Problems with 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 STEERING

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while driving approximately 55 mph and attempting to make a u-turn, the steering lost power without warning. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was determined that there was no recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized without warning and the steering wheel was extremely difficult to maneuver in either direction. performance automotive group (2710 airport rd, jackson, mi 49202, (517) 789-7151) diagnosed that the intermediate steering shaft and u joint were faulty. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the drivers side tie rod fractured in an accident. the vehicle went off the road into the embankment that stopped the vehicle. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed back the contact's home. there were no dealer within a 100 miles so the contact purchased the parts and had repairs done by an independent mechanic. the manufacturer informed that the steering system had been upgraded the manufacturer denied the contact reimbursement since the replacement parts were not manufacturer approved. the contact was unaware that there were four recalls on vehicle since he had just bought the vehicle used nine months earlier. the nhtsa campaigns numbers: 09e001000 (steering), 13v528000 (steering) and two more that had nothing to do with the steering were open related to the vin. the failure mileage was 290,000.

Broken tie rod right side passenger loss of steering going over a bump at five mile an hour

I've heard this called the "dodge death wobble". it's a violent uncontrolled front end shimmy or wobble that starts at highway speed when the vehicle hits a minor bump or depression. it doesn't stop shaking until slowing to near stop. usually a panic stop on the freeway. very dangerous.

Death wobble !!!! this has happened many times over the last few years not just the one date listed below.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that while at 50 mph, the passenger's side front tie rod fractured. the contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a ditch. a police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was the vehicle was repaired. the details of the repairs were unknown. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

2006 dodge 3500. consumer writes in regards to recall notice 14v-795. *ld the consumer submitted invoices, proving the repairs were done, prior to the recall. also, the outer and inner tie rods, fuel pump and blower motor were replaced

Having trouble obtaining a shifter cable, dodge will not help after several attempts to contact customer service. also, had had to replace the entire steering due to death wobble.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while reversing the vehicle, the front passenger side tie rod fractured without warning. the vehicle was not able to be driven and was parked. the vehicle was to be towed to a dealer. the contact was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v528000 (steering), 11v350000 (steering), and 10e013000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 79,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while driving approximately 70 mph, a popping noise was heard under the vehicle. the vehicle drifted to the right before suddenly veering to the left. the contact was able to stop the vehicle and discovered that the passenger side tie rod fractured. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000. the vin was not available.

Driving home pulling a trailer the right tie rod broke on the bottom side , stud and ball still in place. we lost control of the truck crossed over into on coming traffic . thank god no one was hurt. dodge has a recall on the draglink and the left tierod end but not the right .this could have cost lives. what can be done. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while driving approximately 70 mph, a popping noise was heard under the vehicle. the vehicle drifted to the right before suddenly veering to the left. the contact was able to stop the vehicle. upon inspection, it was discovered that the passenger side tie rod fractured. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000. updated 8/6/15*cn updated 8/10/2015*js

Tie rod broke while traveling down the road. vehicle crashed in the ditch. police report was made. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 3500. while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle would vibrate and the steering wheel became very loose. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the loosening of the steering wheel and vibration in the vehicle had returned after the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.