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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). 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 contact spoke to papa's chrysler dodge jeep ram (585 e main st, new britain, ct 06051) who stated that parts were not available and placed the contact on a waiting list. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 11/27/2017
Airbag warning light flashes intermittently while vehicle is in motion. Occurs approximately 1x/week. Has been accompanied by erratic turn signals and dash lights.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall.i have tried 7 times to get this fixed at the closest dealer but they won't do it. It is a 70 mile trip to them and they always say they cant for 2 or 3 weeks from when i'm there. They tell me it only takes an hour but expect me to schedule out 2 or 3 weeks. With the job i work i simply cannot do that. Seems like they don't care wheather my wife and i live or die.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags) and 15v313000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact spoke with the ragland chrysler dealer located in bay city, texas and was informed that the part was unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The vin and failure mileage were not available.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v817000 (air bags); 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). The parts were not available beyond a reasonable time frame so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer provided a time frame for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle vibrated and a popping noise was heard from the steering wheel. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering), but the contact did not receive a recall notice. However, the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The dealer stated that the part was not available to schedule the recall repair within a reasonable timeframe. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear driver's side of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions.on another occasion, the contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the contact crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries that required medical attention. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics where it was diagnosed that the steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.updated 03/11/16*lj
Takata recall. Just got my 3rd phone call from chrysler today. The result of the first 2 calls i've received in the past were that no parts were actually available. The result of this phone call was 3 local dealerships put the chrysler caller on hold and then hung up on her. I have been trying for a very long time to get my truck in for this recall. It is obvious that chrysler and their dealers are not serious about this serious safety concern.
Takata recall: was notified of parts availability in aug 1015. Went to dealeron sept 8 , 2015 and was put on a waiting list. Was told it would be about 6 months. Called today (mar 4, 2016) and was told i was #107 on the waiting list and it may be as ling as a year until they can get to me.are they playing the attrition game and hoping something will happen so they will not have to do this recall? i also asked them to disable the airbag in the interest of my personal safety which they refused to do. Is there anything that can be done to speed this process?
After the manufacturer recall notice, i contacted the local dealer on june 26, 2015.to date, i have not been notified for any repair.
The contact owned a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph when suddenly a deer jumped onto the road, the vehicle was turned to the right in order to avoid the deer however, the contact crashed into a four feet deep ditch.the driver side air bag did not deploy but the passenger side air bag did deploy. The contact suffered head and body injuries. The contact had to spend fifteen hours in the hospital being treated and was released. The contact mentioned that a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) was received. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the dealer. It was unknown if a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect and vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect....updated 04/12/16 the consumer stated the part finally arrived and the vehicle was repaired. Updated 04/13/16.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 08/30/16*ljupdated 09/28/16.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
My vehicle is listed as having defective airbags, however the only information i have received is that there are no replacements parts available. What do i do?i don't have exact date, only know i haven't been contacted by a dodge dealer to replace the airbags.
May 2016 we received a recall notice about the passenger airbag inflator must be replaced. This is taking way too long to be fixed.we are a city dept. In chesapeake va that provides mosquito control.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the parts was unavailable to perform the recall repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact was driving approximately between 45 -50 mph on normal road conditions and unexpectedly, an opposing vehicle pulled in front of the vehicle.the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into three large trees and a utility pole.the air bag system failed to deploy with the massive level of impact.the vehicle was completely destroyed.the police and ambulance were called to the scene. The driver sustained minor injuries to the back.the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.the cause of the failure has not been determined. The failure mileage was 104,000.updated 02/02/10. *ljupdated 02/05/10.
"takata recall" we received the notice in may 2016, took the truck to arrigo dodge; they would have to call us when they got the parts in. In november we contacted them, regarding a different recall (tie rod) once again had to wait but they did the driver side air bag. March 2017 they did the air bag.....2 days later the air bag light is on, horn and cruise control does not work and they refuse to repair it; stating that it is the multi-function switch. So we currently have no drivers side airbag. In our attempts to have them fix it they refused and were nasty about it. We attempted to reach a local dodge representative and no one knows who that may be.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part needed to perform 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 10/15/2015
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Airbag light came on, a/c & seat heaters won't work. Cold start in morning, airbag light goes off, a/c works & seat heaters ok.turn engine off, next start of engine, airbag light on, no a/c or seat heaters until next morning. First time this incident occurred vehicle was stationary, in store parking lot. Airbag light on during trip home. Airbag inoperable when light is on.
"takata recall"the notices regarding this recall state it should "remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time". Who defines "reasonable"? i received the mailed notice of this s43/16v-352 on may 24, 2016 and i have been unable to use the truck on several trips i wished to take because of the uncertain situation. My truck has spent its entire live in florida and is within the time frame where they state the inflator is most likely to rupture. I think waiting over 6 months is more than reasonable and i want to file a complaint against fca for this lack of action.
Takata recalli called my local dealership today litia dodge and was told that the parts are not avalible yet for this recall. Really? like the recall is almost a year old and we are still waiting on parts? what is the deal? ijust recently bought this pickup so when i told the service guy this he said that they would notify me. I again told him that i just got this pickup so how is dodge going to notify me? so i just figured that maybe if i go on this site i can get some answers and notifications because it was obvious my local dealership didn't give a rip.
Front passenger airbag inflator.this is a city vehicle that helps provide mosquito control services to the citizens of chesapeake, va.it's taking way too long for this part to be fixed.
Pt sd from all the information just barely put 50 00 miles on each year
Head on collision air bags did not deploy.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
"takeaway recall" - permanent remedy for recall s43/nhtsa16v-352 passenger airbag inflators is taking entirely too long. No follow up contact since initial notice.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v795000 (air bags) and 15v313000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact experienced what was described in the recall, for the last two years. Ma 08/10/15updated 08/18/15
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 06v038000 (service brakes, hydraulic ) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/12/2016
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bag) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); howeverthe 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.updated 05/17/17*ljupdated 10/11/2017
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect. Updated 01/05/2017*ctthe consumer stated the driver side air bag was replaced. However, the air bag for the passenger side was not available. Updated 02/13/17.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the notice for nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) was received in july of 2015. After notifying the dealer, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Received recall notice r25/nhtsa 15v-313, airbag recall.took vehicle to larry h miller chrysler jeep dodge service center in sandy, ut.did not have replacement airbag.told they would order.have not received notice of airbag in stock for over 3 months.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the parts needed were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted and they were unable to provide a time frame for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
In july 2016, i learned of airbag recall 16v352 through the dept of transportation recall notice program (have not yet been notified by dodge). Have made 2 attempts since then to get the recall repair done. Today, i was told that parts are still not available. This is an important issue that could cause an accident if airbag accidentally deploys. The wait time to get this repaired is unacceptable.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the failure could have been directly related to a notice he received for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering).the contact sustained shoulder and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,600.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle shook violently, veered to the right, and the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a road sign. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side tie rod assembly fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The failure mileage was 72,000.
Recieved a recall notice, still waiting for follow up recall notice when parts are available. Have not recieved a notice as of yet.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. After the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), the technician stated that the air bag cover was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure caused the horn to become inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,830. Updated 08/12/16*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired under recall. Updated 12/11/2017
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v795000 (electrical system) and 14v817000 (air bags); however, the part needed 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recallwe have recently moved from the us back to canada for retirement. We imported our 06 dodge ram 2500 which is used to haul our new 5th wheel (our permanent new home) all import and export documentation was paid but we are now unable to register, license, or insure this vehicle due to the fact that it has the outstanding s43 recall.our dreams of retiring and travelling have ended before they have begun. Please help, we have spent many thousands of dollars to move back to and cannot use this vehicle until the s43 recall has been completed
July 2016 we received notice about the passenger airbag inflator must be replaced. This is taking way too long to be fixed.we are a city dept. In chesapeake va that provides mosquito control.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part needed 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I purchased the 2006 dodge ram 2500 mega cab in 2013 and almost immediately started receiving notices about an air bag recall, but that the parts were not available to fix the issue. It is now 2016 and i am still receiving notices that the parts are not available. I am seriously reluctant to let my wife and toddler ride with me until this problem is fixed. When will the parts be available for my chrysler dealer to fix my truck?
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v313000 and 16v352000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. Another vehicle cut in front of the contact's vehicle causing the contact to lose control and veer off the road. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the parts were not available for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v817000 (air bags) and 14v795000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.updated 6/8/15
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 13v528000 (steering) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.ma 10/14
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags) and 15v313000 (air bags). 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I was involved in an accident in motion over 35mph on a highway and my air bags did not go off. A young man turning left from the south lane across the north lane failed to yield to me traveling in the north lane.all air bag recalls on my vehicle have been completed as shown on the attached form.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Dodge is taking to long to repair the p81 recall for driver side air bag it has been 5 mouths and still no parts.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Replaced battery cable. Reconnected cable and air bag deployed. To to chrysler dealer and was told it has a broken clock spring and chrysler is covering the repair
The airbag warning light comes on. Sometimes it resets and goes off, but usually stays on. This is happening most all the time as soon as i start the truck. Sometimes the light will come on immediately, sometimes after the truck is in motion.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Takata inflator. I received your written notice. I e-mailed a reply on 7/15/16. So far on 1/16/17i have not heard from either you folks or my local dealer about replacing the passenger side air bag. Are the proper air bags available to the local dealer in odgen utah or near by dealer?
Handed dealer recall notice says parts are not available stalling
"takata recall"we purchased our 2006 dodge truck in october of 2015. We received a recall notice at the end of july 2016. At the time of purchase, dishman dodge of spokane, washington did not inform us of the defective airbags in this truck. In 2014, ntsa asked 10 car companies to recall 7.8 million vehicles because of this problem but only in 7 southern states, puerto rico and the u.s. Virgin islands. True, the air bag propellant becomes more unstable over time and with hot or humid temperatures ,but that is only a factor when the air bag deploys spontaneously or when the vehicle is involved in a minor fender bender and the bag should not be deploying in the first place. What about when a vehicle is involved in a moderate or major accident? why was that not considered when the recall first took place? why weren't drivers in the rest of the states notified too? accidents happen all the time. There are no available parts or replacements for these airbags so, if the takata air bag deploys in our vehicles for any reason,us, our loved ones, children, mothers, fathers are just out of luck i guess. When did fiat -chrysler find out about this problem? are any of you looking into the fact that many vehicles were sold to unsuspecting buyers, with full knowledge that these airbags were hazardous?i believe dishman dodge of spokane had full knowledge of this when they sold us our truck but, they're not taking responsibility for it at all. Now i am stuck driving an unsafe vehicle. I won't allow anyone to ride in the passenger seat. I can't trade it or sell it because then i'd just be passing the hazard onto someone else, which is wrong. So who's going to help keep me and my family safe? who's going to help us? who's going to be responsible if someone gets hurt of killed because of this faulty airbag? will you only do what's right after more people are injured or die? help us
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram mega cab 2500 4x2. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was notified...updated 04/11/17
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- the contact stated during a crash the vehicle's airbags did not deploy.the contact stated on 11/18/07he was travelling approximately 60 mph andhe hit a guard rail head on.the road conditions were dry.the contact wore a seat belt.the vehicle did not stop,it flipped over the rail and struck a tree.the vehicle continued , and the right front passenger side hit a tree.the windows shattered on the driver side back door, the headlights were knocked out and he believed the framewere cracked.the contact stated he drove the vehicle away.the body shop was coming out on 1/18/07 to give an estimate.the contact has pictures of the vehicle. Updated 02/15/07.
Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into park, the back up alarm sounded as if to indicate that the vehicle was in reverse.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem.the manufacturer was also notified.
I own a 2006 dodge ram 2500 mega cab.just last week my blinkers started going crazy.i will signal the left blinker and it will signal right and visa versa.this problem happens daily and happens so frequent that i am afraid to drive my truck anywhere.i have not replaced the switch yet.in doing research, it says you must pull the steering wheel to fix the problem.i just thought a wire might be grounding out.i then started to do some research and many many other people are having this issue on their trucks of the same year.i do hope you consider this a recall as it to be a very intense safety issue and i do believe dodge should fix the problem.doing research on the problem it does cost a significant amount.if i have to fix a safety issue that is ongoing with a vehicle and dodge knows about it, it is time for the government to step in and make this corporation fix the safety problem.if they know about the problem and don't fix it, i am sure a lawyer could be contacted to let everyone know about the problem including the ones who won't fix it.
Tpim failure causing loss of trailer brake controller lights and trailer lights stay on after key is turned off. There hasn't been an accident as of 4/12/11.
Beginning to have problems with interior lighting short cycling, shutting off early.suspect the tipm is going out.
Pt sd from all the information just barely put 50 00 miles on each year
Issue: low beam headlight bulbs quit working, after several replacements, installing new bulbs (lamps) does not repair the issue. The vehicle currently has no low beam headlights,the vehicle only has high beam headlights. Not drivable at night. Tipm (totally integrated power module) is at fault according to dodge technician.the left (drivers side) low beam headlight went out in 2007, i replaced the headlamp bulb. Ok.the right (passenger side) low beam headlight went out in early 2008. I replaced the headlamp bulb. Ok.in 2012 ,both low beam headlights went out. I replaced both lamps.ok.in2013, the right (passengers side) low beam headlamp went out. Ireplaced the right (passengers side) low beam lamp, but the light still does not work. I took to shop, and they attempted to repair, but could not locate issue. They said, no fuses to replace, it has a tipm module that controls the lighting. In 2014, the left (drivers side) low beam headlight went out. I replaced the headlamp bulb. Still no lights.in 2014, i called the dodge dealer, spoke with service. The technician told me that this is a recurring problem with the 2006 dodge ram headlights, that it is probably the tipm (totally integrated power module) that needs replaced. The quoted cost of the tipm was approximately $800 and the labor about $150. Summary: march 2015. The 2006 dodge ram is not operational except during daylight hours. It only has operational high beam headlights, no low beam headlights. All new bulbs. I cannot afford a repair bill of almost $1,000 to get a $20 headlight to operate by replacing the tipm . Dodge needs to address this issue in my opinion. The issue just gets worse with time, and then, replacing the light bulbs does not help.
2006 dodge ram 2500 turn signals don't work part time and part time turn on the wrong signal like turn on left and it turns on the right, also the wipers won't turn on some times and then won't turn on past slow wipe, when you turn on the brights it turns on the washer and wipers, i understand this is the same switch, the multifunction switch, dodge has redesigned it now twice according to a dealer but has not recalled it and charges high dollars to fix it up to $700.00 this is a safety issue and should have been recalled years ago what is the hang up for the recall?
Recurrent electrical issues, that do not involve blown fuses or bulbs.engine diagnostic codes have indicated tipm problems and i have had to "erase codes" to restore functionality. Then 2-3 months later recurrent problems, abnormal codes and erasure restores function.code description indicates that the tipm will only allow 6 or 8 resets ( do not recall exact number) before tipm will 'lock up' and need to be replaced.description of episodes:> recurrent malfunction of instrument lights. Suddenly all dash lights and tail lights shut off, yet brake lights, headlights and hazard lights remain on. However, fog lights cannot be turned off, even after headlights off. The dash lights then flashed 4 times, remained out 2-3 mins then flashed 4 times. In addition to the lighting problems, the vehicle began misfiring and eventually stalled. Would not restart. Acted like no spark available to cylinders. 5 mins later, truck started however dash lights still out and then intermittently flashing. I drove home using hazard lights as i had no tail lights. Similar episode as above has happened 3 times.> other episodes of tail light malfunction along with intermittent lack of power to radio. Function restored after stopping and restarting car> sudden misfiring and eventual stall. Restarted after several attempts, ran rough but got to dealer. No problem found. Ran fine for them. No injector issue.
This is an on going issue with my 2006 dodge ram 2500 . When driving at night sometimes when you switch the headlight from low beam to high beam they will completely go out or one side will go out. Also sometimes when you turn on your left blinker your right blinker will come on. The dealer told me that this was from hauling trailers with bad wiring. I don't understand how a trailer that is not connected to my truck can effect the lights. My truck is no longer under warranty and there is no way for me to diagnose this problem. (you must have a chrysler computer to see what the controller is doing) i thought there were laws to protect consumers from manufacturers of cars that prevented them from making control systems that consumers could not access.
The truck will not power the left stop lamp or signal lamp on any of my trailers; however, the left signal and stop lamp on the truck work perfectly.dodge dealer indicated that the problem was in the truck's tipm which does not have a fuse for that portion of the trailer's lighting and burned out internally.dealership indicated that the only way to repair is to replace the tipm which costs $1026.00.dealership also indicated that this is a major problem on this vehicle which they have seen before.there is nothing to indicate that the trailer lamps aren't working except to physically observe them.this tipm also controls numerous other things in the truck and info from the dealership and internet searches indicate there are many serious problems occurring due to them malfunctioning.these are defective units that should be recalled.consumers should not have to pay over $1000 to make a simple light function, or deal with a worse problem.
