Front Suspension Control Arm Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

The fabricated attachment points that hold the control arms, track bar, damper and springs to the front axle rust to the point of being unsafe. I have replaced my front axle once, and will have to do so again shortly. Fortunately this problem was detected before the axle fell out of the truck, and that is what would have happened! the manufacturer simply did not protect these critical parts from corrosion.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the upper and lower control arms were completely worn out. The contact did not believe that the failure was due to normal wear and tear. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown.

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Backing out of parking spot when driver side lower control arm shattered. Wheel was unable to support the weight of the truck or any steering movements without causing further damage to the suspension or truck body. Cause was a defect in the aluminum molding.

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The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the front passenger's side wheel fractured while completing a turn. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the lower control arm, cv axle and the passenger's side fender needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 71,493.

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1999 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup, while driving around 35-45 mph usually on a downhill grade the entire vehicle will begin to shake,the only word to describe it is violently and will not subside until you can get the speed below 20mph but you can not just apply the breaks or the shaking become uncontrollable,I have replace most of the suspension(control arms,ball joints ect. )nothing works. This has happened multiple times! I've talked to others and there is a name for it, Dodge death wobble. Also I am another victim of the Dodge dash cancer, in the last couple of years my dash has basically disintegrated. . . . Considering bringing a class action lawsuit.

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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while taveling 50 mph the driver side front wheel detached from the vehicle. The contact stated the everything came off and all that could be seen was the axle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repair. The dealer stated that the control arm, tie rod, caliber, rotors and bearings among other parts needed to be replaced. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage and current mileage was 82,000.

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Lower control arm bushings failed after 34,000 miles.

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The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. While performing maintenance on his vehicle, the contact noticed that the left control arm bracket was partially torn and exhibited a stress fracture. He referenced recall NHTSA campaign number 00v007000, suspension, front, control arm lower arm. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised that his vehicle was not part of the recall. The contact does not feel safe driving the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 98,000.

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In July 2007 we purchased a new 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 pick up truck from crown Dodge in fayetteville nc. On 01/08/08 my wife was driving the vehicle when the control arm on the front passenger wheel broke. This caused the tire to dislocate from the vehicle. The tire, ball joint, brake system and hoses stayed attached to the rim of the tire. This caused the vehicle to drop and surge to the right. Then collide with another vehicle. The control arm, ball joints and alumnium castings failed. We contacted the dealership who refered us to our insurance company even though the vehicle only has 5,800 miles and is still covered by factory warranty. We then e-mailed Dodge customer service and have yet to receive a reply. This type of product failure is similar to the issues with Ford SUV's which led to several deaths. If my wife were traveling on an interstate or major highway she could have easily been killed.

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While getting an oil change and tire rotation the technician noticed rubbing on the inside front tires. Upon further investigation he noticed where the tires are rubbing against the lower a-arm. Needed to replace tires.

Front end ball joints broke, causing accident.

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Clunk in front suspension. Tried fixing 14 times. Also found crack in weld at control arm bracket and frame.

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Vehicle failed annual inspection as a result of lower and upper ball joints being bad. Contacted dealer. This was a common problem.