general problems of the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500

Four problems related to steering have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2017

I have a 98 Ram 2500 v10 if I go about 65 mph there is a massive wobble in the steering wheel but if I speed up to 70 it stops or if I slow down to 60 it stops. There should be a recall on this because all of the ram trucks that I have had do this exact same thing.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2016

The passenger side lower rear arm support bracket weld are cracking twisting tearing from main frame rail. The frame weld is tearing horizontally and across same rates. The crack are next to welds an some location tearing circling rotating. The vehicle never operated off-road and mileage is 171,550 miles. The crack are 65% and vehicle unfit to be operated safety. I was very fortunate I didn't have a accident. The vehicle would have row over on I left side without no warning . I was preforming vehicle brake inspections and I notice rust on the lower rear support hanger which hold the lower arm bracket and coil spring. I am very fortunate that I didn't loan my vehicle to my relatives. I have pictures available. I want the Chrysler corporation to repair this ASAP!!!.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/27/2015

There has not been an incident. The vehicle tends to wander and requires constant adjustment to maintain proper location tin traffic lane. $1000 repairs last a few thousand miles. Talking with other owners of similar vehicles indicates this is a common problem for this vehicle.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1998

Defective steering components leading to difficulty in control. Problem began soon after purchase and continue to date.




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