Problems with 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 STEERING

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the front tires separated and the vehicle front end hit the ground. the vehicle was towed the dealer whom performed an inspection that found the left tie rod was fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also stated that nhtsa campaign number 13v528000 (steering) was received march 2014 before the failure occurred. the approximate failure and current mileage was 80,800.

Steering has horrible vibration and wobble at 19 mph. seems to be getting worse. have already replaced two steering gear boxes on 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel. still not fixed. with recent news on dodge rams; i am surprised they have not looked at this model years as well as many model years are having same issue. beginning to be nervous driving the vehicle and the history of this issue with other models and really afraid the shaking is so serious it will eventually cause a wreck or loss of life. this is the 3rd report from me already. also taken it to dodge service center and they just peered under the truck and said everything was good. didn't even attempt to test drive and see for themselves. i have even attempted to notify dodge corporate last year when it started and not even a return call or message. feel trapped and lost. please look at these model years as well. already had recall h46 conducted and they just told me it was not a problem. now i have another recall n62 and never got a notice for it; just happen to look up recall notice. vin is 1d&ks28c36j214020 i think this steering is more widespread and would want further investigation. i am going to take dodge in for n62 and r25 recall and i bet the dealership will just peek at it and tell me nothing is needed, as always. no more trust in dodge, please help

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, an unusual noise emitted outside of the vehicle with a slight loss of steering control. the contact was able to regain control and maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road. the contact noticed that the front passenger's side tie rod fractured. the vehicle was towed to the residence and had not been repaired. there was a recall related to the front driver's side tie rod under nhtsa campaign id number 13v528000 (steering) and the part was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

2006 dodge ram 2500. consumer requests reimbursement for power steering pump recall repairs. consumer has a different vehicle complaint listed in artemis. *smd the steering linkage and pitman arm were replaced. also, the upper and lower ball joints were replaced. the consumer referenced recall # 13v528000. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware o f the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealers were receiving one part per week. the contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before may of 2014. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. dr

At 50-60 hit small bump on road and steering wheel shook so hard that i cannot control the vehicle had to slam on brakes and started to excel again in about a mile down the road and a little bridge divider and the steering wheel shook so hard that i can no longer go over 50 miles an hour and a highway i noticed it on the internet and google in this item but there have been numerous complaints why has not missed been addressed in these bagels before someone is killed *tr

Letter from congressman lamborn on behalf of constituent requesting assistance with a vehicle recall issue; please send response to rebecca hartmann at 1125 kelly johnson blvd, suite 300, colorado springs, co 80920. *smd the consumer was informed, the parts were not available, to remedy the recall. *jb

2006 dodge ram 2500. consumer writes in regards to the repair and replacement of the left tie rod ball recall. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, the part would not be available, until the end of the summer. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). the contact stated that he was made aware that parts were not available in order to have the repairs done. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced the failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 13v528000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. the dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced a failure.

2006 dodge ram 2500. consumer writes in regards to steering rack bolt recall notice. *smd the consumer was informed the parts were not available. it has been over 3 months, since he received the recall. *jb

Have received two recalls. went to ashland virginia dealer at least seven months ago and verified my truck needed to get repaired. the service desk put my information in the computer and said i would be notified when parts available. i have been back several times and they still haven't gotten the parts. i am extremely disappointed that nothing has been done. every time i haul my horses i worry about the steering. please let me know if you can help [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact was driving 55 mph and traveled over a road bump, causing the steering wheel to malfunction. the contact then lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. the contact was not injured. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the passenger's side outer tie rod was fractured. the contact did not sustain any injuries. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the tie rod was replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 103,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. the contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before march of 2014. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.

My truck has what is know as "death wobble" at certain hwy speeds the truck shakes violently, you have to slow down or you will lose control. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealer was receiving only one recall replacement part per week. the contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before march of 2014. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. *tr

Driving at a speed over 55 mph and hitting a bump or pot hole my truck starts to shake and my steering wheel shakes back and forth very fast and uncontrollable until i slow down below 35 mph. i have heard this called the death wobble and i see how it got its name, if a solution isn't found soon one of these times i may not be able to slow down safely and kill some one in an accident or myself. *tr

Hauling a goose neck trailer empty to new mexico, suddenly the truck began to shake violently in the famous "death wobble" of these vehicles. i scheduled an appointment with the dealer and they found the whole front end need to be "updated" to the bigger beefier suspension. this happens often enough that chrysler has created a whole kit for doing this upgrade. my vehicle was not consider in need of the recall replacement just four weeks prior. the service writer strongly suggested i have the vehicle in for a full inspection of the front end but never told me while inspecting he knew the front end was a safety hazard. it is obvious to me that nhtsa has stepped on the end of its pecker limiting the recall to one style of front end rod. this is an engineering and materials defect of the truck. worse it is a very dangerous defect. nhtsa needs to expand the recall to include all dodge trucks without the beefier front end suspension. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact was driving 20 mph when the passenger's side tire rod became fractured. the contact merged safely off roadway and temporarily repaired the vehicle in order to make it to an independent mechanic for inspection. the contact was informed that the ball joint became loose and the tire rod would need replacing. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the incident. the approximate failure mileage was 36,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v52000 (steering); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 12/2/14*cn updated 01/08/15

