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While driving during normal road conditions, at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle will begin to shake and vibrate excessively. This usually occurs when a bump in the road is hit or when taking a curve in the road at the mentioned speed. Shaking and vibrating only decreases when vehicle speed is reduced below 50 mph. Have replaced shocks and in the process of replacing tie rod ends to see if this alleviates the issue. Have also experienced issues with the vehicle shutting off during normal operation, the will sputter and stall out when coming to a stop, this issue has occurred four times in the past
I bought this truck brand new in 07. I have had problems with the front end from day one. I took it in to the shop 3 or for times when under warranty for them to tell me nothing was wrong. The set of tires I have on it is the forth set due to wearing out. The truck pulls hard to the right, took it in for an alignment and was told it wasn't out & that something was wrong with the front end. This wasn't a Dodge dealer. When you get up to 60 mph, the truck starts shaking very bad. If I hit a bump or go across a bridge, it jerks the steering wheel very bad & almost caused a wreck. I have replaced the shocks, the bushing's on the sway bar, & brakes and rotors thinking this could maybe be the problem. It still does it till this day. I seen where some 07 mega cabs have been recalled & in my opinion I think they need to take a look at all 07 Dodge Ram 1500 models.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact felt a strong vibration each time the vehicle was started. The failure progressed under the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, but the mechanic could not replicate or diagnose the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V817000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available for the driver side air bag; however, it was available for the front passenger side air bag. The dealer scheduled the appointment to replace the front passenger side air bag. The contact had to wait for the driver side part, but was not given a timeframe for the repair. The vehicle was to be taken to an authorized dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
The contact owned a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. While making a left turn at 15 mph, the steering wheel seized and the brake pedal was depressed. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and the contact crashed into trees. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruises that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V817000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 113,000.
- Syracuse, IN, USA
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Driving at approximately 55 mph on I 81 in Virginia I ran into some rough pavement. The front wheels began bouncing causing me to lose control of the vehicle briefly. I had just purchased the vehicle and this was the first time it happened. I continued on my trip and encountered the problem on seemingly every expansion joint or every bridge. I had no choice but to continue to my destination, Massachusetts. I did not make it however as the truck eventually spun out on I95 in ct slamming into a guard rail. I replaced the front struts, assuming that was the issue. It was not. It is not the alignment nor the tires. All were checked. After the repairs from the accident, then parts the problem persists.
Driving on the philadelphia turnpike coming from the airport heading to allentown driving about 65 mph...the vehicle engine turn off..the electrical was still working so I manage to "wrestle" the vehicle to the shoulder lane once I stop it started right away took it to a dealer to get it looked at thought they might a recall on my vehicle they told me there were none...they looked at it and found nothing wrong the vehicle.they wanted to keep the vehicle to see if it would happen again..funny I brought new never had that problem....im not sure if it will happen again... I was lucky nobody got hurt on the highway...maybe I wont be next time if it happen again.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number 13V528000 (steering) and stated that the parts needed were unavailable in order to performed the repairs. The dealer was uncertain when the part would be available. The contact had not experienced any failure.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated he received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 13V528000 (steering). The contact had not experienced the failure described in the recall. Both the manufacturer and the dealer informed the contact his VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle current mileage was 56,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to shake and vibrate. The contact had the front tires replaced and a front end alignment performed on the vehicle but the failure continued to occur. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contacted notified the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000.
When driving at speed and hit joint in road, steering wheel starts to shake violently. A search of the web describes what is called a "death wobble." This vehicle has this condition. Everything in front end checks out fine. Stock truck. This happens a few times a week. My wife refuses to drive truck.
Safety recall notice N62/ NHTSA 13V-528 - left tie rod. After going to Chrysler for a replacement, I was told that it would take 52 weeks before the Dodge service department will receive the part for replacement. I believe this an acceptable time frame and not acceptable considering that failure of the part as described in the recall notice, could be a high risk event, placing myself and my family at risk.
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 mega cab 4X4 with previous recall for front steering linkage drivers side tie rod snapped while driving making me loose control of the vehicle. Recently notified by dealership during a routine maintenance that a recall for this item had been issued. I never received recall notice from Dodge. Dealership confirmed that the left tie rod needs to be replaced under the N62 recall. Dealership inspected per Dodge direction and confirmed it was safe to drive vehicle. I was placed on waiting list for part. Part would not be available until may possibly. Dealership is only allowed to order 1 recall kit per week per the service manager. I noticed Dodge customer service and was issued case number. Vehicle is at dealership service at this point and I am waiting for response.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 13V528000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealer was only receiving one part per week. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in November 2013, there should have been a remedy available before January 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
This is a megacab (solid front axle) and the front end started shaking so bad that I was not able to steer and it was very hard to slow the truck down. Only reason it did not cause a crash was because the cars next to me were able to get out of my way fast enough. I replaced the track bar bushings, the steering damper, aligned the front end and installed an aftermarket steering box brace. The issue happened again 3 more times and I am no longer able to drive the truck because it is way too unsafe to operate on public roads. I have seen thousands of other Dodge Ram owners complaining about this same issue and it is nick named Dodge death wobble. Something needs to be done before someone dies, this is a very serious safety issue.
My family and I were driving home a few days ago when suddenly the steering wheel jerked hard left while the front end of the truck started sliding into oncoming traffic. I corrected the wheel but it was so loose that we fish tailed the other direction. The steering wheel was violently whipping back and forth as I tried desperately to gain control. Finally the truck straightened out and seemed to be functioning normally after the near catastrophic accident. The following day I took the truck and it started screeching like dragging metal under the drivers side floorboard. I got out to see if anything was dragging from the truck, but didn't see anything. I made it home but it was screeching off and on. The next day when I jacked the wheel off the ground to check under the car I found that the wheel was very loose. I started doing some research online to diagnose the problem and I soon found two recalls for my truck. The first recall was a faulty left tie rod assembly and another was an unreliable wheel hub assembly. I called Chrysler Corp. To get my truck fixed but I was told that it was not part of any of the recalls. I verified that my truck was on both recall lists and she agree while explaining every vehicle in that particular production wasn't recalled.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that in early January 2014, he received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13V528000 (steering ). the contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired but the dealer informed him that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact did not experience the failure.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving in reverse, she turned the steering wheel and heard an abnormal squeaking noise. The contact noticed that there was also fluid leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the contact gear box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,300.
During normal driving conditions on the interstate 64 in richmond va, I experienced the so called "death wobble" after going over a bridge expansion joint. The front of my truck began to vibrate and shake uncontrollably. It stopped once the vehicle slowed to approx. 45 mph.
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- Clarksville, TN, USA