I have experienced the dodge death wobble, a violent shaking, a sudden pulling to the left, then a sudden sharp pulling to the right, with not being able to control by steering, all the while the steering wheel is still violently shaking and with hard braking my vehicle came to a stop with two wheels off of the road in the ditch. I took the pickup in to be checked right away with no real signs of why and decided to replace two of the tie rod ends. The vehicle drove ok for a short time and the death wobble started again, this time not as bad, but very often, like at least 100 times in the last month. As I have spent many hours researching this problem, it seams that 1,000's and 1000's of dodge 2500 series pickup have this problem which as lead to tie rods breaking . I have not heard of any deaths yet, but does someone have to die before this becomes a safty recall.
2006 Dodge RAM 1500 steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that she attempted to have the vehicle repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number:13v528000 (steering:linkages:tie rod) but was made aware that parts were not available and the repairs were unable to be performed for the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced the failure. Updated 06/09/14*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on april 30, 2014. Updated 06/13/2014
At highway speeds of 70 MPH, hitting a bump at highway speeds sends the truck into violent almost uncontrollable bouncing with the only way to settle the truck down is to slam on the brakes reducing the speed in highway traffic to 40 MPH. The truck bounces violently and tracks into other lanes. No solution from dealer, I have owned this truck since new, well maintained. But repeated front end replacements and repairs, some recalls, some at my expense. This is being epidemic.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated attempted to have his vehicle repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should be a remedy available before march of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. There are no failures at this time.
The vehicle is shuttering under braking and while applying directional inputs. All tire pressures are 35psi and are in good shape without cupping. While braking at speeds above 40mph the vehicle will shudder violently. The steering shudders while applying slight directional control.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The consumer stated the rack and pinion system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Updated 2/26/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the front end shook violently. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger's side wheel was cupping and the tire was wearing unevenly. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The dealer was contacted and stated the parts were not available for repair and would not become available until april 2014. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.
I was traveling 50 to 55 MPH my vehicle veered to the left out of control. I attempted corrective steering with no response from the steering. I hit the guardrail direct with the front of the vehicle causing substantial damage. On 1/2/2014 I went and looked at my truck and noticed that part of the steering knuckle was broke off from the center of the hole for the tie rod and missing. The tie rod shaft was not bent indicating the steering knuckle may have failed.
While backing up, the ball on the front left tie rod end completely disengaged, leaving no control of the wheel assembly.upon inspection, both front tie rod ends exhibited looseness in the ball joints.
The bushings are bad in the truck. Cause shaking while breaking, uneven tread wear on tires, and truck never has a good alignment. Also trying to replace them, the bushings are seized to the bolts. Needing a torch or grinder to remove. Very bad design that needs to be noticed and fixed.
I was driving down the road and the steering wheel start shaking and the window fell down and wont go back up on it's own.
My dodge truck is becoming unsafe to drive. I bought new tires, had alignments for my steering done, balance of tires, rotation of tires, new brakes, new shocks, and now I have to take it to the dealer to get a known "concern" taken care of and pay out of my pocket once again. I have spent over $2,500 dollars of my own money trying to fix a known "concern" that chrysler knows about. Now I have to take it to the dealer and pay $70.00 just to get it looked at, and then pay for whatever fix chrysler has to do. Why is this happening and not getting fixed?
Traveling 50 to 70 miles an hour and applying the brakes truck shakes from side to side (death wobble). Replaced brake pads, rotors, and spindles but problem persists.
I was driving on highway 64 e near williamsburg speed limit on the highway is 70 MPH which is the speed limit at which truck turned off on its own. No hard idling, no check engine light came on just turned off on its own. Power steering was lost along with the brakes and could not control the truck. Had to let it go as it until I impacted in a ditch causing the tire to come off the wheel well, damage to the undercarriage and front driver side bumper. The truck is not safe to drive due to it shutting off and now steers to the left. After some research all dodge rams 2006-2011 have experienced this issue but dodge has not done anything to rectify the problem. This is highly dangerous as it could of resulted in the loss of life if it wasn't because of the amount of soft mulch that braced my impact. I am in the military serving active duty and have come home deployment after deployment and to have it all end because of a faulty vehicle.
