Steering Tie Rod Assembly Problems of Dodge Ram 3500 - part 1

While backing into parking place, passenger side tie rod end popped off joint causing me to loose steering control and nearly resulted in a collision.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the left tie rode broke in an accident. The tie rode fractured and the vehicle went off the road into the embankment that stopped the vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed back the contact's home. There were no dealer within a 100 miles so the contact purchased the parts and had repairs done by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer informed that the steering system had been upgraded the manufacturer denied the contact reimbursement since the replacement parts were not manufacturer approved. The contact was unaware that there were four recalls on vehicle since he had just bought the vehicle used nine months earlier. The NHTSA recalls were numbers: 09e-001000 (steering), 13v-528000 (steering) and two more that had nothing to do with the steering the failure mileage was 290,000. Tf.

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I took my vehicle to tire kingdom a reputable tire dealer and repair facility to have my front end checked out, they informed me that the left tie rod end and center link needed to be replaced, the also said that this model truck had a recall on theses parts manufacturer recall number h46 NHTSA recall number 09e-001 and manufacturer recall number n62 NHTSA recall number 13v-528 I verified that there was a unrepaired recall on the vehicle. So I made an appointment with greenway Dodge Chrysler Jeep ram 9051 e colonial dr, orlando, FL 32817. I told them and showed them the estimate from tire kingdom stating the repairs were needed they had the truck all day oct 5 2018 but did nothing to the steering tie rods.

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I made a right turn into a parking lot and the passenger tie rod broke. My truck was towed to the Dodge dealer. Updated steering linkage installed.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving 10 mph, the driver side tie rod bolt fractured in half. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram in spring, texas was made aware of the failure and requested that the vehicle be brought in for inspection. The contact received notice of NHTSA campaign number: 09e001000 (equipment). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 186,000.

Broken tie rod right side passenger loss of steering going over a bump at five mile an hour.

While driving home from work one evening my truck started making the most awful grinding sound coming from the front passenger tire. Then my abs light and serv 4wd light came on the dash. A few seconds later the tucked bobbled and weaved and I could no longer steer it. When I got out to look at the problem the wheel itself was resting on the hub assembly. Previous to this I've had to replace front end parts like crazy. New ball joints and I joints annually. Brakes twice a year, and it will eat up tires on the front. Also the truck will not stay aligned. I've contacted Chrysler and first they were very helpful, but then they started to give me the run around. I've had to have their tie rod end recall fixed several times as well.

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My 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 has death wobble in when you barely hit a bump. The only way to stop the shaking is to bring the truck to a complete stop. We have had the tie rod recall fixed. Before the recall the truck did not have this problem, it only occurred after the recall was fixed. The Dodge mechanic stated that the ball joints needed replaced but we got a second opinion and they stated there was nothing wrong with the ball joints on our truck. This has been going on for some time now.

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We bought the truck out of state from the Chrysler dealership in bonham TX and they claimed it was a low mileage truck, with no issues. It had been purchased new from them, all services done and then traded-in for a new truck. We asked to have an outside inspector check it out but was unable to locate one from the small town area within the allotted time they wanted us to pick it up. When we went to get the truck, it went for a short text ride and then completed paperwork and rushed out the door. We had assumed that the dealer did a complete overall inspection and repair of any issues with the truck. On our way back to CA the truck water pump had broke causing the serpentine belt to fall off and loose steering almost causing the truck to wreck. We towed it to a repair facility where they fixed the pump and told us that there may also be a transmission issue. So the next day we went to the closest Chrysler dealership to have it checked out. They ok'ed the trans and we purchased an Chrysler warranty (because of the low miles & year) since we had bought it from a dealer (in TX) the truck was eligible for 48k/4 yrs coverage. A few days (2. 4k miles later) the "check engine light" came on. We asked our local dealer to check the truck out to see what other issues it may have. The code was for the cam positioning sensor (covered by the warranty) and the dealer found other items including: needing new brakes all around, 4x drivetrain service, injector flush, air, fuel and oil filters that I have to pay for. The main issue: the front end with a bad steering box, tie rod ends and upper/lower ball joints need to be replaced. The Chrysler rep said it is an pre-existing condition and won't cover the parts/labor. Both the warranty issuing dealership and my local dealership told me they would not have sold the truck in that condition. Are these covered under a recall?.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving 35 mph, the tie rod fractured. The contact was an independent mechanic and was able to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 86,000.

