general problems of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Seven problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1998 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2001

Vehicle was going 10-15mph onto an exit Ramp and back end started swaying left and right. Road was dry. Consumer let off gas and tapped the brakes lightly, and shortly vehicle came to a stop.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/09/1998

Loud poping in the front end when turning, been in the shop 7 times for repir still not fixed.

3 Suspension problem

Suspension failure. Yh.

4 Suspension problem

Vehicle jumps causing consumer to experience control problems when vehicle is going 40mph or higher.

5 Suspension problem

Vehicle pulling to the right then to the left intermittently. Drl has been notified.

6 Suspension problem

At 35-45 mph vehicle vibrates . The dealer has put 5 sets of tires on the vehicle.

7 Suspension problem

Vehicle vibration, some at 22mph, worst at 43mph, dealer balanced tires 1st time in, still vibrated. Took back in 4 weeks later, dealer said 3 tires were way out of balance. Balanced again, still vibrates. Vibration intensity changes when wheels are rotated.




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