Noticed vehicle steering had slack and jerked the steering wheel from side to side all the sudden. Took vehicle to family mechanic who inspected the vehicle and said he did not seen any external damage however he could tell there was slack in the steering and possible something with the tie rods or hub of drivers side on vehicle. He knew there was a current recall on the dodge models concerning the steering linkage and tie rod assembly and also the gearbox shaft pitman. We researched the recalls and found that it covered the 2500 series in the 4x4 so took to our local dodge dealership and they stated the recall did not cover our 1500 megacab 4x4 series vehicles even though they have the 2500 series parts under them. We scheduled immediate repair of the vehicle in order to prevent having a frontal crash or loss of steering of the vehicle. Chrysler advised us to file complaint since we were not able to claim the cost under recall. I believe that the federal safety agency should review and expand recall on all dodge models with the steering problem and issue recall on any parts that are related to the steering or linkage from the 2500 series.
While traveling on interstate at ~ 65 MPH, I hit a series of bumps that caused the front suspension to shake violently. This only subsided after slowing to < 35 MPH and (fortunately) avoiding a crash. After doing some research, this is consistent with "death wobble". I am amazed that there is not a recall regarding this issue. I had new ball joints and tie rod ends installed ~ 6 months ago.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500 mega cab. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, he drove over a pothole and the vehicle started shaking violently. The contact lost control of the vehicle momentarily but was able to regain control of the vehicle and continue to his destination. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was inspected but the mechanic was unable to duplicate or diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,200.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH there was a noise heard from the front driver side of the vehicle, causing the tires to shimmer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the front outer tie rod end need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that there were no recalls for the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 59,000.
Dodge issued an "extended" warranty for the signal really in the steering column. They stated it could break. It really malfunctions- one signaling left it could/would change from signaling left to signaling right. They are aware of this - when I tried to get mine fixed they said that they truck would need to show the malfunction for them to honor the warranty. I feel this should be a recall do to faulty signals (safety issue) I spoke to corporate and they felt the issue was addressed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to successfully unlock the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic and the mechanic stated that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the power steering pump, but that did not remedy the failure. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer. The failure mileage was 66,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact was driving 5 MPH when the steering linkage detached. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33,719 updated 02/01/12*lj the consumer stated the steering linkage failed for a second time. Updated 02/27/12
Started hearing a low howling noise in my front end when going around curves in the road, it progressively got louder after a couple weeks to a grinding sound,took it to the dealer where I bought it performance dodge, woodbury, nj. They stated that both front wheel bearings were bad. I told the service manager that I heard there was a recall on my year model for that very reason, he stated that he never heard of it, I informed him of the reason for the recall, and his answer was that my truck was 6 years old and those things wear out. I said are you crazy the truck has only 38000 miles on it, his answer was it was a good thing I purchased a extened sevice contract. It cost me $107.00 deductable.I called chrysler and was told there was no recall on my truck.this was my first chrysler product and if this is how they stand behind there product, when they were aware that there was a problem at the factory it will be my last. My truck should have been part of that recall, just like many others that were not.I will be trading it in for a ford next year. Now I know why the govt. Had to bail chrysler out so many times.
The front right hand tie rod end fell off the tie rod ball joint as I was driving no apart sign of lose. Was just inspected by dodge dealer less than 1000 miles no report at that time of tie rods being bad.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500 mega cab. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the steering seized and causing him to lose control of the vehicle, almost crashing into a pole. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who replaced the steering pump and the steering box. The contact stated that the steering box and power steering pump had been replaced at least five times. The manufacturer was contacted who offered no assistance. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 59,581.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while accelerating out of a parking space from a stop, she heard a cracking noise. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the front drivers side tie rod fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
I had to replace the front wheel hub, there is a recall for this on my make and model but not my truck.... The recall # is 07v038000, I paid almost $300. For one side and I believe the other side is getting ready to fail.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500 quad cab (na). The contact stated while driving 35 MPH the power steering fluid began to leak rapidly. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no further assistance. The failure mileage was 80,134.
Dodge 1500 06 tie rod failures.. About every 30000 miles I am having to replace tie rod ends due to the lack of factory lube points..(no zerk fitting per dealer reason for failure).....the looser it got the harder it is to control at breaking...
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500 sd. The contact stated that after routine maintenance was performed on his vehicle he was informed that they were unable to complete an alignment because there was a hole in the tie rods. The tie rods were repaired; however, they were unable to align the vehicle properly which caused the vehicle to pull to the left while driving approximately 65 MPH. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000. Updated 12/14/2011 *cn updated 12/05/2011
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 1500. The contact was driving 60 MPH over a road bump when the entire vehicle began shaking violently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where repairs were made to the steering, the tires were replaced and an alignment was performed. The failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000 and the current mileage was approximately 80,000.
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