I am experiencing the 'death wobble' when I hit a bump in the road. Front of vehicle wobbles and shakes dangerously and only stops when I slow down. Happens when driving the vehicle on any street or highway. I read information about steering or tie rods/stabilization being ineffective on 1999-2008 model trucks. Can this be repaired/fixed and will the cost be covered by the manufacturer?.

The contact owned a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving 45 mph, the driver side tie rod detached and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the contact's residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 09e001000 and 13v528000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 240,000.

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The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving 5 mph, the vehicle pulled to the right independently. While making a left turn, the front passenger side wheel detached. The anti-brake and brake system warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearing failed due to the tie rods and the wheel hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the tie rods were not replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 08e027000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 173,000.

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Tl- air bags recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving about 40 mph two weeks ago, the front tie rod seperated, causing the front right wheel to turn to the left and caused the vehicle to turn left into the opposite lane, without any warning indicator. The contact's vehicle brushed the left rear bumper of the oncoming vehicle. The police was at the scene but did not file a police report. The contact stated that there was no injury that required a medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was a known issue and did not pinpoint the source of the failure. The vehicle did not undergo further diagnosis. I searched the VIN and advised the contact that there were four recalls: 05v462000 (power train), 09e001000 (steering), 13v528000 (steering) and 15v313000 (air bags). The contact stated that he was not notified of the recalls. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 221,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Fe.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 15 mph, the steering and braking ability seized. The contact also heard a thumping noise. The contact stopped and exited the vehicle and noticed that the passenger side tie rod was fractured. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side tie rod was fractured and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed to turn to the left while pulling out of a parking space at approximately 10 mph. The contact discovered that the tie rod was fractured and disengaged from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign: 13v528000 (steering); however, the part to do the repair 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 130,000.

While traveling on the hiway, when I'm at hiway speeds and I hit a bump in the road the entire front end of the truck shakes and bounces uncontrollably until I slow to around 50 mph. I have had ball joints, tie rods, shocks and steering stabilizer replaced, plus new tires and multiple alignments performed. My master mechanic said non of this will remedy the issue. The y type steering setup is the problem, the dealer told me it needs to be updated to the 09 steering but it's not covered under recall. Yet you can no longer even buy the y steering from the dealer the will only sell you the 09 t style. How is this ok? I do not have $265. 00 to pay for just the parts never mind labor, because the p. O. S. Transmission needed replace "$7500. 00" like every other 47re in the world. Also 3 out of my 6 seat belts no longer retract or they get stuck halfway out and it takes 10 minutes to get it to work. I would like to at least have the steering and seat belts addressed ASAP. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, na.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while at 50 mph, the passenger's side front tie rod fractured. The contact stated that the vehicle ran into a ditch. The contact was not injured. There was no police report filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Ah.

2006 Dodge 3500. Consumer writes in regards to recall notice 14v-795. The consumer submitted invoices, proving the repairs were done, prior to the recall. Also, the outer and inner tie rods, fuel pump and blower motor were replaced.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle, the right front tie rod fractured with no warning. The vehicle was not able to be driven and was parked. The vehicle was to be towed to a dealer for inspection and diagnosis. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v528000 (steering), 11v350000 (steering) and 10e013000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000. Dyd.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the tires prematurely had been worn, the dealers provided an alignment, replaced the tie rod assembly and months later the failure happened with the premature deterioration of the ball joints and tires. The tires were replaced by the contact due to the failure. The dealer later stated that the ball joints had been worn and they replaced the shocks and ball joints as well they provided an alignment. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and it was unable to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the tipm and the fuse box box needed to be replaced. The dealer was to be repaired by the dealer. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v529000 (steering), 11v350000 (steering) and 09v005000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 103,600. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Dyd.

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The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact had the vehicle repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for other repairs, and the mechanic noticed that the driver side tie rod fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 252,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that with no warning, the left front tire fractured while traveling approximately 40 mph. The steering wheel was wobbling excessively and the vehicle was unstable when the failure occured. The vehicle was not able to be driven and was towed to a repair shop who diagnosed that the control arms and the left tie rod fractured. The mechanic indicated that both tie rods needed to be replaced. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v528000 (steering), 11v350000 (steering), 10e013000 (steering), 07e009000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

When I pulled out of an intersection, reached a speed of 25mph, the truck jerked left uncontrollably. Finally stopped wen I hit a ditch, looked, tie rod had came apart.

