Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 - part 1

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph over a bump, the rear tires constantly vibrated. The vehicle was taken to a sherwood automotive (1915 n salisbury blvd, salisbury, MD 21801 (410) 548-4600) where it was diagnosed that the tie-rod steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle repairs failed to remedy the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tie-rod was loose. The vehicle was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000. As.

Truck continues to experience a "death wobble" issue even after replacing most of the suspension & steering parts and even adding aftermarket "stiffner" and "problem solver" components to the vehicle. Chrysler had a recall r16 which covered newer vehicles but should have been applied to these older models as well. The steering components and geometry were largely the same and there is a fundamental design flaw with the geometry of the suspension. Symptom: between the speeds of 45 & 70mph, hitting a large pothole or a bridge seam the vehicle will suddenly develop a violent shaking in the front end. This has caused me to almost crash a number of times since I last filed a complaint on this same vehicle a number of years ago. It is difficult to replicate the problem and when it occurs it occurs rapidly and unexpectedly. It is very difficult to control the vehicle when it occurs and applying the brakes to significantly and quickly reduce the vehicles speed is the only way to halt the vibration. I have almost caused several accidents trying to quickly stop the vehicle or to keep it from entering other lanes during the vibration. The geometry issue is that the vehicle creates a "toed out" condition when the suspension suddenly collapses from a bump. As the vehicle suspension returns to the normal state it also returns back to the "aligned" position but energy built up and stored in the characteristics of the steering components (steel steering bars & any movement in the tie rods) act like a spring causing the alignment to go past the "toed in" position which then repeats itself in reverse. The result is a continual vibration of the front end until the driving conditions change (I. E. Mashing on the brakes to stop the vehicle). Google "Dodge ram death wobble" and you will see numerous other people with the same issue.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. While the vehicle was being reversed, the front passenger side tie rod ball stud fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 09e001000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,900.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle started violently shaking and veered to the right as the steering wheel seized with out warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a road sign. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there was no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side tie rod assembly fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number:13v528000 (steering). The failure mileage was 72,000. Ss.

This is the 4th time we have had to go back to dealership and them turn us away by doing a visual inspection stating there was nothing wrong with the truck, however we cannot get an alignment because sway bar, track bar, and tie rods all needed to be repaired. Took truck back again after there was so much pooping noise and vibration from the front end that I could not take it anymore. Outer tie rods were done, and found out the track bar was cracked so a new one replaced the original one yet no record was completed of this with the dealership, only that they tightened the track bar. I am so fed up with the dealerships and Chrysler with all of this nonesense, it is really going to come down to us completely having a bad accident or something to this extent before something is done, and we stop having to pay for all the repairs to a faulty front end. Driving down the rod feeling the vibrations is very scary, and not knowing if the tires are going to come off.

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.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. During a route maintenance appointment the technician informed the contact both tie rods, ball joints had prematurely worn and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 131,000. Az.

2006 Dodge ram. Consumer had car repaired and would like reimbursement, due to recall. The consumer stated the left tie rod separated, while driving on the highway. Recall # 13v528000.

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) however the contact stated while driving 20 mph on a off ramp getting off a 70 mph expressway the front passenger outer tie rod fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage 98,000. Bt.

2006 Dodge Ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to the left tie rod ball stud recall problems. The consumer stated the replacement part, was also defective. The consumer was informed, there was nothing that could be done. Recall # 13v528000.

The passenger side outer tie rod end fell out of the wheel. Violent shaking occurred but kept it in control and I stopped. Before this happened, in may of this year I stopped in to see if my vehicle had the tie rod that was under recall notice. The technician looked underneath and said "no your vehicle does not have the defective part. " Monday after this incident, I called Chrysler and told them what happened and the representative (beth) since you did not have the malfunctioning (recall) part and because of the mileage on the truck, that there is nothing they can do. But she said to keep your receipts for repair in case there would be a recall notice for that part. I saved the defective part and had it fixed by an independent auto care specialist.

