Steering Problems of Dodge Ram 1500 - part 2

The fcm and pdc are extremely bad on the 2002 Dodge. They corrode causing your brake lights, blinkers, headlights and emergency flasher not to work. Dodge should have been mandated to recall and replace both parts on every truck. The corrosion is do to the poor design of the pdc "fuse box" with holes in the bottom allowing water and moisture to enter the pdc and start to corrode. This in turn causing the fcm " front control module" to short out. This is a severe danger to the truck owner as well as other motorists and pedestrians on the road. This is a very serious matter and needs to be looked in to and fixed. I have personally experience this and have almost been hit several times by motorists behind me do to the fact my taillights quit working and my blinkers did as well. I have replaced my fcm and pdc 4 times already and each one shorts out after a year. That's $600-$1200 each time. Dodge is responsible for this problem.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Ram 1500. The contact received a recall notice that informed him that there are five recalls on his vehicle, NHTSA campaign number: 09e-001(steering), NHTSA campaign number: 13v528(steering), NHTSA campaign number:14v7795(engine), NHTSA campaign number: 15v313(air bag), NHTSA campaign number: 16v352(air bags). The contact spoke with a dealer(neuwirth motors 219 s college rd, wilmington, nc 28403 910-799-1815) where they initially informed him that they would call him back. The contact then called him back and was informed that they would have to order the parts which could take up to a month. The contact then reached out to a second dealer(national Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram 2223 n marine blvd, jacksonville, nc 28546 910-347-3777) where he called them and was informed that they would have the parts and if they were not available he could have the parts sent overnights. This dealer was not close to where the contact lives and can not take his vehicle to be serviced at this dealer. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Jo.

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While driving the vehicle on a flat, paved road a sudden small grinding noise was detected. Without warning, the rear axle froze and the rear wheels locked up. As the vehicle slid to a stop, a loud noise was heard. After the vehicle stopped moving a quick visual inspection revealed that the drive shaft had broken off and was hanging down. A large amount of viscous fluid was spilled on the road. The truck was not able to move forward or backward at this point due to the locking of the rear wheels and lack of a functioning drive shaft. The vehicle was on a blind curve on a well traveled road and the police were called. It was necessary for the officer to remain and direct traffic around the vehicle due to the dangerous situation. The vehicle was towed to a local Dodge dealer and a claim (# 32479801) was filed via the Dodge customer care hotline.

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At highway speeds, the truck can begin shaking violently and become uncontrollable. It is a widely known issue called "death wobble" I almost wrecked, it would have been a collision if it happened in heavy traffic.

Driving down the highway and drive shaft came off making me lose control of my truck before stopping on side of road bough this vehicle almost a year ago never recieved anything about a recall.

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Lost the ability to steer the truck while in motion. Brought in on 5/17/17 to dover Dodge, rockaway NJ. Steering rack was not available. No new parts just refurbished didn't get back until 5/20/17. Part #'s r5154492-aa, gear rack 19001012. Three weeks later happened again. Back into same Dodge location on 6/15/17. Less than 24 hrs later happened again 200+ miles from home! we were backing into a campsite and heard the grinding. Had to be towed from a campground we were staying at. It put a damper on the whole trip. Had to leave our camper there paying for storage and we are still waiting for the steering rack to come in. It has been a whole week already it is now in fairfield Dodge, PA. We finally had to make the 200+ trip back up to pick the truck up on 7/2/17! fingers crossed so far so good.

2007 Dodge Ram 1500 after getting fuel every stop or turn truck without warning stalls no power. Truck will hesitate but start no codes have come up and changing gas and fuel system showed no signs or failure dealers have no answer.

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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was notified. Parts distribution disconnect.

65 mph the steering wheel wobbles uncontrollably. My job is located 60 miles from home, one way, all highway miles. Incredibly dangerous. I have my 4 year old daughter riding with me. If I slow down I can usually regain control of the truck, one day we may end up in ditch. I bought this truck hoping for a reliable and safe vehicle for my daughter and I, which I don't feel I have accomplished! I am terrified for other drivers on the road, steering may go out, and I can't miss work due to Dodge mistakes! we have owned this truck for less than 2months. Something has to change before something bad happens!.

