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I was driving on the interstate got the truck up two 65 miles an hour and the front end starts to shake real bad. I had too slow down some to get it to stop shaking as bad. I had the tires rebalanced and that didn't help that made it worse. I want to know how come they haven't recalled all the Dodge 1500 for front end problems. I never got a recall noticed about the air bag recall.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at 55 mph, suddenly the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. The failure occurred previously while driving approximately 55-60 mph on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
The truck has had intermittent problems with the front end, assembly on right and left side. The truck was repaired by the shop and still not able to perform correctly. Firestone investigated the truck after it was fixed with me taking it back to the shop to get re-fixed. Now after it has been fixed again, the axle area is still popping and I don't know if it is fixed or not. I am tired of spending my money on it. I want to blame the shop but I think it is a manufacturer error. Also, with these front end issues. The front end hit a dip in the road at about 30-35--no dip warning and locked up the front end. I spent nearly $1000 replacing brakes, calipers, and rotors. Not to mention the 300-500 replacing front end parts on this truck. Updated 12/08/2017
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 20 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. As a result, the front passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that an unknown part related to the wheel suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign numbers: 10E040000 (wheels) and 07V038000 (suspension) and believed that the recalls were associated with the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Driving down the road my front left struts blew out without warning and at same time the front sway bar broke off on same side it was hard to control I slowed down N stopped and had truck hauled to dealership dealership wouldn't change both front struts said other one looked fine charged me 750 dollars and one month latter opposite side strut blew out N sway arm snapped off.. and now I have problems where the rear end of my truck walks all over the road.
- Nicholson, PA, USA
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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently after driving over a pothole. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering shocks, steering arms, ball joint, and tie rods need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000. Updated 2/9/15
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13V528000 (suspension); however, the parts needed were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle. The contact was placed on a waiting list since the manufacturer was only sending three parts every two weeks. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, the front end of the vehicle started to vibrate. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13V528000 (suspension); however, the parts needed were unavailable. The dealer stated that there were some components that were loose and they were uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
My truck's left front wheel bearing split in half destroying the entire left side including my tire. I called DaimlerChrysler as your website suggested and gave the campaign #07V038000 and recall #G02 and was informed my truck was not part of this recall. What happened was exactly as described on your recall except without the noise or vibration. What upsets me the most is the recall was issued 2/2007 they knew there were questionable part installed. They should widen the VIN range affected by this recall, looks like they missed by at least one. One site lists 86,333 vehicles affected by this recall but not mine? I am just lucky this didn't happen three weeks from now as I am pulling a camper across Tennessee with my family. Thank you for any help you can provide. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
5 months ago my vehicle started a vibration in the steering wheel as I would drive and then my truck would shake as slowing....I went to the dealership for a fuel service and was notified of several recalls including a hub assembly that I had replaced the year before. I was told I would be called within 2 weeks to schedule a appt to have it fixed but when I attempted to call, the person I had talked to was let go or fired...since then I have been going to school and working fulltime. 2 weeks ago my truck started with a noise sounding like a squeal/squeak...and I was told it just needed penetrating oil but the noise has gotten worse....
I have experienced the Dodge death wobble, a violent shaking, a sudden pulling to the left, then a sudden sharp pulling to the right, with not being able to control by steering, all the while the steering wheel is still violently shaking and with hard braking my vehicle came to a stop with two wheels off of the road in the ditch. I took the pickup in to be checked right away with no real signs of why and decided to replace two of the tie rod ends. The vehicle drove ok for a short time and the death wobble started again, this time not as bad, but very often, like at least 100 times in the last month. As I have spent many hours researching this problem, it seams that 1,000's and 1000's of Dodge 2500 series pickup have this problem which as lead to tie rods breaking. I have not heard of any deaths yet, but does someone have to die before this becomes a safty recall.
At highway speeds of 70 mph, hitting a bump at highway speeds sends the truck into violent almost uncontrollable bouncing with the only way to settle the truck down is to slam on the brakes reducing the speed in highway traffic to 40 mph. The truck bounces violently and tracks into other lanes. No solution from dealer, I have owned this truck since new, well maintained. But repeated front end replacements and repairs, some recalls, some at my expense. This is being epidemic.
While backing up, the ball on the front left tie rod end completely disengaged, leaving no control of the wheel assembly.upon inspection, both front tie rod ends exhibited looseness in the ball joints.
The bushings are bad in the truck. Cause shaking while breaking, uneven tread wear on tires, and truck never has a good alignment. Also trying to replace them, the bushings are seized to the bolts. Needing a torch or grinder to remove. Very bad design that needs to be noticed and fixed.
My Dodge truck is becoming unsafe to drive. I bought new tires, had alignments for my steering done, balance of tires, rotation of tires, new brakes, new shocks, and now I have to take it to the dealer to get a known "concern" taken care of and pay out of my pocket once again. I have spent over $2,500 dollars of my own money trying to fix a known "concern" that Chrysler knows about. Now I have to take it to the dealer and pay $70 just to get it looked at, and then pay for whatever fix Chrysler has to do. Why is this happening and not getting fixed?
Traveling 50 to 70 miles an hour and applying the brakes truck shakes from side to side (death wobble). Replaced brake pads, rotors, and spindles but problem persists.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, a humming noise emitted from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was stated that the hub assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000. Updated 12/30/14 updated 05/27/2015
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the front driver's side of the vehicle exhibited a very loud, abnormal noise. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was advised that the hub assembly needed to replaced. The contact spoke with the manufacturer in regard to NHTSA campaign id number: 07V038000 (suspension) for the hub assembly and bearing nut, but was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall campaign. The failure and the current mileages were 52,456.
While traveling on interstate at ~ 65 mph, I hit a series of bumps that caused the front suspension to shake violently. This only subsided after slowing to < 35 mph and (fortunately) avoiding a crash. After doing some research, this is consistent with "death wobble". I am amazed that there is not a recall regarding this issue. I had new ball joints and tie rod ends installed ~ 6 months ago.
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