Tl. The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated the tipm has malfunctioned causing every electrical component not to work.the contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the dealer stated the tipm needs to be replaced.the contact has not had the tipm replaced.the dealer does not know what caused the tipm to malfunction.the contact stated there is know way of telling if the new tipm will not malfunction while driving. The contact stated there are numerous complaints regarding the tipm and a recall should be issued.the failure mileage was 185,000.jo
The blinkers are erratic.the left blinker comes on when the right is applied and vise versa.the blinkers will switch sides in the middle of a turn and at times they will bounce back and forth between right and left turn.the windshield wipers will just turn themselves off at times and or speed up and slow down by themselves at times.seems very dangerous and a recall should be considered.at the minimum a technical bulletin describing the problem should be issued.this seems to be a common problem with this model.
Wipers fail to turn on or get stuck on intermediate, turn signals work on the opposite side that you place them, when you put the right turn signal on the left works. Sometime you can't switch the headlight from bright to dim or vice versa.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the turn signals and brake lights malfunctioned on the trailers attached to the vehicle. The contact mentioned that no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred at any speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the amperage was incorrect and needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. The vin was not available.updated 12/03/15*lj
2500 2006 dodge truck, multifunction switch controls wiper function will stop working during rainstorms while driving, resulting in a dangerous safety hazard, dodge needs to have a recall now!i have had 2 near misses!
When i activate left turn signal the right turn signal activates. When i activate the right turn signal it operates correctly. Also doesn't seem to happen when tilt steering is in up position only when tilt steering is in down position. Also windshield wipers have stopped working mid rotation. Then started working again in a short time period. I believe these problems are related.
Airbag warning light flashes intermittently while vehicle is in motion. Occurs approximately 1x/week. Has been accompanied by erratic turn signals and dash lights.
Driver's headlight will not work even after putting in a new bulb, radio intermittently comes on and goes off and the trailer lights will not stay on.vehicle checked out by a certified repair shop and their findings pointed directly to a defective integrated fuse module box in my 2006 dodge ram 2500.requesting to file a formal complaint and to join any class action suits in place to help off set an estimated repair bill of around $1,000.00 by a local dodge dealership.the part a lone is $704 and it is set by chrysler and there is no finding a cheaper price.
Trying to merg onto a highway in the rain my vehicles blinkers, light adjustment, and windshield wipers would not activate.this event didn't result in an accident but is a dangerous result of a poorly designed multi-function switch that controls blinkers and windsheild wipers.this problem has occured previously but not to the extent for myself or other to come into harm as it did today.
When switching on a turn signal, both lights flash or nothing happens. Wipers fail or work sporadically. Wipers don't work when i need them to and causes me to not drive in the rain. The blinkers work half the time and almost causes someone to hit my truck because they thought i was turning right when i had the blinker to turn left.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the turn signals on the vehicle needed to be repaired. When signaling a left turn, the right turn signal would flash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 128,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab 4x4. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised that the ecm module and tipm failed. The dealer advised that the ecm would be replaced under factory warranty however the tipm would be repaired at the contacts expense. The manufacturer confirmed the information given to her by the dealer. The failure mileage was 80,000.updated 12/10/10 updated 12/27/10
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v795000 (air bags) and 15v313000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact experienced what was described in the recall, for the last two years. Ma 08/10/15updated 08/18/15
Multifunction switch in dodge ram 2500 defective.blinkers when activated blink for the wrong direction, or not at all.sometimes when they do activate they wont turn off.hazard lights are also affected.could cause an accident because from in the cab the blinker will show left turn but the right turn blinker will be blinking and vice versa.or blinkers may show to be activated but are actually not. Wipers may start or stop with no warning.the blinker issue will cause an accident eventually, it probably already has.wiper function is intermittent or no at all,problem occurs without any sort of warning.
I have 2006 dodge ram 2500 trx4, i started having problems with my rt rear turn signal approx 2 months ago. Thought it was bulb, wasn't! i took truck to local auto electric shop, was told on dec 14th, 2010 that the problem was the entire fuse block that controls the turn signals. He called dodge dealer and was told that the part would run over $700 and that there were 200 already on back-order! now, jan 3rd, 2011 when i push on brake the rt rear light flickers/flashes as if the turn signal is working. I don't believe that $700 plus labor is acceptable from dodge, and even if i ordered the part they can't tell me when it would deliver due to large back log on them. It seems to me that there is a major issue and i think that there should be a recall issued by dodge.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v795000 (electrical system) and 14v817000 (air bags); however, the part needed 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Failure of clutch/starter interlock switch, vehicle will start with clutch out.
Turn signal intermittently fails or signals the opposite direction.
Multiple repairs to the front end suspension of the vehicle, to the point that we are now paying for the repairs and the dealership denying they replaced the most recent track bar on the truck and blame the tires on the truck. I am really tired of running off into a ditch after hitting a bump in the road or steer to miss a pothole. Just fix the truck correctly and stop making excuses telling us it is our tires when it is a 4x4 and they cannot put more sturdy parts on the front end or take blame for the steering shaft and gear box when these have been recalled under the death wobble. Hub assembly had to be replaced on this truck as well. Trying to turn the vehicle into a parking spot and constantly having to back into a space. This death wobble has gone too far. As far as the electrical they cannot find why the dashboard keeps flickering and we keep blowing fuses or bulbs. It is really getting annoying with this truck and all the repairs which we have had to do this vehicle, and yet take responsibility for it.
While driving, the headlights will go off by themselves.
Turn signals will switch back and forth. If you have left turn signal on, it will switch to right signal then back to left andvice versa.
My intermittent wipers fail, they stick on, or wipe randomly or even don't work at all. They will stop, turn off at any point during the wipe at any position, and sometimes wont turn off when switch is off. Doesn't matter what speed or driving style that this happens on.
Driving in traffic at night and lost turn signals and brake lights on trailer almost caused rear end collision. Found problem was with the tipm or fuse box. The trailer wiring from the tipm has no fuse and is some sort of relay and can only be repaired by a dealer. Have found this to be a very common problem with other dodge truck owners. Many different circumstances can cause this failure due to only a 15 amp limit before failure. Dealers say they can do a reflash for around $100.00 and if that does not work the tipm must be replaced at a cost of $1000.00 and this would be the case each and every time there was a 15 amp overload to this circuit. This is a serious safety issue as dealers or not open 24 hours or 7 days a week and also very expensive. This should be a simple fused circuit as it is with almost all vehicles and the repair could be made by simply replacing the blown 25 cent fuse found at all gas stations and convenience stores. I hope no one has been killed or injured over this same type issue.
I was driving down the road and the engine started dying then taking back off, then all of a sudden the speed odometer dropped to zero wouldnt come back up while i was still moving, then the abs light the check enging light and the brake light and washer fluid light all came on and i lost power to the tail lights head lights and the windows started rooling up and down by them selves. When i got home and turned off the truck i called the dealer and they said that it was the tipm and it would have to be replaced.they said the trailer i was pulling must of had a short and thats what caused it. I told them that i wasnt pulling a trailer and they called me a liar and hung up on me the windows continued to roll up and down untill the batt was disconnected. The next morning i then hooked the battery back up and it all worked fine. No problem a couple weeks later it started again finall found a short in the light control on the right tail light replaced the part that holds the bulbs and the problem corrected itself. Now it has since started doing it all again but will not reset itself i contacted the dealer and they said that the tipm would reset itself five times then would have to be replaced. The veh was not pulling a trailer when this happened and the only trailer i pull with it has the lighting package working fine on all trucks i hook it to but not this one. Please get the dodge company to recall these peices of junk im tired of paying 1200 dollars to replace a bunch of parts to find out its their piece of junk tipm causing all the problems.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the turn signals would provide erroneous warning indications. The air conditioner was also inoperable. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and located the failure at the power control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage 150,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. Another vehicle cut in front of the contact's vehicle causing the contact to lose control and veer off the road. As a result, the contact crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the parts were not available for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v817000 (air bags) and 14v795000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.updated 6/8/15
Air bag light came on after owning the vehicle for 2.5 years. The warranty don't cover the cost of replacing the module.
Airbag light came on, a/c & seat heaters won't work. Cold start in morning, airbag light goes off, a/c works & seat heaters ok.turn engine off, next start of engine, airbag light on, no a/c or seat heaters until next morning. First time this incident occurred vehicle was stationary, in store parking lot. Airbag light on during trip home. Airbag inoperable when light is on.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.after the vehicle had been parked for approximately four days, the contact discovered that the front window was darker than normal.he immediately opened the front door and discovered that the dashboard was burned on the passenger side.the vehicle was towed to a collision center.the current and failure mileages were 40,000.
Upon restarting my 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel, my abs light and parking brake light came on after driving a few short moments ,i also noticed that speedometer indicator was not working but the vehicle rpm indicator was. Causing myself some concern i checked my brakes and noticed i had a hard brake pedal when applied but was still able to stop. I contacted my local dealership and took my vehicle in for service for this issue and recall notice concerning the drivers air bag inflator. I was contacted back by my service adviser, asking for approval for additional two hours of diagnoses time due to the fact his mechanic could not find the problem.i was notified at end of the day that the issue was found to be faulty power distribution center, output failed for circuit f202 unable to recover tipm thru reconfiguration. No pdc available thru parts at this time, fabricated jumper lead to to circuit f202 from fuse 28 in pdc. This is a temporary fix customer advised to replace pdc asap current price $917.00 additional 1.5 hrs labor to install and program unit . Total hours for diagnosis was 3 hours at a cost of $315.00 to customer. I believe this should investigated by the nhtsa as a on going concern and for consideration of a issuing a new safety recall for this issue.
The contact owns 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated that the turn signal was defective and would illuminate sporadically without being activated.the dealer was notified of the failure and diagnosed that the multifunction switch needed repairs. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 57,500 and the current mileage was 60,000.
I have a 2006 dodge mega cab 2500 4x4 slt with ~53k miles on it. About 1 month ago i started to experience issues with using my left turn signal. During light momentary and full left turn signal actuation, my right turn signal would come on and the left turn signal would not come on. The occurrences happen at random times and for random durations of time. I usually fiddle with the turn signal lever to get the left signal to work after i notice the incorrect flashing of the right turn signal. This surely has raised my chances of being involved in an accident as other drivers interpret this to mean i have change my intent to turn or am confused or possibly impaired. This is an ongoing problem and i will repair this at my own cost to avoid putting myself in danger. I have read numerous reports of this or very similar failures occurring in the dodge truck line. Please make this a safety recall in order to address this serious issue.
Directing air to defrost windshield does not work = safety hazard. Air only blows from front vents and will not change to any other position: defrost or floor, no matter the setting selected on the climate control (air flow) knob.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While making a turn, the trailer lights did not illuminate. The failure occurred without warning. The dealer diagnosed that the tipm malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The tipm module is bad. This part controls quite a bit of electrical current to various areas of the vehicle. It stalls when stopped at a traffic light, it is not sending the brake light information to an attached trailer (left side only), gauges inside the vehicle have stopped working (to name a few of the items being affected by this control).this part can be inspected as it is currently still on the vehicle. Safety is a concern due to either not being able to move out of the roadway, and also when pulling a trailer as no one will see turn signals or brake lights on the tow vehicle as the power isn't going to the trailer lights. I was informed of the malfunction at a trailer dealership. The problems have been getting worse over the last 4 years of ownership of this vehicle. The check engine light is currently on, even though what the computer read out gave has now been repaired. There has currently been no accident that this vehicle has been involved in.
Wrong direction of turn signal comes on when activating the switch.
I purchased my 2006 dodge 2500 4x4 brand new in 2006.my truck is in great condition except for two major concerns..my a/c went out in dec. 2010 it was replaced with another defective one which was immediately replaced again.dealer did not replace the flapper under dash.i took truck in nov. 2011 the windshield would get extremely foggy and a noise would come from under dash when i put a/c on high,dealer said it was the flap that would control where the air is directed. They wanted 800.00 to replace a 34.00 part.i told them that should have been fixed when they replaced a/c.dealer said it still would not be covered under warranty anyway.this is a serious issue when fog gets on windshield why does someone have to die before a part is recalled.i have to open my windows to defrost my windshield.the other issue is when truck is supposedly in park and you open the door the horn honks, dash lights turn on and off and twice it has jumped into reverse on it's own.the first time i was at the post office putting mail outside i was a bit to far from box so i put it in park,opened door jumped off and truck jumped into reverseluckily i'm a small person and was able to jump in and step brake.this has happened about three times.the park does not engage properly because at heb i put it in park turn off truck went in store came back to turn on truck.it wouldn't start and it was in park.i had to put it in neutral to start it. Another customer came to see what was wrong i tried to put it in park again and it wouldn't go after about to more attempts it went into parki took it to dealer and they could not duplicate problem so nothing was done.i have reported it here so if something happens at least it was reported, if dodge doesn't do anything they will if more people see that others are having the same problem.
The rear door wires have broken on both doors, losing all connectivity to the main power source. As a result, power locks and lights that are connected in the rear cannot be activated from the main console. The doors have to be locked manually. This is a known failure with dodge trucks and needs to be recalled. The dealer even admitted to this being a chronic problem with the rear doors on this model.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the heater and air conditioner were not working. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the heater box fractured and needed to be replaced at cost. The manufacturer referred the contact to nhtsa and stated that there were no failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 163,000.
Turn signals do not work properly. When you put on your left turn signal it will light up as a right turn signal often and same when you put on your right turn signal the left will light up. Most of the time however my turn signals will not even come on. This has almost caused several accidents its really bad when i am pulling trailers. In rain storms and snow storms my windshield wipers will occasionally just stop and only have 1 speed which is slow.... I have had to pull over alot and just wait for my windshield wipers to work again.
Random electrical problems.
Blinkers will turn on in opposite direction of what lever is applied. Right turn signal comes on when you turn lever to left turn. Windshield wipers run intermittently when on.
Low beam headlights went out while drivingcame back on and went out again turn signals operate backwards turn on the left and the right comes on. Dealership says it is the tipm and it is a common problem, seems that it is an extreme safety issue to me that effects a lot of dodge vehicles.
First incident my tipm module was replaced due to electrical problems in april 2010, the next incident was on 4/22/12, my brake lights quit working while i was out of town, during this trip i was traveling home, i turned on my cruise control while driving, i hit the brakes and cruise control would not cut off, i finally had to put the truck in neutral and the engine kept revving higher. I was eventually able to get it to turn off . I made it home the next day i took it to a dealership and they are telling me the tipm module has to be replaced again. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed, if my wife or son would have been driving my truck ,i don't think they would've been able to control this situation, this is going to be the second time this module has been replaced, the first time was 743.00 now it is 1060.00 to replace. I have also read online of several incidences of this happening to other 2006 dodge ram owners. After several attempt to talk with some one at dodge concerning this ,i decided to contact this site for this safety issue.
When i turn on the left blinker the right and left blinker come on at the same time, or the left won't come on and just the right. Something wrong with the multifunction switch on the 2006 dodges. Very unsafe - other drivers have no idea which lane your changing over to.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph attempting to make a turn. When the turn signal switch was activated to the desired selection, the opposite signal became functional. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The turn signal switch was replaced. There was a technical service bulletin regarding the related defect for the 2006 dodge ram 3500 model. The contact stated the manufacturer should issue an extended warranty or a recall for the malfunction. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 54,000.
The headlights failed due to the totally integrated power module (tipm). Research reveals that the tipm failed on many of the dodge vehicles. This system failure is a safety hazard.
While towing trailer back left blinker and back left brake lights failed to work. Then back left blinker on truck stopped working. . problem is in the vehicles computer, dealer only item that cost $712. Some thing called "tipm".just type in blinker problem for dodge ram on google and watch and see how many other people are having this hudge saftey problem. Please look into this problem, peoples lives are at on the line!!! thank you
Both low beam headlights are inoperative.i have a daytime running light module that i installed in 2007 which still operates both low beams at a reduced power, so the bulbs are both good.both high beams are operational.i noticed that when i had the light switch in the on position on 3/26/17 after dark and turned off the engine with the headlight switch still on, that the low beams we're not on, but the other lights were on.the daytime running light module only powers the low beams when the ignition is in the on position.in researching this issue online, i found that this is a common problem with the 2006 model since it has a tipm which controls the light and other functions.the tipm does not have replaceable relays or resetting circuit breakers for the headlights which allow the quick and easy repair or automatic reset of the headlights.since any little glitch may cause the tipm to shut down the lights there is safety issue since both low beams may go off at anytime for no real reason.i feel there needs to be a safety recall on these vehicles to replace the tipm with a unit that has a standard design like is found on other dodge ram years.please research the numerous issues with the tipm including low beams, fuel pumps turning off causing the engine to stop unexpectedly, etc.it's time that dodge is made to replace the tipm with something reliable that does not pose safety issues.a recall is in order.if i did not have the drl module installed, i would have been without low beams when i was driving and switched on the headlights.
The turn signals are indicating the opposite of what i'm selecting.if i select a left turn the instrument panel shows a right turn, when exiting the vehicle the same is indicated on the front and rear signal indicators.if i select a right turn i don't have any indicator on the instrument panel or on the exterior lights.
