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?
2004 Dodge RAM 2500 suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. While traveling at 55 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to shake uncontrollably without warning. The failure occurred once. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
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. While the vehicle was being serviced by the dealer, the technician informed the contact that the vehicle's upper, lower, and u joints were fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.
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
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?
For the 3rd time my 2004- 2500 dodge ram truck has the death wobble. First time 2006 then second time 2010 and now again in 2014. This is a very dangerous experience to occupant's of vehicle and any vehicles near by. A simple man hole in road or a bridge section will cause the truck to shake uncontrollably. This is no prior warning as to when this will happen. Dodge apparently knows about the problem however the service centers claim there is nothing wrong and that all trucks do this. I have owned trucks my whole life and even another dodge truck and have never experienced this until this poorly engineered 2004 truck. **please require dodge to warn all these owners and continue to repair and replace the parts to keep owners safe** my friend had one of these and traded it due to the problem so there for another innocent driver will possible die because they are not aware of the problem. Please please please make dodge corporation stand behind the product that innocent buyers spent their hard earned money on and now have to fear for their life.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension) in july of 2014. The dealer and manufacturer stated that the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 9/18/14*cn the consumer stated after two weeks the vehicle was repaired. Updated 2/11/15
I was driving the truck along hwy 5 in northern california in the fast lane when, going over a bridge, the front end started to violently shake. The steering wheel jerked out of my hand, I slowed down and had to pull over in front of another vehicle. Truck continued to shimmy until I came to a stop. I got out and thought maybe I had blown a tire - anything - while stranded on the side of this major hwy with loaded semis lying by. I could not see anything wrong with the truck. Got back in, it happened again some 50 miles later. I had the suspension checked and a part replaced. It happened again this spring 2014. I was told by the dealer that it was my tires. The tires were nearly new the first times this happened. I replaced the tires and am now told I have to replace other suspension parts that are damaged/worn at only 80k miles. I have had trucks, cars, etc, for decades that never had suspension issues like this even when they had over 130,000 miles. It angers me that everyone has problems with these diesel trucks and the dealers get away with poor suspensions. A week ago, I was on the freeway and saw this happen to a truck in front of me. I watched as the person attempted to slow down while trying to gain control of the truck and had to try to get across 3 lanes of heavy traffic to the side of the road. How many people have been killed by this? Injured? I felt badly for them as I know exactly how that felt as they struggled to slow down and get over with semi trucks, cars, etc, fly by them.
Ran over a pothole at 65 MPH and the front end violently shook. Had to apply the brakes and slow down to 50 MPH in order to gain control. Took it into national tire and battery and $1700 later, I still have the problem. *tr semi truck behind me almost ran over me. Violently shakes. Very scary.
Going down i94 I drove over a very small pot hole and the truck started to violently shake almost causing me to loss control. I slowed down to 45 on a posted 70mile freeway during rush hour to get it under control. It has happened 2 times scents. The truck is at the shop now.if u look at the internet there are many people with is problem called death wobble and it is not a easy fix dodge needs to be held responsible before someone gets hurt.
2004 dodge ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to tie rod ball stud recall notice, heater controller unit, front end steering control and suspension issues. Consumer seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated the steering box and power steering pump were replaced. The source was metal shavings in the steering box. Also, it was noted the sway bar links were worn out, and the dealer was unable to perform a full alignment, because the upper ball joints were loose. The consumer had to manually move the heater blender door, in order to turn off the heat. The check engine light illuminated, which was traced to a frayed wire, and eventually fixed. The consumer stated a service advisor informed him, nothing needed to be done to the vehicle, as far as the recall was concerned, after only looking at the vehicle for a few seconds.
Vehicle started death wobble, I replaced the entire front end. Dodge recalled parts, now are denying repayment for parts I paid for.
2005 dodge 2500 ram. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ball joints, u joints and wheel bearing worn out and needed to be replaced. *smd also, the exhaust system rusted though and the right tie rod end fractured. The consumer recently received a recall notice, regarding the right front tie rod. However, when he called the about the recall, he was informed to send a copy of the invoice and chrysler would pay for the previous repair. The consumer was then informed they would not pay for anything, unless mopar parts were used.
I was on my way to see my doctor in waltham ,ma. And I travel the ma.turnpike at 67mph, and every bridge span or bump in the road surface the truck started to shake uncontrollably until I went to the brake down lane and brought the truck to a dead stop. In the 166 miles from my home to the doctor office and back home again I had to stop this truck 15 times. When I brought it to the dealership I had to pay $1,699.31for the damage that was cause by a defective part that no one want to replace under what should be a recall. Chrysler says that because of the year and mileage of the vehicle that it was my problem even though they have redesigned the part that cause this problem in the first place. And even after I pay the first repair bill the truck still had the same problem until the mechanic tighten the bolts on the part. The truck is still handling the same as before it was fix. And because I have had major surgery I will have to travel that road many times before I,m healed. Because I'm on workman comp. I have limited funds to live on and I really worry when I drive that truck as I can't afford another vehicle and chrysler want to do nothing about it until someone is hurt or dead.
