I bought a new 1998.5 dodge diesel. In the first year it almost threw me off the side of a highway with that ferocious wobble/shimmy. Colorado Springs dealer was useless. I figured out the steering stabilizer was bad, replaced it with a heavy duty after market, fixed it. 24 years later no problem.
On the other hand, it has always had the “DWI wandering” making it a little difficult to stay in the lane on the highway. From what I’ve read it’s due to flexing of inadequate metal support of the steering box. $150 kits are available to stiffen the gear box support , I just haven’t taken the time to get the kit and install it. This wandering disappears if the truck is loaded and/or is towing a trailer.
Last edited by Dumdum; 03/28/22.
