Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500

Dodge death wobble has happened numerous times the last time it broke the tie rod end and threw me off the road.

When I was driving down a mountain, the tie rod separated from the passenger side tire. I was travelling 35 mph down a windy road. The ball bearing that holds them together failed. As I understand, this was the subject of NHTSA recall number 13v-528. However, this only covers the right left side of he vehicle. Its ridiculous that it does not cover the other side, as the same failure happened. My truck has 136,000 miles on it. This is a danger and must be addressed by Dodge. I will be able to upload a photo tomorrow of the damage.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel and front end of the vehicle shook severely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side tie rod was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed and became loose while driving. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who located a failure at the steering tie rod assembly. The steering tie road assembly was replaced. Prior to the failure, the contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v528000 (steering); however, the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 266,759.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving between 40-70 mph, the vehicle shook. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was repaired under a manufacturer's recall for the tie rod, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000. The VIN was not available.

Recieved the safety recall n62/NHTSA 13v-528 in Dec 2013, did not make it to the dealership until Mar 2014 do to all of the bad winter weather. They said I had the suspect tie rod and would be put on the list for the repairs and was told I was # 70 on the list. I have since called several times and am told each time they dom't have the parts from Chrysler and that Chrysler only sends them a few parts at a time. Looks like I will never get this item repaired?.

I received the following recall notice in January of 2014. "during a prior service appointment, a mopar service parts steering linkage may have been installed on your truck. The drag link inner joint may fracture under certain driving conditions. This could result in a loss of steering control and cause a crash without warning. Also, the steering damper bracket at the tie rod tube may loosen. This could allow the bracket to slide on the tube and may cause increased vehicle turning radius. " after I took my vehicle to a local dealer they informed me the parts were backordered and they added me to their list. They also suggested I call them to check on the part if I did't hear from them. I have received to additional recall notices on this matter since then. I have tried to call the dealer numerous times and can not get through to their service department. So I called chryslers recall phone number and was told they would flag my account and contact the dealer and have them call me which hasn't happened either. I am amazed that Chrysler is being non responsive to a safety mater of this nature and have no other option than to report it to safecar. Gov the Dodge dealer ship I have been dealing with is clear lake Dodge15711 gulf fwy, webster, TX 77598 (281) 481-1000.

I had taken my truck to get it serviced because the steering felt off and when I would go to stop it sounded like metal shaking. When I got to the dealership they said the left tie rod was cracked and the steering linkage was just hanging there about to fall off. There had been a recall on it before I had purchased the truck so I called Chrysler group and they informed me that it was deemed that the truck didn't have the "specific recalled" part. So I had to pay out of pocket around $3,000 to fix a problem that there was a recall on. The exact same problem listed in the recall, "because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. " is exactly what happened to mine. I was told by Chrysler group that since my truck had been checked for the specific part by the previous owner and it wasn't part of the recall they wouldn't cover it. They did say to keep all my reciepts in case there is a future recall on that specific part.

2005 Dodge Ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to the left tie rod recall parts. The consumer stated none of the dealerships within a 100 miles, had the necessary part to fix the recall.

Recall notice n62/NHTSA 13v-528 (left tie rod). I've been trying to get this recall noticed resolved for almost 6 months and Chrysler will not release the part to the dealer. Why send a recall notice if you're not going to replace the part? I am fearful for my and my families safety which seems to be a contradiction to Chrysler's comments stating "we are sincerely concerned about your safety". If they were concerned they would replace the part in a timely manor.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that he had heard a noise coming from the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side tie rod and ball joint needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The authorized dealer also stated that the driver's side tie rod and ball joint was loose. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number:13v528000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. The contact had been waiting for months and the dealer could not provide a specific date when the parts would become available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the part would become available. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the wheels would feel unstable when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where it was advised that both front tie rods would need replacing. The contact had also received notification of NHTSA campaign id number:13v52800 (steering) but was advised by the dealer that the parts needed to complete the repair would not be available until June 2014. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide a reasonable date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The remedy was repaired in the recall for the tie rod; however, the failure recurred. The failure occurred three times over a period of eight years. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the mechanic diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced again. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

2005 Dodge Ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to tie rod recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated the part failed on his vehicle, and he had to pay out of pocket for the repair.