I have a 2006 dodge ram 2500 and have experienced a problem with my turn signals not working correctly and sometimes not working at all.i was turning left the other day and looked down to see that my right signal was flashing.of course my warranty just ran out so i'm sure the dealer will not cover this.my concern is that this is a safety issue and should be a recall on it.i am part of a dodge forum and of guys on there have the same problem.thought writing in may help with this issue cause the people who is in charge of this may not be aware of this safety issue.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel and gauges failed. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic. Both the dealer and an independent mechanic stated that the power distribution center needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred on two separate occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 217,000. The vin was not available.
2006 dodge ram truck with a long list of problems**ccthe consumer experiencednumerous problems with the vehicle such as ignition switch malfunctions, the ignition would not lock, shift lever, exhaust smokes excessively, the engine shutters and shutdown, transmission shifting improperly primarily in 2nd and 3rd gear, there were times when the consumer could not get the vehicle out of park.the head lights and tail lights come on and go off, theelectric locks malfunctioned, various problems with the cab lights, the instrument cluster failed.
Upon connecting a trailer with a wiring fault to the 2006 dodge ram diesel 4x2 , the tipm on the truck cuts off the circuit.testing indicates a minor fault with the trailer wiring, which allows trailer lights to operate on non-dodge vehicles.according to the local dodge dealer the tipm has failed and must be replaced.the dodge ram does not have a fuse for trailer turn signal circuits nor any other means to allow for the consumer to address wiring faults on trailers, regardless the dodge ram is designed to allow towing.this presents a considerable safety risk as the consumer has zero means to address faults with the dodge tpim after normal business hours or in areas without a dodge dealer.the high cost of the tpim also discourages the average consumer from maintaining proper and safe operation of the vehicle upon a simple trailer fault.a simple inexpensive fuse as on pre-2005 dodge ram vehicles for trailer circuits will greatly improve safety as the consumer can address issues with the dodge ram from induced by simple trailer wiring faults.i have contacted the dodge dealer and chrysler llc about the issue and neither provides information that there is a fix to the tipm that enables the consumer to address the safety issue induced by replacing the module with a new one.dodge nor chrysler llc provided any instructions or documentation on how to advert tipm failures and safety issue resulting from their product not sending power to trailer lights.further tipm documentation here http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2006/08-021-06.htm i strongly urge the ntsb to make the dodge safe by making them reinstate use of simple affordable fuses to protect trailer circuits on the vehicle, enable greater safety when towing and addressing trailer tow faults when access to a dodge dealer is not possible.
Going down the highway at 60 mph in a downpour. Had windshield wipers on low, turned them up to high and they slowed down until the completely quit. Luckily got off of highway to safe location to get towed to my shop. After diagnosing problem, found out it is the tipm(totally integrated power module).
I have a 2006 ram 2500 i hooked up some trailer lights and now i have no low beam headlights.there is no codes showing on repair shops reader (i have no dealer available where i live).the internet has tons of complaints about the tipm and how it shuts down if itdraws too many amps. Well you would think a fuse would be used for that and not have to replace a $1000 computer board.right now i can only drive during daylight hours or only with the high beams.customers should not have to pay over a $1000 to fix a faulty design. Dodge should have to create a fix or repair our vehicles.
Got a letter from chrysler that i was supposed to get my turn signals fixed if i had this problem i did have the problem but it doesn't happen all the time, took the truck to dealer and they told me that they will not fix this turn signal problem if it isn't happening when they test it at dealer it is an intermittent problem and does not happen all the time but i believe that this is a major safety issue because if i am signaling one way and my truck is showing a different way that could possibly cause a crash or cause me to get a ticket. I believe this should be a recall and not just be fixed if the dealer can see it for them selves and was told by the dealer and chrysler customer assistance that they will do nothing if they don't see this problem at dealer but i could be any where and if it happens im supposed to stop what im doing and take truck over to them and hope it is still doing it when i get there other wise o well. That's pretty much what i get from them.
Multifunction switch controlling the turn signals on my 2006 dodge 2500 megacab went bad. It turns on the incorrect signal, or both signals then trying to use the turn signals. From searching the internet, this is a very common problem.
I was changing lanes on the interstate in minneapolis mn in heavy traffic and when i activated the left turn signal, the right turn signal flashed. I did catch it and didn't switch lanes. Obviously a safety concern. The problem has been coming and going for two days now and i plan to bring it to a dealer this weekend. When this does happen i can activate the four way flashers and the left turn signal does work. I don't know what the problem is but hopefully there is a fix for it.
I was driving on i-75 @70mph, a loud bang happened, truck shut off, i guided it off the road.i had wires hanging i looked further and seen the front drive shaft blew apart.my mechanic said it had locked up. The transfer case, transmission, floor board of the truck was also all damaged. Also said i was lucky that the truck did not cause a serious accident.this truck is a 2006 dodge ram 2500 hd. Well taken care of. No given reason why this happened. My mechanic said he has seen this many times in the dodge trucks that the front drive shaft blows apart.total damages will be the cost of $8,000-$10,000
I was half way to my destination driving on a busy highway at 75mph pulling both my horses and my three horse trailer in a rain storm when the wipers sporadically stopped working. On the high setting they went to low, then stopped, then started again going fast, then completely quit posing a serious hazard to myself, my animals, and all around me on the highway. I was able to move over onto the shoulder and wait it out a while until i could attempt to complete my trip. With so many complaints i don't understand why this hasn't been recalled. I have replaced the wiper motor which only made the wipers move very slowly. There is still a problem, likely quite expensive, which will need to be fixed. My truck is driven very sparingly and had only 75000 miles at the time of wiper failure.
Since august of 2009, i have had problems with my turn signals not working correctly at all times.issue:when i turn the right turn signal on the left signal comes on.when i turn the right signal on the left comes on.occasionally, they do not work at all.
2006 dodge ram power wagon,first the truck started when it want to, we would hold the key several times and it would start, then after about a week the truck would not turn on at all:replaced battery replaced started replaced alternatorcheck the electronics in the steering column a friend came and check it on his computer and it said over voltage he reset the computer and it started.now i can not keep the battery charged, i have unlocked any extra lights i had added my remote start.i read last week that there is a fiber optic line that would disconnect if there was an extreme shaking, i got new tires and they were bad so the truck shook ever bad.what are your thoughts?
I have a 2006 dodge ram 2500 that has a couple issues.the latest is no left low beam.there is no fuse to change either.from my research, it appears that it is the tipm that will need to be replaced.this all happened after pulling my trailer.during that time, my abs and brake light came on and.also, i have the notorious "death wobble."i have spent over $4,000 on steering component repairs, which include 3 gear boxes and 2 power steering pumps in less than two years, tire rods, pitman arm, etc.i am taking my truck back to the shop tomorrow to have my ujoints replaced, all new shocks, and the abs/brake sensor replaced for $1,100.i guess my next repair will be the tipm to fix the headlight issue at what i gather to be around the $1,000 mark.when will dodge fix these issues?the "death wobble" and tipm seem to be the most common complaint.
Turn signal will either not work or show the wrong side flashing (have almost been rear-ended), wipers wouldn't work properly or at all (go very slow or not move at all when on, causing me not being able to see when it's raining hard). Flashers won't turn on at all. Happens every time i need my flashers, wipers, and blinkers.replaced the multi-function switch and all of the problems above are fixed. I still have the old switch and i have heard it's a common problem.
When turn signal is used, vehicle signals in the opposite direction. This is the second time this has happened. Last time multifunction switch was replaced and there was no issue until now. Previous multifunction switch was replaced approx 1 year ago.
These trucks have been sold with faulty electrical systems that dodge has not been able to correct with out costing the owners thousands of dollars. The tpim module constantly needs to be reflashed and replaced to keep your trucks electrical system working. They have designed this system so that the consumer cannot repair or even inspect the system which i believe is a violation of federal law. All of these vehicles have issues with the module and dodge has made millions of dollars because of their faulty part. This module affects lights, wipers, a/c, cranking system etc... This needs to be looked at carefully and dodge should be held liable to repair this problem.
Tipm issue when left turn signal is activated no response to wiring harness. Which also would not activate trailer brake light due to no input from left signal. I think this is a problem when other drivers can't see brake lights all due to a bad tipm. Was told the dealer will replace for $700. My opinion with so many 06 dodge 3500 with same problem this should be recalled. Talked to other owners who have been to dealer and there is a wait for back order due to many others having same problem.
The turn signal switch the opposite of what has been selected on the steering column. If the left turn is selected the right turn lights come on and indicate you are making a right turn. The high beam switch does not always work. The wipers are not reliable either.
When i first bought the pickup i have had electrical issues. A little over a week ago i was driving down the freeway and my wipers quit. It was pouring down rain and i could not see. I took it to the dealer and my tipm is out. My mileage was 36,174 at the time of the failure.
Computer controled vehicle charging system caused the passenger side battery to over charge (dash gauge indicating overcharging) and swell causing irreparable damage and explosion of the battery. Thiscould have started an engine fire under the hood. Fortunately it didn't. Vehicle was on main interstate highway when this occurred. I contacted the battery manufacturer thinking it was a bad battery, but the technician stated dodge charging systems of this period wired the batteries in parallel incorrectly causing the aux battery to overcharge while the main battery was reading undercharged. "batteries in true parallel should be connected negative terminal to negative terminal and positive terminal to positive terminal." the dodge ram 2500 24v cummins i own (completely stock) has the negative terminal cable from each battery connected directly to the engine block for ground. And not connected to each other at all. Again, a properly wired parallel battery system should have the negative terminal connected to each other. According to the battery manufacturer technician, this would become a problem with current flow between the two batteries and cause unbalanced charging due to the vehicle computer reading the main battery voltage only and signaling the alternator to charge at higher volts if the main is reading low. (which happens when the engine is started... Especially in cold weather). And once the main battery sensor signals the computer and the computer signals the alternator, the aux battery is charged even when it doesn't need it. And because the charge flow is restricted due to the negative cables incorrect wiring on the dodge, the main battery only receives a small percentage of the charge. Thereby creating an continual overcharge to the aux battery until the main is slowly brought back up to full charge. Google: dodge ram passenger battery boiled
2006 dodge ram slipped into reverse, horn honking due to safety recall. Which didn't work. Result bent bumper shared kids.
2006 dodge ram 2500 cummins diesel-failed left turn signal/brake light on factory installed trailer plug.my parents purchased this truck new in 2007 that happened to have the trailer package included.i recently tried to hook up a trailer to my parents truck.i noticed the left turn signal and stop light on the trailer did not work.i went through the trailer and found all wiring to function correctly.i tested the factory installed trailer plug on the truck bumper and found the metal pin that sends the signal to the left signal/brake light of the trailer non-functioning.i tested the wire under the truck and found the same wire that attaches to the trailer plug had no electrical current.i checked the fuse box and all fuses were functioning.i checked the internet and found many people with the same complaint.the common cause for the problem listed was the fuse box(aka tipm).there isn't a separate fuse for the trailer signal for a issues like a short.the whole circuit for the left light is closed by the software.instead of just replacing a fuse the whole fuse box needs to be replaced.the average cost is $1,000 to fix.i called the dealer and he said the usual service line, "just bring it in and for $99 we'll diagnose it for you.i called the dodge customer service line and they said they would get back to me and it's been 3 days.i emailed dodge customer service and they said the same as the dealer did.i replied asking if dodge wasgoing to help pay for the problem.i also asked if there was someone else of higher authority to communicate with.they replied okay and that it's been passed on.this is a big safety hazard for my family and the public.if i can't see a driver behind me or them can't see me and an accident occurs, who's going to pay for it and can you really put a price of the safety of your loved ones?updated ivoq 12/01/10
2006 dodge ram 2500 laramie.turn signals operate sporadically. Moving the turn signalstalk to signal a left turn can result in no flashing of the left turn signal but improper flashing of the right turn signal. Likewise the same opposite improper operation occurs when moving the turn signal stalk to signala right turn. The incorrect flashing signal appears at both the dashboard indicator light and at the exterior front and rear turnsignal lighting positions.
Started truck to leave for work one morning and head lights would not come on. Dealership said it has a bad tipm.
Lost turnsignal on left side of vehicle also lost trailer turn signal was told at dealership it was the totally integrated power module was the reason .at first the signal would flash very fast then it quit all together. Guess this is a common problem with dodge vehicles lots of post about it on the internet.
I own a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab with 5.9 diesel engine. The agency has received three reports of improper turn signal function. The complainants report that moving the turn signal stalk to signal a left turn can result in no flashing of the left turn signal but improper flashing of the right turn signal. Likewise the same opposite improper operation occurs when moving the turn signal stalk to signal a right turn. The incorrect flashing signal appears at both the dashboard indicator light and at the exterior front and rear turn signal lighting positions.there are many complaints related to this issue on the web and it is very dangerous. Please advise.
Turn signal malfunction, activate the left signal and the right turns on. Activate the right signal and nothing happens. Sometimes when the left is activated both signals work like hazard flashers.
In 2010 driving to gator nat drag race the wipers just stop then it happen about everytime i used them now and the ac has stop working 863 00 for a new one in june of 2006 and then 600 00 dollars more in sept and they say it the tipm 860 00 dollars more the wipers still don't work right 170000 miles and no ones wants to help the truck just sit to hot to drive in fl with grand kids and no ac i will not but a dodge ever.
Use of left turn signal results in right turn blinker unless steering wheel is moved.
I have a 2006 dodge mega cab that i have had since new.i had to have the multifunction switch replaced at 40,000 miles almost two years ago, now after driving it almost another 20,000 miles it is doing the same thing.is there a recall on this part or do i have any recourse to get this replaced again?this is very dangerous as you never know when it is going to happen.the blinkers will flash the wrong way and the wipers might work or they might not or they may come on when the blinkers are on.this is very distracting when you are in a lot of traffic.please help.thank you.
2006 dodge 2500.when turning on the left turn signal, both indicators on the dash will flicker and the right indicator on the vehicle will actually be working instead of the left.this happens on a regular basis when driving this vehicle.it is now that i do not utilize turn signals for fear that vehicles will mis interpret intentions and cause vehicle accident.went to dealer and they are aware of issue recommending turn switch.
The right turn signal switch was turned on to the right and after the turn it would not shut off.i was able to get it to shut off by switching on the emergency flashers.throughout the next few days this occurred muliple times and each time the blinkers would not shut off.i was finally able to get the blinkers to shut off by changing the angle of the adjustable steering column.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact was driving in rainy weather when he discovered that the windshield wipers were inoperable. When the high beams were activated, the windshield wipers would engage. In addition, when activating the right turn signal, the left indicator light would flash instead.the contact stated that he was almost involved in a crash because of the failure. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileage was 107,000.
2006 dodge ram 2500, turn signal fault, turn on left directional, and right directional comes on very dangerous.......
I have had the abs system warning light on 5 or 6 times , turn signal problems- both turn signals work at same time, a/c problems with the compressor not working at times and now is out all together. Abs and the lighting issue is the biggest problem since it is a 2500 truck and i hall hay , tractors and a 30 ft 5th wheel trailer, people need to know what i am doing or can i stop.
Normal driving, no rain, daylight hours.outside temp. Was approx. 85 deg f.when attempting to activateleft turn signal for a lane change, the signal would not activate, when i attempted to activate it again, the right signal activated.during the duration of my trip i was able to replicate this problem numerous times, affectingboth sides.i was able to duplicate this issue with the vehicle both at rest and stationary, with the engine running.i have not fixed this issue at this time, but plan to replace the multifunction switch.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the right directional signal and brake light failed.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was located at the integrated program module. The dealer updated the software for the integrated program module but the contact felt that the integrated program module should have had a failure notification on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 75,000.updated 05/24/12 the consumer stated the safety issue is not only with the trailer harness package, but also any electrical circuits on the vehicle, as they all go through the tipm (total integrated power module).if the module detects an overload or short, it will shut down that circuit, with no warning. The consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer five time, to have it reset. Updated 05/25/12
2006 dodge ram 2500.multifunction switch fails when needed the most.this item controls the wipers, turn signals, high/low beams, as well as emergency flashers.this was an intermittent problem when i first reported it to the dealership, and surprise surprise it didn't fail at the dealership.now after my standard warranty has expired it has completely failed.there was no events leading up to the failure.the dealerships are now saying that this is a common issue, but since the warranty has expired, i now have to pay for parts as well as labor for an item that causes a major safety issue.imagine driving in a down poor, and the switch that controls your wipers fails to perform.
Another issue with this truck tipm idling in driveway horn honks by itself lights high beams turn on and off by themselves blinkers work intermittently this truck has been a pain i have made a formal complaint about the ball joints they have been replaced 3 times in less than 51000 miles dodge dealer replaced them twice while under warranty but replaced them on my own the last time also steering gearbox snapped in half replaced that while pullin 18 foot trailer got stopped but could not get out of the road we spend alot of money on our trucks while dodge makes alot of money building junk i have been offered 35,000 for the truck but i wont sell it to anyone to have these problems.
