2011 Dodge RAM 3500: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Feb 10, 2019 · Steering · 61,000 miles · CO

I have a 2011 ram 3500 dually cummins truck. If I hit a bump in the road at highway speed it will start a very violent shake that caused me to veer into the next lane. This has happened many times towing my rv or not towing. This truck has 61,000 miles on it. It has the tie rod recall done, the steering gear box replaced, several alignments and the problem continues. This truck is very dangerous to drive at highway speed ( 65 MPH ). It passed alignment at brandon dodge and big o tire company. I am now afraid to pull my rv and even drive this truck on any highway. I have done much research on this issue and chrysler claims this issue has been fixed. These trucks are built and claim to be able to tow very heavy loads. They are extremely dangerous to drive and the only way to get the shaking to stop is to slow to 25 to 30 miles per hour while being on an interstate highway. This a very dangerous problem that fiat chrysler has claimed to be fixed, but its not fixed through the current recall. Please help my self as well as many heavy duty chrysler owners to get this problem repaired. Thankyou!

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Steering · 75,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ram 3500. The contact stated that the tie rod and ball stud failed. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v657000 (steering), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. While reversing at approximately 5 MPH and turning the steering wheel, the contact heard a loud pop noise and observed that the tie rod failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Aug 20, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 98,000 miles · OH

From 45 to 70 MPH. If you hit a bump just right in the road it will cause the steering to violently shake and have to slow to 30 MPH to bring back to normal. Ball joints steering stabilizer track bar have all been replaced truck had been to shop for alignment. Tires were put on around 90k and truck had around 98k when death wobble started happening I do not feel safe hauling anything with this vehicle or having my family ride with me.

Filed May 4, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 60,000 miles · VA

I've been experiencing this "wobble" or vibration/shake issue for about a year in the front end. While driving down the interstate I hit an expansion joint and the front end shook and wobbled in a way that didn't seem right. I took it to the dealer the next day and asked for a full inspection. They said everything was fine. I continued to drive the truck and experienced the issue every so often and it kept getting worse. I thought it might be the front steering stabilizer so I changed it. No difference. I changed all 4 shocks. No difference. I thought maybe it was the tires which were close to the end of their mileage life. Still experienced the same issue. I took it to another dealer who inspected it and said it was the track bar. I asked if the failure could have anything to do with the tie rod recall and was told no. They replaced the part with my permission.the steering seemed tighter. At first it seemed to have solved the issue. A few months later I hit an expansion joint and got what people refer to as the "death wobble" - the front end shook so bad I had to slow down to about 30 miles and hour before it smoothed back out. I took the truck back to my regular dealer. They kept my truck 4 days - they said they took it out a few times and finally experienced the issue I reported. They said the drag link joints were loose. Again I asked if this could have anything to do with the tie rod recall and was told no. After a thorough test drive I still don't feel the issue is fixed - it's better, but not gone completely. I am headed back to the dealer in the morning. I know the roads everywhere suffer from lack of regular upkeep but I cannot understand how a truck with less than 80,000 miles could possibly need to have these parts replaced so soon - especially for the premium price I paid for the vehicle.

Filed Aug 21, 2014 · Steering · 3,270 miles · WA

Received the n49/the federal safety agency 13v‑529 recall notice from chrysler sometime in jan. 2014. I took the truck to the dealership on feb. 17, 2014. I was told there was a limited supply of the replacement part(s) and they would have to put my name on a list, then they would contact me when the part was available and my name was next in line for the repair. In july 2014, I received a duplicate notice from chrysler. I called the dealer today (aug. 21, 2014) to find out if I was still on the list. My name is approx. 87 on the list remaining and they were only able to do 2 repairs a day, in part because their building is under construction for an expansion. I believe waiting over 6 months for a repair that could be potentially dangerous is unreasonable. In one week, 8/28/2014, I have planned (for several months) to go on a camping trip, with my trailer camper, and staying in a remote campground with no cell phone service. I will need to back into the camping space which usually has tight spaces to maneuver (the conditions when the tie rod is most likely to break). The person I talked to at the dealership told me that if the tie rod broke I would be moved to the top of the list, which was not comforting!

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Steering · TX

2011 dodge ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to the left tie rod ball stud recall repairs issue. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, it would take a week for them to get to his vehicle, as they only get parts in occasionally, due to a back log. Another dealer, informed the consumer, they could have the vehicle ready in one day. However, they were over seven hours away.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 75,547 miles · TX

Left tie rod snapped causing complete loss of control. The shock absorber that is bolted to the gear box control rod from the right tie rod to the left was busted causing oil to leak out. This occurred while I was reversing into my driveway going a very slow speed. I was just at the dodge dealership today in regards this recall on a recall and the associates at the dodge dealership located in beeville texas advised me to bring my vehicle back in two to three months because there were others ahead.

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Steering · MI

I have received 2 recalls for the left tie rod ball stud. First one in january. I have been on a waiting list since february. Right now I am still 56th in line to get this fixed. We haul a 4 horse trailer with living quarters all over the eastern states. This is a safety issue. If this broke, the horses and people in the track could get badly hurt or die. I was told chrysler is only allowing 1 tie rod to get fixed per week. At this rate, it will next year at this time before I get my truck fixed. Can you help us?

Filed Jul 3, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 70,000 miles · CO

Dodge has a recall on the left front tie rod in this truck. The recall date was 1/6/2014 it is a safety recall and still no parts!!

Filed Jul 2, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · MS

Left tie rod ball stud needs to be replaced. Have been waiting for 6 months for the local dealer in columbia, ms. For replacement. Dealer says the part is not available. The chrysler group recall representative says the part is not available and does not know when it will be available.

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Steering · TX

I have been on the repair list at the dealership in bryan, tx since march 7, 2014 to have the left tie rod replaced. When I called them today to see where I was on the list I am #158. The dealerships are only getting repair kits as they complete repairs. They cannot order the kit as a customer asks for the repair. This is a very dangerous issue. This truck is used to haul cattle - loss of control of the vehicle could be fatal. Dodge ram is seriously behind in providing parts to fix their recall issues.

Filed May 6, 2014 · Steering · VA

2011 dodge ram 3500. Consumer writes in regards to the left tie rod ball stud recall notice. *smd the consumer was notified of a recall at the end of december. He contacted the dealer about the notice. At that time, he was informed he would be placed on waiting list, because they were only receiving one repair kit per week, per dealer. Recall# 13v529000.