Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the ball on the steering arm fractured causing both front wheels began to move independently. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed of a recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly) and contacted the manufacturer. The manufacturer advised him that the recall had been performed previously on the vehicle. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileage was 67,000.
2007 Dodge RAM 2500 steering complaints
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Was driving on us 119 in wv traveling at about 65 MPH and ran over one of the expansions joints on the roadway. Front end of the truck immediately started shaking and wobbling out of control, having to slow down to around 10 or 15 MPH to gain control back. Had owned the truck for a few months with no problems until then. I have had garages to tell me to replace this and that to fix problem, being told that dodge was aware of the problem. As of this date I have had nothing done that has fixed problem, it is somewhat better as long as you stay under around 50 MPH or so. The truck has done it approximately 15 to 20 times since then, having to slow down almost completely to get control of truck. Since having gone thru this problem, I have read and talked to people about having the same problem with the same model of truck and have found out that I am not alone with this concern about my truck.
Headed on interstate east down a hill hit a split the in pavement and the front end started to wobble so bad that the truck changed lanes had to put the truck in neutral and coast to the side of the road to avoid other traffic in the other two lanes this could cause death to someone . I have had every part in the front end replaced steering box / upper and lower balljoints /all tierodends/tire balanced new bushings .everything.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 78 MPH, the power steering assist failed without warning. The contact mentioned that he lost control of the vehicle, causing him to crash into a pole. The vehicle was not destroyed and there were no injuries reported. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised him to contact the manufacturer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that the main steering bar was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage was 42,430.
While driving on the highway at 66 MPH my 2007 dodge ram 2500 4wd diesel started to experience the dodge death wobble. The whole truck started shaking and it was dangerous and hard to control.
When driving at 50-75 MPH my truck has a very bad woble. It is very hard to control when it does this and I have to slow down in order for it to stop. With this being my only transportation to work and everything else I have nothing elsle to drive. I have took it to the dealership and one person say their is nothing wrong with my truck and the other say I need to sale it because dodge will never fix it or own up to their is a problem. I have had so many things replaced the shocks, control arms, steering rack, pitman arm and steering damper.
We were pulling the horse trailer we hit a pot hole and the truck went into a death wobble .the steering wheel just shook and the tires felt like they were going to come off the whole truck just shook. This was a danger to us and others. For you had to almost come to a stop on the freeway. I have read pages and blogs on this same problems on dodge trucks .somebody is going to die before dodge fixes this problem.
Going down the highway at 55-60 and you come across a bridge landing you encounter an uncontrollable shaking in the drivers wheel and the truck wants to go all over the road and you must slam your brakes on to regain control over the whole truck. The mechanic told me the trac bar ruined my ball joints and wheel bearings he has seen alot of these dodges have this issue. And in his opinion they should be recalled this bill is going to cost me over $1500 mainly in just parts alone.
I was driving south on hwy146 in baytown,tx. I struck a small pot hole and thats when the so called death wobble occured, had to brake and avoid striking other vehicles. This is the second time this occured within a week. There needs to be a recall before someone dies.
Turning from stop sign when steering tie rod to pitman arm ball stud fracture causing the steering linage to break. The repair was made at a cost of $871.48! The dealer or the chrysler group recall assistance center would reimburse us for this amout! Claim[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Starting 3 years ago my truck started doing the death wobble at speeds of 35 and up when ever you hit any bump in the road, the wheel would shake so violently it would cause the loss of control for steering. The first time it happened to me the truck went into a ditch and threw me into the window, it has continued to happen for years now. Dealerships have said nothing is wrong, even though it continues to happen. I only have 38k miles on the truck because I am afraid to drive it with my family inside due to this condition. Something needs to be done about this, it has been an on going problem for at lease 10 years now. Dodge needs to come up with a recall before anyone else looses there life or more property damage occurs. The problem is a known fact and the government can see the track records of the failure. Please help us consumers!!!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, he was able to turn the steering wheel in a complete revolution and the vehicle veered into another lane without warning. The vehicle was stopped and towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the front passenger side tie rod was fractured. As a result, the tie rod and steering assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 92,876.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. While driving 20 MPH, the contact stated that the fron passenger side tie rod fractured and the vehicle shook violently. The dealer did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not covered by any recalls. The manufacturer had not been notified. No repairs were performed. The failure and current mileages were 80,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I purchased a 2007 dodge ram 2500 in december 2010 from royal gate dodge in ellisville, mo. The vehicle had a "death wobble" and the sales rep. Recommended changing the linkage to the updated version that was available. They gave it to me free as long as I installed it on the truck. I did at approx. 73,000 miles. Now, 13 months later and 27,000 miles on the replaced linkage, my left outer tie rod sheared off while turning a corning at around 15mph. Since I took the linkage and installed it myself, it only has a 12 month warranty. If they installed it, would have been covered. As sad as their business practices are, I am writing regarding your investigation/recall on the 2500/3500 newer trucks with the same issue. I would like to make you aware of the issue that these defective parts can be interchanged on older vehicles, like mine. I have ordered the replacement moog tie rod and will be installing it as soon as it comes in and feel lucky I was at low speeds.