On multiple occasions when i put the left turn signal on, the signal will start flashing as though the right turn signal had been actuated. Sometimes the right signal starts flashing as soon as i turn the left signal on. On other occasions i will be stopped with the left signal flashing and it will intermittently start flashing to the right for no apparent reason. Occasionally neither of the signals will flash.
I have owned this vehicle since new and only use for 6 weeks a year at our vacation home. I have had steering/engine[injectors]/driveline issues but biggest concern is the tipm. I made the mistake and plugged in the boat trailer and then the left low beam went out. Took to dealer for a reflash and they were able to make the headlights work but now have the turn signal issue. They informed me i need another tipm so since i have bought 1 already[off warranty] i am hoping with all the complaints, fiat/ram will issue a recall as this is a safety issue? i turn left and the right indicator comes on???i would rather have no low beam than this issue. I will never own a fiat vehicle due to my past and current issues with the tipm in this 2006 dodge ram [made in mexico] 2500 laramie with a 5.9 cummins....
When ever i use my blinkers going right or left they don't always turn on in the direction i've asked them to. They will go from right to left quickly and back and forth. Example i am making a left turn and turn my left turn signal on. It blinks left and right switching back and forth. This isn't just happening with the lights inside on my dash, it actually turns the blinkers on outside in my lights as well. No one can tell which direction i am actually turning.
During the first year of ownership an intermittent malfunction of hazard flashers and turn signals began . On occasion, the hazard flashers and the turn signals will not flash.at times, the turn signals will not cancel.at times, left and right will flash when only one direction is selected.finally, on occasion, the right or left will flash when the opposite is selected.this creates a hazardous situation when i'm executing a turn as other drivers do not know my intentions and i've angered some and had two near miss accidents.i've not had need for my 4-way flashers, but when i test them at the time of the signal malfunction, they do not function.this can be extremely hazardous in an emergency road side event.when the problem first occurred under warranty, i took the truck to the dealer and they re-programmed the ecm.this eliminated the problem for the remainder of the warranty.subsequently, it has gradually returned.i am not alone with this issue.please visit the following link: http://vlane.com/discuss-topic/1336/2006-dodge-ram-turn-signal-problem.
2006 dodge ram 2500 windshield wipers stopped working in a rain storm on the freeway. Took to dealer and they replaced the tipm. 1 week later my horn didn't work dodge said it was a faulty tipm. I fear the tipm has failed again since i am having power issues with my lights and radio again.
I have a 2006 dodge megacab 2500 i recently purchased.the turn signal multiswitch has a malfunction which seems to be a common problem.when i turn my left blinker on, the right signal will also blink and vice versa.the is a safety issue that can cause an accident.
When driving in rain at a safe speed, wipers would not come on, and then the wipers would start and stop working.when i switched on a turn blinker, both blinkers began to flash.our local dodge dealership says there on back order 4,000 of this part required to fix this problem.there have been complaints about this since 2009.does it takea loss of life for a recall to take place?
The turn signal (multi-function) switch in my 2006 dodge 2500 is malfunctioning. When i turn on my left turn signal theright turn signal will flash and sometimes the left as well. The same thing happens when i put on my right turn signal, the left turn signal will flash. I have had two very close calls with this, the most recent while pulling a 34 foot fifth wheel trailer. I have seen numerous complaints about this on the diesel truck resource web page and some of the stories are of very serious close calls. This needs to be a recall.
I was driving down the hwy in pouring rain when the wipers started acting erratically going from real fast then slow then stopped leaving the wiper arm right infront of my eye level . They nevercame back on. Luckily i avoided an accident. I have tried new wiper motor did nothing later ordered a multifunction switch that didn't work either. Now im told that 2006 dodge ram 2500 has a tipm in place of the fusethis is called a total integrated power module. I searched the turbo diesel registry and there are others that have had the same experience. The truck has 58,000 miles and is garage kept i consider excellent condition. Chrysler will not provide any help. I now have a $1,000 plus repair bill and a truck that i cannot drive. Also i have read on here of other electrical problems so how can itrust that this part wont do the same thing.
This has accured several times, while using turn signals.while driving i turn on the left signal and the right one seems to come on and then at times they will just all blinkon and off.then at other times while using the turn signals. The lights go fast then goes out.i feel this is a important and major saftey feature of this vehicle/ truck.iwent and ask the local dodge dealer service advisor about this problem. The advisor said he never heard of it. And further that warranty was out at 36000 miles. I was in the belief . That safety items on new vehicles were covered for 5 years 100000 miles... This problem will cause a accident. The ? is when...please recall this problem before someone gets hurt while turningdue to the from a faulty turn signal that hes been found on the 2006 dodge ram pick up.
The left turn signal activates the opposite or both left and right turn signals.
Dash lights stopped working. They had went out once before but came back on the next day. After another day they went back out and haven't worked since.
Dodge has a bad tipm, when a headlight goes out the tipm gets an over voltage signal and shuts the light down so if you replace the light it still wont work, you have to take it to the dealer and get it reprogrammed and you can only do that twice and have to get a new one that cost $1000.
The turn signal light will sometimes not work or work by itself, the wind shield wipers will some times not work, the truck has 200,000 miles on it the problem at this stage has not be corrected.
The tipm module failed and left headlight went out at night. Repair shop did temporary bypass left side tipm output for low beam.headlights failed completely on both sides, high beam and low beam in august 2014.replaced tipm assembly on 9/19/14, $924.99 for parts and $112.50 for labor.
Iown a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the turn signals on the vehicle malfunction. When signaling a left turn, the right turn signal would flash, or both hazards would flash, or sometimes they would not work at all, then all of a sudden would start misfiring again.there are 85,000 miles on my truck.
2006 dodge 2500 turn signal issues. Malfunctioning turn signals turn left signal on,and right signal comes on and vise versa and sometimes neither will come on.
Could no longer activate the high beams and windshield washer. After changing the multifunction switch was told the issue is in the tipm. Need to replace power module associated with fuse box.
2006 dodge 2500 / turn signal problems.
I had a wiper motor failure. My understanding of the dodge ram is there is a total integrated power module that controls wipers, lights and other electrical devises. Once the tipm sees the 5th fault it shuts down what ever is causing the fault. In my case it was a wiper problem. Once the unit faults it has to be replaced and programmed for the vehicle. Cost $1264.56 for a wiper motor repair.
I have turn signals on my 2006 dodge ram 2500, but i do not have functioning trailer brake or signal lights through the factory installed towing package.this is the same problem no matter which trailer i am pulling.checking for voltage states that there is low voltage due to the tpim.this occurred at 84,000.also, while the vehicle is running the igination key can be pulled out.$1,000 is alot to repair a towing package and i do not know how long this would last.
Turn signal will flash the opposite signal than the direction you desire. Example, turning on the left turn single will cause the right turn signal to flash, and vise versa, as well as causing the emergency signals to activate. I am unable to indicate to other drivers my correct direction of turn while driving in traffic or at a signal light, stop sign, merging, changing lanes, ect..
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the turn signals and the windshield wipers stopped working on the vehicle. The hazard lights functioned intermittently. The contact did not have the vehicle inspected. The failure had become progressively worse over time until the past three months when they stopped working completely. The failure mileage was 52000. The current mileage was 60000.
Exterior lights stopped working properly. No turn signal on driver side when headlights are on. Also when headlight switch is on backup lights come on,cab brake light comes on,and driver side signal blinks rapidly lighting faintly the. Turn signal bulb,and running light with no brake lights.but he front driver side turn signal works.
Five pin trailer electrical connection corrodes w cap cover in place. The turn signals, head lights, wipers, brake lights, back up lights, interior lights, dash instruments will not operate correctly. Head lights may not turn off. Dealer cut connection five pin off, put electrical tape on the exposed wire ends. Would have required to replace the entire wire harness.repaired, the connection with a new spliced 5 pin connection purchased from a locl hardware store.
2006 dodge ram truck with a long list of problems**ccthe consumer experiencednumerous problems with the vehicle such as ignition switch malfunctions, the ignition would not lock, shift lever, exhaust smokes excessively, the engine shutters and shutdown, transmission shifting improperly primarily in 2nd and 3rd gear, there were times when the consumer could not get the vehicle out of park.the head lights and tail lights come on and go off, theelectric locks malfunctioned, various problems with the cab lights, the instrument cluster failed.
2006 dodge ram 2500 cummins diesel-failed left turn signal/brake light on factory installed trailer plug.my parents purchased this truck new in 2007 that happened to have the trailer package included.i recently tried to hook up a trailer to my parents truck.i noticed the left turn signal and stop light on the trailer did not work.i went through the trailer and found all wiring to function correctly.i tested the factory installed trailer plug on the truck bumper and found the metal pin that sends the signal to the left signal/brake light of the trailer non-functioning.i tested the wire under the truck and found the same wire that attaches to the trailer plug had no electrical current.i checked the fuse box and all fuses were functioning.i checked the internet and found many people with the same complaint.the common cause for the problem listed was the fuse box(aka tipm).there isn't a separate fuse for the trailer signal for a issues like a short.the whole circuit for the left light is closed by the software.instead of just replacing a fuse the whole fuse box needs to be replaced.the average cost is $1,000 to fix.i called the dealer and he said the usual service line, "just bring it in and for $99 we'll diagnose it for you.i called the dodge customer service line and they said they would get back to me and it's been 3 days.i emailed dodge customer service and they said the same as the dealer did.i replied asking if dodge wasgoing to help pay for the problem.i also asked if there was someone else of higher authority to communicate with.they replied okay and that it's been passed on.this is a big safety hazard for my family and the public.if i can't see a driver behind me or them can't see me and an accident occurs, who's going to pay for it and can you really put a price of the safety of your loved ones?updated ivoq 12/01/10
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the right directional signal and brake light failed.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was located at the integrated program module. The dealer updated the software for the integrated program module but the contact felt that the integrated program module should have had a failure notification on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 75,000.updated 05/24/12 the consumer stated the safety issue is not only with the trailer harness package, but also any electrical circuits on the vehicle, as they all go through the tipm (total integrated power module).if the module detects an overload or short, it will shut down that circuit, with no warning. The consumer has taken the vehicle to the dealer five time, to have it reset. Updated 05/25/12
The contact owned a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed flames under the front passenger side of the vehicle near the battery. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police/fire report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 5/4/15the consumer believed the battery on the passenger side shorted out and started the fire. Updated 11/16/2015
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. After the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), the technician stated that the air bag cover was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure caused the horn to become inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,830. Updated 08/12/16*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired under recall. Updated 12/11/2017
Ignition key will fall out at times while vehicle is running. Able to remove key at any time. Dealer said it was not covered by warranty at the time. Even with nothing on the key ring but the key, it can easily come out while the vehicle is running. It can also at times turn off with ease.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving at an unknown speed, the key released from the ignition switch inadvertently.the dealer stated that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.
11/21/2013 5:00pm while leaving lake castaic, i noticed abnormal excessive play in the steering of my truck.i was towing my boat and i attributed this to possibly being tired after a long day on the lake.i pulled over at calgrove exit off the i 5 to visually inspect my tires and anything noticeably wrong with my truck.everything checked out ok, so i reduced my speed and took precaution.just prior to bandini exit (s) 710 we heard a loud bang and without warning my truck veered into traffic.the wheels were locked when attempting to turn to the right and the wheel would turn freely to the left, without turning the wheels.i happen to be a very strong individual and it took every ounce of strength to maintain stability and avoid an accident. A person with less strength,would have never been able to control my vehicle.total loss of control of a full size truck, while towing a boat on the 710 freeway is a terrifying experience.with a stroke of luck and a blessing, i was able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and safely exit the freeway. I have since been informed by cerritos dodge , service advisor daniel moreno that that the steering box broke resulting in total loss of control.i contacted chrysler and they informed me that they are not responsible and will offer no assistance with repairing my vehicle.i was told the repairs would cost $1,689.00 and i would have to pay this amount and then contest chrysler for reimbursement.i had my truck towed out of cerritos dodge and currently sits in my grandmother's driveway.
No indicators of any issues to this - while driving between 65 and 75 mph the truck begins to smoke not only out of the back end of the truck but underneath the body as well as under the hood of the truck, and we began to smell fuel. The cel light then comes on. We had the whole family in the truck and a small fire extinguisher. This is really nerving since dodge/chrysler as well as cummins knowing this line is a problem and has not done a darn thing about it to rectify any compensation. I hate to say this but i guess it is going to take someone getting really hurt but your attitude of not wanting recall such a fire hazard! look at all the forums and see that this is a common issue with the fuel line! line to 4th injector now major repair because of it all the fuel lost under the hood and all over the engine and firewall!
The contact owned a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed flames under the front passenger side of the vehicle near the battery. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police/fire report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000. Updated 5/4/15the consumer believed the battery on the passenger side shorted out and started the fire. Updated 11/16/2015
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle stalled as most of the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the integrated power module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,000.
I was driving approximately 65 mph when i noticed a strong smell of fuel and a trail of white smoke coming from my vehicle.i pulled off the highway at the next exit and i lost all power.i was barely able to pull over and stop because i lost my power steering and power brakes.it took a lot of effort just to get stopped and i was lucky i was pulling off the highway in s straight line and i was not on a hill or a curvy road.once i got pulled over and stopped i noticed an extreme amount of diesel fuel dripping from the engine compartment and the whole under carriage of the truck.the firewall insulation was completely saturated with fuel.thenumber 4 fuel line had ruptured a leak at the seam behind the coupling nut and spewed diesel fuel all over the engine compartment, probably two to three gallons worth.i have read several complaints about this year and model of this vehicle having the same issue with the number 4 fuel line but no other fuel lines on this model.i feel i was very lucky that the fuel did not ignite or the whole vehicle would definitely of caught on fire and the out come would of been catastrophic for my family that was in the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the instrument panel and gauges failed. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic. Both the dealer and an independent mechanic stated that the power distribution center needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred on two separate occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 217,000. The vin was not available.
The dodge sprinter roadtrek lost power on interstate 80 about 60 miles from cheyenne, wyoming.the vehicle has 4000 miles on it. Wyoming is the middle of nowhere and the maximum speed was 50 mph.we turned on our blinkers and limped into cheyenne.it is dangerous to lose power and there are no alternative roads to take in wyoming.
Broken serpentine belt, three (3) times in my driveway within a 4 month period of time.11/16/07,1/31/08,2/13/08.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 25 mph. The failure occurred several times. The failure also occurred when he stopped at a traffic light or stop sign. The vehicle would restart immediately after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who flushed the throttle body; however, the failure occurred again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 43,000. The failure mileage was approximately 42,500.updated 05/04/11updated 05/11/11
While driving on interstate highway in my 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel truck the check engine light came on and the engine shut down. It appeared that a fuel line had ruptured. Fuel had sprayed on the engine and fuel was visibly leaking from the engine.the truck was towed to the dodge dealership where i was told that the number 4 injector tube had broken. The truck was repaired and everything seems to work properly.i discovered that there are multiple instances listed on internet forums related to the number 4 injector tube and clamp holding the fuel line on 2006 dodge ram trucks with the cummins diesel. The fact that the number 4 injector tube (out of 6 total) is the only injector tube that appears to have this problem and the fact that fuel is sprayed on a hot engine creating a safety issue should warrant further investigation and design review.i contacted chrysler customer service to inform them of the issue and to see if any repair considerations were available. Chrysler customer service did not offer any repair considerations because they said my truck warranty had expired. Chrysler did not acknowledge this issue as anything other than a repair let alone as a safety issue.any consideration for review of what i believe to be a safety issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Outsider air door/flap in the a/c system on my 2006 dodge ram pickup is broken which prevents air flow to the cabin.i removed the broken door flap, but now am unable to shut off outside air flow.this is dangerous to my family's health since i am unable to prevent outside exhaust fumes from entering the inside of the truck.apparently this is common on all dodge ram trucks in this make/model.replacing the flap requires removing the entire dash and is very costly to have done by the dealer.likewise, people have had it replaced multiple times and it continues to break.the design is very poor - made of plastic and the hinge can easily break.it needs to be redesigned and recalled by the dealer.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 heavy duty quad cab 4x4 swb.while driving at any speed the vehicle shuts off.the vehicle was taken to the dealer on more than 12 occasions ,and the failure still remained.daimler/chrysler stated that therewas nothing that couldbe done because the vehicle belongedto someone else.the current mileage is 27,500 and failure mileage was 2,000.
5.7 hemi engine failure due to ingestion of water. Vehicle traveling over high water just below front bumper leading to water being sucked thru the air cleaner assembly into engine and hydrolocking the engine.
2006 dodge ram truck with a long list of problems**ccthe consumer experiencednumerous problems with the vehicle such as ignition switch malfunctions, the ignition would not lock, shift lever, exhaust smokes excessively, the engine shutters and shutdown, transmission shifting improperly primarily in 2nd and 3rd gear, there were times when the consumer could not get the vehicle out of park.the head lights and tail lights come on and go off, theelectric locks malfunctioned, various problems with the cab lights, the instrument cluster failed.
