Dodge RAM 1500 ball joint problems

Filed Dec 11, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · 180,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel and the front wheels were uncontrollable. While driving from Georgia to Memphis, there was an unknown object loose by the wheel. The ball joint suspension was replaced by an independent mechanic. The low tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to an unstated location. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · 222,700 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle was severely shaking and vibrating. The contact replaced the struts and tie rods; however, the failure persisted. The contact also stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel felt extremely loose, and the vehicle was pulling to one side. The contact also experienced the "Death Wobble" on several occasions while driving. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 222,700.

Filed Sep 20, 2022 · Seat belts, Suspension · PA

Truck making a whooping sound when driving and front tires wobbling and front suspension sloppy. Could be hub assembly, ball joints etc which can cause wheel to detach. All recalls for fwd and awd 2006 dodge ram 1500 but not for 4wd. My truck has every recall problem listed on the recall list for fwd and awd vehicles why weren't same recalls put out for the 4wdodels? Seatbelt won't latch, steering and front suspension a mess and electrical door locks don't work nor car alarm system

Filed May 29, 2022 · Tires · OH

I was driving on the highway at about 65mph and at first I noticed that it felt like my tie rod ends were going bad. And then all of a sudden I felt an explosion and my truck made a sharp right dive into the right hand lane and caused the car in that lane to swerve right. I was then able to gain back control and gradually came to a stop on the right hand berm of the highway. The right rear tire appeared just as it does in the attached photos. The tire size is p264/70R17 no authorities were notified and the tire has not been inspected by anyone.

Filed Jan 6, 2021 · Steering · 170,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ram 2500. The contact stated while her son was driving 25 MPH, he heard an abnormal sound and parked the vehicle on the side of the road. The driver stated no warning light was illuminated. The driver stated while examining the vehicle, he saw the front driver's side tie rod detached from the vehicle. The contact stated the driver was able to mend the tie rod and drive to his residence. The contact called the local dealer morehart murphy regional auto center (31 parker ave, durango, co 81303, (970) 247-2121) and made the dealer aware of the failure. The contact stated her son repaired the front driver side tie rod and steering linkage. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v350000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,00.

Filed Oct 6, 2020 · Suspension · 180,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle went over five potholes causing damage to the front suspension, the control arm and tie rod. The vehicle was taken to get an alignment and the independent mechanic technician informed the contact that the front suspension, control arm and tie rod needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the vehicle now experiencing a rattling noise while driving since he hit the potholes. The dealer nor manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2020 · Acceleration · 255,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 dodge ram. The contact stated that the ball joint that secure the throttle cable was worn and needed to be replaced. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who linked the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v037000 (vehicle speed control). The contact reached out to dch chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of temecula (26845 ynez rd, temecula, ca 92591) where he was informed that the previous owner had the recall repair performed. The mechanic informed the contact that the recall repair performed failed to fix the vehicle. The contact also spoke to larry h. Miller dodge ram peoria (8665 w bell rd, peoria, az 85382) and larry h. Miller chrysler jeep dodge ram surprise (13165 n autoshow ave, surprise, az 85388) who both disputed the independent mechanic's claims. The dealers stated that the failure was certain to recur due to the high mileage on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a recall repair was a one-time free repair and that any additional repairs were done at the vehicle owner's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 255,000.

Filed May 23, 2020 · Steering · 107,000 miles · CO

Both outer tie rod ends are worn out with 107,000 mile hit a bump on interstate front wheel wobble putting the car out of control .start of the death wobble.

Filed Feb 8, 2020 · Suspension, Visibility · 140,000 miles · AR

The entire front end of my truck has been going out. Tie rods, sway bar end links, cv axles, upper and lower ball joints. My back glass isn't sealed properly and pours water in the cab when it rains drenching my passengers or whatever I am carrying in the backseat, the water pools up under the seats and I routinely have to mask the smell from it

Filed Nov 18, 2019 · Suspension · 156,000 miles · LA · 1 injury

Lower control arm broke in half driving straight through a parking lot, causing partial separation of front passenger wheel and hub assembly from vehicle and loss of vehicle control as well as sudden deceleration. Resulting in complete damage to brake line, upper control arm, drive shaft, steering rack, steering column(broken internal steering shaft), airbag and steering wheel controls clockspring, passenger fender, bumper assembly, as well as second degree burns to forearms from the resulting steering wheel backlash. This occurred at appx 10mph. An acquaintance qualified to have an opinion on the cause looked at photos of the parts grain structure at break, concluded casting error of cast aluminum control arm.*dt *js*dt in nov 21, 2019 consumer stated he replaced the following himself upper control arm, lower control arm, brake line, front r drive shaft, steering rack, fender, impact absorber/bumper support, steering column, airbag clock spring, fender liner and airbox/filter support. Consumer also stated, it appears tone ring in the bearing hub for ABS speed sensor was damaged by this occurrence, this has yet to be replaced.*jb*dt