Seven problems related to front suspension hub have been reported for the 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 35 mph, the front hub and bearing seized. The contact stated that the front wheel fractured and separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to jim brown Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram tampa bay (10909 n florida Ave, tampa, FL 33612, (813) 452-5499) to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 07v038000 (suspension) in 2007 at 10,000 miles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver side hub assembly separated while driving at a low speed. The contact added that the vehicle emitted a grinding noise prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer stated that NHTSA campaign number: 07v038000 (suspension) had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
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. . . .
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.
Tl- 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. Kmj.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated the front left tire separated from the vehicle due to the hub assembly and wheel bearing. While driving 5 mph the tire snapped off and rolled underneath the truck. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and informed her due to the lack of grease on the wheel bearing it caused the hub assembly to pop the wheel off. The manufacturer was contacted and informed her that NHTSA campaign id number: 07v038000; suspension: front: wheel bearing recall does not include her VIN. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 quad. The contact stated that the front right wheel hub assembly was separated from the vehicle. Both the dealer and manufacturer advised the contact that her vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 07v038000 (suspension:front:wheel bearing ) and offered no further assistance. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 44,027 and the failure mileage was approximately 40,000.