Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman Problems of Dodge Ram 2500 - part 2

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge 2500. The contact was traveling 70 mph when the tie rod fractured from the wheel and the vehicle lost all steering capability. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and was able to move the vehicle off the roadway with assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 10e013000 (steering:gear box:shaft pitman). The vehicle was repaired at the consumers expense. The failure and current mileage was 132,000. Updated 01/24/11 the consumer stated he was reimbursed for some of the repairs for the steering linkages. Updated 04/18/11.

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2008 Dodge Ram 2500 mega cab 4x4. I had steering vibration and sticking steering at slow speeds since I drove it off the lot. I had shocks, all steering linkage, stabilizer, bushings, hydroboost unit and pitman arm replaced, due to slow speed sticking and "death wobble. " my warranty expired at 39,000 miles, so I replaced shocks and stabilizer with bilsteins at my own expense. Vibration and sticking wheel (power steering failure) still occurs. Severe death wobble at 60+ mph. Nhtsa needs to get involved. This is a major safety hazard and has nearly caused me to crash into other lanes of traffic. Dodge cannot fix and refuses to accept any responsibility after your warranty expires. I have tried several times to work with Chrysler and they don't have the answers or want you to pay for diagnosis they cannot solve. Please help. . . . . .

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The steering idler arm popped loose from the pitman arm right gear at the steering rendering the steering completely useless .

Turning from stop sign when steering tie rod to pitman arm ball stud fracture causing the steering linage to break. The repair was made at a cost of $871. 48! the dealer or the Chrysler group recall assistance center would reimburse us for this amout! claim[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 mega cab. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would become difficult to control and he would lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on three occasions, where they replaced the pitman arms twice and the steering box. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The current mileage was 106,794. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

I purchased a used 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 5. 9 liter diesel with 52,523 miles from a dealer on 1/18/10. The truck has no prior damage or repairs per carfax and the dealer info. I am experiencing front end harmonic wheel hop and shake at highway speeds of approx 50-70mph. This wheel shake occurs whenever the truck runs over an irregular road surface,pothole or bridge to road drop. I have researched on line forums and have read numerous complaints by other Dodge truck owners which are experiencing this same condition known as a "death wobble". I took the truck in to a Dodge dealer who performed a Dodge recall. They replaced the pitman arm and lower link as prescribed. Unfortunately this did not repair the problem at all. The truck still has this condition and I have experienced an unsafe driving condition due to this front in harmonic steering fault.

2004 Dodge Ram 2500- front end/steering failure at 71,000 requiring replacement of entire steering linkage kit, damper and traction bar (as well as pitman arm) at cost of over $1,200. This was to correct the exact same steering problem I am reading about as reported by seemingly countless owners of Dodge rams from this year. It is inconceivable to me why there has not been a formal recall and reimbursement of expenses to owners like me who paid for the recommended repair. I am the original owner and have all service repair orders. The service department at ft. Collins (CO) Dodge reported that they were well aware of this problem, as is Chrysler and that it was a serious safety issue that needed to be corrected as a total loss of steering and collapse of the front end could result if it was not repaired. .

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I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. I have been experiencing death wobble for about 1 year now. I have spent approx. $1000 replacing balljoints (available), trackbar bushings, steering stabilizer, axle u-joints, complete 2008 Dodge steering system to include tie-rod ends, pitman arm, and linkage (available), and shocks (available) with no successful results. At this point I am at a loss of where to go next. This is my only vehicle and my wife and daughter have to use it for transportation everyday. After experiencing this for so long I worry everyday. I have researched this online and found out that many other Dodge owners are experiencing the same problems and receiving no help from the dealerships. Please review this and help us Dodge owners repair this problem before someone is killed.

I have had to replace numorous front end suspension and steering components,3 steering gear boxes,all front end steering parts,pitman arm, all steering components twice and both left and right axle shaft ujoints 7 times total and I have to do them again. The entire steering needs to be replaced again and I am seriously thinking of selling truck do to it is a money pit since day 1 when I purchased it brand new from brookfield motors. This truck is the 4th doge I purchased new and I am loosing faith in Dodge. My truck is all stock,no modifications and have been told by dealers that my truck was an early production model,so I ended up with all junk /trial parts. I know there is a updated gear box which I cannot afford and upgrades to all other components I cannot afford. Please if you can help me out in any way,it would be appreciated. I cannot take a risk of even selling this vehicle because it is just not safe. I have been stranded on the roads 3 times due to steering issues and other times I caught it before getting towed. The front end is garbage,please help in any way possible. I have reciepts but can not send them on computer due to I am not computer savy.

On my 1998 Dodge 2500 4x4 truck the main steering shaft sheared off the steering box above the pitman arm without notice. I am glad I was parking and not going down the freeway.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 quad. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact noticed that the steering wheel shook intermittently. The dealer was notified and they advised the contact that there were no recalls. The manufacturer, was informed who referred the contact to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who informed the contact that the pitman arm joints and ball joints were wearing. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 135,000. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

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The contact stated there was excessive play within the steering and a shimmy in the front right tire at speeds of 65 mph. The truck could strike a bump in the road and there would be complete loss of control. The vehicle has been to a dealer for inspection of this problem. The dealer discovered the right front tire was about to fall off. Also, he noted that the pitman arm, tie rod, and stabilizer bar needed to be replaced. No repairs were performed due to the expense. She contacted the manufacturer, but they did not offer any cost assistance.

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While driving, suddenly the truck starts drifting from side to side, without warning. Upon inspection, the consumer noticed that the shaft that comes out of the steering box is lose where the bearing is wearing out.

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The steering pitman worn out at 74,103 miles. The part was fully filled with gease. The symptoms were vehicle steering was wondering (l)& (r) by its self. This component should last at lease 200,000 miles if property maintained with gease. The manufacturer is trw part #MA-12-1 ey3 . Dodge 981/2 yr. Model #25000 24v diesel l-6 diesel engine cummins VIN#1b7kc2366wj217874 vehicle mileage is (74,103). The part replacement cost is $60. 00. Installed by owener. The part is available for inspection.

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Pitman shaft broke.