2006 dodge ram 2500. consumer writes in regards to the tie rod ball stud recall notice. *smd the consumer stated over the past several years, he experienced serious problems with the vehicle. when the consumer received the recall, he went online and discovered other recalls dating back to 2007, but no one informed him about them. the consumer stated the vehicle would severely shake, if the right series of bumps were in the road. it was known as the death wobble. after receiving the recall notice, he contacted his local dealer to make an appointment. however, the dealer stated the parts were not available. the consumer called a week later, and the dealer stated chrysler was only sending parts, for one repair per week, and there were 500 people ahead of him, on the list. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v5280009 (steering). however, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experience a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while traveling various speeds, a noise was heard from from front end. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the left tie rod needed to be replaced. the contact was also informed that the part for nhtsa campaign number 13v529000 (steering) was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 93,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he received nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). the contact attempted to have the vehicle remedied but was informed that the parts were unavailable. the manufacturer was notified and confirmed the parts were not available for repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure. *tr

Received safety recall notice n62/nhtsa 13v-528 indicating a recall against my truck. traveling in southwest us and contacted nearest dealership in las vegas nevada. dealership inspected my truck and determined my truck required the kit to fix the defect. the dealership did not have the kit and in fact was receiving only one kit per week from dodge. and they had a waiting list of 60+ vehicles. contacted the other local dealership with similar (50+ waiting list) results. called chrysler customer assistance per the recall notice. the agent called several cities along my planned travel and each dodge dealer had the very same situation - 50 or more vehicles on the waiting list, with an expected delivery of only one kit per week from chrysler. at this rate, it will take me a year to get a safety defect fixed. i am now on the waiting list at the dodge dealer near my home and i am approximately number 58 on the waiting list. problem: sufficient repair kits are not available to correct the n62/nhtsa 13v-528 safety defect. and current kit delivery indicates this situation will exist for more than a year! my safety is at risk! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09e001000 (steering ) but was informed that the parts were not available and a second notice would be sent when they were. the contact felt that since the failure was reported in january 2009, there should have been a remedy available before january 2014. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel began to shake. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) has surpassed a reasonable time for repair. the dealer stated that the parts would not become available for at least four months. the manufacturer was not contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he heard an abnormal crackling sound. the contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the tie rod was lying on the ground. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection but the contact repaired the vehicle himself by replacing the tie rod. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number 13v528000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 06/27/14*lj

We have received 3 recall notices about the left tie rod ball fracturing on our truck. we have had it inspected by the dealer and it is one of the vehicles affected. we have been told repeatedly that we are on the waiting list but we are 9 months out from the recall and still have no time frame of repair. we use our truck frequently as our daughter competes in high school rodeo. we have several long trips coming up and are a bit concerned for our safety on the road. we would greatly appreciate any help in getting our vehicle repaired asap. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v529000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. the dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. the manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received nhtsa recall campaign id number 13v528000 (steering); however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the part was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. there are no failures at this time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he received a recall letter for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) and he considers that its a very serious safety issue that he has to wait for two weeks to get the repairs. the dealer was contacted who explained that the parts were on back order. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vehicle current mileage was 149,000.

2006 dodge ram 2500. consumer writes in regards to left tie ball stud recall issues. *smd the consumer was informed the parts were not available, even though the recall was sent out four months ago. *jb updated 06/05/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact was driving 10 mph and lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was informed that the tire rod end sheared off and caused the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 13v528000 (steering) but the part needed fro the recall service was unavailable. the dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the remedy part would become available. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 5/28/14*cn the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and inspected. the dealer informed the consumer, there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, and nothing needed to be replaced.

2006 dodge ram 2500. consumer writes in regards to defective tie rod end recall notice. *smd the consumer received recall notice # 13v528000 on december 24, 2013. in february 2014, the consumer went to the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. the dealer confirmed the tie rods needed to be replaced. however, they did not have the replacement part, and the consumer was put on a waiting list. the consumer visited the dealer several months later, where he was informed chrysler was sending out replacement units very slowly and there was nothing they could do. on august 6, 2014, the consumer had the vehicle repaired at a local independent garage. the consumer submitted the receipt to chrysler for reimbursement. however, his claim was denied. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 13v528000 (steering) however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the required part was unavailable. the manufacturer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) had surpassed a reasonable time for repair. the manufacturer and dealer were contacted and stated the parts were not available for repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number 13v528000 (steering) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the dealer inspected the tie rod and advised that it needed to be replaced however, the dealer part needed for the repairs would not arrive for another two months.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the tie rod was separating from the suspension. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v528000 (steering suspension) but was unable to have the vehicle service within a reasonable time frame. the local dealer was contacted and advised that the part was not available and that they were only receiving one recall part per week. the contact was placed on a waiting list. the failure mileage was not available. updated 04/14/14*lj the consumer stated as of march 17th the dealership still did not have the necessary parts available to repair the vehicle. updated 04/18/2014 *js updated 7/14/14*cn the consumer stated the issue was resolved. updated 07/18/2014 *js

