2007 Dodge RAM 3500: ball joint or control arm failure

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 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 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).

Filed Jun 25, 2016 · Steering · 135,000 miles · TX

I am experiencing the 'death wobble' when I hit a bump in the road. Front of vehicle wobbles and shakes dangerously and only stops when I slow down. Happens when driving the vehicle on any street or highway. I read information about steering or tie rods/stabilization being ineffective on 1999-2008 model trucks. Can this be repaired/fixed and will the cost be covered by the manufacturer?

Filed Jun 10, 2016 · Steering · 86,444 miles · VT

Had upper ball joints replace on my truck on 12-12-2014, passed vermont inspection in june of 2015, took truck in for inspection on 6-10-2016, won't pass vermont inspection because of upper ball joints, about 2000 miles were put on truck since repairs in 2014.

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 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.

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Steering · 95,000 miles · MT

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel started to shake violently. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it diagnosed that the front end and the tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Steering · OH

We received a recall notice for the truck in the beginning of january 2014 concerning the left tie rod and the potential fracture of the left ball stud on the tie rod. We called our dealer, [xxx], right away and were told to call back the following month as they were too busy with other recall repairs and would not make an appointment for us. We called back the first of feb and made an appointment to have the truck repaired on feb 14. When I drove to the dealer they just looked at it and said it did need repaired and said they would put me on the list. I said that we were told it would be fixed. They said they had to order the part and it would be a couple of weeks. After 3 weeks we called them and they finally told us that the parts that chrysler ordered did not fit and that they would be ordering new parts. The following month we called the chrysler hotline and could get no answers. We asked it we should not drive the truck. The woman said "I did not say that" and that was pretty much all she would say. She did say that we could have it fixed on our own and send the bill to chrysler and that they were slow to pay, 60 to 90 days. We called the dealer again and they said they could not fix it and we could take it to our own mechanic. They advised not driving the truck. No more notices have been received. We paid $40k for this truck used and we haul horses with it. We need it. We took it to our mechanic. He said the complete design of the steering linkage was "mickey mouse" and he could not believe they used a steel tube in lieu of rod steel for the main steering rod. He said he ordered some replacement parts for the left side but they would not fit into the remaining pieces. He said it looks like the entire thing needs to be replaced. He said he is not sure how to proceed with it. We are desperate and need the use of this truck. Please help. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).