Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel wobbled violently. The vehicle was taken to simi valley chrysler dodge jeep ram (2350 first st, simi valley, ca 93065) where the dealer declined to service the vehicle due to the part not being under recall. The vehicle was next taken to crown dodge chrysler jeep ram (6300 king dr, ventura, ca 93003) and the contact was provided the same information as the first dealer. The contact was also informed that the entire front-end needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number 13v528000 (steering). The contact stated that the recall part was discontinued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
2006 Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems
75 complaints (29% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 97,804. 8 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 75
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- typical mileage
- 97,804
- crashes
- 8
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Linkages: tie rod assembly9
- Linkages3
- Hydraulic power assist system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems in other years
Related recalls
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.
- Risk
- A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1‑800‑247‑9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.
Recall number 13V528000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through august 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. Additionally, model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.
- Risk
- This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 11V350000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Chrysler's execution of 13V‑528 & 529
RMD opened this audit query (AQ) investigation in order to better understand and evaluate Chrysler's process(es) for timely and efficient execution of its safety recall campaigns, including its oversight and management of its parts division Mopar.Prior to opening this investigation, RMD had raised concerns with the company related to its execution of two safety recalls, 13V‑528 and 13V‑529, both of which involved safety defects that could cause the involved vehicles, FCA?s heavier Dodge Ram trucks, to lose steering control suddenly and without warning.Specifically, RMD inquired about the availability of parts for recall repairs, by email and phone on January 15, 2014 and February 19, 2014, due to the volume of complaints it was receiving from owners alleging parts scarcity and parts restrictions. FCA steadfastly denied it had placed parts restrictions on its dealers to manage issues of parts scarcity.FCA shared material showing it had uncommitted stock of parts available for its dealers. Nevertheless, consumer complaints of lack of parts continued.RMD made independent inquiries tosome dealers tobetter understand the conflicting claims between owners alleging lack of ability to repair their defective vehicles due to lack of parts, and FCA?s information showing availability of parts.Dealers informed and provided documentation to RMD on February 21, 2014 and February 25, 2014 showing FCA had, in fact, put into place parts restrictions and, further, had in some instances canceled dealerships? back orders for parts.In addition, during the course of its dialogue with dealers, RMD discovered that FCA had notified their dealerships on February 27, 2014 to return the recall remedy parts over quality concerns, and had therefore effectively canceled its safety recall program without notification to the federal safety agency. RMD issued a request for information (IR) on October 21, 2014.The company failed to respond to a number of the questions RMD asked that required it to produce specifics surrounding the repairs and parts ordering process with the recalls, including a question about whether a dealer order for recall parts could be canceled and under what circumstances.
AQ14003
What 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the drivers side tie rod fractured in an accident. The vehicle went off the road into the embankment that stopped the vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed back the contact's home. There were no dealer within a 100 miles so the contact purchased the parts and had repairs done by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer informed that the steering system had been upgraded the manufacturer denied the contact reimbursement since the replacement parts were not manufacturer approved. The contact was unaware that there were four recalls on vehicle since he had just bought the vehicle used nine months earlier. The federal safety agency campaigns numbers: 09e001000 (steering), 13v528000 (steering) and two more that had nothing to do with the steering were open related to the VIN. The failure mileage was 290,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning and the steering wheel was extremely difficult to maneuver in either direction. Performance automotive group (2710 airport rd, jackson, mi 49202, (517) 789-7151) diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft and u joint were faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 55 MPH and attempting to make a u-turn, the steering lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was determined that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Broken tie rod right side passenger loss of steering going over a bump at five mile an hour
I've heard this called the "dodge death wobble". It's a violent uncontrolled front end shimmy or wobble that starts at highway speed when the vehicle hits a minor bump or depression. It doesn't stop shaking until slowing to near stop. Usually a panic stop on the freeway. Very dangerous.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact called a local dealer (johnson's of chickasha located on 3121 s 4th street, chickasha, oklahoma) who stated that the recall remedy parts were on backorder. The contact was placed on a waiting list. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Death wobble !!!! This has happened many times over the last few years not just the one date listed below.
2006 dodge 3500. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice 14v‑795. *ld the consumer submitted invoices, proving the repairs were done, prior to the recall. Also, the outer and inner tie rods, fuel pump and blower motor were replaced
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v528000 (steering), 09e001000 (steering), 15v313000 (air bags), and 14v795000 (electrical system). The contact was unable to receive the parts for the recalls repairs. The contact called for several months and went to the dealer, but they were unable to confirm from the manufacturer when the parts would be shipped. While waiting for the repair, the front driver side tie rod fractured. The contact had to tow the vehicle to the contact's residence and replaced the part. The air bag warning light was also randomly flashing for weeks. The contact was unable to determine when the recall repairs would be completed for an extended period of time. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was not available.
Questions about the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 steering
Does the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 have steering problems?
Owners have filed 75 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500, 29% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 97,804 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 steering?
Yes, 2 recalls: 13V528000, 11V350000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge RAM 3500 have bad steering?
The Dodge RAM 3500 model years with the most steering complaints are 2012 (222 complaints), 2011 (164 complaints) and 2008 (94 complaints).
Other 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 problems
Electrical 53Lights 44Airbags 33Visibility 31Transmission 22Suspension 20Brakes 13Fuel system 13Engine 12Tires 8Body 4Seat belts 3Acceleration 2Wheels 2
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