2007 Dodge RAM 3500 suspension problems

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 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 May 8, 2017 · Suspension · 74,600 miles · TX

Death wobble even after replaceing the front end components. This has been going on for years.

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).

Filed Jun 9, 2016 · Suspension · 140,025 miles · TN

Vehicle shook violently after hitting small bump with right front tire at 50 MPH. Extremely hard to maintain control of vehicle. Had to slow to under 30 MPH to get shaking to stop and regain control of vehicle.

Filed Dec 15, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 40,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel began to jerk from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was a certified mechanic who replaced the power steering box, the power steering pump, the long arm, the short arm, and the pitman arms, and the stabilizer shocks but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. Without warning, the front driver side tire fractured while traveling approximately 40 MPH. The steering wheel wobbled excessively and the vehicle was unstable when the failure occurred. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic diagnosed that the control arms and driver side tie rod fractured. The mechanic indicated that both tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v528000 (steering), 11v350000 (steering), 10e013000 (steering), and 07e009000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 148,000 miles · MT

Death wobbles

Filed Aug 18, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 160,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. While driving at approximately 70 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle began to vigorously shake without warning. The contact downshifted to slow the vehicle down. The failure recurred on several occasions at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the front passenger side tire had to be replaced four times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 92,000 miles · CA

Trucked crossed over seam in roadway and started to shake ie shimmy so bad as to make it very difficult to maintain control of the truck I replaced the track bar with a new part problem still there.felt like might be on the right side so I changed the right tie rod end problem still there.I checked air pressure in tires still no relief from dodge death wobble. Checked online found a ad for a steering box stabilizer ordered it and installed it seems to of had the most effect still has a slight wobble do not know what the final fix is.