Suspension Problems of Dodge Ram 3500 - part 1

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a clunking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact who is a certified mechanic, inspected the vehicle. Upon expecting the vehicle, the contact determined that both upper control arms had completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The upper and lower ball joints and suspension had been replaced by the contact. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 225,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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This recall n62 13v-528 was never done by duwanne lanes everett wa even though I was told by the dealership service team that they had done this recall as requested while they had my truck for over 3mo ths time. On April 3 ,2022 my vehicle had a cautostraphic failure of my steerwheell column & caused my front left tire to break totally off the front steering stabilizer front ball joint tie rod end pitman arm the wheel was free spinning . I had no steering control at all while driving 65 mph on i5 in the center lane. It is sheer luck that I was able to get truck off the freeway without being injured. I think duanne lanes of everett, wa.

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Upper control arm cracked which is a safety violation and should be a recall. Trw 52106776 control arm is the cracked part in the picture my son replace both control arm and send it for alignment total cost was as below; parts $280 + alignment $192. 59= $472. 59 I like Dodge to refund me for $460.

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May 13,2020. 11:32am driving north, my drive side tire violently shook & suddenly gave way pulling me hard left. I struggling to keep truck in my lane but lost control of steering , the airbags also deployed. Blocking my view. The rode was a blind spot . I thought it was a tire failure. Be of the drop & hard pull to left. While the rode was curving right . I could not get truck to fallow curve. Causing truck to cross into oncoming lane. I never saw the other car . With air bags deployed. I thought I lost a tire and hit ditch was lifted up and hit ground hard. I was told I truck hit another car after crash . Hitting a car coming the other way. Causing a young women’s death. The tie rod had a clean break swing freely after break. In March 2020 had pulling or with extra movement off & on . Took to shop, they put a new sway bar on it. Seemed to help, no problems until this sudden catastrophic paul and drop hard enough to deploy airbags. Truck is totaled but is here & available for inspection. Steve erwin @ scientific analysis inc. In dallas TX 214 320-8686 has many pictures & analysis. He mainly does accident recreations. He mentioned we need to find metals specialist to examine part failures. Due to failure being close to impact.

The contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the rear axle locked up and caused the vehicle to skid. The contact called shields motor CO inc. , (814 w cherry st, chanute, KS 66720, (620)-431-0483), and was informed to bring the vehicle in to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The technician stated that the failure was a known issue and that it was unsafe to drive the vehicle. The technician suggested that the vehicle be towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,503.

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Tl the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that when he pulled into a parking lot and made two quick turns, the steering wheel malfunctioned and the drag link detached from the vehicle. The contact was a truck mechanic and believed that the part was defective. The contact was concerned that if the toe link had detached on the highway, there could have been a major accident and loss of life. The toe link was replaced in a recall repair 5 years ago. The repairs were done at the dealer fisher Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (349 e 32nd st, yuma, az 85365 (928) 344-2650). The manufacturer declined the contact's request for reimbursement and placement into a recall. The failure mileage was 99,126.

While driving at speeds on highway and interstate, when hitting a bump, hole, or uneven surface (usually exiting a brifge), the front end starts vibrating violently becoming difficult to control and does not stop until the vehicle is stopped. Each time this happens, the battery terminals come off. This has occurred four times since August of 2019, note, the vehicle was not driven in sept, oct, or Nov.

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A possible mechanical malfunction in the front drive shaft/front suspension possibly caused the vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic and cause a fatality crash.

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Tl the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a death wobble while driving and the front end shook violently. The contact had to depress the brake pedal with force to stop the vehicle and the steering wheel could not be controlled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not contacted. The contact replaced the track bar himself and ordered a Dodge ram bolt; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000.

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.

Tl the contact owns a 1995 Dodge Ram 3500. While the contact was servicing the vehicle, he noticed cracks and corrosion in the coil spring tower. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 196,000.

