Suspension Noise problems of the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500

Two problems related to suspension noise have been reported for the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2016

While driving city speeds abs and parking brake warning light appear for 10 sec and then turn off. Did not affect driving. While driving at any speed over any size bump, front end makes significant clank, bang, wobble noise. Can't locate issue, nothing is loose. Replaced struts, problem persists. Seems to be coming from front passenger steering/suspension area. While driving at any speed when applying the brakes, significant shaking while braking. Several obd codes; improper oil weight, have used manufacture recommended oil for every oil change. Oil is changed every 6000 miles or 3months. Obd code; low voltage. Obd code; transmission overdrive clutch.

2 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2011

The contact owns 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, there was an abnormal grinding noise from the front passenger side tire. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic noticed that the front passenger side bearing was worn due to lack of lubrication. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 07v038000 (suspension: front:wheel bearing) and called the manufacturer but the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.




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