I received a recall notice in the mail this spring regarding a left tie rod replacedment. I notified don davis Dodge in el campo, texas and they stated that they were waiting on parts. I contacted them several times and received the same answer. I called the complaint hotline on 3/10/2014. This week I received another recall notice in the mail for the same thing. I drove to el campo again today, June 1, 2014 and contacted the service department again with don davis Dodge, and now they are saying that they have replaced the tie rod on several vehicles lately and have recently been notified that these replacement parts are not good, and they are still waiting on new parts for this recall. This seems to be the same problem at many Dodge dealers. I can no longer drive this truck due to this defective part. When I turn to the right I feel it popping in the steering wheel and I was told by the service department at don davis that this is the symptom. They said that they replaced the tie rods on 2 vehicles that had just broken. Now, I can not drive this truck until I get this corrected. I use this truck to haul cattle and I need answers and assistance now. Thank you. Jack cornett.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the front passenger side of the vehicle began to bounce up and down. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the passenger side tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the front tires separated and the vehicle front end hit the ground. The vehicle was towed the dealer whom performed an inspection that found the left tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that NHTSA campaign number 13v528000 (steering) was received March 2014 before the failure occurred. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,800.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, an unusual noise emitted outside of the vehicle with a slight loss of steering control. The contact was able to regain control and maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the front passenger's side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to the residence and had not been repaired. There was a recall related to the front driver's side tie rod under NHTSA campaign id number 13v528000 (steering) and the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

2006 Dodge Ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to the repair and replacement of the left tie rod ball recall. The dealer informed the consumer, the part would not be available, until the end of the summer.

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, drove over a bump causing the steering to malfunctioned which made him lose control and crash into a dish. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the right outer tie rod fractured. The contact did not sustained any injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the tie rod was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 103,000. Pm.

2006 Dodge Ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to the tie rod ball stud recall notice. The consumer stated over the past several years, he experienced serious problems with the vehicle. When the consumer received the recall, he went online and discovered other recalls dating back to 2007, but no one informed him about them. The consumer stated the vehicle would severely shake, if the right series of bumps were in the road. It was known as the death wobble. After receiving the recall notice, he contacted his local dealer to make an appointment. However, the dealer stated the parts were not available. The consumer called a week later, and the dealer stated Chrysler was only sending parts, for one repair per week, and there were 500 people ahead of him, on the list.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, a noise was heard from from front end. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the left tie rod needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the part for NHTSA campaign number 13v529000 (steering) was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he heard an abnormal crackling sound. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the tie rod was lying on the ground. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection but the contact repaired the vehicle himself by replacing the tie rod. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

2006 Dodge Ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to defective tie rod end recall notice. The consumer received recall notice # 13v528000 on December 24, 2013. In February 2014, the consumer went to the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The dealer confirmed the tie rods needed to be replaced. However, they did not have the replacement part, and the consumer was put on a waiting list. The consumer visited the dealer several months later, where he was informed Chrysler was sending out replacement units very slowly and there was nothing they could do. On August 6, 2014, the consumer had the vehicle repaired at a local independent garage. The consumer submitted the receipt to Chrysler for reimbursement. However, his claim was denied.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number 13v528000 (steering) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The dealer inspected the tie rod and advised that it needed to be replaced however, the dealer part needed for the repairs would not arrive for another two months.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the tie rod was separating from the suspension. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v528000 (steering suspension) but was unable to have the vehicle service within a reasonable time frame. The local dealer was contacted and advised that the part was not available and that they were only receiving one recall part per week. The contact was placed on a waiting list. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 04/14/lj the consumer stated as of March 17th the dealership still did not have the necessary parts available to repair the vehicle. Updated 04/18/2014.

While driving 55 mph on a rural road without any warning (shaking, clunking, noise of any kind, or some kind of steering issue) the tie rod end on the passenger side front wheel separated causing the passenger side front wheel to turn to the right and I lost all steering control. The truck pulled suddenly to the right, and into the ditch unexpectedly with myself and my 2 yr old son on-board. Luckily we were on a rural road if this had happened on the highway it could have killed someone. This is a serious safety issue, a tie rod should not separate without warning.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. He received a recall notice and feels the wait time was unreasonable. While driving around 20 mph the contact attempted to make a turn the steering wheel made a loud popping sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealership where the technician diagnosed that the left tie rod needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 100,000 miles.

