10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
80,728 miles

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problem #68

May 312021

Ram 3500

  • 100,660 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the vehicle was hauling a trailer while driving at 65 mph when a loud bang was heard and the steering wheel went in circles, which led the vehicle from the center lane into the median and hit the guard rail. The rear driver's side corner of the vehicle was damaged and the front driver and front passenger side of the trailer were damaged from the collision. The contact and passenger did not sustain injuries and medical attention was not received. A police report was filed. The vehicle and trailer were towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure after the tie rod assembly and steering linkage were replaced in October 2020 by an independent mechanic. The contact had also received notifications of NHTSA Campaign numbers: 09E001000 (Steering) and 13V528000 (Steering), after the repair in October 2020. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,660.

- Nashua, NH, USA

problem #67

Oct 052020

Ram 3500

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel wobbled violently. The vehicle was taken to simi valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (2350 first St, simi valley, ca 93065) where the dealer declined to service the vehicle due to the part not being under recall. The vehicle was next taken to crown Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (6300 king dr, ventura, ca 93003) and the contact was provided the same information as the first dealer. The contact was also informed that the entire front-end needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number 13V528000 (steering). The contact stated that the recall part was discontinued. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

- Fillmore, CA, USA

problem #66

Nov 012018

Ram 3500

  • 290,000 miles
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.

- Groveland, CA, USA

problem #65

Apr 102019

Ram 3500

  • miles
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.

- Sandpoint, ID, USA

problem #64

Apr 152019

Ram 3500

  • 68,000 miles
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.

- Boise, IN, USA

problem #63

Jul 152017

Ram 3500

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

- Yukon, OK, USA

problem #62

Jun 302017

Ram 3500

  • 131,000 miles
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.

- Madison, SD, USA

problem #61

Jan 012014

Ram 3500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V528000 (steering). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact called a local dealer (johnson's of chickasha located on 3121 S 4th street, chickasha, Oklahoma) who stated that the recall remedy parts were on backorder. The contact was placed on a waiting list. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Anadarko, OK, USA

problem #60

Jun 052017

Ram 3500

  • 152,236 miles
Death wobble !!!! this has happened many times over the last few years not just the one date listed below.

- Egg Harbor City, NJ, USA

problem #59

Dec 182015

Ram 3500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • miles
2006 Dodge 3500. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice 14V-795. 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

- Erie, CO, USA

problem #58

Feb 102015

Ram 3500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V528000 (steering), 09E001000 (steering), 15V313000 (air bags), and 14V795000 (electrical system). The contact was unable to receive the parts for the recalls repairs. The contact called for several months and went to the dealer, but they were unable to confirm from the manufacturer when the parts would be shipped. While waiting for the repair, the front driver side tie rod fractured. The contact had to tow the vehicle to the contact's residence and replaced the part. The air bag warning light was also randomly flashing for weeks. The contact was unable to determine when the recall repairs would be completed for an extended period of time. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was not available.

- Aurora, CO, USA

problem #57

Nov 102015

Ram 3500

  • 175,000 miles
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.

- Jersey Shore, PA, USA

problem #56

Oct 292015

Ram 3500

  • 79,000 miles
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.

- North East, PA, USA

problem #55

Mar 012015

Ram 3500 6-cyl Diesel

  • Manual transmission
  • 176,500 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 65 mph, pulling a fifth wheel camper, the vehicle began to sway left and right without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions while pulling the fifth wheel and without pulling anything. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that all four ball joints, the universal joints on the front axle, and the steering gear box assembly were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The steering gear box assembly was replaced a total of four times, but the failure persisted each time. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 176,500....updated 03-10-16

- West Alexandria, OH, USA

problem #54

Mar 192015

Ram 3500

  • miles
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.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #53

Feb 142009

Ram 3500 4WD 6-cyl Diesel

  • 37,000 miles
The steering failed, making it impossible to alter direction. Unable to turn right to prevent collision with guardrail....updated 11/04/15

- Stevensville, MT, USA

problem #52

Jun 072007

Ram 3500

  • 10,000 miles
A/C - blower housing, keeps breaking so passenger side gets hot air, has been repaired every year until 2011. And needs it again this year. Happened so often that Dodge put an extended warranty on the A/C unit, but as soon as that expired, housing broke again. Blinkers- sometimes they come on and others they don't move the tilt or turn and miraculously they come on. Drivers side seat belt will not latch, takes numerous attempts to get it to latch

- Buckeye, AZ, USA

problem #51

May 092014

Ram 3500

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving at 55 mph, the contact heard a noise and the vehicle veered to the right. In addition, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fan belt and other multiple parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V528000 (steering), 14V795000 (electrical system), and 14V817000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Lewiston, ID, USA

problem #50

Apr 152015

Ram 3500 4WD 6-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
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 updated 8/10/2015

- Frankton, IN, USA

problem #49

May 032015

Ram 3500 4WD 6-cyl

  • 97,200 miles
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.

- Benton, AR, USA

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