Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact lost control of the steering. The contact was able to stop the vehicle on the shoulder where the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician advised that the tie rod had fractured and would have to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly)but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
2006 Dodge RAM 2500 steering complaints
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At 70 MPH road speed, when encountering a pot hole or bridge expansion joint, the front wheels and steering components begin to shake and wobble violently, nearly jerking the steering wheel out of my hands. Had I not had both hands on the wheel at the time, a loss of vehicle control might have occurred. While braking and trying to maintain control of the vehicle, at approximately 25 MPH the violent shaking suddenly stopped. Within 2 miles after resuming a 70 MPH speed the same thing happened when crossing the next bridge expansion joint. Again, when slowing to 25 MPH, the shaking stopped. I have since checked several sources and found this appears to be a common problem on ram 2500 diesel powered trucks. Several after market companies are selling products which they claim will prevent this so called "death wobble" after checking with a local dodge heavy duty truck dealer they claim they are not aware of such a problem ever occurring. I believe that dodge is aware of this problem, but since no one has been killed or injured yet, they are reluctant to delve into the problem for a solution, or acknowledge that it even exists.
I was turning my dodge ram in a parking lot when the steering failed. The tie rod end separated and failed causing the steering to fail. If I would have been traveling at a higher rate of speed I could have been killed. I had absolutely no control of the trucks steering. Dodge would not correct the problem with out charging me for the repair and didn't seem to care that people could be getting killed from the defective parts in their trucks. I called two dealers and the chrysler care line but only got the run around. I would also like to make note that there are many of these failures occurring when I did a google search I found many complaints on message boards of dodge truck steering failures. I'm sure some people have not lived through this failure to launch a complaint about it. I would like to note that I repaired the truck myself with a replacement part from napa. The part cost $103.00. If I would have taken it to the dealer I would have had to pay over $650.00 for the parts because dodge has changed the replacement steering linkage for my truck. I would have had to replace the entire linkage to the 2008.5 linkage. I am sure they did this because they recognized they had a problem. After doing some research on the internet it appears that the 2008.5 linkage may have a higher failure rate than the 2006 linkage I have on my truck. Because of that I choose to keep my original style linkage and just replace the tie rod end. This is a very serious problem that dodge needs to take responsibility for correcting!
Truck goes into a shimmy and breaks the tie rod ends. Happened three times. Three times in for repair finally drove into canal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 mega cab 4x4. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle began to shake excessively and the tires began to squeak. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured tie rod. The dealer performed the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 148,000.
Front end failure and not just once .I have had it fixed 3 times . There is only 53000 miles on the truck .last time the tie rod broke and the truck ended up half way in a 10ft ditch. The last time a whole new steering linkage and steering box was put on. I have replaced all of the ball joints twice. This is a stock from the dealer 2500 hd truck.
After hitting a bump in the road going 70 MPH my truck began to shake so violently it ripped the steering wheel from my hand and uncontrollably changed several lanes on I-95 before coming to a stop. I have since had it happen 3 more times at lower speeds around 55-65 MPH. I have contacted dodge with no help, I have read many accounts of others with the same problem dubbed the "death wobble". I have so far changed tires, shocks, steering dampener, and tie rods. It still has the problem and is extremely dangerous I will not let anyone ride in it, this will absolutely get someone killed eventually. Do not buy a dodge ram 2500.
Violent shaking in front end...otherwise known as the "death wobble." also has a clunk in steering wheel. Have replaced upper and lower ball joints, tie rods, and track bar. Have replaced tires, balanced, and rotate/balance ever 5000 miles. Issue still keeps occurring. Has occurred with two separate sets of tires(load e and load d)shop now saying to replace steering shaft, steering box, shocks, and steering stabilizer. Shop also says dodge trucks are their best customers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated when the left turn signal was activated the right turn signal began to flash. The contact stated when the lights were on the windshield wiper fluid activated. The contact stated the indicator relayed the incorrect information causing the wrong signal to work or potentially cause a crash. The contact stated the entire electrical system on the steering column was faulty. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who stated the multi-function switch needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the multi-function switch replaced. The failure mileage was 112,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to lose control. The passenger side tie rod end fractured and the vehicle drove into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where they stated that the front passenger side tie rod end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 72,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 mega cab. The contact stated while driving highway speeds the front passenger side wheel started to wobble causing the vehicle to drive awkward. After coasting to the side of the road the vehicle was towed to his home. He noticed theouter tie rod had fractured causing the vehicle to shake. The vehicle was repaired by the owner. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000. Updated 5/7/12 *cn the consumer stated the steering became less responsive. Updated 05/25/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 mega cab. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would become difficult to control and he would lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions, where they replaced the pitman arms twice and the steering box. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The current mileage was 106,794. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the front drivers side tie rod fractured and punctured the tire. The vehicle was pulled over and towed home. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls related to the situation. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 hd. The contact stated the tie rod broke while the vehicle was being serviced. The dealer diagnosed that the tie rod and a current kit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure but did provide any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 136,000 and the current mileage was 136,200.
