Three problems related to front suspension wheel bearing have been reported for the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 2 mph, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact heard a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the tie rod on the front driver's side had fractured. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who diagnosed that the tie rod, front left wheel bearing assembly and the front left upper ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After repairs, the contact heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to another mechanic who diagnosed that the tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). However, the part needed to repair the vehicle was 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 142,000. Oo.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 hd. While the contact was driving approximately 60 mph there was a loud noise coming from outside of the vehicle; and excessive vibration. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was detected that both front wheel bearings were loose. The technician recommended the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealer regarding a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 07v038000 (suspension: front:wheel bearing). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated the VIN was excluded from the recall. The contact stated the vehicle experienced similar failures as mentioned in the recalldefect. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was making a loud noise, which progressively grew louder while driving 40 mph. He took the vehicle to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that the front suspension wheel bearing failed. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v038000 (suspension: front: wheel bearing). The contact will have the vehicle repaired. The current and failure mileages were 54,000.