Hit a bump in the road and truck went into a death wobble. . . Had to come to a complete stop to gain control again. It has happened three more times since then. I found a kit on the internet to strengthen the steering gear box and the tie rods but am about ready to be done with Dodge. I only drive the truck now at 55 or below and won't let anyone ride with me. This is a real and persistent danger to myself and the people on the road with me. I am a fairly strong man (farmer and cattleman) and I could not control the truck. I paid a lot of money for this truck to haul my cattle and the dealer does not acknowledge any problem. Sorry for the anger but if this, and it does, endanger me my family or the other folks on the road I get really mad. Especially when the dealer says there is no problem. . . I'm going back in tomorrow and ask the owner of the dealership to drive it and then tell me that there is no problem. Again, I apologize for the rant but I am a totally disabled vietnam vet and this really pisses me off. . .

There is some kind of front-end vibration or wobble that starts at about 40 mph through 44 mph. I can't detect it above that speed. It can be felt through the steering wheel. I have had the tires balanced and rebalanced. The vibration is not affected, and remains the same. I have read of a recall that addresses front-end steering problems regarding the left-front tie rod ball joint . I can't find if this applies to the condition on my truck, but it may be possible. I just want to go on record that this truck has a vibration condition in the front end that at this time is not diagnosed.

Driving home pulling a trailer the right tie rod broke on the bottom side , stud and ball still in place. We lossed control of the truck crossed over into on coming traffic . Thank god no one was hurt. Dodge has a recall on the draglink and the left tierod end but not the right . This could have cost lives. What can be done.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 70 mph, a popping noise was heard under the vehicle. The vehicle drifted to the right before suddenly veering to the left. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and discovered that the passenger side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, a popping noise was heard emitting from under the vehicle and the vehicle drifted to the right before suddenly veering to the left. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and upon inspection it was discovered that the passenger side tie rod had fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100. 000. Pam.

Tie rod broke while traveling down the road. Vehicle crashed in the ditch. Police report was made.

Driving on highway 101 in a northern direction driving in my lane and upon hitting a pot hole my truck went into a violent shuttering and shaking to the point of losing control of my vehicle pulling to the side of the road and coming to a complete stop in the emergency lane,then starting back up to drive until the next bump to send my truck into a front end shake athon, and violent shaking to the point of no ability to stear truck, this truck has been brought in to dealer 5 times and still it does the same thing after replacing stableizer shock absorber tie rod ends and new front shocks. The violent shaking is still continued on vehicle to this day and any bump on the road can set it off and the shaking will not stop unless I come to a complete stop!!!!.

Recalls: p65 diesel fuel heater, potential fuel leak and fire. Ram does not have parts to fix, refuses loaner vehicle until parts are avaliable. Vehicle not safe to drive n49 left tie rod, requested appointment to have repaired appointment never made by dealer. Emmission control problems related to O2 sensors and wiring, paid $387 to have repairs made, not repaired and not under warranty according to ram. Engine stops running requires code clearing thru obd2 system to get running out of "limp" mode. Dealers aware of issues, multiple TSB, but no fix works.

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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v528000 (steering), 09e001000 (steering), 15v313000 (air bags), and 14v795000 (electrical system). The contact was unable to receive the parts for the recalls repairs. The contact called for several months and went to the dealer, but they were unable to confirm from the manufacturer when the parts would be shipped. While waiting for the repair, the front driver side tie rod fractured. The contact had to tow the vehicle to the contact's residence and replaced the part. The air bag warning light was also randomly flashing for weeks. The contact was unable to determine when the recall repairs would be completed for an extended period of time. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was not available.

After having the entire front end and steering to include axels and bearings replaced, once. Tie rods under recall, twice, replaced tie rods on own, twice, all 4 ball joints replaced 3 times, I experienced a violent front end shake on 20 Dec 2014 doing 50-55 mph on the high way. The latest recall was for the left outer tie rod, replaced in Feb 2014. Towed my truck and found the left outer tie rod to be defective yet again! all the numerous front end repairs have taken place between March 2009 - present date as the truck is in the shop yet again for a several hundred dollar repair!.

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle jerked violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer four times. The technician diagnosed that the track bar, upper tie rods, upper control arms and the left lower and upper ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. Oo.