I receive an important safety recall # n62 / NHTSA 13v-528 from Chrysler corp. For the Dodge truck listed above. This recall was sent to me last November of 2013. I had the vehicle inspected by tuttle Dodge in tustin, CA. This is the dealer where I bought the truck in 2055. They confirmed that this vehicle need the safety repair and said that Chrysler would inform mw when the parts arrive at their dealership so they can make the safety repairs. I have check with tuttle Dodge every month since and was told that no parts were available. This repair is to the left tie rod, and if it breaks the driver would have no steering. This would result in 10,000 pound truck running completely out of control with understandable disastrous results. I want some help getting this vehicle repaired to a safe condition. Please let me know what you can do. Thank you, robert dilday 949-632-6144.

After driving over an abrupt bridge abutment, the vehicle's front end began an oscillation or death wobble until the speed was reduced below 45mph. This was experienced 2 other times similar set up with road irregularity at 60 mph. Tie rods and ball joints replaced in front end, thrust angle aligned, problem remains.

I was driving down a side street and my right tie rod drop off losing control we went into on coming traffic, and crashed into the curb, luckily missing oncoming cars. Had the vehicle towed to perfection tire and 3 days later they not only replace the right tie rod but also the left tie rod, upper ball joints, lower ball joints, and replacing the right tire from accident. Costing me $1,911. 33. A few weeks later, I get a letter from Chrysler stating a problem with the left tie rod and if you have already experienced this condition and have paid to have it repaired, to send your original receipts to Chrysler customer assistance. I did do this and they said this doesn't apply. We were suppose to tow our 5th wheel that day and go on our anniversary vacation. Thank god we were not on a freeway going 65 mph. I don't think we would have survived this trip, and possibly taking out a few others folks too. Makes me feel very uncomfortable knowing someone else out there may have the same issue.

Truck was maneuvering in parking lot when a noise from the front of the truck was heard. Vehicle was not steering well. Placed vehicle in park and turned off motor. Upon inspection of the front steering found the front left tie rod end sheared.

Backing out of a parking space; I heard a snap. As I turned the wheels to the left to pull forward, I heard another snap. When the pickup straightened out, I heard several popping noises and the steering caught. I rolled forward and the wheels didn't respond; the left tie rod had sheered off and the wheels were facing each other. I have the broken tie rod available for inspection. This was the new "improved" system. If this had happened on the highway, someone would be dead. The local Dodge dealership sold me the piece at cost and suggested I call Dodge. I called Dodge and they had not heard of any other instances. There was another Dodge involved in a similar scenario near gunnison, CO in August. They were parking a fifth wheel camper at the time of breakage. Again, thank god, they were not driving on the road when it occurred.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact was traveling 10-15 mph when the steering assist failed. The contact discovered that the front passenger side tie rod detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who replaced the tie road assembly. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 187,505 and the current mileage was 188,371.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While traveling 2 mph, the contact attempted a sharp left turn and noticed that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the front axle , tie rod and pinion seal needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The current and the failure mileages were 143,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the front driver’s side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was then towed to the contact’s residence and the contact repaired the vehicle himself. The fractured tie rod was then taken to an authorized dealer and no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 215,000 and the current mileage was unknown.

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while the vehicle was in the reverse position. The tie rod detached, and the vehicle failed to accelerate in any direction. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was repaired by a private mechanic. The failure mileage was 162,378 and the current mileage was 162,400. Rds.

Dealer had my truck twice since the recall. He told me that there was a tie-rod assembly, steering linkage and front end needed. I only have 49,000 miles on it and there's a recall for these defects with Chrysler id 11v350000 - they old me that it would cost me $3,000 the first time and then I came back to get parts and now they are telling me they will give me a break on parts - this is fraud if there's a recall plus they should have fixed it the first time for free - it was totally under warranty at both times.

Death wobble on 2005, Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 cummings diesel. I was traveling 50 to 60 mph and the front end started shaking violently after hitting uneven pavement. It caused me to swerve in front of a semi tractor trailer who luckily stopped in time as I drove off the side of the interstate. This is not the first time it happened. Last time, approximately 6 months ago, I bought new tires. It seemed to help for a few months but it eventually happened again; once two weeks ago and twice today. The tires have very little wear. Today it ripped out the left front stabilizer link. When I bought the new tires, I told the service technician about it and he said I needed new wheel bearings, upper and lower ball joints, tie rod ends, right front axle u-joints, and stabilizer links; adds up to over $3,000. This truck only has 150,000 miles.

