Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated and the suspension was unstable. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering); however, the parts were unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date as to when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
2007 Dodge RAM 3500 suspension complaints
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Truck steering and suspension shake when traveling over bumps or traveling at certain speeds. Multiple mechanics have explained that the entire front end of the truck is unsafe. After finding that this is such a common occurrence with ram trucks, it seems that the issue has been covered up by dodge as they will not assist in the cost to replace the faulty geometry that causes sloppy steering components. They recommended that I replace the tie rod and damper, and yet they recommended replacing it with a completely upgraded part that will be very expensive to fix. I also can not get this part because it currently has a recall on the part, so I am stuck without being able to fix my truck.
I was driving at 60mph and hit a bump and that's when the front end started to shake so bad I had to stop and get out to see if I had a flat but now after doing my own research on a lot of forum a lot of the dodge rams have what thayer call the death wobble and it does scare u to death when it happens! Dodge has always had weak front end so on there big trucks! To much engine too light of a front end! Very few dodge 2500 and 3500 owners get 100,000 miles of them before parts have to be replaced (ball joints and sway bars) I love my dodges but hate the weak front ends! I do have video of the shake. Thanks
I was driving and hit a bumpy place in the road and the whole truck started shaking uncontrollably. I had to stop on the freeway before I could get it under control. We took it to the dealership where we purchased it and they said there is nothing wrong with it. We have since done research and found this problem to affect alot of these vehicles. To those that experience it we call it "the death wobble" because there is nothing you can do except stop and hope you don't get into an accident.
Death shake! I was driving on highway ,@ 65 MPH hit brake in bridge, truck shook uncontrollably had to slow down and pull over to get it to stop ,it caused me to shake myself,if it doesn't kill me ,I may have a heart attack that's how scary it is ! Which alot of you out there already know. Dodge needs to address this immediately! What's worse is my son was in the truck and there was a semi behind me,its amazing how we weren't rammed by the semi! I bought this truck to haul horses ,that wont happen until this problem is fixed! So therefore it defeats the purpose of buying this quite expensive truck!
The front end of my 2007.5 dodge ram 3500 will shake violently when you hit a bump in the road. Its happened numerous times and seems to be worse at higher speeds.the only way to stop it is to slow down quickly .not to safe when on a major highway. Gets a lot worse if I am pulling a trailer and feel that sooner or later a accident will happen. Its nicknamed the death wobble. And has been going on for years with numerous year dodge rams. Just do a internet search on the subject. Dodge knows about it but is not correcting the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact experienced difficulty in controlling the steering. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road and towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the front drivers side tie rod would need to be replaced; however the part was discontinued. In order to repair the vehicle the entire front suspension would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,067. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500 quadcab. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle started to shake very violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised her that the front axle and the ball joints would need to be replaced. The components were replaced yet the failure recurred within several hours. The dealer was then contacted but they were unable to locate the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. While driving in reverse 5 MPH the left front tie rod fell off. He stopped and investigated the failure. He stated a local mechanic replaced the tie rod assembly. He reference recall 07e009000, suspension and stated that the recall work was performed by the dealer this year. The contact was very upset that the vehicle had failed again. The failure mileage was 220,570 and the current mileage was 220,623.
I lost control of my vehicle and nearly crashed. This is the third time this has happened. It seemed as if a tire had blown, but that was not the case. I now am told that the tie rods need to be replaced. Dodge and two independent mechanics have told me it is due to "failed tie rods" not connected with chrysler's notification code h46. Dodge should issue a recall notice on this issue, as it appears to have happened to many others many times, and someone is going to be seriously injured or killed. It is referred to as the dodge death wobble.
Death wobble 2007 dodge 3500 75,000 miles have replaced everything.
We have a dodge ram with the death wobble it has gotten so bad we are scared to drive it started happening at 20,000mi. Has gotten worse as time goes on . Was happening at 80 mi per hr now it can happen at 50 mi per hr. This should be recalled but instead dodge is making money on it per it's very expensive to fix. Please help need to fix it but dont have the money right now to do so. Havent had a accident yet thank god but have come soooooooo close .
