When driving if engine stops running on my cummings diesel you can not steer at all and the brakes do not work theirs no way anyone could push the brake peddle down what you do then is push parking brake then shift to neutral then start engine hopefully
2004 Dodge RAM 2500 steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. While reversing into the driveway the steering gear box output shaft fractured without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to move. The contact stated that he was an independent mechanic. It was diagnosed that the steering gear box output shaft fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the warranty expired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 06/29/17*lj updated 10/17/2017
Problem known commonly as "death wobble". Out of control vehicle when hitting a pot hole at speed around 55 -65 MPH. Must slow down to control the wheel.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. While driving 50 MPH or more, the vehicle wobbled and swayed from left to right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing; however, the specific details of the diagnosis could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 145,800.
Takata recall. Dealer said parts are not available to complete the recall. Also needs steering linkage recall done. Dealer wants to do them all at once.
Traveling in a residential road at 30 MPH and hit a small bump in the road which caused uncontrollable violent feedback from steering wheel and forced my vehicle into the median. I purchased new shocks and dual steering stabilizer to possibly remedy the problem to no avail. I dropped vehicle at galeana dodge of ft myers florida after viewing multiple recalls pertinent to my situation. They called and said that the recall only includes an inspection. Even after my explanation of not being able to drive over 30 MPH because of regularly occurring "death wobble" I was told that there is nothing they can do regarding the multiple recalls. I feel that the vehicle is unsafe to drive and the manufacturer, through galeana dodge, should replace all the fault prone steering components. The dodge ram 2500 is currently at the dealer awaiting my pickup.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v5282000 (steering) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts for the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
I was driving it home from the dealership, on a back road, going about 40 MPH. I hit a bump, the whole front end started bouncing uncontrollably. Like it was hit with a jack hammer! I ended up off the road! As I got out and was looking to see what happened, a guy stopped behind me. He got out, and said he has the same truck with the same problem. He's never seen it happen before, only experienced it first hand. He said it looked like the wheels were going different directions! I didn't see anything wrong tho. The lug nuts and everything were tight.it even passed inspection this morning! I looked online and it said to start online here to document the complaints.
Front end shakes violently after hitting bump in roadway at normal speeds, almost uncontrollable, whats is dodge doing top rectify problem, been ongoing for years
The tie rod busted multiple times on the truck while turning the steering linkage wobbled to be replaced multiple times I repaired twice and went through all the protocol for reimbursement documents visits to dealership confirmed parts with reimbursement dept spent my lunch breaks day after day being put on hold told I would get call back over and over what is next step right is right and I am very right to be disappointed in the safety of my truck
Driving down the highway on 4/10/16 hit a small bump and truck started shaking uncontrollably with steering wheel shaking back and forth. Stepped on brakes to regain control and was nearly back ended. Once vehicle got below 30 MPH it disappeared. Not the first time this has happened.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle vibrated and crashed into a ditch. The failure recurred several times. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
I have been on a waiting list with our local dodge dealership to get my recalls repaired for several months. Every time I call they just say I am on the list and they are too busy. I keep receiving notices in the mail and would like to get these taken care of as there are now several recalls that need to be addressed. I also just found out from the website here that this same dealership did not fully complete my last recall repair. Dealership is allen samuels dodge in waco, texas.
Tl* takata recall - the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v770000 (air bags), 15v313000 (air bags), and 13v528000 (steering) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I was driving at about 65mph and suddenly the truck and steering began vibrating and shaking violently until I pulled over and stopped. It felt like all four tires had blown out. I called my local dodge dealer service department and they told me the problem was most likely the "death wobble". I had never heard this and he also said to change the steering dampener, which I did. This violent vibration has happened again on two other occasions since the stablizer shock was replaced. I will not drive on the highway any longer with my truck due to this serious safety/sterring/suspension issue that very easily could cause serious bodily harm/death due to possible accident.
I was driving down I-15 at approximately 70mph and hit a small bump in the road. The front end started bouncing uncontrollably. Had to completely stop in traffic, which almost resulted in a big accident. This is not the first time this has happened. I was in traffic on monday this week as well and the same thing happened twice at slower speeds and on both of these occasions was almost hit by an 18 wheeler. I am a female and trying to hold on to the steering wheel while it jerked violently back and forth was almost not doable. When is dodge going to be held responsible for making a safe truck for us to drive? My mechanic told me that just about all of these trucks have this same issue and they won't fix it unless it cracks. This is not safe for drivers anywhere. Is it going to take a serious accident or death to get something done about this problem?
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 65 MPH over a speed bump, the steering wheel vibrated severely. The vibrating stopped when the contact jerked the steering wheel to the left or right. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 05v462000 (power train), 09e001000 (steering), 13v528000 (steering), and 15v313000 (air bags). However, the parts needed were not available. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the four wheel drive was engaged and the vehicle started to spin out of control. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.
