Three problems related to ball joint have been reported for the 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, pulling a fifth wheel camper, the vehicle began to sway left and right without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions while pulling the fifth wheel and without pulling anything. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed that all four ball joints, the universal joints on the front axle and the steering gear box assembly were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed that the steering gear box assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The steering gear box assembly was replaced a total of four times and the failure persisted each time. The manufacturer was notified of the manufacturer. The approximate failure mileage was 176,500. Sw.
2006 Ram 3500. Premature shoulder wear on driver front tire. Took to local mechanic and he states worn tie rod assembly to blame. Truck pulls to left and now tie rods, ball joints, u-joints, and front tires need to be replaced. Contacted Dodge January 3rd 2014 and was told recalled left tie rod assembly had been placed on order for me. Had the truck inspected by local dealer and was told they were only getting 1 tie rod a month and that I was on the waiting list. It is now April and replacement piece is still not available. I need the tie rods replaced before I can by new tires because the truck will not align with the worn out pieces that are on the vehicle now. Dodge refuses to reimburse for aftermarket parts and the customer is left holding the bag. It is going to cost me over $1600 for repair work to be performed and at least another $600 new front tires at the very least. Was hung up on by Dodge recall customer service line. No one can even tell me where I am on the waiting list. Horrid customer service. I guess Dodge will wait until they kill someone before they truly get concerned with this issue.
2006 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel, inspected and ball joints failed. Took to dealer and dealer said that the ball joints were with in chryslers tolerances and would not replace them under warranty. State inspection station said they would not pass my vehicle. Dealer said that they would pass my vehicle. (what is legal).