2007 Dodge RAM 3500 steering problems

Filed Jul 13, 2026 · Steering · OH

Steering yes it is available for inspection upon request The steering becomes so out the vibration becomes so violent that you can NOT HOLD THE WHEEL you have to pull over anyone driving could be in danger including vehicles around you with how violent the steering wheel vibrates When taken for alignment was told there definitely was a problem said could be a brake caliper hanging up so we put new calipers changed ball joints shocks control arm steering geer box shocks steering dampers trac bar front end alignment & tires balanced Vehicle has not been inspected by anyone but the mechanic that aligned it No warning lights the problem started with a shimmy so we would get it aligned and check tires went on line and found and found a letter that there was a serious problem with 1994 to 2008 Dodge Rams Steering Linkage and the system on our vehicle a Y design is not capable of handling the weight of this vehicle from a article and a letter i read from Chrysler incident has been going on for some time but date below was very serious

Filed Jun 12, 2019 · Steering · 177,014 miles · WA

While backing into parking place, passenger side tie rod end popped off joint causing me to loose steering control and nearly resulted in a collision.

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Steering · 116,762 miles · UT

I made a right turn into a parking lot and the passenger tie rod broke. My truck was towed to the dodge dealer. Updated steering linkage installed.

Filed May 31, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 169,000 miles · MN

While driving my 2007 dodge 3500 ram 6.7l dual, 6spd manual, pulling my camper (well within towing limits,) I went over a bump on an overpass. The vehicle began jumping around violently and I left the roadway due to loss of steering and brake function. The even was so violent, my radiator broke, and I lost all of my coolant. My "front end" was destroyed, as well as many systems damaged. The interior of the truck suffered damage as well. There are many noises, vibrations, and smells that have not gone away. I found out that this is a problem so common, that it has a nickname, "the death wobble." I found out that there is a safety recall beginning the year after my model. After some research, my model year has the same parts described in the affected model years. This is a common occurrence, seemingly well known to dodge. I was told by a certified shop that it is not safe to drive. They showed me several aftermarket parts designed to eliminate this problem. The steering system alone was quoted at $3,000 to repair. The radiator was disturbingly expensive. My exhaust system was damaged and parts of it fell off. There is an exhaust leak. Not to mention, that I almost flew off of an overpass. My truck has been babied its entire life, and looks new. When I contacted dodge, they were unwilling to help. I told them that this is the same problem covered by the recall in vehicles containing all of the affected part numbers as mine. I told them that I could have been killed in this event, and that the problem has persisted to the point where it is unsafe to drive. The repairs for the directly affect damages could be nearing $10,000 according to the certified shop it was brought to. This doesn't account for components that had a reduction in lifespan from this event. I just want my front end repaired so that I can drive or sell it. Haven't used my camper since.

Filed Apr 2, 2018 · Steering · 186,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. While driving 10 MPH, the driver side tie rod bolt fractured in half. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram in spring, texas was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be brought in for inspection. The contact received notice of the federal safety agency campaign number: 09e001000 (equipment). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 32,000 miles · NC

When hitting a bump or dip in the road at 65 MPH or higher the steering wheel begins shaking violently. I'm told it is referred to as the "death wobble".

Filed Nov 30, 2016 · Airbags, Steering · MN

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v528000 (steering), 15v313000 (air bags), and 16v352000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Nov 19, 2016 · Steering · 111,000 miles · NV

As with many others on this web site,randomly after hitting a bump in the road my truck starts to bounce uncontrollably almost running of the road.I have to slow down to a crawl to make it stop.how many people have to complain for this to become a real issue.

Filed Sep 3, 2016 · Steering · 74,200 miles · KY

We bought the truck out of state from the chrysler dealership in bonham tx and they claimed it was a low mileage truck, with no issues. It had been purchased new from them, all services done and then traded-in for a new truck. We asked to have an outside inspector check it out but was unable to locate one from the small town area within the allotted time they wanted us to pick it up. When we went to get the truck, it went for a short text ride and then completed paperwork and rushed out the door. We had assumed that the dealer did a complete overall inspection and repair of any issues with the truck. On our way back to ca the truck water pump had broke causing the serpentine belt to fall off and loose steering almost causing the truck to wreck. We towed it to a repair facility where they fixed the pump and told us that there may also be a transmission issue. So the next day we went to the closest chrysler dealership to have it checked out. They ok'ed the trans and we purchased an chrysler warranty (because of the low miles & year) since we had bought it from a dealer (in tx) the truck was eligible for 48k/4 yrs coverage. A few days (2.4k miles later) the "check engine light" came on. We asked our local dealer to check the truck out to see what other issues it may have. The code was for the cam positioning sensor (covered by the warranty) and the dealer found other items including: needing new brakes all around, 4x drivetrain service, injector flush, air, fuel and oil filters that I have to pay for. The main issue: the front end with a bad steering box, tie rod ends and upper/lower ball joints need to be replaced. The chrysler rep said it is an pre-existing condition and won't cover the parts/labor. Both the warranty issuing dealership and my local dealership told me they would not have sold the truck in that condition. Are these covered under a recall?

Filed Sep 1, 2016 · Seat belts, Steering · 140,000 miles · CT

While traveling on the highway, when I'm at highway speeds and I hit a bump in the road the entire front end of the truck shakes and bounces uncontrollably until I slow to around 50 MPH. I have had ball joints, tie rods, shocks and steering stabilizer replaced, plus new tires and multiple alignments performed. My master mechanic said non of this will remedy the issue. The y type steering setup is the problem, the dealer told me it needs to be updated to the 09 steering but it's not covered under recall. Yet you can no longer even buy the y steering from the dealer the will only sell you the 09 t style. How is this ok? I do not have $265.00 to pay for just the parts never mind labor, because the p.o.s. Transmission needed replace "$7500.00" like every other 47re in the world. Also 3 out of my 6 seat belts no longer retract or they get stuck halfway out and it takes 10 minutes to get it to work. I would like to at least have the steering and seat belts addressed asap. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).