Chrysler case# [xxx] 11/23/2013 up to this point, i had no prior indication that there was a problem with my steering. i was towing my 20' single axel trailer bass boat and noticed play in the steering wheel. at washington and the 710 we heard a loud glunk, as if a piece of metal snapped in half. just (s) of bandini the truck veered from slow lane into traffic and a total loss of steering occurred. on monday 11/25/2013 i contacted chrysler and spoke with a lady named [xxx]. i described what happened with my vehicle and she instructed me to bring it to a local dodge dealer. she went on to say she had included notes in the system that would inform the service department of my problem. spoke with [xxx] service consultant and was told that i had already brought my truck in for this recall, i believe he said the date was 3/2011 and that the recall was complete. he went on to say that there are no recalls on my vehicle and he just wanted to make certain he got paid. i contacted chrysler for the 2nd time and was informed that there is nothing they will be doing to assist me with this matter. she stated that the recalls for this particular problem haven't went out yet, therefore the public has not been notified. i explained the severity of the situation, but she was not accepting any responsibility for a dodge truck losing total control of the steering, due to design failure. tuesday 11/26/2013 1:00pm i received a phone call from [xxx] . he said he had spoke with chrysler and they were not responsible. he informed me that the steering box is the problem and if i had any questions, chrysler would like to speak with me. this is a very serious matter and chrysler should be very fortunate that a serious accident didn't occur as a result of their faulty steering box. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

11/21/2013 5:00pm while leaving lake castaic, i noticed abnormal excessive play in the steering of my truck. i was towing my boat and i attributed this to possibly being tired after a long day on the lake. i pulled over at calgrove exit off the i 5 to visually inspect my tires and anything noticeably wrong with my truck. everything checked out ok, so i reduced my speed and took precaution. just prior to bandini exit (s) 710 we heard a loud bang and without warning my truck veered into traffic. the wheels were locked when attempting to turn to the right and the wheel would turn freely to the left, without turning the wheels. i happen to be a very strong individual and it took every ounce of strength to maintain stability and avoid an accident. a person with less strength, would have never been able to control my vehicle. total loss of control of a full size truck, while towing a boat on the 710 freeway is a terrifying experience. with a stroke of luck and a blessing, i was able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and safely exit the freeway. i have since been informed by cerritos dodge , service advisor daniel moreno that that the steering box broke resulting in total loss of control. i contacted chrysler and they informed me that they are not responsible and will offer no assistance with repairing my vehicle. i was told the repairs would cost $1,689.00 and i would have to pay this amount and then contest chrysler for reimbursement. i had my truck towed out of cerritos dodge and currently sits in my grandmother's driveway.

While driving 55 mph on a rural road without any warning (shaking, clunking, noise of any kind, or some kind of steering issue) the tie rod end on the passenger side front wheel separated causing the passenger side front wheel to turn to the right and i lost all steering control. the truck pulled suddenly to the right, and into the ditch unexpectedly with myself and my 2 yr old son on-board. luckily we were on a rural road if this had happened on the highway it could have killed someone. this is a serious safety issue, a tie rod should not separate without warning. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 13v528000 (steering). the contact stated that the part was unavailable to do the repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. he received a recall notice and feels the wait time was unreasonable. while driving around 20 mph the contact attempted to make a turn the steering wheel made a loud popping sound. the vehicle was taken to a dealership where the technician diagnosed that the left tie rod needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not notified about the failure. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 100,000 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel and front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the four tires were rotated; however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was currently being diagnosed by an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 29,000. ... updated 03/24/14 *bf the consumer while driving between 55-60 mph if he hit a slight bump in the roadway or approaching a bridge where the bridge pavement and the road pavement was grooved, the vehicle would shake violently to the point, he was unable to control the vehicle. also, the consumer noticed power steering fluid leaking from the steering box. the consumer believed it was due to the violent shaking that the pitman arm and the stress put on the ball joints and steering rods. the steering wheel would shake in his hand. updated 04/01/14

While driving at 65 mph i hit a bump in the road at the end of the bridge i was crossing. the front end began shaking violently. i hit the brakes and when i slowed to approx. 40 mph the shaking stopped. i have been checking on-line and discovered the shaking is commonly call the "death wobble". i can see why it is called that because i had little to no control of the vehicle when the death wobble occurred. *tr