There is an intermittent long start time on the 06 dodge cummings diesel (10 to 15 seconds). After first 400 miles the truck was brought back to dealership and in formed that approximately 1/3 of the time the truck has a starting time of 10 to 15 seconds, was told they had a computer fix. Installed update and problem persisted. Took back to dealer and was told dodge is aware of problem but has no fix. It is june of 06 and they have known of problem should have made me aware of this before i bought truck.
Just bought the truck , oil changed at 3500 mil, took it in today for change at 8000 miles,cummins diesel , oil had large metal particles in it, vehicle could not be released due to safety reason, motor could seize up.just took the paper plates off of this truck,.dealer is to start fix process monday, june 19th.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving 78 mph when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact turned the vehicle off and shifted into neutral and when the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. The contact stated the failure recurred three times and he was unable to locate any visible cause for the failure. On the fourth recurrence of the failure the contact was involved in a crash and the front fender was damaged. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him to have the vehicle diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 144,000 and the current mileage was 144,056. Updated 5/9/11
2006 dodge ram truck with a long list of problems**ccthe consumer experiencednumerous problems with the vehicle such as ignition switch malfunctions, the ignition would not lock, shift lever, exhaust smokes excessively, the engine shutters and shutdown, transmission shifting improperly primarily in 2nd and 3rd gear, there were times when the consumer could not get the vehicle out of park.the head lights and tail lights come on and go off, theelectric locks malfunctioned, various problems with the cab lights, the instrument cluster failed.
The air conditioner blows warmer air out passenger vents than from the driver side vents.also, when we have it on face only air still comes out of the feet vents.we took it in and they said there was nothing they could do about it.we feel the a/c should cool more efficiently.
1)the ac / heater motor starting making a loud vibrating sound and very little air was coming from the vents.2). The recirculation door which is located above the fan (in the duct) broke and fell on top of the blower fan.this door controls weather outside air is used or the air is recirculated throughout the vehicle. As a result the ac/heater and most importantly the defroster would not work.an internet search of this problem reveals many different dodge years and models having the same problem.the part can be replaced by the dealership for a cost of approximately $700.the dash must be removed to replace the part.most people (along with me) are removing the fan motor and simple removing the recirculation door altogether which is a cheap semi-fix. One blog website can be seen at http://autoforum.classifieds1000.com/dodge-1500_pickup/a_c_fan_noise_excessive_a_c_air_flow_reduced?pg=5.3). The part has not been replaced, the dealer will not do anything outside of warranty.the defroster now works after removing the door, but the ac system is not working as designed.as a result of not being able to recirculate the air, my compressor clutch (which you have to replace the whole compressor) went out due to over working of the system.this is a major safety concern if the door breaks and falls on the motor.the fan can rub on the door which can get hot and catch the truck on fire and/or the defroster will not work and the windows can fog up causing an accident.
Heater blower motor made noise and stopped working no defrost i under stand this common problem with this truck 1500,2500,3500 do to poor design and very expensive to fix no recall?
The air conditioner blows warmer air out passenger vents than from the driver side vents.also, when we have it on face only air still comes out of the feet vents.we took it in and they said there was nothing they could do about it.we feel the a/c should cool more efficiently.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the air conditioner flap and the defroster failed. The contact stated that there was no cold or hot air blowing out of the vents. The contact was also unable to see out of the front windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,607.
Dodge ram 2500 air conditioner repairs and faulty a/c door.
The truck will not power the left stop lamp or signal lamp on any of my trailers; however, the left signal and stop lamp on the truck work perfectly.dodge dealer indicated that the problem was in the truck's tipm which does not have a fuse for that portion of the trailer's lighting and burned out internally.dealership indicated that the only way to repair is to replace the tipm which costs $1026.00.dealership also indicated that this is a major problem on this vehicle which they have seen before.there is nothing to indicate that the trailer lamps aren't working except to physically observe them.this tipm also controls numerous other things in the truck and info from the dealership and internet searches indicate there are many serious problems occurring due to them malfunctioning.these are defective units that should be recalled.consumers should not have to pay over $1000 to make a simple light function, or deal with a worse problem.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram2500 4x4. The contact stated that the turn signals have malfunctioned and when the contact was making a left turn the signal indicated that they were making a right turn. He also stated that while driving various speeds the hazard lights would suddenly flash intermittently. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer nor was it repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
Turn signals fail to operate at times. Other times they flash wrong side.happens moving in traffic on highway changing lanes or turning.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that when the left directional signal was engaged, the right turn signal activated instead. In addition, the windshield wipers also failed. The contact stated that the failure was contributed to the multi-function switch.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the turn signals would provide erroneous warning indications. The air conditioner was also inoperable. The contact inspected the vehicle himself and located the failure at the power control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage 150,000.
2006 dodge 2500 / turn signal problems.
Driving down the road and the headlights went out had to switch to high beams.there is nothing wrong with the bulbs it is the total integrated power module, lots of money to fix lights.
Since august of 2009, i have had problems with my turn signals not working correctly at all times.issue:when i turn the right turn signal on the left signal comes on.when i turn the right signal on the left comes on.occasionally, they do not work at all.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the headlights and turn signal switch malfunctioned causing the signal to flash incorrectly intermittently. The contact stated that the headlights were dim. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2006 ram pick up right turn signal comes on when left turn signal is switched on. If the trick requires to be fixed before it passes state inspection, then it is a safety problem and should be recalled. Dodge wants greater than 500 dollars to fix and the problem exists all over the internet.
I have 2006 dodge ram 2500 trx4, i started having problems with my rt rear turn signal approx 2 months ago. Thought it was bulb, wasn't! i took truck to local auto electric shop, was told on dec 14th, 2010 that the problem was the entire fuse block that controls the turn signals. He called dodge dealer and was told that the part would run over $700 and that there were 200 already on back-order! now, jan 3rd, 2011 when i push on brake the rt rear light flickers/flashes as if the turn signal is working. I don't believe that $700 plus labor is acceptable from dodge, and even if i ordered the part they can't tell me when it would deliver due to large back log on them. It seems to me that there is a major issue and i think that there should be a recall issued by dodge.
2006 dodge 2500 mega cab. While sitting at a stop light in a left turn lane with left turn signal on, i experienced erratic timing of the left turn signal, and quick flashes of the opposite (right) turn signal. Moving the steering wheels direction seemed to remedy the problem, and i have not been able to duplicate the problem.
While pulling a trailer the left side brake and signal does not work. This is due to a faulty tipm. The trailer lights work on all our other vehicles. We were actually pulled over by the state highway patrol because of it. This is a severe safety issue and from the research i've done it is a common compliant with the 2006 dodge ram 2500 models. We were told by our local dodge dealership that every time this happens you have to take the truck in and have it "reflashed" but it can only be done 5 times. After that you have to replace the tipm but then you start all over again with it happening again. The tipm is not equipped to handle the tow package.
Started truck to leave for work one morning and head lights would not come on. Dealership said it has a bad tipm.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the passenger side turn signal and brake light became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.updated 12/03/15*lj; 4/9/18
I have a 2006 dodge mega cab that i have had since new.i had to have the multifunction switch replaced at 40,000 miles almost two years ago, now after driving it almost another 20,000 miles it is doing the same thing.is there a recall on this part or do i have any recourse to get this replaced again?this is very dangerous as you never know when it is going to happen.the blinkers will flash the wrong way and the wipers might work or they might not or they may come on when the blinkers are on.this is very distracting when you are in a lot of traffic.please help.thank you.
Turn signal switch failure.
Normal driving, no rain, daylight hours.outside temp. Was approx. 85 deg f.when attempting to activateleft turn signal for a lane change, the signal would not activate, when i attempted to activate it again, the right signal activated.during the duration of my trip i was able to replicate this problem numerous times, affectingboth sides.i was able to duplicate this issue with the vehicle both at rest and stationary, with the engine running.i have not fixed this issue at this time, but plan to replace the multifunction switch.
During the first year of ownership an intermittent malfunction of hazard flashers and turn signals began . On occasion, the hazard flashers and the turn signals will not flash.at times, the turn signals will not cancel.at times, left and right will flash when only one direction is selected.finally, on occasion, the right or left will flash when the opposite is selected.this creates a hazardous situation when i'm executing a turn as other drivers do not know my intentions and i've angered some and had two near miss accidents.i've not had need for my 4-way flashers, but when i test them at the time of the signal malfunction, they do not function.this can be extremely hazardous in an emergency road side event.when the problem first occurred under warranty, i took the truck to the dealer and they re-programmed the ecm.this eliminated the problem for the remainder of the warranty.subsequently, it has gradually returned.i am not alone with this issue.please visit the following link: http://vlane.com/discuss-topic/1336/2006-dodge-ram-turn-signal-problem.
Issue: low beam headlight bulbs quit working, after several replacements, installing new bulbs (lamps) does not repair the issue. The vehicle currently has no low beam headlights,the vehicle only has high beam headlights. Not drivable at night. Tipm (totally integrated power module) is at fault according to dodge technician.the left (drivers side) low beam headlight went out in 2007, i replaced the headlamp bulb. Ok.the right (passenger side) low beam headlight went out in early 2008. I replaced the headlamp bulb. Ok.in 2012 ,both low beam headlights went out. I replaced both lamps.ok.in2013, the right (passengers side) low beam headlamp went out. Ireplaced the right (passengers side) low beam lamp, but the light still does not work. I took to shop, and they attempted to repair, but could not locate issue. They said, no fuses to replace, it has a tipm module that controls the lighting. In 2014, the left (drivers side) low beam headlight went out. I replaced the headlamp bulb. Still no lights.in 2014, i called the dodge dealer, spoke with service. The technician told me that this is a recurring problem with the 2006 dodge ram headlights, that it is probably the tipm (totally integrated power module) that needs replaced. The quoted cost of the tipm was approximately $800 and the labor about $150. Summary: march 2015. The 2006 dodge ram is not operational except during daylight hours. It only has operational high beam headlights, no low beam headlights. All new bulbs. I cannot afford a repair bill of almost $1,000 to get a $20 headlight to operate by replacing the tipm . Dodge needs to address this issue in my opinion. The issue just gets worse with time, and then, replacing the light bulbs does not help.
Back in june of 2009 my right turn signal and brake light for the trailer stopped working. Then it started working again for a day or two. Now the have been out since i talked with one of the mechanics at the local dodge dealership and he told me that they have had an issue with this all along and that the only fix was to replace the main powerbox under the hood.i still have no right turn or brake light on my trailer.if dodge know that they have an issue with this electrical unit shouldn't they have to repair the issue under recall warranty.i shouldn't have to pay thousands of dollars out of my pocket for a problem that they know they have and refuse to address.i have been searching the internet about this issue and have seen thousands of complaints for this very issue.what can i do or who do i need to contact to get after dodge so they will repair their problem with the electrical malfunctions they have. Is there any legal recourse that can be taken such as a class action lawsuit.
The blinkers are erratic.the left blinker comes on when the right is applied and vise versa.the blinkers will switch sides in the middle of a turn and at times they will bounce back and forth between right and left turn.the windshield wipers will just turn themselves off at times and or speed up and slow down by themselves at times.seems very dangerous and a recall should be considered.at the minimum a technical bulletin describing the problem should be issued.this seems to be a common problem with this model.
Driving in traffic at night and lost turn signals and brake lights on trailer almost caused rear end collision. Found problem was with the tipm or fuse box. The trailer wiring from the tipm has no fuse and is some sort of relay and can only be repaired by a dealer. Have found this to be a very common problem with other dodge truck owners. Many different circumstances can cause this failure due to only a 15 amp limit before failure. Dealers say they can do a reflash for around $100.00 and if that does not work the tipm must be replaced at a cost of $1000.00 and this would be the case each and every time there was a 15 amp overload to this circuit. This is a serious safety issue as dealers or not open 24 hours or 7 days a week and also very expensive. This should be a simple fused circuit as it is with almost all vehicles and the repair could be made by simply replacing the blown 25 cent fuse found at all gas stations and convenience stores. I hope no one has been killed or injured over this same type issue.
This is an on going issue with my 2006 dodge ram 2500 . When driving at night sometimes when you switch the headlight from low beam to high beam they will completely go out or one side will go out. Also sometimes when you turn on your left blinker your right blinker will come on. The dealer told me that this was from hauling trailers with bad wiring. I don't understand how a trailer that is not connected to my truck can effect the lights. My truck is no longer under warranty and there is no way for me to diagnose this problem. (you must have a chrysler computer to see what the controller is doing) i thought there were laws to protect consumers from manufacturers of cars that prevented them from making control systems that consumers could not access.
The turn signal light will sometimes not work or work by itself, the wind shield wipers will some times not work, the truck has 200,000 miles on it the problem at this stage has not be corrected.
While towing trailer back left blinker and back left brake lights failed to work. Then back left blinker on truck stopped working. . problem is in the vehicles computer, dealer only item that cost $712. Some thing called "tipm".just type in blinker problem for dodge ram on google and watch and see how many other people are having this hudge saftey problem. Please look into this problem, peoples lives are at on the line!!! thank you
The turn signal (multi-function) switch in my 2006 dodge 2500 is malfunctioning. When i turn on my left turn signal theright turn signal will flash and sometimes the left as well. The same thing happens when i put on my right turn signal, the left turn signal will flash. I have had two very close calls with this, the most recent while pulling a 34 foot fifth wheel trailer. I have seen numerous complaints about this on the diesel truck resource web page and some of the stories are of very serious close calls. This needs to be a recall.
2006 dodge 2500.when turning on the left turn signal, both indicators on the dash will flicker and the right indicator on the vehicle will actually be working instead of the left.this happens on a regular basis when driving this vehicle.it is now that i do not utilize turn signals for fear that vehicles will mis interpret intentions and cause vehicle accident.went to dealer and they are aware of issue recommending turn switch.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge 2500 mega cab. The contact stated the front left and right turn signals failed to illuminate on the outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired, and the vin was unknown. The failure and currentmileages was 109,300.
I have had the abs system warning light on 5 or 6 times , turn signal problems- both turn signals work at same time, a/c problems with the compressor not working at times and now is out all together. Abs and the lighting issue is the biggest problem since it is a 2500 truck and i hall hay , tractors and a 30 ft 5th wheel trailer, people need to know what i am doing or can i stop.
2006 dodge ram 2500 turn signal issues. Malfunctioning turn signals. Turn left signal on and right signal comes on intermittently. Sometimes neither side turn signals work. Moving tilt steering column seems to temporary fix the issue. Nearly had an accident while making a left turn and right blinker went on instead, vehicle following passed on the left hand side of truck because they saw the right hand turn signal flashing. Dodge has a tsb for this problem on the ram 3500, so they know what is wrong. However, they refuse to admit there is a problem on 2500 rams, and it should be forced to mandatory recall on both vehicles. There are several reports of other dodge ram 2500 with same problem in other online forums, and i personally know of someone with same problem on their 2006 dodge ram.
Turn signals do not blink properly, often times both come on at once.windshield wipers suddenly go off during the middle of driving, which is not experienced very often due to it not raining very often, but it happens enough to scare me.
Could no longer activate the high beams and windshield washer. After changing the multifunction switch was told the issue is in the tipm. Need to replace power module associated with fuse box.
Turn signal malfunction switch dodge ram 2500,signal has poor quality plating on the circuit board causing a buildup of metal in the dielectric grease on the switch. This in turn causes an erratic or no signal operation at all making it very dangerous to drive when pulling a trailer. Dodge service said there was no problem but dodge parts knew what the problem was and told me what part to buy an or how to fix. I drove over 50,000 miles and almost had several accidents and the kansas highway patrol finally verified the problem. They have recalled the 3500 ram truck but this is very common on the 1500,2500 models also.i have replaced the part at my expense and inspected the old switch and cleaned it to keep it as a spare.
Turn signals will switch back and forth. If you have left turn signal on, it will switch to right signal then back to left andvice versa.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 80 mph, all of the lights in the vehicle and the exterior lights turned off without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the totally integrated power module was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 132,410 and the current mileage was 132,417.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the turn signals and brake lights malfunctioned on the trailers attached to the vehicle. The contact mentioned that no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred at any speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the amperage was incorrect and needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. The vin was not available.updated 12/03/15*lj
Driver's headlight will not work even after putting in a new bulb, radio intermittently comes on and goes off and the trailer lights will not stay on.vehicle checked out by a certified repair shop and their findings pointed directly to a defective integrated fuse module box in my 2006 dodge ram 2500.requesting to file a formal complaint and to join any class action suits in place to help off set an estimated repair bill of around $1,000.00 by a local dodge dealership.the part a lone is $704 and it is set by chrysler and there is no finding a cheaper price.
Turn signal will flash the opposite signal than the direction you desire. Example, turning on the left turn single will cause the right turn signal to flash, and vise versa, as well as causing the emergency signals to activate. I am unable to indicate to other drivers my correct direction of turn while driving in traffic or at a signal light, stop sign, merging, changing lanes, ect..
Use of left turn signal results in right turn blinker unless steering wheel is moved.
