Steering Idler Arm Problems of Dodge Ram 3500

Dodge Ram 3500 owners have reported 2 problems related to steering idler arm (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Idler Arm problem of the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500

Failure Date: 07/14/2011

While traveling at a slow speed there was a sudden steering failure resulting in complete loss of vehicle control. A look under the vehicle showed that the entire passenger side idler arm assembly had ripped off the frame and the arm and steering linkages were dragging on the ground. The failure seemed to be cause by extreme rust/rot.

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2 Steering Idler Arm problem of the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500

Failure Date: 10/27/2010

2001 Dodge Ram 3500 2 wheel drive. Front end "death wobble". Happens over 40 mph when you hit a large bump. Won't stop till you slow down. Have had since new and started to fail after 36,000 mile warranty expired. Have changed ball joints and idler arm and has been to several front end shops saying nothings wrong. Currently the truck has 67,000 miles on it.

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