I have an 06 dodge ram 2500 megacab 4x4 with 55k miles. The night prior to the incident I parked my truck after my commute home on the interstate. The next morning I was departing my residence to pick up commuters and drive to work on the interstate when my d/s tie rod broke as I turned out of the driveway. My rim and brake splash guard wre damaged from the tie rod striking it. Dodge stated there was a tsb correcting steering issues with the vehicle and I could not purchase just the tie rod and I had to purchase the entire steering assembly for over $700 not including labor. It was also recomended the ball joints to be replaced for over $3000. The work has not been completed yet. I will most likely find "quality" aftermarket parts and do the work myself.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 65 MPH the vehicle traveled over a bump in the road and began to shake. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed the front drivers side tie rod was broken. As a result, the front drivers side tire was damaged. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the steering system needed to be upgraded to a newly designed system. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
First- in june 2010, the driver side tie rod end shaft, which goes into the female portion on the wheel, sheared off catastrophically. This occurred while backing up and aligning the truck to hook up a utility trailer. The truck had approximately 42000 miles. The dodge dealership replaced the entire tie rod , including all tie rod ends, and shock absorber on the tie rod. Second- on may 13th 2011, the new tie rod failed in same location, in nearly the same scenario. While backing out of a parking spot, a loud snap was heard, followed by the tie rod contacting the tire, causing it to blow out, allowing the truck to drop, including trapping the tie rod beneath the front differential. In both cases the male outer driver's side tie rod end vertical shaft sheared off flush with the tie rod. In both cases the truck was not carrying any load. The truck is used to tow a 5th wheeler several times a year (5-6 x). The 5th wheeler is 10300# unloaded and approx 12300# fully loaded. In neither case was any symptom noted leading up to this event.
Complaint of stiff steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 60 MPH the steering wheel began shaking erratically. The contact slowed down and was able to safely drive to his residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated the tie rod ends, track bar, pitman arm and damper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 48,445.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that when whenever the vehicle entered a bridge from the freeway, the vehicle would abnormally wobble and because the contact limited control. He would the decrease the pressure on the accelerator pedal and would have to bring the vehicle to almost to a complete idle in order to regain control. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing and the manufacturer was unaware of the issue. The current mileage was 109,000 and the failure mileage was 90,000.
2006 dodge 4x4 quad cab 2500. Today as I turned onto street my tie rod disconnected from the ball and my tire went sideways in the middle of the street. I looked on line and found many others with the same problem. If I was pulling my fifth wheel, which I will be soon, I cannot imagine what the outcome would have been. Poor design. When I phoned big o tire in yuma az (928‑342‑5535) they said this is a common problem. Please put pressure on dodge for a recall in order to save lives. They know they have a problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to wobble abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician made various repairs to the front end of the vehicle but the failure continued to recur intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
Dodge ram 2500 "death wobble".
The front end of 2006 dodge ram with 48,000 miles on it goes out of control when you hit a pot hole. The death wobble as it is called on you tube happened twice on a freeway coming home approx. 140 miles had there been other vehicles near there we may have crashed dodge knows there is a problem but wont fix it because they say it is out of warranty but come on 48,000 miles that's a defect not woreout. This pickup is used mostly on paved roads.
2006 dodge ram 2500 4 x 4 mega cab death wobble. I've had the front end of my truck shake at speeds over 45 MPH and turning left on any surface that has bumps. When you hit a bump the front of the truck shakes, the dash begins to shake and the truck feels like its going to fall apart. After slowing down to less than 15mph you may be lucky to get control. After the sixth time it happeded to me, I was driving on a highway going 55mph, making a left turn over an expansion joint in the highway, the front wheels, steering wheel and dash started to shake violently. My truck slammed of the side rail before I could get control. After calling dodge they told me I'm stuck buying a 2009 tie rod assembly, pitman arm, steering stablizer because they no longer made it for dodge ram 2500 4 x 4 trucks 2003 ' 2008 due to safty reason. (btw the new tie rod assembly is non-greasable / non servicable, so when a tie rod goes out, you get to replace the whole thing again.) I had to obvisouly get an alingment done after everything. All and all I have about 1000.00 bucks that im out and that doesn't include the repairs to the rear quarter panel, thanks dodge!!! :( boooooooo
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab 4x4. The contact stated that when driving 40 MPH and above over a road bump, the steering wheel and instrument panel would shake violently. The vehicle would have to come to a complete stop before the shaking would subside. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not repaired. The vehicle was repaired by the contact with a redesign upgraded 2009 part. The contact repaired the tie rod assembly, steering damper and a pitman arm. There were no 2006 parts available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted who refused to provide any assistance to the contact. The failure mileage was 97,000 the current mileage was 104,000. Updated 03/24/11
I have a 2006 dodge 2500 mega cab 4x4 and today I experienced first hand the famous death wobble at 75 MPH. I hit a small pothole and the truck started shaking really bad. I slowed and it stopped. I have owned the truck for almost a year.
2006 dodge death wobble, when at speeds above 40mph, hit a bump and front end goes into a violent shake. Dodge has a service bulletin about this issue but it cost over $2000.00. There are numerous articles about this situation all over the internet. There needs to be a recall from dodge before someone is killed.
My 2006 dodge ram 2500 shakes violently when it hits a bump at speeds over 40 MPH. This truck has an extended warranty that my dealership will not honor. This "death wobble" condition is documented everywhere on the net. Chrysler has figured out a way to charge $1,000.00 for the mandatory repair by calling it an "tie rod update" updates are not covered by warranty. I am very disappointed in this crooked practice. This "dodge death wobble" is a condition that should be a major concern to them. I was charged $100.00 for them to inspect my truck and tell me that it is a known problem that they stock parts for it. I have not had a crash yet but, can't afford to pay chrysler anymore money to fix their problems. I will continue to drive this truck in this condition until there is a recall. For the safety of everyone one the road I would think that someone would force this issue. I've seen news stories on this and still nothing has happened.http://www.wsoctv.com/news/19518416/detail.html.
I was driving on the highway at 50mph going around a slight bend to the right when I experienced the dodge "death wobble." I had to slow down and pull over for it to go away. This is the 3rd time this has happened. All the forums I've checked suggest purchasing after market heavier duty steering components. This doesn't seem reasonable to me considering the cost of the vehicle in the first place. I also go thru ball joints every year and I've never had to change them on any other vehicle I've ever owned.
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