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.
2006 Dodge RAM 3500: ball joint or control arm failure
43 of the 258 complaints about the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 43
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 97,200
- recalls
- 0
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
Broken tie rod right side passenger loss of steering going over a bump at five mile an hour
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while at 50 MPH, the passenger's side front tie rod fractured. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a ditch. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was the vehicle was repaired. The details of the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. While reversing the vehicle, the front passenger side tie rod fractured without warning. The vehicle was not able to be driven and was parked. The vehicle was to be towed to a dealer. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v528000 (steering), 11v350000 (steering), and 10e013000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 65 MPH, pulling a fifth wheel camper, the vehicle began to sway left and right without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions while pulling the fifth wheel and without pulling anything. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that all four ball joints, the universal joints on the front axle, and the steering gear box assembly were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The steering gear box assembly was replaced a total of four times, but the failure persisted each time. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 176,500. ...updated 03-10-16 *bf
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 70 MPH, a popping noise was heard under the vehicle. The vehicle drifted to the right before suddenly veering to the left. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the passenger side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 8/6/15*cn updated 8/10/2015
Driving home pulling a trailer the right tie rod broke on the bottom side , stud and ball still in place. We lost control of the truck crossed over into on coming traffic . Thank god no one was hurt. Dodge has a recall on the draglink and the left tierod end but not the right .this could have cost lives. What can be done.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 70 MPH, a popping noise was heard under the vehicle. The vehicle drifted to the right before suddenly veering to the left. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and discovered that the passenger side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.
Tie rod broke while traveling down the road. Vehicle crashed in the ditch. Police report was made.
While driving the right tire lower tie rod ball joint came a part. Had to replace the sterling linkage, tire rod, arm pitman.
Related recalls
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Questions about the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500?
43 of 258 owner complaints about the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500 (17%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Dodge RAM 3500?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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