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Problems with 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 STRUCTURE

On average, the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 starts to “feel” problems with the STRUCTURE and its various aspects after 30 600 miles.

Components Affected by STRUCTURE Issues

We have classified the 2 complaints from 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 about STRUCTURE into the following categories.

BODY 4

Recently reported STRUCTURE problems on 2006 Dodge Ram 2500

Front drivers side frame is cracked all the way through the frame beginning at the trac bar bracket. this makes steering extremely dangerous because the steering hardware binds. there was a recall (rcrit-15v541-5721) for trac bar bracket weld failures for vehicles from 2012 through 2014. i believe this is a related issue that seriously affects safety. i've attached five pictures.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle experienced a "death wobble", which means it shook violently without warning. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 107,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while attempting to enter the vehicle, the door handle became detached. the contact fell and sustained a shattered elbow, which required medical attention. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage and vin were unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. after the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), the technician stated that the air bag cover was fractured and needed to be replaced. the contact mentioned that the failure caused the horn to become inoperable. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 176,830. updated 08/12/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired under recall. updated 12/11/2017*js

Sunroof leaks constantly. water soaks into headliner and dome lights fill up with water. this is a widely known problem that the factory knows about, but refuses to fix the issue free of charge. dome lights fill with water and potentially short out or 'explode' as cold water splashes onto hot glass of the bulb causing sparks and blowing a fuse.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while the contact's mother-in-law was holding on to the bar on the inside of the vehicle to pull herself up, it fell to the floor. the handle is located between the windshield and the passenger door. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repair and they stated that it was a cosmetic issue, which was not covered under the warranty. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. while driving between 65-80 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure, however, they replaced all four control arms. the failure persists. the current mileage is 12,000 and failure mileage was 11,200.

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