2007 Dodge RAM 3500: loss of power steering

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 Nov 7, 2015 · Steering · KS

I received recalls on my vehicle for air bag and steering linkage replacement. When I contacted the dealer to set up the appointment for the recall fixes. I was told they did not have both parts so the appointment was set for about 4-5 weeks later. When the vehicle was taken to the dealership the air bag recall was fixed but they refused to fix the recall on the steering linkage. They stated my truck had the "old dodge part" so that was not covered. This part if fails will cause me to have no steering control. I had a chrysler certified mechanic look at the steering part on my truck and he stated it was so bad he would be scared to drive the vehicle. So even though the steering part is bad to the point of being dangerous dodge is claiming this is not covered under the recall. Why would I receive a recall notice?

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Steering · 118,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving 6 MPH down hill, the steering became difficult to maneuver. The contact received a notification for recall the federal safety agency campaign id number 13v528000 (steering). The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Driver assistance, Steering · 42,015 miles · AR · fire

The motor suddenly died and the windshield washer started spraying , the windshield wipers started operating and lost power steering. I finally coasted the truck into a vacant lot and stopped. Smoke was boiling from under the hood. I opened the hood and found the fuse box(tipm module) smoking. I rushed to my tool box for tools and at that time the truck motor started cranking and trying to start even with the key out of the ignition. Luckily the truck was not in gear and I finally got all battery cables unhooked from both batteries. Also the horn was honking intermittently as if the theft alarm was activated. As of today (6-9-14) this has happened four (4) times.

Filed Mar 6, 2014 · Steering · 93,000 miles · MO · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 4 MPH and making a turn, the power steering assist failed without warning. The steering wheel became difficult to turn and caused the contact to crash into tree. There was no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven from the scene and taken to an independent mechanic where the power steering pump was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000. ..updated 05-09-14 *bf

Filed Apr 27, 2012 · Steering · NY

2007 dodge ram 3500 truck. Consumer states loss of steering *tgw according to the service repair invoice, the tie rod broke, which had to be replaced along with the steering dampener.

Filed Jan 11, 2012 · Steering · 56,000 miles · CA

Today while pulling into a parking stall I had a catastrophic steering failure. The drivers side steering tie rod stud fractured where it bolts into the knuckle. The tie rod dropped between the tire and suspension causing loss of steering control and the left wheel was no longer connected to the linkage. I searched several dodge enthusiast forums and it seems other owners have experienced similar failures. This truck was serviced approx 2 years ago at a local dodge dealership and the entire steering linkage was replaced because of loose and knocking steering when turning. The incident today required me to have the truck towed to my residence pending research and possible repair. This vehicle has not been involved in any situation where the steering linkage would have been damaged. I inspected the broken stud and it appears to have had a catastrophic failure of the metal. Any direction or assistance would be appreciated.

Filed Dec 9, 2011 · Steering · 99,000 miles · AR

Right outer tie rod end fell apart causing loss of steering. Vehicle pulled hard left however I was able to safely stop without hitting anything. The truck did not show any early warnings and had regular preventive maintenance. I did keep the failed part and that of my fathers, which failed about 5 weeks after mine. That makes a 100% failure rate of the same part on our two trucks which is very disturbing! As soon as we are able we are going to replace all factory tie rod ends on these trucks. Our dodge dealer had inspected the left side of this truck in july and said it was safe.

Filed Oct 30, 2009 · Steering · 101,800 miles · TX

2007 dodge 3500 4wd 4 door aprox. 101,800 highway miles.no warning no previous condition truck drove fine greased at factory interval's or sooner. Small upset in pavement. Left tie rod end came apart at 70 MPH with driver and 3 children on board. Hwy.31 east of dawson texas.got truck stopped with out incident with out steering. Hammered tie rod back together to get on trailer and had truck trailered to berry chrysler.they said there was a recall on the steering linkage but this was the approved linkage and no farther action needed. They told me to contact you to complain because they knew a recall was needed but chrysler would not listen to them. To fix the truck they replaced the whole steering system. A total redesign changing geometry and much larger tie rods,ends and steering arm all at customer expense! I do have the old parts. It was only by the grace of god that I stopped the truck without accident or injury. No warning no steering this is a major problem!! People will die over this one. Many trucks are in line for this problem to start happening. Please stop this problem now before people die. Thank you *tr consumer is correcting information. Updated 11/12/09.

Filed May 7, 2008 · Steering · 49,000 miles · TX

2007 dodge 3500 lost steering power. Consumer states that the vehicle was almost impossible to steer. Mechanic determined that a metal gear in the power steering assembly was faulty. *kb the metal shavings from the hear had contaminated the entire power steering system and had also damaged the power steering pump.