Frame And Members Problems of Dodge Ram 2500

The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle exhibited a loud rattling noise from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the front frame was completely rusted beyond repair. The vehicle was not being driven due to the safety hazard involved. The failure mileage was approximately 116,225.

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: the contact stated while braking from various speeds, there was a clicking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. It was first taken to a private repair shop, who determined there were cracks throughout the frame on the front end. The vehicle was then taken to a service dealer, who determined that the vehicle would need to be inspected by a factory representative. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle was inspected. The manufacturer deemed the vehicle unsafe to be driven. Updated 12/18/06.

: the contact stated while inspecting the undercarriage, he noticed the cross member was cracked. The vehicle was inspected by the dealership, but no diagnosis was given. Updated 9/15/2006 - the frame cross member that supported the transmission cracked. The underside of the cab was broken and bent at numerous points. The dealer was not interested in repairing the vehicle because it was out of warranty.

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The vehicle oscillates violently on cement roads due to stiffness of the frame and wrong wheel base. The dealer is unable to fix the problem.

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Frame has cracked underneath passenger and driver side door. Dealer has been contacted. Dealer states since vehicle is out of warranty, they will not fix the problem.

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This is first Dodge I've had with this track bar design on steering. Previous Dodge vehicles I have owned have over 150,000 miles on original steering components without complaint using past design. The track bar design used on these new pickups is a flawed design prone to failure. Dealer did not have one in stock when truck was purchased and front end assessment at the time showed it to be loose and defective causing the steering to wander all over the road. New tires and brakes were installed to eliminate them as a facter. Original trackbar was replaced with trw aftermarket component. 6/1/99 this component was found to be defective and replaced with Chrysler components. This is third track bar at 54,141 miles. Front end alignment shops I,ve taken truck to tell me that this is a common situation. Chrysler needs to upgrade this junk component to a more stable product before someone gets killed. I will not let my help drive this vehicle and my wife only drove it one time when I was sick because I do not want anyone hurt because they are not used to driving this wandering vehicle.

Cracks have developed on each side of frame rails, without being involved in a vehicle crash. Notified dealer, and also notified manufacturer. Manufacturer refused to acknowledge defect. Consumer states cracks on frame rails are near leaf spring shackle.