2006 dodge 2500 turn signal issues. Malfunctioning turn signals turn left signal on,and right signal comes on and vise versa and sometimes neither will come on.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated the turn signals did not function properly. When he activated the left signal, the right signal illuminated and when he activated the right signal, the left signal illuminated. The failure occurredintermittently.the dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls and the failure was not covered under the warranty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 63,000 and the failure mileage was 40,000.the vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the front turn signal indicators would not operate. When signaling to turn, only the rear blinkers would operate. The contact took vehicle to the dealer and was told that the front turn signal relay failed and the entire fuse panel would need replacing. The contact believed the failure to be an extreme safety hazard because oncoming drivers would not be warned when he would attempt a turn. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage was 71,000.
I was driving down the road and the engine started dying then taking back off, then all of a sudden the speed odometer dropped to zero wouldnt come back up while i was still moving, then the abs light the check enging light and the brake light and washer fluid light all came on and i lost power to the tail lights head lights and the windows started rooling up and down by them selves. When i got home and turned off the truck i called the dealer and they said that it was the tipm and it would have to be replaced.they said the trailer i was pulling must of had a short and thats what caused it. I told them that i wasnt pulling a trailer and they called me a liar and hung up on me the windows continued to roll up and down untill the batt was disconnected. The next morning i then hooked the battery back up and it all worked fine. No problem a couple weeks later it started again finall found a short in the light control on the right tail light replaced the part that holds the bulbs and the problem corrected itself. Now it has since started doing it all again but will not reset itself i contacted the dealer and they said that the tipm would reset itself five times then would have to be replaced. The veh was not pulling a trailer when this happened and the only trailer i pull with it has the lighting package working fine on all trucks i hook it to but not this one. Please get the dodge company to recall these peices of junk im tired of paying 1200 dollars to replace a bunch of parts to find out its their piece of junk tipm causing all the problems.
I own a 2006 dodge ram 2500 mega cab.just last week my blinkers started going crazy.i will signal the left blinker and it will signal right and visa versa.this problem happens daily and happens so frequent that i am afraid to drive my truck anywhere.i have not replaced the switch yet.in doing research, it says you must pull the steering wheel to fix the problem.i just thought a wire might be grounding out.i then started to do some research and many many other people are having this issue on their trucks of the same year.i do hope you consider this a recall as it to be a very intense safety issue and i do believe dodge should fix the problem.doing research on the problem it does cost a significant amount.if i have to fix a safety issue that is ongoing with a vehicle and dodge knows about it, it is time for the government to step in and make this corporation fix the safety problem.if they know about the problem and don't fix it, i am sure a lawyer could be contacted to let everyone know about the problem including the ones who won't fix it.
No high beam no low beam no turn signal right side.
2006 dodge ram turn signal/wiper multifunction switch malfunctioning.if left turn signals are activated, the right turn lights flash.if rights are activated, no lights flash at all.have found many other owners of same truck with same problem and no recall by chrysler.
Turn indicator on 2006 dodge 2500 pickup truck either fails to operate or when the indicator should be signaling for a left turn it is actually activating the right turn lights, sometime switching the direction as it is operating.
Headlight failure tipm fails to allow headlight to illuminate and costs $900.00 to replace. Vehicle only had 51,000 miles.
Turn signal malfunction, activate the left signal and the right turns on. Activate the right signal and nothing happens. Sometimes when the left is activated both signals work like hazard flashers.
Dash lights stopped working. They had went out once before but came back on the next day. After another day they went back out and haven't worked since.
The turn signal switch the opposite of what has been selected on the steering column. If the left turn is selected the right turn lights come on and indicate you are making a right turn. The high beam switch does not always work. The wipers are not reliable either.
Exterior lights stopped working properly. No turn signal on driver side when headlights are on. Also when headlight switch is on backup lights come on,cab brake light comes on,and driver side signal blinks rapidly lighting faintly the. Turn signal bulb,and running light with no brake lights.but he front driver side turn signal works.
2006 dodge 2500 truck.has had intermittent problem with turn signals and wipers.turn on signal and other signal comes on.wipers go off with switch on.this has been issue since bought vehicle in 06.does not do it all the time.
Turn signals intermittently stop working and worse sometimes flash opposite direction of what they should.very dangerous.dodge should recall this problem which is evidently happening a lot on 2006 dodge ram trucks.
Another issue with this truck tipm idling in driveway horn honks by itself lights high beams turn on and off by themselves blinkers work intermittently this truck has been a pain i have made a formal complaint about the ball joints they have been replaced 3 times in less than 51000 miles dodge dealer replaced them twice while under warranty but replaced them on my own the last time also steering gearbox snapped in half replaced that while pullin 18 foot trailer got stopped but could not get out of the road we spend alot of money on our trucks while dodge makes alot of money building junk i have been offered 35,000 for the truck but i wont sell it to anyone to have these problems.
Blinkers will turn on in opposite direction of what lever is applied. Right turn signal comes on when you turn lever to left turn. Windshield wipers run intermittently when on.
Multifunction switch in dodge ram 2500 defective.blinkers when activated blink for the wrong direction, or not at all.sometimes when they do activate they wont turn off.hazard lights are also affected.could cause an accident because from in the cab the blinker will show left turn but the right turn blinker will be blinking and vice versa.or blinkers may show to be activated but are actually not. Wipers may start or stop with no warning.the blinker issue will cause an accident eventually, it probably already has.wiper function is intermittent or no at all,problem occurs without any sort of warning.
2006 dodge trucks run their trailer stop and turn lights through the computer in the truck. Any surge or pop from hooking up the trailer will cause the lights to not work. Their is no fuse for trailer lights but there is for the truck lights. If you plug your trailer lights in ond touch it wrong you no longer have stop or turn signals for the trailer. Your only option is to go to the dealer and for 110.00 they will check the computer to see if they can reset it or if you need a new computer for your truck. This causes you to drive around without lights since you have no ability to fix them yourself.
On multiple occasions when i put the left turn signal on, the signal will start flashing as though the right turn signal had been actuated. Sometimes the right signal starts flashing as soon as i turn the left signal on. On other occasions i will be stopped with the left signal flashing and it will intermittently start flashing to the right for no apparent reason. Occasionally neither of the signals will flash.
Got a letter from chrysler that i was supposed to get my turn signals fixed if i had this problem i did have the problem but it doesn't happen all the time, took the truck to dealer and they told me that they will not fix this turn signal problem if it isn't happening when they test it at dealer it is an intermittent problem and does not happen all the time but i believe that this is a major safety issue because if i am signaling one way and my truck is showing a different way that could possibly cause a crash or cause me to get a ticket. I believe this should be a recall and not just be fixed if the dealer can see it for them selves and was told by the dealer and chrysler customer assistance that they will do nothing if they don't see this problem at dealer but i could be any where and if it happens im supposed to stop what im doing and take truck over to them and hope it is still doing it when i get there other wise o well. That's pretty much what i get from them.
Tipm headlight issues. My 2006 dodge ram 2500 has the right headlight that continuously stops working. I have had the tipm codes cleared numerous times. This being headlights isee as a severe safety issue. I do not understand why dodge has not recalled this isdue. I have read in many places of how many people have had this same issue.
I turn on the left turn signal and the right comes on and vice versa.
I have turn signals on my 2006 dodge ram 2500, but i do not have functioning trailer brake or signal lights through the factory installed towing package.this is the same problem no matter which trailer i am pulling.checking for voltage states that there is low voltage due to the tpim.this occurred at 84,000.also, while the vehicle is running the igination key can be pulled out.$1,000 is alot to repair a towing package and i do not know how long this would last.
Dodge has a bad tipm, when a headlight goes out the tipm gets an over voltage signal and shuts the light down so if you replace the light it still wont work, you have to take it to the dealer and get it reprogrammed and you can only do that twice and have to get a new one that cost $1000.
Driver side highbeam will not work. Bulb is good, no power to socket. It costs $800 for a new tipm module plus programming. I cant afford to throw a thousand dollars at a vehicle every time a light goes out. I know that i'm not the only one with this problem. It wouldn't be an issue except the price now i am forced to wait and try to fix it myself.
I noticed that my driver side headlight was out, and replaced the bulb.after having tried two new bulbs none worked.the low beam is out, but the high beam works.i pull trailers all the time and haul heavy loads.i noticed that it affects the lights on my trailer and this is a very serious matter.this can cause an accident.after looking this up ( failed tipm) there are many many complaints about these trucks doing the same thing, and a recall has not yet been issued.the dealership wants an arm and a leg to fix just one headlamp. I contacted chrysler and they stated that there is nothing they can do, i need to take it to the dealer and pay $1,000+ to have it fixed?!?! i am afraid that while driving at night my lights are going to fail and have an accident! we need to get this fixed immediately and consumers cannot afford to have it fixed as it is an ongoing issue with the same vehicle and part!
I was changing lanes on the interstate in minneapolis mn in heavy traffic and when i activated the left turn signal, the right turn signal flashed. I did catch it and didn't switch lanes. Obviously a safety concern. The problem has been coming and going for two days now and i plan to bring it to a dealer this weekend. When this does happen i can activate the four way flashers and the left turn signal does work. I don't know what the problem is but hopefully there is a fix for it.
Our 2006 dodge ram megacab will signal in the wrong direction.for instance, if you signal left, the right turn signal will turn on or both turn signals will start flashing, or the turn signals won't work at all.sometimes when the headlights are on, and you turn it to high beams, the headlights will totally turn off.the windshield wipers will only work on intermittent speed.we had this replaced once under warranty, and now, a year later,the new switch has the same problems.these are hazards when we are driving.these problems were occurring once in a while, but now it is happening all the time.
I was driving down the hwy in pouring rain when the wipers started acting erratically going from real fast then slow then stopped leaving the wiper arm right infront of my eye level . They nevercame back on. Luckily i avoided an accident. I have tried new wiper motor did nothing later ordered a multifunction switch that didn't work either. Now im told that 2006 dodge ram 2500 has a tipm in place of the fusethis is called a total integrated power module. I searched the turbo diesel registry and there are others that have had the same experience. The truck has 58,000 miles and is garage kept i consider excellent condition. Chrysler will not provide any help. I now have a $1,000 plus repair bill and a truck that i cannot drive. Also i have read on here of other electrical problems so how can itrust that this part wont do the same thing.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that whenever a turn signal was engaged, the opposite signal would illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds and engaging the turn signals, the opposite turn signal tail light would flash.the vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired.the vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.
Put turn signal on to make left turn,right turn signal activates. Multiswitch bad, has happened three different times while towing a 30' travel trailer. Each time dealer has replaced multiswitch. Dealer will not give me the old part.
This has accured several times, while using turn signals.while driving i turn on the left signal and the right one seems to come on and then at times they will just all blinkon and off.then at other times while using the turn signals. The lights go fast then goes out.i feel this is a important and major saftey feature of this vehicle/ truck.iwent and ask the local dodge dealer service advisor about this problem. The advisor said he never heard of it. And further that warranty was out at 36000 miles. I was in the belief . That safety items on new vehicles were covered for 5 years 100000 miles... This problem will cause a accident. The ? is when...please recall this problem before someone gets hurt while turningdue to the from a faulty turn signal that hes been found on the 2006 dodge ram pick up.
These trucks have been sold with faulty electrical systems that dodge has not been able to correct with out costing the owners thousands of dollars. The tpim module constantly needs to be reflashed and replaced to keep your trucks electrical system working. They have designed this system so that the consumer cannot repair or even inspect the system which i believe is a violation of federal law. All of these vehicles have issues with the module and dodge has made millions of dollars because of their faulty part. This module affects lights, wipers, a/c, cranking system etc... This needs to be looked at carefully and dodge should be held liable to repair this problem.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated that the turn signals, windshield wipers, and the headlights were all inoperable.the dealer replaced the stalk in august 2010 to remedy the failure; however, the failure had recurred.the manufacturer was aware of the failure.the current mileage was 76,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
2006 dodge ram 2500 turn signals don't work part time and part time turn on the wrong signal like turn on left and it turns on the right, also the wipers won't turn on some times and then won't turn on past slow wipe, when you turn on the brights it turns on the washer and wipers, i understand this is the same switch, the multifunction switch, dodge has redesigned it now twice according to a dealer but has not recalled it and charges high dollars to fix it up to $700.00 this is a safety issue and should have been recalled years ago what is the hang up for the recall?
While driving, the headlights will go off by themselves.
Dodge ram has a problem that causes the directional lights to work in reverse. When the steering wheel is tilted and the left turn signal is turned on the right flashes and when the right turn signal is used the left flashes. This causes other drivers to think you are turning right when you really are turning left!
2006 dodge ram 2500 laramie.turn signals operate sporadically. Moving the turn signalstalk to signal a left turn can result in no flashing of the left turn signal but improper flashing of the right turn signal. Likewise the same opposite improper operation occurs when moving the turn signal stalk to signala right turn. The incorrect flashing signal appears at both the dashboard indicator light and at the exterior front and rear turnsignal lighting positions.
I have a 2006 dodge mega cab 2500 4x4 slt with ~53k miles on it. About 1 month ago i started to experience issues with using my left turn signal. During light momentary and full left turn signal actuation, my right turn signal would come on and the left turn signal would not come on. The occurrences happen at random times and for random durations of time. I usually fiddle with the turn signal lever to get the left signal to work after i notice the incorrect flashing of the right turn signal. This surely has raised my chances of being involved in an accident as other drivers interpret this to mean i have change my intent to turn or am confused or possibly impaired. This is an ongoing problem and i will repair this at my own cost to avoid putting myself in danger. I have read numerous reports of this or very similar failures occurring in the dodge truck line. Please make this a safety recall in order to address this serious issue.
While raining, windshield wipers would not come on. After switching the multifunction switch on and off several times, the wipers startedworking. The wipers continued to operate even when turned back off. Wipers only turned off after turning multifunction switch several more times.
Lost turnsignal on left side of vehicle also lost trailer turn signal was told at dealership it was the totally integrated power module was the reason .at first the signal would flash very fast then it quit all together. Guess this is a common problem with dodge vehicles lots of post about it on the internet.
The turn signals fail to function correctly, intermittently. Sometimes, when putting on the right or left turn signal, the opposite signal goes on; some other times, nothing will happen. Related, but less seriously dangerous: the windshield wipers fail to work; the windshield washers fail to work; and the high beams do not come on.
Turn signals do not work properly. When you put on your left turn signal it will light up as a right turn signal often and same when you put on your right turn signal the left will light up. Most of the time however my turn signals will not even come on. This has almost caused several accidents its really bad when i am pulling trailers. In rain storms and snow storms my windshield wipers will occasionally just stop and only have 1 speed which is slow.... I have had to pull over alot and just wait for my windshield wipers to work again.
2006 dodge ram 2500.multifunction switch fails when needed the most.this item controls the wipers, turn signals, high/low beams, as well as emergency flashers.this was an intermittent problem when i first reported it to the dealership, and surprise surprise it didn't fail at the dealership.now after my standard warranty has expired it has completely failed.there was no events leading up to the failure.the dealerships are now saying that this is a common issue, but since the warranty has expired, i now have to pay for parts as well as labor for an item that causes a major safety issue.imagine driving in a down poor, and the switch that controls your wipers fails to perform.
Right turn lights flashingwhen left turn. Signal activated.
Wrong direction of turn signal comes on when activating the switch.
The tipm module failed and left headlight went out at night. Repair shop did temporary bypass left side tipm output for low beam.headlights failed completely on both sides, high beam and low beam in august 2014.replaced tipm assembly on 9/19/14, $924.99 for parts and $112.50 for labor.
Low beam headlights went out while drivingcame back on and went out again turn signals operate backwards turn on the left and the right comes on. Dealership says it is the tipm and it is a common problem, seems that it is an extreme safety issue to me that effects a lot of dodge vehicles.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving various speeds, the driver's side headlight would suddenly turn off and on. The light bulb was replaced on several different occasions, but the failure continued. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tipm was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000. The vin was not available.
The left turn signal activates the opposite or both left and right turn signals.
The multifunction switch (turn signal) is malfunctioning.i have heard many people state this same thing.the turn signals will activate opposite (trip the left and the right activates) and vice versa.the high beams will not turn off.and most recently i was in a rain storm and my windshield wipers which are activated by the same switch did not work.i had to stop on the side of the road and wait for the rain to stop before i could continue since i could not get them to activate.the multifunction switch appears to be a faulty part of my truck 2006 dodge ram 2500.
The headlights failed due to the totally integrated power module (tipm). Research reveals that the tipm failed on many of the dodge vehicles. This system failure is a safety hazard.
2006 dodge ram truck with a long list of problems**ccthe consumer experiencednumerous problems with the vehicle such as ignition switch malfunctions, the ignition would not lock, shift lever, exhaust smokes excessively, the engine shutters and shutdown, transmission shifting improperly primarily in 2nd and 3rd gear, there were times when the consumer could not get the vehicle out of park.the head lights and tail lights come on and go off, theelectric locks malfunctioned, various problems with the cab lights, the instrument cluster failed.
2006 dodge ram 2500, turn signal fault, turn on left directional, and right directional comes on very dangerous.......
