general problems of the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500

Three problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2015

Ever since we purchased the truck used from Dodge dealer in tucson arizona we have had concerns with suspension and steering of the truck. When driving the truck steering is bouncy and unstable. We thought it was alignment so we took it in and truck continues the same. When pulling out 34' 5th wheel steering is very shaky and vibrates a lot. After years of bringing up concern with Dodge dealer we took to another shop where they gave us a huge list of things needing too get fixed. We went back to Dodge dealer where they gave us a 2nd opinion and came up with additional concerns with truck. We have changed shocks, struts, be all joints and other things with the suspension and truck continues to run the same way. But recently we got brakes, drums, and master cylinder since we ran out of brakes while pulling out 34' 5th wheel. All this things were recommended so that the truck would run well. We have spent thousands of dollars and issue is still unresolved. We would like someone to help us since all the recommended repairs have been done and still having same problem. We travel quite a bit with our animals and would hate to have a deadly accident due to truck problems. Please let us know what would be the best step to repairing our truck to safe conditions. Steering shaky and brakes failure even after all recommended repairs. Thank you guadalupe lopez 520-241-3187.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2003

While driving at various rates of speed and upon hitting a bump front wheels vibrated violently. Vehicle became uncontrollable, vibrating erratically. Once slowing down or stopping vehicle became operable again. Upon starting again the vibration started. Vehicle was taken to the dealer six times, but problem recurred.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/24/1999

Vehicle has excessive road wander; also noted by other roadtrek owners. Chrysler is reported to be aware of the problem, but offers no remedy to models after 1997 on service bulletin #021197, dated 11/28/1997, service group 02.


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