steering wheel not controllable. Been to dealership at least 3-4 times for problem. Had it adjusted & had the gear box replaced. Problem still exists.

- New Samyrna Beach, FL, USA

While driving at highway speeds steering wheel jerks, causing the vehicle to sway. The dealer has inspected the vehicle.

- Pleasant Hill, CA, USA