While driving my 2007 Dodge 3500 ram 6. 7l dual, 6spd manual, pulling my camper (well within towing limits,) I went over a bump on an overpass. The vehicle began jumping around violently and I left the roadway due to loss of steering and brake function. The even was so violent, my radiator broke, and I lost all of my coolant. My "front end" was destroyed, as well as many systems damaged. The interior of the truck suffered damage as well. There are many noises, vibrations, and smells that have not gone away. I found out that this is a problem so common, that it has a nickname, "the death wobble. " I found out that there is a safety recall beginning the year after my model. After some research, my model year has the same parts described in the affected model years. This is a common occurrence, seemingly well known to Dodge. I was told by a certified shop that it is not safe to drive. They showed me several aftermarket parts designed to eliminate this problem. The steering system alone was quoted at $3,000 to repair. The radiator was disturbingly expensive. My exhaust system was damaged and parts of it fell off. There is an exhaust leak. Not to mention, that I almost flew off of an overpass. My truck has been babied its entire life, and looks new. When I contacted Dodge, they were unwilling to help. I told them that this is the same problem covered by the recall in vehicles containing all of the affected part numbers as mine. I told them that I could have been killed in this event, and that the problem has persisted to the point where it is unsafe to drive. The repairs for the directly affect damages could be nearing $10,000 according to the certified shop it was brought to. This doesn't account for components that had a reduction in lifespan from this event. I just want my front end repaired so that I can drive or sell it. Haven't used my camper since.

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When hitting a bump or dip in the road at 65 mph or higher the steering wheel begins shaking violently. I'm told it is referred to as the "death wobble".

Similar to online reports of past Dodge ram truck "death wobble," truck wobbles and shakes dangerously despite numerous fixes and adjustments to tires/alignment and other. Tire rod snapped off, luckily while not on the freeway. We had to have it towed out of our driveway and had to stop mid-trip on our way to wyoming to purchase new tires. Ram 3500 2010.

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On freeway going over expansion joints encountered four separate times severe steering wheel shaking and bouncing, I had to bring the truck to an almost complete stop to get it to quit! traveling at 75 mph and 60 on the freeway its some thing thats very unsafe to have happen.

Death wobble even after replaceing the front end components. This has been going on for years.

My Dodge trucks violently wobbling out of control at highway speeds. While driving at about 60 mph, I hit a minor bump in the roadway and the truck started shaking violently. The only way it stopped was I had to reduce my speed to 10 mph, the problem was I was in the express lane, I was in front of a semi truck.

Death wobble while driving down the interstate going around 50/60 miles I hit a bump in the road and the truck shakes out of control. The truck doesn't stop shaking until you slow down til about 30. It's very dangerous, just today I hit a bump going across a bridge on the interstate and the truck started shaking dangerously and another truck was behind me and on the side of me. The vehile on the right side of me had to hit the shoulder because while my truck was shaking the truck was going in that persons lane. I was scared out of my mind, it seemed that the truck just wouldn't slow down while I was on my breaks. This is very dangerous and an accident waiting to happen. These trucks need to be recalled and fixed correctly before a life is lost or someone hurt badly because of a faulty vehicle by Chrysler/Dodge.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving approximately 60 mph over a bump in the road, the front end of the vehicle suddenly shook violently and vibrated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact heard a knocking noise when the steering wheel was turned in either direction. In addition, while driving, the vehicle suddenly would not accelerate. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the fuel injector bump and lift bump were faulty and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,500.

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Vehicle shook violently after hitting small bump with right front tire at 50 mph. Extremely hard to maintain control of vehicle. Had to slow to under 30 mph to get shaking to stop and regain control of vehicle.

Known as death wobble. My wife and I were driving interstate 35 north to minnesota. We had crossed a bridge and the highway was rough. The wobble started immediately and I could not control the steering. I hit the brakes right away since this has happened before. Had to get down to 10 mph + before it stopped. Had it happened going on to the bridge, we would have hit the side rail.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving various speeds, the front of the vehicle shook violently. The contact stated that the vehicle had a condition widely known as the "death wobble". The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.