Left tie rod ball stud fractured while making a sharp left hand turn in a parking lot. This item was replaced by chrysler approximately two years prior under a recall. I towed the truck to autoworld dodge - petaluma (chrysler dealership) for repair. They insisted the broken part was out of warranty and was my responsibility to repair. I had no choice but to have them make the repairs at my expense. This failure was a clearly known problem, but they would not stand behind their product. Is there any recourse for their failure to comply with an obviously recalled part (the federal safety agency campaign id #11v350000, action #pe11009)?
While driving the vehicle at approximately 50mph, and after hitting a bump/pothole in the roadway, the vehicle began to shake violently, nearly causing a collision. The vehicle is still under extended warranty and was diagnosed by putnam dodge in burlingame as needing the steering stabilizer replaced. On 1/12/12, I replaced the stabilizer and had the alignment checked, and again the violent shaking occurred at approximately 50 MPH. Once the shaking starts it is very difficult to control the vehicle, the only way to get it to stop is to brake dramatically. In one instance, I was on an overpass and narrowly avoided a collision.
While driving down interstate 25 in albuquerque nm I hit an expansion joint in the road and the truck began to shake violently forcing all other drivers on the road around me to scatter to avoid an accident. I immediately began to slow down and the violent shaking did not stop until I reached approx 35-40mph. I was convinced that my wheel was falling off or a major suspension component had failed but after an immediate inspection there was nothing readily identified. After a very brief search of the web it appears this is a common problem called the "death wobble" and no one appears to have been able to correct it with repairs. Below are 3 of the many you tube links I found describing the incident perfectly as it happened to me. Outside the vehicle view of death wobble: http://youtu.be/6lamxupbfda news story conerning the death wobble: http://youtu.be/xmftrgbynim interior view of the death wobble: http://youtu.be/gbhmkyvrihk I have only owned this vehicle for 1 year and am concerned that my family is no longer safe in this vehicle. I cannot sell this vehicle knowing that this problem is present, putting someone else in the same danger. I am more than willing to repair the issue myself but it appear that this is happening to may others with no real solutions. Someone is going to get severly injured or killed if this issue is not resolved soon as it appear to be happening to many of the chrysler hd trucks 2003 to the present. In addition to nearly 50 complaints on the safecar.gov website of the same issue. Dodge needs to do the right thing and at least provide the proper engineering required to let us know how to repair the issue. The federal safety agency needs to issue a recall and force the hand of chrysler to take ownership and issue the proper fix for the issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle began to violently shake. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and stopped. The contact resumed driving as normal. The failure had since recurred on one occasion. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 35,000.
Had truck for 4 years , only put 42000 miles on it . Took it in to dealer for emissions problems three times , did egr /cooler /turbo / dpf " cleaning " x2 ,also upgraded ECM program /burned up and replaced, while attempting , finale straw was between 35k-42k miles , developed "death wobble " at highway speeds , took to dealer after I trouble shoot it , "was not the steering stabilizer shock" tie rod end at steering box was worn out . " non greasable " 40000 miles . Dealer said there was a "bulletin out " they replaced all steering linkage "tierod ends + rods " , then claimed it on the extended warranty , I paid the deductible / called dodge , then traded off the truck for a ford . Loved the dodge truck / cummins eng. Hate dodge service , I manage a 30 truck fleet , we had 10 dodge's , now will have less in the future.
At highway speeds when you hit a bump in the road the front steering of the truck starts a violent shaking commonly known as the death wobble. This does not allow you to steer or control the vehicle until you slow down to 30mph. I have been ran off the road several time when this occurred, thankfully I did not hit another vehicle. Dodge is aware of the faulty design and will sell the redesigned parts to eliminate the issue for about $600. They will not warranty it unless it is installed by them. If you want "under warranty" truck repaired to fix their faulty design you will have to pay for parts and labor, about $1500 total. This is a very dangerous problem. There are several videos on youtube that show how it happens and the "death wobble" in action, search "dodge ram death wobble". Thanks.
