2006 Dodge RAM 2500: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Dec 11, 2018 · Steering · 245,000 miles · TX

Hissing noise when steering wheel is turned. Reading info on the web it states that there was a defect in the manufacturing of the hydro-boost hose. I have provided the tech bulletin. Alot of trucks are having this problem. Case number: s1119000007 release date: 09/17/2011 symptom/vehicle issue: power steering honk or hiss may be heard during brake applications. Diagnosis: customers may complain of a noise (honk - sometimes coupled with a hiss during brake applications) during low speed parking lot maneuvers. If you have this complaint, please perform the following: repair procedure: 1. Inspect the steering column intermediate shaft boot is in position and not making noise from rubbing on the shaft. If there is a noise when turning the steering wheel, adjust the boot appropriately and verify the noise is no longer present. 2. If the noise is still present, perform a steering system bleed procedure outlined on techconnect >service info>19-steering>pump>standard procedure>power steering system bleeding and verify the noise is no longer present. 3. If the noise is still present, verify that the pressure hose (to hydro-boost) internal tuner (white plastic hose) has not become dislodged and positioned into the hydro-boost, to do this disconnect the pressure hose from the hydro-boost and see if white plastic tube is protruding from the pressure hose. If it has, replace the hose*, bleed the system of air and verify the noise is no longer present. Note: when returning the hose to the chrysler warranty center, please return the entire hose including the white plastic tuner element that has become dislodged. 4. If the noise is still present, replace the steering gear and bleed the system and verify the noise is no longer present. If the gear change does not eliminate the noise, please contact the star center. Sag2, oct 26, 2011

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Steering · 250,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a popping sound when turned. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 250,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2014 · Steering · 130,000 miles · TX

I received a recall notice in the mail this spring regarding a left tie rod replacedment. I notified don davis dodge in el campo, texas and they stated that they were waiting on parts. I contacted them several times and received the same answer. I called the complaint hotline on 3/10/2014. This week I received another recall notice in the mail for the same thing. I drove to el campo again today, june 1, 2014 and contacted the service department again with don davis dodge, and now they are saying that they have replaced the tie rod on several vehicles lately and have recently been notified that these replacement parts are not good, and they are still waiting on new parts for this recall. This seems to be the same problem at many dodge dealers. I can no longer drive this truck due to this defective part. When I turn to the right I feel it popping in the steering wheel and I was told by the service department at don davis that this is the symptom. They said that they replaced the tie rods on 2 vehicles that had just broken. Now, I can not drive this truck until I get this corrected. I use this truck to haul cattle and I need answers and assistance now. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Steering · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. He received a recall notice and feels the wait time was unreasonable. While driving around 20 MPH the contact attempted to make a turn the steering wheel made a loud popping sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealership where the technician diagnosed that the left tie rod needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 100,000 miles.

Filed Aug 9, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 33,000 miles · CA

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.