Purchased vehicle at 100,000 in 11/2011. Miles seemed in good condition. Quickly started death wobble. Thought it was weak tires. Purchased new (better) tires, no change. Took into oak ridge, TN Chrysler dealership for death wobble repairs at 122,351 miles (ticket chcs182246). Fine until last month 12/2016 at approx 137,051 miles. Death wobble is back (and worse). Easily occurs at interstate speeds when one hits bridge expansion joints (especially on a curve). But must also watch (be careful) on secondary roads at slower speeds. Does not need to be on a curve if the bump is big. In my opinion engineering wise, think the engine / front end is too high/heavy for the default steering/suspension components to handle the forces. It seems the repairs I am offered are merely fixing symptoms and not root cause. Also seems there is a wealth of after market knowledge / parts that recognizes the issues that Chrysler refuses to recognize.

Ever since we purchased the truck used from Dodge dealer in tucson arizona we have had concerns with suspension and steering of the truck. When driving the truck steering is bouncy and unstable. We thought it was alignment so we took it in and truck continues the same. When pulling out 34' 5th wheel steering is very shaky and vibrates a lot. After years of bringing up concern with Dodge dealer we took to another shop where they gave us a huge list of things needing too get fixed. We went back to Dodge dealer where they gave us a 2nd opinion and came up with additional concerns with truck. We have changed shocks, struts, be all joints and other things with the suspension and truck continues to run the same way. But recently we got brakes, drums, and master cylinder since we ran out of brakes while pulling out 34' 5th wheel. All this things were recommended so that the truck would run well. We have spent thousands of dollars and issue is still unresolved. We would like someone to help us since all the recommended repairs have been done and still having same problem. We travel quite a bit with our animals and would hate to have a deadly accident due to truck problems. Please let us know what would be the best step to repairing our truck to safe conditions. Steering shaky and brakes failure even after all recommended repairs. Thank you guadalupe lopez 520-241-3187.

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Takata recall - I am unable to get this recall completed. I have been on a waiting list for over 6 months, and am still being told that the dealer is not being provided with an appropriate number of units to complete the recall. I have called Dodge and was told that this is just how it is. I am understandably worried that in the event of an accident this will cause injury to me. I have now received at least 6 recall letters, but still cannot get the recall completed.

When driving on the highway I hit a series of bumps at 60 mph and my truck began to shake violently. I then had to slow down to 30mph to regain control.

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle while driving at speeds above 30 mph the vehicle would experience severe shaking and vibration after driving over a pump in the road. After reducing the speed to under 30 mph the shaking would cease. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the stabilizer was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 145,000. Jft.

I"m having problems,with the Dodge Ram 3500 truck , front suspension had to be repaired, fuel/propulsion system. Still having electrical problems, inside light stays on while vechicle is in motion. Looses power at time going up hills.

"tamara recall". Driving down road hit a slight bump got the death wobble and had to slow down to 30mph or lower to get it back under control on the freeway. Have had the front end rebuilt 3 times by professionals and now doing it again or still.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the right front wheel and tire separated from the vehicle while entering a parking area. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic whom performed an inspection that located the right front tie rod fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The right front tie rod was replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Li.

There is a recall on the tie rod. The vehicle was taken to a Chrysler dealership in kissimme FL in 2014 on two different occasions. We were told by the dealership both times that the tie rod was not bad and they would not change it out. On 2/21/15, I was driving approximately 10 mph when the tie rod fractured and I lost complete steering and was shot left of center. Fortunately, there was no oncoming traffic and I was able to pull off the side of the road without crashing into anything or anyone. I was less than 1/4 mile from the main road, and I shutter to think what would have happened if I would have been on that 4 lane highway. This could have been prevented if the dealership would have done its job with the recall.

Death wobbles.

Was changing oil on my 03 Dodge Ram 3500 and noticed the frame rail near cab mount on drivers side was completely rusted thru with a hole approximately 2 inches long and 1/4" wide. I'm afraid to haul my goose neck trailer under these conditions. I'm afraid that additional weight could cause the frame to collapse. I don't remember seeing a recall for this condition.

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14v635000 (engine and engine cooling , fuel system, diesel) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure. Bp.

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The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel began to jerk from side to side. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was a certified mechanic who replaced the power steering box, the power steering pump, the long arm, the short arm, and the pitman arms, and the stabilizer shocks but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.