I have a 2006 dodge megacab 2500 i recently purchased.the turn signal multiswitch has a malfunction which seems to be a common problem.when i turn my left blinker on, the right signal will also blink and vice versa.the is a safety issue that can cause an accident.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 quad. The contact stated that the turn signal lights were faulty. She attempted to activate the left turn signal; however, the right one would engage instead and the failure also occurred when she attempted to activate the right turn signal. The dealer advised the contact to have the signal switch replaced. The manufacturer was notnotified nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 206,000.the approximate failure mileage was 156,000.
Wipers fail to turn on or get stuck on intermediate, turn signals work on the opposite side that you place them, when you put the right turn signal on the left works. Sometime you can't switch the headlight from bright to dim or vice versa.
Airbag light came on, a/c & seat heaters won't work. Cold start in morning, airbag light goes off, a/c works & seat heaters ok.turn engine off, next start of engine, airbag light on, no a/c or seat heaters until next morning. First time this incident occurred vehicle was stationary, in store parking lot. Airbag light on during trip home. Airbag inoperable when light is on.
Turn signal intermittently fails or signals the opposite direction.
Multifunction switch controlling the turn signals on my 2006 dodge 2500 megacab went bad. It turns on the incorrect signal, or both signals then trying to use the turn signals. From searching the internet, this is a very common problem.
When driving at night sometimes when you change the headlights from low beam to high beam they completely go out and sometimes only the right high beam doesn't work.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab 4x4.the contact stated that the turning signal lights would flash intermittently and inaccurately. A local mechanic diagnosed that the multi-function switch needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer was notified of the failure.the vehicle wasrepaired.the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 133,000.updated 02/27/12*ljupdated 03/07/12
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the headlights and turn signal switch malfunctioned causing the signal to flash incorrectly intermittently. The contact stated that the headlights were dim. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Turn signal displays right turn when put in to left turn mode. As well as inadvertently jumping from left turn to right turn. Also, windshield wipers will be inoperative during the times when the turn signals are acting screwy.
On numerous occasions over the past couple of years my turn signal has malfunctioned. Try to signal a left turn and the right signal turns on and vice versa. It is an intermittent problem and could cause an accident.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 hd. The contact stated that the turn signals malfunctioned. When signaling for the left, the right turn signal would activate. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. Updated 12/14/2011 updated 02/23/11
I own a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab with 5.9 diesel engine. The agency has received three reports of improper turn signal function. The complainants report that moving the turn signal stalk to signal a left turn can result in no flashing of the left turn signal but improper flashing of the right turn signal. Likewise the same opposite improper operation occurs when moving the turn signal stalk to signal a right turn. The incorrect flashing signal appears at both the dashboard indicator light and at the exterior front and rear turn signal lighting positions.there are many complaints related to this issue on the web and it is very dangerous. Please advise.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated she engaged her turn signal to indicate she was making a left but the right turn signal engaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed for the failure and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.
2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel- the turn signal indicator frequently activates the turn signals in the wrong direction. I've noticed that adjusting the tilt column corrects the signal in most cases. There seems to be a flaw in the signal system that causes a short or something of that nature. I've had this problem since 2007, within months of buying the truck. It was infrequent at first and i neglected to take it in while the truck was under warranty. Now it happens almost every day.
When driving in rain at a safe speed, wipers would not come on, and then the wipers would start and stop working.when i switched on a turn blinker, both blinkers began to flash.our local dodge dealership says there on back order 4,000 of this part required to fix this problem.there have been complaints about this since 2009.does it takea loss of life for a recall to take place?
Truck was purchased used with 16000 miles.at approx. 20000 miles, an anomaly with the turn signal occurred: a "left" turn input resulted in a "right" turn output to the signals (assumed front and rear).this was initially unnoticed by the driver, as traffic conditions were dense.upon beginning the left hand lane change, a check of the left mirror revealed a car overtaking on the left. Upon review of the turn signal, it was observed that left and right turn functions were reversed.as this event occurred in dense traffic, the driver was forced to nurse the truck to the side of the road and attempt to rectify the problem. Actuating the high/low beam control (on common turn signal stalk) rectified the problem for the time being. The truck was returned to its home address and then was driven to the dealer to demonstrate the problem.the dealer entered the problem into the system and a replacement control assembly was ordered.the dealer made no attempt to retain the truck due to potential life safety issues associated with the defective signal device. The turn signal subsequently failed in traffic, resulting in a minor parking lot accident. The truck was returned to the dealer and left there by the owner. Upon installation of the new controller, the truck was driven from the dealership and sold. The dealership indicated that they had replaced 4 or 5 controllers in the 2005 series trucks and at least one in the 2006 series.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab 4x4.the contact stated that the turning signal lights would flash intermittently and inaccurately. A local mechanic diagnosed that the multi-function switch needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer was notified of the failure.the vehicle wasrepaired.the failure mileage was 130,000 and the current mileage was 133,000.updated 02/27/12*ljupdated 03/07/12
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the turn signals malfunctioned on the vehicle. The turn signal lever must be held in the up or down position in order for the turn signals to activate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 174,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact was driving approximately 45 mph when he engaged the left turn signal and the right turn signal illuminated instead. The failure would occur sporadically. In addition, the windshield wipers would fail intermittently. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or repairs. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 pickup. While driving approximately 35 mph the turn signals began flashing in the opposite direction of what was chosen. The left turn signal would flash right and vice versa. The dealer stated that the turn signal switch was faulty. There were no recalls and the manufacturer would take no liability for the failures. Repairs were estimated at over $400 at the owner's expense. The failure and current mileages were under 38,652. The vin # was unavailable.
I own a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab with 5.9 diesel engine. The agency has received three reports of improper turn signal function. The complainants report that moving the turn signal stalk to signal a left turn can result in no flashing of the left turn signal but improper flashing of the right turn signal. Likewise the same opposite improper operation occurs when moving the turn signal stalk to signal a right turn. The incorrect flashing signal appears at both the dashboard indicator light and at the exterior front and rear turn signal lighting positions.there are many complaints related to this issue on the web and it is very dangerous. Please advise.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.while driving approximately 35 mph the turn signals would not operate.he had to turn the turn signal switch off an then back onto operate the signals. Also the windshield wipers do not operate at the intended speed. The authorized dealer was notified of the malfunctions.the failure mileage was 40,400.the current mileage was 40,551.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated when the left turn signal was activated the right turn signal began to flash. The contact stated when the lights were on the windshield wiper fluid activated.the contact stated the indicator relayed the incorrect information causing the wrong signal to work or potentially cause a crash.the contact stated the entire electrical system on the steering column was faulty.the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who stated the multi-function switch needed to be replaced.the contact did not have the multi-function switch replaced.the failure mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel. The contact stated that the turn signals intermittently failed to work. When the left turn signal was engaged, the right signal came on and when the right turn signal was activated, the left turn signal came on. The failure also caused the windshield wipers to stop working from time to time. The vehicle was not inspected when the complaint was filed. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 55000 and the current mileage was 62000.
Dodge truck, 2500 with 6.1 liter cummins.fuel rail broke at 112,000 miles.diesel fuel was pumped out onto exhaust manifold.extreme smoke, but no fire.truck has been excellently maintained per manufactures booklet.
#4 fuel injector line failure,2006 dodge 2500 diesel, one owner,never wrecked. Sprayed fuel all over under hood and on exhaust with a lot of smoke and strong diesel smell. According to dodge parts department, this part, cummings part #508674ab, goes bad so often that it is the only fuel injector line out of a possible six lines that they keep in stock. The potential for a fire,with this failure,is, in my opinion,is very high. A recall is in order. I am a retired auto mechanic with about 40+ years experience.
Have a 2005 dodge cummins, and a 2006 dodge cummins. They were built with an upgraded injection system, that has a one micron injector.. After a short time the injectors become plugged the computer system reactsby sometimes decelerating and other timesthe engine tries to run away or accelerate without your foot on the pedal, the times that happened was fortunately at a light with engine idling. This has happened to both the 2005 and 2006 trucks repaired by dodge no warranty repair at great costthey say bad fuel that is their standard line, met a guy yesterday who had 2004 his did this eleven times, bad fuel bad fuelhe said all his friend were buying diesel at the same place, no problem.i own five dodge cummins pickupshave never had this problem before they upgraded their injection system....
Driving my 06 dodge ram mega cab 2500 5.9l diesel, the #4 fuel line cracked directly behind the nut on top of the engine. This happened in dec 09 and happened again in jan 11. This caused a few gallons of fuel to leak onto the hot engine which could have caused a fire due to the distance i had to drive (no services near for 15 miles in the middle of alaskan winter). Truck was towed to the local dodge dealer and part was replaced since engine was still under warranty. This time the part is 64.00 dollars and labor is 130.00.
While driving on interstate highway in my 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel truck the check engine light came on and the engine shut down. It appeared that a fuel line had ruptured. Fuel had sprayed on the engine and fuel was visibly leaking from the engine.the truck was towed to the dodge dealership where i was told that the number 4 injector tube had broken. The truck was repaired and everything seems to work properly.i discovered that there are multiple instances listed on internet forums related to the number 4 injector tube and clamp holding the fuel line on 2006 dodge ram trucks with the cummins diesel. The fact that the number 4 injector tube (out of 6 total) is the only injector tube that appears to have this problem and the fact that fuel is sprayed on a hot engine creating a safety issue should warrant further investigation and design review.i contacted chrysler customer service to inform them of the issue and to see if any repair considerations were available. Chrysler customer service did not offer any repair considerations because they said my truck warranty had expired. Chrysler did not acknowledge this issue as anything other than a repair let alone as a safety issue.any consideration for review of what i believe to be a safety issue would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Faulty fuel filter system on dodge diesel trucks.i have a 2006 dodge 2500 ram diesel truck with 19000 miles on it.i had an issue of it losing power, replaced the filter, then within 3000 miles it happened again.i replaced the filter again, but it still did not help much.i drove to the dealer, and it died within a few hundred yards.finally got it to the dealer, they had to tow it in.the dealer said it was bad diesel that plugged the fuel injectors and ruined the injection pump.the insurance company sent a lab for tests, they say the fuel is normal.now i'm stuck with a $10,000.00 repair bill that should have been under warranty with dodge.if the fuel is normal, why wouldn't the filter do it's job.i've seen some reports on the internet that some dealers are adding a second filter onto their trucks to prevent this.the service tech said they see this often, but the insurance will usually pay.if they see it often, isn't this a faulty design????
There is an intermittent long start time on the 06 dodge cummings diesel (10 to 15 seconds). After first 400 miles the truck was brought back to dealership and in formed that approximately 1/3 of the time the truck has a starting time of 10 to 15 seconds, was told they had a computer fix. Installed update and problem persisted. Took back to dealer and was told dodge is aware of problem but has no fix. It is june of 06 and they have known of problem should have made me aware of this before i bought truck.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed that the check engine light illuminated. The dealer was notified and the contact was awaiting a response. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 59,249. Updated 01/24/11according to the invoice, the dealer found a fuel leak under the hood. Updated 03/23/11
Faulty fuel filter system on dodge diesel trucks.i have a 2006 dodge 2500 ram diesel truck with 19000 miles on it.i had an issue of it losing power, replaced the filter, then within 3000 miles it happened again.i replaced the filter again, but it still did not help much.i drove to the dealer, and it died within a few hundred yards.finally got it to the dealer, they had to tow it in.the dealer said it was bad diesel that plugged the fuel injectors and ruined the injection pump.the insurance company sent a lab for tests, they say the fuel is normal.now i'm stuck with a $10,000.00 repair bill that should have been under warranty with dodge.if the fuel is normal, why wouldn't the filter do it's job.i've seen some reports on the internet that some dealers are adding a second filter onto their trucks to prevent this.the service tech said they see this often, but the insurance will usually pay.if they see it often, isn't this a faulty design????
While driving down the road my vehicle died. Once i pulled over the truck was engulfed in a cloud of white smoke. Popped the hood and there was diesel fuel sprayed all over the engine bay. In order to determine the issue i cranked the engine over for a moment and found that the#4 fuel line had cracked and was spraying fuel everywhere. How the vehicle did not catch fire surprises me. It turns out the bracket which isolates the fuel line had fallen off. When i purchased the new part (~$75.00), i noticed how they redesigned the line so it would not have this issue in the future. So obviously cummins/ chrysler are aware of the issue, but have not taken any step to at least let their customers know that they have redesigned the part. After further research on the internet, there are hundreds of discussion threads about this, and how it has happened to many other dodge cummins owners with vehicles built from 2004.5-2007.5.
#4 fuel line ruptured and spewed fuel all over engine compartment and underbody.had truck towed to local dodge dealer for repair.seems like this is a common problem on ram 2500 diesels model 2006.
The number 4 cyl fuel deliver line off of the common rail system cracked on my 5.9l cummins diesel.this is a very common issue if anyone simply searches on the internet.dieseltruckresource.com for instance had one thread with over 40 pages of complaints.the issue with this fuel line is that it is held down by an inferior clamp design that vibrates, loosens, then the line fails due to engine vibration.the part that chrysler replaces with it is completely different.when mine broke my engine was not hot yet, but if the exhaust was hot i'm sure it could have ignited.i dumped probably 2 gallons of diesel when it went.with such a high pressure in that common rail system it could seriously injure someone as well.i work for a diesel engine provider as an engineer and would be ashamed of my company if we didn't have a recall to protect our customers if this happened to one of our products.
Fuel tank straps corroded and broke off which caused fuel tank to fall out of vehicle while driving down the road.
I was driving approximately 65 mph when i noticed a strong smell of fuel and a trail of white smoke coming from my vehicle.i pulled off the highway at the next exit and i lost all power.i was barely able to pull over and stop because i lost my power steering and power brakes.it took a lot of effort just to get stopped and i was lucky i was pulling off the highway in s straight line and i was not on a hill or a curvy road.once i got pulled over and stopped i noticed an extreme amount of diesel fuel dripping from the engine compartment and the whole under carriage of the truck.the firewall insulation was completely saturated with fuel.thenumber 4 fuel line had ruptured a leak at the seam behind the coupling nut and spewed diesel fuel all over the engine compartment, probably two to three gallons worth.i have read several complaints about this year and model of this vehicle having the same issue with the number 4 fuel line but no other fuel lines on this model.i feel i was very lucky that the fuel did not ignite or the whole vehicle would definitely of caught on fire and the out come would of been catastrophic for my family that was in the vehicle.
While driving my 2006 ram 2500 diesel pickup at normal highway speeds the check engine light illuminated without any other abnormal instrument panel indications or change in vehicle performance. By the time i was able to safely pull the truck over to the shoulder of the highway (approx 1.5 miles) i noticed a very strong diesel smell. Upon looking the truck over i noticed an excessive amount of diesel fuel dripping all the way from the engine compartment to the rear bumper. Diagnostics reviled the high pressure fuel line from the fuel rail to the number 4 cylinder split at the engine side connector and this caused a large amount of diesel fuel to be sprayed into the engine compartment, hot exhaust components and underside vehicle parts.. The local dodge dealer (small town dealership) had the #4 fuel line in stock, the part was an updated design from the original part with an improved clamping bracket. Review of several internet locations reviewed this is a very common malfunction for the cummings 5.9l diesel engines. My opinion is the known problems with this part combined with the potential for a engine compartment fire is sufficient rational for a manufacture's recall to ensure the safety of operators and passengers in the 2006 dodge ram 2500 pickup.
No indicators of any issues to this - while driving between 65 and 75 mph the truck begins to smoke not only out of the back end of the truck but underneath the body as well as under the hood of the truck, and we began to smell fuel. The cel light then comes on. We had the whole family in the truck and a small fire extinguisher. This is really nerving since dodge/chrysler as well as cummins knowing this line is a problem and has not done a darn thing about it to rectify any compensation. I hate to say this but i guess it is going to take someone getting really hurt but your attitude of not wanting recall such a fire hazard! look at all the forums and see that this is a common issue with the fuel line! line to 4th injector now major repair because of it all the fuel lost under the hood and all over the engine and firewall!
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that there was a visible fuel leak. Upon inspection, it was found that the high pressure fuel line had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was unavailable.
Truck randomly and without warning shut off while in motion on a busy city street.would not restart. Popped the hood and got strong smell of diesel fuel. Discovered cylinder number four high pressure fuel line ( from rail to feeder tube)leaking a lot of fuel onto the engine.this happened without warning and there were no signs or symptoms that something was wrong. Turns out this is a common issue with cummins diesel engines and have been known in the past to cause these truck to catch fire in some instances. It is a $71 part from the dealership but it does affect other cylinders as well. All 6 high pressure fuel lines should be replaced and since there is no recall for the defect i will be putting the money out to replace all of them.