While driving at highway speeds (65mph or greater) my 2007 dodge ram 3500 will suddenly begin to shake violently after an uneven surface in the road is struck. This has happened several times over the course of the past 2 years. The only "fix" action is to slow the vehicle by releasing the gas pedal and applying the brake. I have taken the vehicle into the dealer to have it inspected for a safety recall involving the steering and was told there was nothing wrong. I took the vehicle into a second dealership after this last episode of "death wobble" and was told that the tie rods, and steering dampening shock needed to be replaced. The vehicle is still under warranty and the dealership is in the process of ordering the parts to replace the tie rods and steering dampening shock. For information purpose, the vehicle is located in germany and is driven on autobahn's with highway speeds greater than the u.s.
I purchased a new 2007 dodge 3500 , that started to fail in many areas of the vehicle, before the 10,000 mile mark. Freedom dodge here in lexington kentucky deliberately executed insurance fraud to blame clutch failure on a minor collision that never busted a light, radiator, etc. And was able to drive after collision. Before the accident I noticed clutch slipping, truck tires began to wear at an extreme rate, and vibrations was becoming an increasing problem. I then took the truck to freedom dodge where they blamed all on minor collision, in which I turned to geico for reimbursement. Geico fought dodge on this issue, then freedom dodge went back on their previous documentation and blamed the failures on me, and documented that. I have documents of them going back on their previous documentation. I have all documentation to support all, while paying a high payment for this so called "heavy duty" truck, I was forced to make repairs or give back. After replacing clutch that cost me over $1600.00 the other problems visibly arising was to much to take from my family to pay for. This truck and the voluntary repo process has destroyed my good credit that I have worked so hard to perfect. Thanks to dodge/chrysler my family now suffers from my purchase from freedom dodge. The deliberately falsified company documents to make financial gain, and continue to sell these vehicles to others, knowing from many others these trucks are junk. The motor is built by cummins, never had a problem from motor, but all parts behind trucks are junk and designed for failure, to increase sales in their service dept. My family has dearly paid for my choice to by a dodge. Due to the many recalls, the last one being with rack & pinion, resulting in spontaneous crash, I would not allow my family to ride in this truck out of fear for their lives. My wife was furious, because I was forced to drive such an unsafe and failed vehicle. They ruined my life and our credit,we deserve comp.
I also experienced the horrible death wobble of the front suspension at a speed of 65mph. The vehicle started shaking out of control after I crossed over an expantion joint at the start of a bridge and was increasing in the velocity of the shaking . The vehicle was uncontrollable during the wobble I almost lost control. I reduced my speed by releasing the gas pedal without applying the breaks and it settled down at 30 MPH. This was extremely dangerous and could have cause death or serious injury.
I have had a 03 ram 2500, 04 ram 3500, and 07 ram 3500. I have experienced a death wobble numerous times with each vehicle at all highway speeds after hitting pot holes and bumps. It violently shakes the whole truck until you reduce the speed to 30-40 MPH. It feels like the truck will lose control and shake off the road. I have heard numerous complaints and feel this issue needs to be addressed by chrysler before someone gets hurt or killed. I have taken each truck into the dealership three times to be looked at and they said nothing was wrong with it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. While driving 60 MPH, the passenger side wheel locked up and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The trailer that he was hauling in the rear turned over. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the hub bearings and the spindle bearings failed. The vehicle is currently being repaired. The manufacturer stated that no compensation would be provided because the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 114,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. While driving over a bump in the road at 65 MPH, the vehicle shakes uncontrollably. On january 17, 2008, the contact lost control of the vehicle and slid into a ditch. He was able to get back on the road and drive to his residence. The contact stated that he will trade in his vehicle because he experienced the same failure with his previous 2007 dodge ram. He further stated that he will continue to trade in his vehicles until he gets one without a failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that someone will return his call. The current mileage was 10,200 and failure mileage was 10,000.
Truck #1 front end starts to wobble uncontrollably and will not stop until vehicle is under 20 miles hr truck #2 same issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge ram 3500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle would sway right to left when towing a trailer. The dealer stated that the rear end link bar snapped. The part was on back order. As of august 10, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 19,000.
New 2007 dodge ram 3500 slt 4x4 automatic symptoms include excessive wandering, play in the steering, vibration and wheel shimmy. On the expressway on 60m/h when we where passing another car we almost lost of steering control.
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