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The contact owned a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle veered into the other lane, spun around, drove into a ditch, and crashed into a tree. The contact was injured and received medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

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This violently shaking and bouncing of the front end can be reproduced at any imperfection in the highway at 65+ mph. The entire front end of the truck bounces and shakes violently. The only way to stop the out of control shaking is to slam on the brakes and attempt to get to the shoulder of the road. On numerous occasions the traffic following my truck has been forced to take action to avoid plowing into the back end of my truck. Dodge should be ashamed of the run around and misdiagnosis of this life threatening issue. I will be reposting each occurrence here.

This violently shaking and bouncing of the front end can be reproduced at any imperfection in the highway at 65+ mph. The entire front end of the truck bounces and shakes violently. The only way to stop the out of control shaking is to slam on the brakes and attempt to get to the shoulder of the road. On numerous occasions the traffic following my truck has been forced to take action to avoid plowing into the back end of my truck. Dodge should be ashamed of the run around and misdiagnosis of this life threatening issue.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel shook violently and the rear driver side tire shook. The vehicle began to spin and the contact could not gain control of the steering wheel. As a result, the contact crashed into a guardrail. A police report was filed. There were minor injuries, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.

Takata recall 1999 Dodge ram (death wobble) the left front of the truck feels like it going to fall apart this truck is in good condition other then the only thing I can find is a random starting death wobble and of course nobody own up to there mistake as normal and its sad you make all that money and it comes with innocent blood on your hands Dodge you made a mistake fix it before its to late and you in up killing people I'm a vet with a child if something happens to my child because he loves riding in daddy's truck I will tell you one thing there will be no law suit on my hands they will make a movie of the hell I bring down those. . . . Lets just leave it at that and fix the problem I'm not one to be the guy that tells the spoiler plus its not going to come to that because you all are good people and your going to do the right thing and not have family's out there in death traps.

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The steering locks up!!!!!!!!!!! many times, I just replaced the steering ump and fluid and still locks up. Air bag light is always on, mechanic cannot fix.

I've only owned the truck for about 8 months at this time. About 1 month ago I experienced what my research has shown to be the Dodge death wobble, this is where one of the front wheels hits a bump in the road at freeway speed and the front end oscillates violently and will not stop without slowing the vehicle down and radically moving the steering wheel from center (straight line). If left to "wobble" it seems that the vehicle would shake itself to death!! maybe even break a steering/suspension component. I did try installing the enhanced brace that ties the sway bar mounts/anchor points to a new bearing supporting an extension on the pittman arm shaft and I also had the front end components checked, aligned and tires balanced to no avail, though the brace kit seemed to help. It is hard to predict when a bump in the road will set it off but the last time it happened I barely kept it from pulling into the next lane before I got it slowed and controlled. I now try to minimize my time on the freeway in my commute to/from work.

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I own a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 whenever it gets wet it shuts down and it starts by the steering getting hard then dash light ( check gage ) comes on then I'm a sitting duck and it won't move. I have had alot of work done by the garage as they said this and that was the issue $2,300 latter it still does the same issue. I'm lost and I know at least 15 other truck owners with the same issue .

When ever it rains I can't drive as water splashes up under the truck from the road my check gage light comes on and then steering gets stiff and you can't turn the steering wheel . I had to have it towed 3 times to a garage and once it sat inside out of the rain and dryer out the wheel was able to turn. This has almost caused accidents and deaths as I couldn't steer and in 2 cases I had to stop in the middle of a freeway as I couldn't turn around the bend in the road .

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 50 mph, an abnormal sound was heard when the steering wheel was turned. The rear of the vehicle began to fishtail and the vehicle struck various guardrails while attempting to avoid a crash. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained major injuries to the torso, neck back, ankle, and left arm. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed and not diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,600.

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While pulling my RV trailer, I noticed a growling noise and vibration coming from the front of my truck. The closer I got to home the noise got louder. Took to my mechanic and he had to replace left front wheel bearing hub, steering knuckle and alignment. It fixed the problems. Only 45594 miles. Cost $800. 00. Is this a recall for this vehicle? can I be reimbursed for my cost of repairs from Chrysler?.

Getting off the off ramp I could not stop in a second vibrations started another car in that car went to another car with a pregnant girl. . . . . . I have asked over and over for help and costs are killing my business and had brake problems etc. You guys please help me here. . . ?.