While backing out of a parking spot, my vehicle suddenly lurched - the left tie rod end had snapped off flush with the ball. This was the updated version of the tie rod end as well as the additional components required for the update (performed in March 2010 as a precaution when a friend's Dodge ram had the same problem and ran into a ditch). Dodge insists they have never heard of the problem??.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15mph, the power steering became inoperable. The dealer advised the outer linkage of the tie rod failed, causing the failure. The dealer also advised they were aware of the failure and the replacement part was much more effective than the original. The manufacturer stated there were no recalls however; they advised the contact to save his receipts for reimbursement in case there was a recall in the future. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was approximately 90,000.

2005 Dodge Ram 2500 quad cab 4x4, hemi. I have experience the death wobble very bad, more than 15 times, hit a bump when going anywhere over 85 km/h and the truck will start shaking violently and will not stop untill the vehicle has slowed down to 40 km/h approx. Have brought it into Dodge dealership, they have never heard of death wobble and tell me that theres nothing wrong with my truck, I have replaced my tires with load range e tires, new upper and lower ball joint new front axle u-joints, steering box stabalizer, new steering stabalizer shock, replaced all tie rods, new ajustable heavy duty bd diesel tracbar problem still exists, this is very unsafe, im scared to put my kids in my truck, there should be a definite recall.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the steering wheel had become hard to control and caused the vehicle to swerve. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was located at the steering tie rod. The dealer replaced the steering tie rod and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vehicle was included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number: 11v350000: (steering linkages: tie rod assembly) and the contact would be reimbursed for the repair costs. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 126,000.

2005 Dodge Ram 2500, while driving down road around 65-70 mph a hole in the road was hit and truck began to shake violently like having a flat tire, slowed down it went away. Duplicated problem again. Took truck to dealership and they recommend having drivers side outer tie rod, possibly track bar, new tires on front, and alignment. Owner had new tie rod installed, bought four new tires, and had alignment done. Vehicle still has shake and owner is going to replace other tie rod and steering damper and then have alignment done again. Supposedly there is a Dodge technical service bulletin for this problem. Searching through forums on this there are many trucks that have this same problem.

Tie rod end broke while driving down interstate. New updated steering parts were put on at my expense should of been notified of updated steering. There is a dozen other trucks with same set up that of done the same thing. It was a near miss of a really bad wreck driving down a smooth interstate it should of never happened.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving 45 mph, the front end of the vehicle bounces and shakes violently when driving on uneven pavements or bridges. The vehicle has been to the dealer twice. The steering damper was replaced the first time. The repair corrected the failure for approximately 6,000 miles and four months. The failure recurred and the vehicle is currently at the dealer. The mechanics attempted to replace the tie rod ends and installed a new damper, but the contact believes that a recall should be issued since there are numerous complaints. The failure mileage was 52,000 and current mileage was 58,000.

I have a 2005 Dodge ram 4x4 (3rd generation ram). When I hit an irregular road condition such as the transition from a bridge to the road, or a bump or pot hole, at speeds over 45 mph the front end on the truck shakes violently. It causes the entire truck to shake violently and takes a bit of muscle to hold onto the steering wheel to keep it from getting out of control. Dodge has replaced (so far) the wheel bearings three separate times, they also replaced the entire steering linkage (tie rods, control arm ect. . ), ball joints at my expense to the tune of $1,200. They also recommended I put on a dual steering stabilizer which I did (cost $140). All of this and the truck still had the ?death wobble?. I then put on dual shock absorbers and filled the tires to 60 psi (10 psi over recommended) and the ?death wobble went away. It has been about 8,000 miles since I was able to make it go away and now it is coming back intermittently. I have had this problem intermittently since the truck has had about 38,000 miles. I have several friends with the same problem with their 3rd generation Ram 2500 and 3500 series 4x4?s. Dodge recognizes that there is a problem but does not know what the cause is. They have issued TSB # k15782911. I have had my truck in on this TSB and I believe the work was done but the "death wobble" remained until I put on dual shocks and excessive tire pressure. This condition causes the entire truck to shake violently. My wife has driven off the road when it happened to her. The only way to make it stop is to slow down to a crawl quickly. It is a recurring problem that is happening to a lot of owners. I think the front axles on these vehicles should be recalled.