Eight problems related to front suspension have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I own a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 hd with cummins 5. 9l VIN c engine and when traveling at speeds over 70 mph and hit a bump on the front right tire it enters a death wobble and the steering wheel shakes violently and the vehicle is uncontrollable until I slow down to a speed of less than 35 mph. This has happened numerous times and I have gone off the road due to the unability to steer the vehicle. I have replaced the steering stabilizer, front shocks. Tires and still have not been able to correct the problem. Other drivers have wittnessed the tire shaking violently and reported that it looks like the wheel is going to fall off.
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 shakes violently when hitting a bump 40-70 mph the "death wobble".
Front unit bearing wear/failure.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving 75 mph, the front of the vehicle vibrated after driving over a bump in the road. The dealer stated that the front tie rod end was loose and worn. They replaced the front tie rod end; however, the failure continued. As of October 16, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle a second time. The failure mileage was 35,127 and current mileage was 37,170. Updated 11/05/07.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving 55 mph the vehicle drove over a bump in the road which caused the front end of the vehicle to vibrate. The road conditions were clear. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately 10 times. The mechanic inspected the vehicle, but was unable to diagnose the failure. The current mileage is 62,000, and the failure mileage was unknown.
This is a common problem with this year truck relating to faulty front suspension components. I have experienced the so called, "death wobble" at least 30 or more time on freeways all over the state. Problem occurs when traveling 65 mph +/- 2 and driving over uneven surfaces. Causes truck to shake violently and veer to the right or the left. Only way to stop is to let off the accelerator and let coast to 25 to 30 mph which is real safe on the freeway. This may have been caused or caused failure of track bar, which is also listed in your complaint section multiple times. The manufacturer blew off my claim and told me the vehicle was road worthy. They referred me to this site so I could read the hundreds of complaints I guess? this problem started around 45,000 miles and continuously gets worse. Since they really don't care I've ordered an after market track bar made by a superior designer.
When hitting moderate bumps in the road at speeds over 45mph, the front wheens start bouncing uncontrollably. Nothing stops the shaking except deceleration to <40 mph. Contol of the vehicle is compromised while the wheels are bouncing.
Someone is going to get killed in this thing. I've taken it to two dealers and two front end shops. The problem is when you hit a bump where the tires don't hit it at the same time. Then the left tire usually starts bouncing until it almost shakes the truck apart and you run off the road trying to get it stopped. I've changed the shocks, tie rods and misc other parts trying to find a solution. Everyone says it all looks fine. But something isn't right here. I like the cummins but I'm afraid I'm going to have to get a chevy before I hurt myself or someone else. It's pretty bad when you get paranoid of the road ahead when you go faster than 65 mph. I even went to a real stiff tire to eliminate this. Now it not only shakes to pieces, but it rides like a buckboard because of the tires. There should be some kind of a recall for this thing.