When driving over 60 miles an hour and the truck hits a bump it shakes violently. I have had to stop on the freeway to get it to stop. Have had it in three times for aligment and to have the front end checked. Seems alot of people have the same problem with there dodge trucks.
Driving on interstate hit a bump the front end started wobbling bad , had to hit brakes to slow down for it to stop wobbling. Went to three shops replace the stabilizer shock no help,replace the front shocks help for a while and wobbles again , I ,am afraid to drive it.
Have had premature failure of front end parts: ball joints, tie rods, ujoints. I have replaced 3 times in last 5 years and again now having to replace.
I was driving my 2004 dodge 2500 4x4 diesel pickup at 40-45 MPH. As I was going into a curve in the road, I drove over a rough part in the road and the steering wheel started shaking violently back and forth (left and right). It was very hard to control the vehicle, I nearly crashed into a car on one side of me and a bridge railing on the other side. I thought maybe one of the front wheels was coming off the axle or I had a blowout. I slowed down and finally got the vehicle under control. I took it to a diesel repair shop immediately after this happened and they found the steering stabilizer shock leaking, the outer tie rod at the drag link and inner tie rod had some play, and both upper ball joints had some play. They replaced the steering stabilizer shock, the right inner tie rod, and the right outer tie rod. These repairs came to close to $400. They mentioned the "death wobble" problem and suggested we might add additional aftermarket parts to the front suspension to prevent this from happening again. The shop could not do the work right then or I would have had it done. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle now; it took all my driving experience and strength to get control of the vehicle, I do not think a weaker or inexperienced driver could have kept the vehicle from crashing. After looking at all the evidence of this "death wobble" problem on the internet, I cannot believe that the problem has not been solved and the vehicles recalled. People could die and or be injured and probably already have. The accident would probably be blamed on driver error with broken parts blamed on the accident instead of on the broken parts causing the accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that there was a rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 182,000.
I was driving down the highway at 70 MPH when my truck went into what consumers are calling "the death wobble." the truck started shaking uncontrollably, making it hard to drive. It has continued to do it, and mechanics are having a difficult time finding out what is wrong. My wife and son were in the truck with me when it happened the first time, and I'm afraid for them to ride in the truck now because of it. I shouldn't have to fear driving my main source of transportation...especially when it's not a bad vehicle. I'm noticing numerous complaints regarding this issue.
While driving at 55mph and above,hit bump on highway and the front end started to shake violently. The truck almost went into the other lane.
When going over a bump in the road at approximately 50 MPH, uncontrolled suspension oscillation, or "death wobble," occurs. Once it begins, nearly all steering control is lost. The only thing that can be done at the time is to rapidly decelerate to around 30 MPH. This is very dangerous for drivers of these vehicles and anyone near by. I have spent thousands of dollars replacing factory parts with high end aftermarket upgrades and it always comes back.
While driving on the highway at speeds of about 55 MPH and hitting any small rut or change in the road the vehicle begins to shake like crazy . I have had it at the dealer for the recall and they said it was ok . I have had it at the local truck shop and they can't figure it out . Everything looks to be tight . Dodge needs to get these trucks recalled before someone dies . Dodge knows there is a problem why in the world won they fix this . I asked the local dealer again about the death wobble and they said that they were not aware of any death wobble . Are you kidding all you have to do is google death wobble and you will see all you need to know . If I would have known about this problem store I bought this truck I would have not bought it . I am now thinking of trading it in , and let it kill someone else .
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500 quad. While driving approximately 10 MPH, a loud noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle and immediately the steering wheel failed to turn. The contact came to a complete stop to inspect the vehicle and noticed the steering damper detached and was on the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated the tie rods and steering damper would need to be replaced. Two years ago, the tie rods and steering damper were replaced under the service warranty. In addition, the front and upper and lower ball joints were replaced. There was a recall related to the defect under the federal safety agency campaign id number 07e009000 (suspension). The vehicle was ineligible because the recall did not pertain to the original equipment. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.
Dodge death wobble this really should be under recall before someone gets hurt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
While going 55 to 60 MPH hit a small bump with right front tire causes violent shaking of front end, there is no control of the truck, all you can do is stomp the brakes. You must bring the truck down to almost a complete stop to stop the shaking. All front end components have been checked by a certified mechanic. Online research has revealed the dodge death wobble to be the problem. Dodge/mopar is very aware of the problem but offer no help with the problem. Please help with this issue before someone gets killed.
The death wobble as drivers of these trucks call it. The fix in 2010 was only temporary for my 2004 dodge truck. It once again is going into the death wobble . Dodge says the parts were only warranted for 12 months and won't fix it again. Dodge apparently didn't use heavy enough parts and axles in the first place so does that mean I have to pay to have it fixed over and over and over. Someone needs to make dodge continue to replace these parts . There are and will be many deaths over these trucks . It is no wonder the american vehicle manuf. Are struggling. Apparently the bulletin repair makes the truck safe for only 1 more year . This isn't a poor a.c or power lock problem it is related to loss of control while driving in normal everyday conditions which can result in loss of life. Please make dodge do the right thing on this one and get to the root of the problem at their expense not mine. Just how many complaints has dodge had concerning this. Only they know. I will never buy another dodge chrysler product again. I called dodge & they acted as though they had never heard of this problem!
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