After being inspected at dealership for prior tie rod and steering link recalls, my Ram 2500 at about the 125k mileage point began to experience the now well documented "Dodge death rattlle", where at highway speeds the front end would violently shimmy. Soon thereafter my tie rod did fracture, causing me to lose steering ability on a 40mph roadway, where I narrowly avoided a serious accident. I had it repaired at my local shop and it went another 10k before the Dodge death rattle reappeared again, and despite numerous checks on alignment, shocks, front end, there did not seem to be an answer. There always remained a shimmy on bumps on the highway, and I only drove this truck on local roads thereafter. Tonight backing out of my driveway, the steering link assembly just fractured and I again lost steering ability completely. This same recall was followed by another recall by Dodge on this component (h46 was first, then n62) it is my belief this defective componentry causing the "death rattle" also put so much stress on the rest of the front end that this vehicle is unsafe to drive. As I explore on the internet it is quite obvious that Dodge was aware of this problem, and did nothing about it for my vehicle. I almost died the first time, thankfully the second time I was not even on the road yet ! I spoke with Dodge tonight and was told that I could bring it to a dealer to inspect and "if it is indeed due to any of the recalled items" they would gladly repair it for me and provide me a quote. What recourse do I as an owner have ? the later recalled models all have this same problem, yet my car is not on their list, do I have to take their word for it that it is not their fault ? am I entitled to compensation for the repairs I have already done at my expense ? this vehicle is not safe and I do not want to drive it again.

I was coming back from lunch cross a highway bridge on one side of the bridge had a rough spot when the truck hit it the truck started going from side to side could barely get it stop before headed off the road. What it was the right tie rod end came apart causing the tie rod to fall to the ground losing control of the steering could have been a bad crash for me. I did get a recall notice for the left side tie rod end but the right side I think both sides need to in the notice. It was a near miss for me!.

When backing up into a parking space, moving at a slow speed and cutting a tight turn the right tie rod broke. The affected parts are the right tie rod, pittman arm and steering linkage.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the front driver's side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The contact received a recall notification under NHTSA campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) after he repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the driver's side tire rod ball stud failed and caused the vehicle to veer off the roadway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the driver's side tie rod end. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13v528000(steering) however, the manufacturer indicated that vehicle was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the driver side outer tire rod fractured, causing another tie rod to bend. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 114,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and attempting a three point turn, the vehicle would not respond. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed that the wheels were facing the opposite direction as a result of a fractured tie rod. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who confirmed the tie rod failure and advised that the tie rod, steering stabilizer and sway bar be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.

While traveling down roadway approx 45 mph, vehicle began to wobble really bad in front, felt steering was really loose or nonexistent. Pulled over and found nothing wrong, vehicle drove fine afterwards. Several days later, while driving approx 65mph on interstate, heard and felt a "pop" in the front as if I had hit something - looking back I did not see anything. If you ever hit a bird on the interstate, this is what it felt like; however there was no indications that I had hit anything, shortly after I began to experience the wobble again - immediately pulled over thinking my tire may have blown - there was no indication of anything. Today, I took my truck in the shop for the recall (l16) left tie rod; I was told it was ok after inspection and there was no problem; however, for $1383 they tell me they will replace and fix my steering gear box because it is leaking. On the 13th of April after experiencing the wobble, I crawled underneath my truck and found no such evidence of anything; after leaving the dealer and crawling under truck, I noticed where there is leakage at the steering gear box now. After searching net for replacement parts I began to see all issues with these related parts. Dodge should really look at this entire system as they could be tied together. I will repair the vehicle but I am really shocked that Dodge has not done anything about these complaints with this wobble even after repairs. I don't want to spend that much money if wobble continues after repair. Current mileage on vehicle is 96103 - I have owned this truck since new.

2006 Dodge Ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall notice concerning the left outer tie rod the repairs were made on the vehicle, prior to receiving the recall.

The tie rod assembly broke while driving at approximately 25 mph. I filed a complaint with your department in 2013, complaint #10507531, because Chrysler stated that our manufacture date was not included in the 2006 recall. The recall has since been expanded to include my manufacture date. Now they are telling me that it is not covered because the recall is for mopar tie rods only, and that I would have to have it fail 2 times for it to be covered under recall. I am the 2nd owner of the truck and cannot verify how many times the tie rods may or may not have failed prior to my purchase. Also, since the repair was done prior to notification or knowledge of the recall, the failed part was not kept to see the manufacturer. All I do know is that the tie rod did fail and the steering went completely out on the truck while driving. This is a diesel model truck that is good for 250,000 to 350,000 miles. This should not have happened. Chrysler is denying my claim under the recall and told me to have a nice day. I am not satisfied and do not feel this is justifiable. If their intent is to blame the numerous tie rod failures on a particular brand of part, it does not explain why my tie rod failed if it had their part. I ask for your assistance. The failure should be included under the recall.