DODGE D150 PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Frame, Chassis, and Structural Issues:

  • Front driver side frame coming out.
    
  • Chassis cracking where the steering box connects, posing a risk of loss of steering if the box detaches.
    
  • Left lower control arm bracket ripping rivets from the K frame while backing up, requiring entire frame member replacement. This could lead to a major accident if driven forward by an unsuspecting driver.
    
  • Defective front cross member.
    
  • Frame cracking, making it hard to steer the vehicle correctly.
    
  • Frame cracking where the gear box attaches, rendering the vehicle unsafe to drive.
    
  • Lower control arm to frame on front wheel rivets popping out due to metal fatigue.
    
  • Frame developing cracks in the front of the vehicle.
    
  • Vehicle purchased new with a bent frame.
    
  • A-frame cracking on both right and left sides, and at the steering gear box.
    

• 2. Steering System:

  • Chassis cracking where the steering box connects, causing potential loss of steering.
    
  • Steering gear box attachment to the frame cracking.
    
  • Frame cracking leading to difficult steering.
    
  • A-frame cracking at the steering gear box.
    

• 3. Safety Features (Seatbelts):

  • Seatbelt not retracting into the housing mechanism.
    
  • Seatbelts potentially not restraining occupants in a collision.
    
  • Passenger side seatbelt not locking at all.
    
  • Driver's seatbelt sometimes not latching.
    
  • Front passenger or driver seatbelt not working properly.
    

• 4. Brake System:

  • Brake and anti-lock light coming on, with brakes locking up.
    

• 5. Transmission Issues:

  • Transmission (A500) slipping, even when it is brand new.
    

• 6. Recall and Other Issues:

  • Recall 00V135000 for the electrical system, which deals with similar problems of fuses blowing out and wiring shorting out as consumers were experiencing.
    
  • Vehicle rolling down a hill when parked on a slight incline with the engine off, through trees and hitting a fence.
    
  • Recall reference 020587A (Dec 87) for vehicle low on the left side due to suspension issues.