Five problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving vehicle pulls to left, which as a result of a design flaw. Axle wheel base is not the same measurement.
This vehicle has displayed front end alignment problems, and parts in the front end keep loosening, after purchase noticed left front wheel is shimmed out further away from vehicle than the other wheels. I was told this is a normal procedure to "balance" the vehicle after manufacture. In light of all the front end problems I need to know if this truck is safe for my family to be driving. Has testing been done after the "balancing" proceedureto insure this vehicle complies to handling and safety specifications? do bolts loosening in the front end constitute a safety hazard? I have noticed the vehicle pulls right and sometimes seems to react with a rapid pull right to some road surface defects and has almost pulled the steering wheel from my hands. I have been working with Chrysler and the dealerships since day 1 and have gone through their dispute settlement process and was told my defects to not inflict any detriment to the value, safety or usefulness of the vehicle!.
Truck pulls/tracks to right, causing excessive wear of right front tire. This is the same problem I had with the 1995 Dodge ram 4x4 I owned. The problem was never fixed. Sold the 95 and bought the 98, the salesman, service manager , and sales manager assured me prior to purchasing the 98 the problems with the front ends pulling to the right were fixed. I currently have the vehicle in the dealers service department for a front end inspection. At first they told me it was an alignment problem without properly inspecting the suspention. Additionally they told me I would have to pay to have the front inspected. If an alignment was needed I would have to pay for that also due to the alignment is covered only to 12000 miles. I have done quite a bit of research myself talking with other consumers and viewing information available on the web concerning the front end problems on these vehicles and there substantial evidence that indicates a large amount of consumers are experiencing the very same problem.
Consumer hears noises coming from the front end when turning. Dealer says that the tires are worn because vehicle needs an alignment.
Trucks front end oscillates when driving on concrete surface or grooved highway causing steering problems and vibration due to poor stability. Yh.