Six problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Coil spring towers reinforcements - as per the recall for the 1994 and 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 pickups (safety recall 835) the coil spring towers of a 1998 has developed cracks in the left side tower. This vehicle has not been off road, strictly on highway and street. This was found during another repair of said vehicle.
Tl- the contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while performing maintenance on the vehicle, he noticed that the coil spring bracket on both sides was excessively corroded. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 240,000. Kmj.
With the motor off the vehicle rolled on its own, causing vehicle to hit a pole. This is the third time the vehicle has rolled for no reason. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and they adjusted the linkage on the vehicle and they don't know what the problems is.
Vehicle vibrates severly at 45 and 65 mph.
While driving 38 to 52 mph vibration is felt in steering wheel. Problem is constant, and when it occurs, a noise is heard. Dealers noted engineering flaw.
While driving the vehicle violently pulled to the right.