While driving usually above 60 mph after hitting a bump in the road the vehicle shakes violently and becomes uncontrollable. I have to slow down suddenly to approximately 45 mph to get it to stop. This usually happens on the highway.

Takata recall my steering wheel is bulged out and the light flashed then goes off? I can be driving then it flashes then disapers and you can feel and see the bulge . Steering issue : I have had over 8 alignments done in the past month and all new parts tires n rims installed and the steering wheel is still sideways ? its alighned for no more then a day then it starts loosing the straight drive and pulling left or right ? of had it at multiple places and they can't figure it out.

Vibration and bouncing- wobble feeling with loose steering at speeds 55-70, from front wheels through steering wheel. Tires have been re-balanced several times as the possible cause but truck continues to have vibrations in front wheels at speeds 55 or higher. Continual brake noise, rattling sounds at all speeds after brakes have been applied 2-3 times under normal traffic conditions.

While driving city speeds abs and parking brake warning light appear for 10 sec and then turn off. Did not affect driving. While driving at any speed over any size bump, front end makes significant clank, bang, wobble noise. Can't locate issue, nothing is loose. Replaced struts, problem persists. Seems to be coming from front passenger steering/suspension area. While driving at any speed when applying the brakes, significant shaking while braking. Several obd codes; improper oil weight, have used manufacture recommended oil for every oil change. Oil is changed every 6000 miles or 3months. Obd code; low voltage. Obd code; transmission overdrive clutch.

I just reached 70k miles. Now I have a major front end shake at highway speeds. (Dodge death wobble).

The truck stalls at stops and turns after fuel fill up.

The hub went out on the vehicle and was replaced immediately with a new one. Drove approximately 10 miles and the brand new hub did the same exact thing. I can not figure out what keeps causing the issue nor can I afford to keep replacing them. I have had several Dodge rams over the years and while the hub does go out on them I have never had one go out right after putting it on. I have done my research and noticed this is a very common occurrence with this year model truck. Something needs to be done.

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During a trip in January the vehicle began to uncontrollably wobble and I had to reduce speed to gain control, had some steering parts replaced which improved the ride but still had issues so I replaced the struts , springs and shocks but a slight wobble is still there at acceleration and deceleration and upon hitting bumps, its a little scary. It happens typically over 30 miles per hour and at one point about every 10 minutes on the interstate.

I purchased my vehicle 7 days ago. I have discovered a dangerous issue that only presents itself immediately after refueling. At low speeds in, turning, or while maneuvering through traffic the truck will chug and then die. Leaving my vehicle without power steering and little braking ability. It happened twice after fueling Friday, and then again three times after fueling today. Two of the three times I was in heavy traffic and was almost in a collision by unsuspecting drivers behind me. The third time I was turning onto a sharp on ramp to merge into traffic. Thankfully it died at the bottom of the ramp and not at the top where I would have been in traffic. And thankfully my wife wasn't driving, because without power steering her and my two daughters would have likely straightened out the on ramp and found themselves at the bottom of a steep bank. If this would happen while crossing a busy intersection a collision would be highly likely with fatalities for sure. The problem lasts for about the fist ten to fifteen miles of driving, and dies at lower speeds 0-25 mph. I have read about NHTSA investigations into other Chrysler vehicles presenting the same issues, and where the warranties have been extended on the fuel tanks to resolve the issue. These warranties must be extended to the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 as well in order to resolve this issue before someone is caught in traffic and killed.

I recieved a letter stating a recall.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while approaching a stop light the front drivers side wheel bearing seized and fractured with no warning while at a low rate of speed. The front fender was damaged, the drivers side hub assembly and the front drivers side tire was destroyed when the failure happened. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and was to be inspected and diagnosed to determine how this failure happened. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the concern with scheduling the two air bag recall repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. Parts distribution disconnect dyd.

The steering shaft/intermediate shaft joints become very loose and allow for excessive play in the steering system. Vehicle drives ok up to 55 but reaching highway speed, periods of erratic wheel play/wobble are experienced and steering is greatly compromised. I have looked online and the replacement components are a dealer only item. I searched the dealer parts online and there is no listing for replacement parts although it is shown in the exploded diagram on the mopar parts site.

On the interstate at high speed I experience bouncing in rear end and when hitting bumps at high speeds rear end bounces severely and causes swerving.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and the vehicle will not move. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage 68,000. Ad.