Table 1 shows 15 common suspension related problems of the 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the suspension (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension lower ball joint (13 problems).
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 55 mph, the rear pinion nut and driveshaft detached from the vehicle causing the rear wheels to lock. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was inspected by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the pinion, driveshaft, and Read details...
This problem is on a 2001 Dodge ram 1500 truck with only 48,435 miles on it. (ball joint failure) one lower ball joint had . 25 inch of free play the other one had . 10 inch of free play, one upper joint had . 07 inch of free play . I replaced all 4 of the ball joints just for safety. Read details...
On my 2001 Dodge 1500, there is a ton of rust on the underside parts. The frame and body aren't bad, but the things that attach are failing. The brkae lines went, and the emergency brake all went at the same time, almost resulting in a wreck. The straps that hold the gas tank in place rusted out. Read details...