My 2004 dodge ram 2500 exhibits the classic defective steering linkage issues common to dodge rams of this year and results in the "death wobble" when driving over a bump at highway speeds. It becomes nearly uncontrollable until I slow to below 30 MPH. The dealership always claims that they either "cannot duplicate" the issue, or that they couldn't fix it if they could duplicate it anyway. I bought the dodge ram used in 2013 and have been having this issue ever since. I did not know that this was a common dodge ram problem, that has been ignored by chrysler, or I would not have purchased the truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the power steering failed without warning. Upon turning the steering wheel to the left, it locked and had to be turned right and then left to gradually unlock the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), but was unable to determine when the dealer would be able to supply the part for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000. Updated 8/6/15*cn updated 09/14/15*lj updated 11/01/2017
Deathwobble, traveling down interstate and hit a bump, the truck started shaking so violently and getting progressively worse. The only way to get it to stop was to hit the brakes and slow down very fast. With 18 wheelers all over the road when it happened I was almost rear ended on the interstate. I have never been so terrified of driving a vehicle in my life! My family was with me. Dodge has come out with an "upgrade kit and new heavier duty steering box" hmmmm...wonder why? Because they are completely aware of the issue and there is no quick fix. I am told I need to replace ball joints, tie rods, steering box, steering stabilizer and get stiffer shocks and or springs. Meanwhile, $5000.00 later, it may work? Maybe?
Driving on the turnpike and had accelerated to speed between 65 and 70 MPH when right front tire went across seam in concrete roadway. Was not a big bump have passed over it since and before in car and never felt it. Suddendly truck went into an uncontrollable "wobble" very severe with my gearshift moving from side to side as if going to fly off. I had to brake suddenly almost causing a rearend collision and I took up two lanes getting it under controll also nearly having a wreck! This happens often at speeds near the same. I either have to keep it below 50 but lately the speed level is beginning to drop and I can experience the problem at lower speeds! It is dangerous. I dare not allow my wife to drive the vehicle. Also have a problem every time it rains I get leaking from my cab clearance lights.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Driving home I hit a pot hole at 65 miles an hour when the trucks front end started shaking violently. I had to slow down to about 35 miles an hour to get control. Its been a regular occurrence ever since. I have taken it to the dealership and they say nothing is wrong. I have researched and spent over $1000.00 on parts. Apparently it is a common problem with dodge known as the "death wobble" that dodge fails to acknowledge or take responsibility for.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. While reversing into the garage, the throttle body detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 8/19/15*cn the consumer also stated the tie rod broke, the u-joints and upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. Updated 08/25/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that when the left turn signal was activated, the right turn signal activated instead. The failure occurred on three occasions. On one occasion, a crash was avoided due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired twice, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 5/18/15*cn updated 11/17/15
In july 2014, traveling along a 2 lane highway, we hit a bump in the road and the truck started to violently shake to the point where we had to come to a complete stop on the road. Scared the entire family as we got out to see if we had a tire failure. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Continued on the vacation and had it occur 3-5 more times while in the truck. While on vacation, had the steering damper(stabilizer) and rotated the tires but that did not fix the problem. Upon return home, took it to a non-chrysler service center as the local dodge dealer was 3 weeks out on getting the truck in. They replaced both upper and lower tie rods joints, wheel bearings and aligned the vehicle. $2000 approximate cost plus the steering stabilizer and no fix. Took the truck on another extended trip on 4/3 and had it occur again. When I called chrysler dealer today (4/6), the service advisor was unaware of any problems with this truck and advised me to bring it in which I will do next week. It still has the passenger air bag recall out on it. All previous recalls have been inspected by chrysler service centers. This is a very dangerous situation and I fear that allowing the truck on the highway dangers not only me and my family but other motorists traveling near us.
Otherwise known as the "dodge death wobble". The approximate incident date is the last time it occurred because I can't remember when the first time was. I attempted to have this issue resolved/ repaired by chrysler multiple times just to get the runaround every time. This last time 02/16/2015, they had me driving 30 minutes to their shop, in treacherous driving conditions caused by 5 inches of sleet and snow received the night before. Then they ended up wasting over 3 hours of my time/day by not doing any work at all to my truck the whole time it sat in their shop and tried to make me pay in excess of $575 for any work they was going to do. I had already rebuilt the entire front end in mid 2013 and in 2014 I dumped $10000 into rebuilding the engine because it blew 4 of the 6 compression rings for some reason, I can't afford to rebuild the whole front end.......again. This is a seriously dangerous issue and has had hundreds of complaints about it. There is even a class action lawsuit over it. Chrysler knows there is a problem and has the parts to fix it, so why won't they just do it? Doesn't chrysler care about the safety of their customers?
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 05v462000 (power train), 09e001000 (steering), 13v528000 (steering), and 14v817000 (air bags); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. While driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel began to vibrate and a loud grinding noise emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the front driver and passenger side universal joint front axles were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
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