Violent shaking in front suspension/steering when hitting potholes or expansion joints in roads at speeds over45 MPH +/-. Have to slow to near stop till it goes away. Very dangerous suprised no one is killed from this.
I purchased a used 2007 dodge power wagon from a small dealership in may of 2011. I have been a loyale dodge owner for many years and don't know why. Upon test driving this truck before the purchase I felt a shake in the front end. I spoke with the privious owner who indicated the tires were the issue. I took a chance a bought the truck "as is" with no warranty implied. I have researsed the dodge "death wobble" because I knew it would just be a matter of time before I experience it. I was right. I knew that replacing parts was not the answer after reading many complaints on the web. Like a dummy, I took it in to a couple different places. I called the dealer and asked if there was a "fix" and they did not know of any. My research took me to a well known heavy duty truck shop. I told him about this issue and he was very convinsing that they could repair it. This tech/owner knew more about this problem then dodge. Again, I took the chance I spent over $650.00. He had issued me a tsb from dodge that stated replacing all 4 tie rods and doing a special allignment would cure it. Nope! Since the purchace I have replace all 4 tires, steering dampner shock, all 4 tie rods, and numerious tire ballancing and allignments. I feel like an idiot. I'm doing exactly what I said I would'nt, spend big money for a known saftey issue from dodge! My complaint is the very known "death wobble". I should have wrote when I went through dodges transmission problems. I'm a hard working, tax paying, family man who pays his bills and so on... Yes, it does boil down to getting personal. Consumers are taking the hit for so many thing. If I were to do something that was right I would do everything I could to make it right. Dodge needs to wake up and realize they have a huge saftey issue that could end many lives! Please read/reserch these may complaints and make it right for the people.
2007 dodge ram 2500 pick up truck. Consumer states vehicle violently shakes and moves back and forth *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle has a problem known as the death wobble. If a slight bump is hit in the road, the vehicle shakes back and forth violently and does not stop until the consumer slows down.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH over bumpy road surfaces, the vehicle would shake violently. In order to stop the shaking, the vehicle would be slowed down to 35 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the vehicle needed new ball joints. The contact replaced the balls joints, but the failure continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who stated that the vehicle needed a new tie rod, steering dampener, pitman arm, front axle u-joint, and wheel alignment. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 86,000. Sm.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the drivers side tie rod end was broken. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians stated the drivers side tie rod end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times since the front end was swerving out of control while driving over a bump in the road. The dealer advised the contact that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle; however, while driving 70 MPH the drivers front wheel tie rod broke in half. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 44,050 and the current mileage was 110,000.
2007 dodge ram passenger side tie rod end dropped out while driving approx 45 MPH on back road. Lost all steering function, as left side is attached to right side. Narrowly avoided collision with several trees and a small bridge. Truck finally stopped in oncoming ditch. Tie rods had been replaced by dealer under warranty approx 30k miles prior. Truck drove normal until this point, but tie rods had started showing wear previously, but not serious enough to cause any alarm. Dealership was unwilling to replace tie rods under warranty for the third time, as it was the last week of said warranty. Replaced parts with heavy duty aftermarket parts at my own expense. Dealership had inspected truck on a previous trip and said truck had "updated" steering linkages and components.
When traveling down the road and come across a bump,lift, or dip in the road the truck will violently shake. I took a road trip to florida recently and I experienced the death wobble at 90 MPH, it made me cross into the next lane then into the median. Talking about scary!I have researched this on the internet a lot and it appears the be called the "death wobble". I am very concerned with the fact that dodge has not issued a recall for this. Why? Plenty of people have the problem! Its obviously a flaw in the dodge design not being able to support the weight of the cummins diesel. I have looked into getting this 08 steering upgrade but the dealer wants $975 to fix it and can not guarantee that it will fix it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving 5 MPH when the pitman arms on the front axle fractured. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who informed her that the entire front end would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted in regards to the failure. The failure mileage was 133,919.
1. My trucks has had the famous dodge "death wobble" where when you hit a bump the tires start shaking out of control and you have to stop the truck to make it quit. 2. Driving down the interstate and hot a bump and its started to "death wobble" and snapped the tie rod end to the pit men arm at the tierod end sleeve which cause loss or all steering luckily I made it off in the ditch with out killing any one, had my little 14 year old brother with me 3. Upgraded tierod ends,steering dampener and steering linkage(because chrysler knows this is a problem) its a very common problem its all over forums,yes there is a recall on tie rod ends where the joint breaks this 1 the rod part still a common problem and I took my truck to see about the recall and they said mine was ok 3 days later this even happened lucky no 1 has died. The dealer ship kept the old parts but I do have pictures.
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