Frame Rust Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. -frame corroded -vehicle unsafe to be driven. ( by independent mechanic ) -rust -the contact had the vehicle diagnosed by an independent mechanic that determined the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Bp.

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2000 Dodge Ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to rusted frame.

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Tl -the contact owns a 2009 Dodge ram. The contact stated that the entire steel frame had rusted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, berglund Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram( 1007, 2525 franklin rd sw, roanoke, va 24014. 540-345-9881) who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the steel frame was fractured and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated they would contact him, but had not been as of today. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000. Jc.

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Frame is rusting and pieces of metal are falling off. Emergency cable bracket broke while sitting on a boat ramp causing the vechile to jump backwards.

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Noticed the front fuel tank strap hanging from the left side of the vehicle. After looking closer I noticed it was loose because the slot where it attaches to in the frame was rusting out. Did a google search and saw that this seems to be a common problem with the 2009 ram. I feel there should be a recall for this if the gas tank were to drop off going down the road it could result in injury or death. 8/25/17 . . Updated 09/25/17 . . Updated 10/04/17.

Fuel tank retaining strap detached from frame cross-member causing fuel tank to hang unsecured under vehicle causing potential catastrophic consequences! Dodge dealership states frame structure rusted due to bad design, manufacturer failed to design a moisture drain into the boxed frame which caused the strap attachment point to give away. Dealer states non-repairable ** non-driveable! fiat Chrysler automotive customer assistance refused any assistance in rendering any type of resolution. No concern regarding possibility of having fuel tank falling from vehicle. I mentioned later year production of same model has a new designed cross-member. This substantiates a known failure/design flaw. I am requesting NHTSA to please investigate and issue a safety recall. A <7 year old vehicle should not have a frame structure rust to point of rendering vehicle unsafe and undriveable. Please help! needs addressed before someone suffers injury or worse. Also need help motivating manufacturer to right a wrong. Preferrably not at my (consumers) expense. Thanks daniel kartholl **have several more pictures, could only attach one for some reason**.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, the front end of the vehicle shook and vibrated violently. After stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that the front sway bars detached and the steering control arms separated due to rusting of the subframe. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 158,888.

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Front strap on gas tank pulled out of an rusty frame, this is a bad design and safety issue if the tank would fall off. The diesign of cross bar doesn't have a place for water to drain out,wv. Has a state inspection and this is when it found.

I was doing routine maintenance on my truck and located frame rusted through on left frame rail just in front of rear tire and behind rear door. In no way should this be happening since I purchased it new in 2003 . The truck has been well maintained .

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph in reverse, he noticed that the steering wheel had become abnormally loose. The contact attempted to drive forward but he turned the wheel right and the vehicle went left. The contact then exited the vehicle and noticed that the sub frame was rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 130,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that upon inspection, it was found that the frame was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.

2000 Dodge Ram 1500 sport quad cab has a frame that is rusted all the way down the rails and look like they are going to rot through and I dont think they it should be rotting like that a have a 2001 Saturn that has no weres near the rust that the truck does and I never washed the frame on the car during the winter with all the salt on the roads it has not gotten all the way through yet but its only a matter of a little time when the engine mounts could break off or the frame could break in half.

The side panels of the truck bed started to rust through with 2 inch holes. Then a couple of months later we noticed the truck was making a funny noise underneath. Climbed under to find out that the frame was all rusted and large holes throughout and it was only hanging on by a thin piece of rusted metal. A mechanic welded a small plate underneath towards the front of the frame to try and hold things together.