While driving on normal paved road, no excessive bumps) at around 40 mph, the fuel tank brackets (straps) broke and the fuel tank fell to the ground.i heard it right away and only drove an additional few seconds to a safe place to pull off the road (not know what initial happened - thought something was caught in the wheel well).when i noticed the problem, i immediately turned off the vehicle and called for a tow truck.while waiting, i clearly noticed the tank straps were rusted and failed.also while waiting for the tow truck, i searched to see if others had a similar issue.i found that ram does have a recall for this exact issue, but it doesn't cover the year of my truck.clearly the years affected need to be expanded as my vehicle had the exact failure that the recall addressed.this incident occurred on october 4, 2020 at approximately 12:15 in the afternoon on rte 122 in blackstone ma just south of the millville border.no police ever passed or stopped by.no other vehicles were involved.
After driving the truck to a dentist appointment, the truck would not start and there was fuel spraying out of the engine compartment when turning the engine over. A few days earlier, i had commented about the diesel engine having a "hiccup". After having the vehicle towed to a dealership, the service manager said "i bet i know what it is without even looking". As it turns out, he was absolutely correct. The #4 cylinder fuel injector line was ruptured and spaying fuel everywhere. He indicated that the '06 was vulnerable to breaking that particular injector line due to vibrations. I looked tb's up on the internet and there were none. However, i found numerous consumer complaints about the same line failure for '05 and '06 models. This condition is totally unacceptable. If the failure occurs while on the road and the engine shuts down, there could be serious risks to everyone on the road as these rigs are made to pull trailers and other heavy equipment. In addition, numerous of the complaints cited engine compartment fires. If this situation doesn't warrant an nhtsa investigation and subsequent recall, i don't know what it would take.
2006 dodge ram truck with a long list of problems**ccthe consumer experiencednumerous problems with the vehicle such as ignition switch malfunctions, the ignition would not lock, shift lever, exhaust smokes excessively, the engine shutters and shutdown, transmission shifting improperly primarily in 2nd and 3rd gear, there were times when the consumer could not get the vehicle out of park.the head lights and tail lights come on and go off, theelectric locks malfunctioned, various problems with the cab lights, the instrument cluster failed.
I rarely use my four-wheel-drive on my 2006 dodge ram cummings diesel mega cab not sure exactly when it starts to happen but it was somewhere under 30,000 miles i noticed a small rattling sound underneath my truck i tried to find and locate it myself. So i went on to some forms and checked with people to see if they knew what that rattling sound could be. They all said the same thing that the u joints were giving out some as little as 15,000 miles so i checked my you joints ensure and off my you joints were wearing out i'm both sides on the front wheel steer wheels on my 4 x 4 this seems to be a common problem with the cummins diesels and especially with the dodge mega cabs seems to be a common problem with the 2006 dodge ram i would appreciate it if you would check the dodge forms in see for yourself this is a big problem in dodge refuses to do anything about it to cover their mistakes the main problem with the u joints is that you cannot grease them now mind you i work on a lot of heavy-duty vehicles mostly 18 wheelers in something like this seems like a no-brainer i feel dodge should have to compensate or replace u joints with proper ones i hope you agree for when you check into it this is a very expensive fix for a common problem is happening in a lot of 2500 and 3500 dodge 2005-2006+ vehicles ps thank you for your time and i hope you can solve this problem.
Driving down the road 2006 dodge ram 2500 hd, with the 5.7 hemi, the 4wd and 4lo light flashes and tries to enguage into 4x4. Even when the truck is in the driveway, and motor is off key out of ignition u can still hear the transfer case motor clicking in and out of 4wd. I am not the first to report this problem there is a whole form of people having this problem. Took it to a trans shop they think it may be the actuator but said they cannot guarantee thats it. $500 to do that job. Whats going on here? i googled it and see many people have the same problem but know fixes.
Upon parking my truck, putting the vehicle in park, and exiting, i then noticed a loud clank sound and then the truck started rolling back. It was stopped by a curb. It seemed to pop out of gear. This is the second time this has happened.
We were driving down a freeway and on our way to the beach and suddenly the truck vibrated violently and we heard a loud noise, we were able to pull almost to the shoulder when the truck came to a complete stop. We tried to restart it but it won't run, the drive shaft fell off the truck and was lying on the middle of the highway, the rear wheel was locked. We were lucky that we were driving early in the morning when there was not much traffic, if not that would have caused a very serious if not fatal accident. We have 4 people in the truck towing a boat and my wife is 3-month pregnant. We were thankful that there was a shoulder there for us to react in about 3 seconds we got before it broke down completely. We could have lost our baby or ourselves if there were a lot of traffic moving fast. Usually a little later in the day. We waited almost 5 hours for the tow truck to come, and have to ask for help to take us home. The truck was towed to aamco nearby and has been there for 12 days waiting for them to order parts. We were told that the u-joints were bad and not installed correctly that caused the drive shaft to fell and destroyed the whole rear end bottom. The repair cost is almost $2000. From my research, there have been many complaints about this as a common problem in dodge ram, and dodge had a recall on this but only on certain models and years and ours is not included which it should have been, to prevent a deadly accident. I contacted a dodge dealer and they just said it's caused by wear and tear, but wear and tear shouldn't be a reason it can cause a deadly accident.
When shifting the automatic transmission to the park position, the transmission slips back into reverse.this has always occurred on my 2006 dodge ram 2500 with the 5.9 diesel engine and automatic transmission.
After parking the vehicle and putting the shift into park, the shift jumps out of park and into reverse gear.
These trucks have been sold with faulty electrical systems that dodge has not been able to correct with out costing the owners thousands of dollars. The tpim module constantly needs to be reflashed and replaced to keep your trucks electrical system working. They have designed this system so that the consumer cannot repair or even inspect the system which i believe is a violation of federal law. All of these vehicles have issues with the module and dodge has made millions of dollars because of their faulty part. This module affects lights, wipers, a/c, cranking system etc... This needs to be looked at carefully and dodge should be held liable to repair this problem.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab. While driving approximately 25 mph, the entire vehicle began to vibrate severely and a metal-on-metal clunking noise emitted from the transmission. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on ten separate occasions for the same defect. The four tires were rotated but the failure continued. The technician informed the contact that there was not a remedy available to correct the malfunction. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle with the transmission in gear with the clutch engaged, the vehicle suddenly surged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the clutch safety switch had failed and the entire clutch slave cylinder assembly would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.updated 10/23/14
Column shifter lever had been difficult to move for months from p (park) to any other gear (r, d, 1-2-3). The shifting mechanism broke today after i started the engine (truck had been parked overnight in my home's driveway) when i tried to move the shifter from park to reverse to exit the driveway and drive vehicle elsewhere. Shifter will not engage transmission into any gear now; truck is not drivable. Required an oversize rollback tow truck to come get it and take it to a repair shop since my pickup has a long bed.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise when he noticed that the transfer case failed. The dealer informed the contact that because the vehicle was no longer under warranty, they would not be able to provide any assistance and the vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 109,000.
The gear shift can be moved from park without depressing the brake to release the shift interlock.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. When pulling into the driveway, the transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Failure of clutch/starter interlock switch, vehicle will start with clutch out.
Driving down the road 2006 dodge ram 2500 hd, with the 5.7 hemi, the 4wd and 4lo light flashes and tries to engage into 4x4.even when the truck is in the driveway, and motor is off key out of ignition u can still hear the transfer case motor clicking in and out of 4wd. I am not the first to report this problem there is a whole form of people having this problem with the hemi motors. Here is a link to the forms so u can read them http://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t4148_ds482593.
When pullin gout into the traffic the vehicle's rpm's was race off and the vehicle would buck and not want to shift into gear while in a moving motion. We had to literally push the gas pedal to the floor before it would jump into the next gear. The solenoid was replaced.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab 4x4. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and it was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised that the ecm module and tipm failed. The dealer advised that the ecm would be replaced under factory warranty however the tipm would be repaired at the contacts expense. The manufacturer confirmed the information given to her by the dealer. The failure mileage was 80,000.updated 12/10/10 updated 12/27/10
Trans not shifting prop. Been rebuilt 2 times in the past 6 years.
I was driving on i-75 @70mph, a loud bang happened, truck shut off, i guided it off the road.i had wires hanging i looked further and seen the front drive shaft blew apart.my mechanic said it had locked up. The transfer case, transmission, floor board of the truck was also all damaged. Also said i was lucky that the truck did not cause a serious accident.this truck is a 2006 dodge ram 2500 hd. Well taken care of. No given reason why this happened. My mechanic said he has seen this many times in the dodge trucks that the front drive shaft blows apart.total damages will be the cost of $8,000-$10,000
Front axle u joints at only 38,000. Miles although i believe they were bad before under 36,000 three years. But didn't show that bad only slight clunk when shifting to 4 wheel drive and sharp tight turns there are no grease fitting on these parts it is a sealed unit(the u joint) so it couldn't be maintained.
I purchased my 2006 dodge 2500 4x4 brand new in 2006.my truck is in great condition except for two major concerns..my a/c went out in dec. 2010 it was replaced with another defective one which was immediately replaced again.dealer did not replace the flapper under dash.i took truck in nov. 2011 the windshield would get extremely foggy and a noise would come from under dash when i put a/c on high,dealer said it was the flap that would control where the air is directed. They wanted 800.00 to replace a 34.00 part.i told them that should have been fixed when they replaced a/c.dealer said it still would not be covered under warranty anyway.this is a serious issue when fog gets on windshield why does someone have to die before a part is recalled.i have to open my windows to defrost my windshield.the other issue is when truck is supposedly in park and you open the door the horn honks, dash lights turn on and off and twice it has jumped into reverse on it's own.the first time i was at the post office putting mail outside i was a bit to far from box so i put it in park,opened door jumped off and truck jumped into reverseluckily i'm a small person and was able to jump in and step brake.this has happened about three times.the park does not engage properly because at heb i put it in park turn off truck went in store came back to turn on truck.it wouldn't start and it was in park.i had to put it in neutral to start it. Another customer came to see what was wrong i tried to put it in park again and it wouldn't go after about to more attempts it went into parki took it to dealer and they could not duplicate problem so nothing was done.i have reported it here so if something happens at least it was reported, if dodge doesn't do anything they will if more people see that others are having the same problem.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the front suspension started to shake violently. The contact mentioned that while the vehicle was shaking, he heard a loud noise as the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then discovered that the transmission was abnormally leaking fluid. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.updated12/31/12 the consumer stated numerous parts were replaced but, the vehicle still shakes violently when hitting a bump in the road.updated 1/4/2013
We had the same issue happen again. Accelerating to move into traffic and yet again the truck begins to buck and act all wacky... This makes it very difficult when trying to maneuver in and out of traffic and avoid getting rear ended or t-boned because of the delay in the truck trying to shift into the appropriate gears. This time we had to replace and rebuild the transmission, i don't like shelling out that kind of money when dodge is fully aware of this problem and refuses to recall the vehicles which they are aware of with the solenoid issues either getting stuck open or closed and making the repairs, making it very costly to the consumer.we are very lucky we did not get rear ended or t-boned while traveling a distance and limp back to our house and concerned for our family while in this vehicle. Very angry consumer with dodge for not wanting to be responsible for previous vehicles to be repaired, so they change the parts to enhance the transmission to a self greasing solenoid and inside parts to avoid this costly repair to themselves.
Wow another trip to the transmission place.... This is beginning to get ridiculous. We are at the transmission place again. The hesitation while in motion to get into traffic or while at a stop light we are literally shoving our foot through the floor board while the truck is trying to determine whether or not it wants to shift1-2. We lhad to limp home from a road trip and take it back to our transmission place we had just rebuilt it 8 months ago for the same reason we took it to him in the first place. We know for a fact what parts were used to rebuild the tranny, and we should have any problems, only for them to say oh when you have changed out your batteries or such the electrical could also mess with the governor or the solenoid. Well let's just say we have not changed batteries nor have we towed anything in the last 16 months. Dodge needs to help fix this problem. This is becoming very costly as well as an endangerment while driving or stopped in traffic and the truck begins to buck and wanting to shift the gears at the wrong time and us lose control while stopped or while driving it decades to shift finally. We cannot afford for our children to drive this vehicle if it is going to continue to become an issue with the tranny.
Clutch pedal will occasionally not disengage the clutch after extended vehicle operation, particularly in hot ambient temperatures. I have experienced this problem at least 6 times since 2009; after extended driving (with or without towing, usually in warmer temperatures) the clutch pedal cannot be pushed to the floor to disengage the clutch from the flywheel. The first incident, in 2009, occurred after i stopped my truck for fuel, and resulted in vehicle movement during engine cranking when i forced the clutch pedal down far enough to engage the clutch position switch to allow cranking. The issue became repeatable enough that i replaced the entire clutch system (master cylinder, hydraulic tubing, and slave cylinder) in 2013 with the oe parts, and had the same issue occur with the replacement system.
2006 dodge ram slipped into reverse, horn honking due to safety recall. Which didn't work. Result bent bumper shared kids.
2006 dodge ram 2500 pickup has a so called "safety" feature where is the transmission is not fully engaged in park when the door is open the horn starts honking non-stop until either the door is closed of the transmission is fully engaged in park. This fix is completely unacceptable to people who pull trailers and need to open the door while in reverse to see where they are going. To me dodge has only masked the problem by not fixing the transmission shift mechanism. I would think there should be a recall to install a proper transmission shift mechanism and remove the horn honk feature. The vehicle could still roll backwards just with the horn blowing! need to fix the mechanical aspect if you ask me.
When shifting my truck into park it hangs up and the indicator either reads park or nothing but the vehicle will not start due to still being engaged in gear. I t is also difficult to get out of park when it does go in. I spoke to my dealer about it and he said it was common and a valve in the transmission needed replaced since my warranty was out due to mileage it would run around $600. I did not see it as that big of a problem so i did not have it repaired. I left my truck running at a gas station one morning which i rarely do and while i was inside paying for a cup of coffee my truck took off in reverse and crashed into a utility poll. Us 287 was right behind the poll with very busy traffic. Also the fuel pumps were on the other side. I know several other people with the same model truck and the same sticky valve. I will never leave my truck idling or without the brake set. What if it was in my drive with my kids playing behind me. I went into my dealership after the accident and my dealer was unconcerned.
2006 dodge ram truck with a long list of problems**ccthe consumer experiencednumerous problems with the vehicle such as ignition switch malfunctions, the ignition would not lock, shift lever, exhaust smokes excessively, the engine shutters and shutdown, transmission shifting improperly primarily in 2nd and 3rd gear, there were times when the consumer could not get the vehicle out of park.the head lights and tail lights come on and go off, theelectric locks malfunctioned, various problems with the cab lights, the instrument cluster failed.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.while parked on an incline, the contact started the vehicle and placed his foot on the accelerator pedal.the vehicle then drifted backwards. He took his vehicle to the local dealer and they stated that this was a normal characteristic for the transmission torque converter to drain backwards.in order to reverse this failure, the vehicle must be placed in neutral for 2- 3 minutes before shifting into reverse.the contact stated there were no warnings or direction in traction. The current and failure mileages were 14,250.updated 12/12/07
I stopped by the house to pick up an umbrella and a few other personal items before going to meet my returning husband from iraq.i pulled into the driveway up to the garage and left our 2005 dodge pickup running in park.i ran inside through the garage door and was inside approximately 4-5 minutes. The vehicle jumped from park, skipped reverse and neutral and went into drive all by itself. It ran in to our kitchen wall and did a large amount of damage. Both the home and the vehicle were damaged.
Dash-mounted gear-shift indicator shows false information.for example, the dashboard lights often indicate reverse when the vehicle is actually in park and indicates drive when the vehicle is in neutral. There have been other false readings, although these occur with the most frequency.while towing our travel trailer, my wife placed the vehicle in drive, attempted to accelerate and the vehicle and travel trailer instead rolled backwards because the truck was actually in neutral although the dashboard indicated drive.subsequent jostling of the shifter caused the vehicle to engage drive. I will forward an example video to the odi office. Please note subject vehicle is a dodge ram 2500 4x4 regular 4 door "quad cab", not a mega cab.the report system does not list this configuration as an option, so it was submitted as a 4x4 mega cab.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While idling at a stop lightthe rpms increase as if the vehicle would accelerate. He has to grip the steering wheel tightly to prevent vehicle movement. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. He was advised that the torque converter in the transmission would fail. He has to pay to replace the transmission. The failure mileage was 114,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 quad st/slt. He purchased the vehicle in december of 2006. During a routine wheel alignment appointment, the mechanic could not complete the alignment since the front wheel bearings were defective. In june of 2009, he heard a noise coming from the left front wheel. The mechanic confirmed that the right and left wheel bearing and axle joints needed to be repaired. The warranty has expired. The estimated repair cost was $1,100. The vehicle will be repaired with after market wheel bearings and a drive axle u joint. The manufacturer will be notified. The contact experienced identical failure with a 2003 dodge ram 2500 quad st/slt which he thought was due to the tires. The failure and the current mileages were 56,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.while driving various speeds in inclement weather, the vehicle began to violently shake when the four wheel drive was engaged.weeks later, the failure recurred while driving on the beach.the failure only occurs while the vehicle is in motion and is accompanied by a loud noise.there were no warning lights prior to the failure.the dealer was able to duplicate the failure and stated that the behavior of the vehicle was a common characteristic.the manufacturer did not provide any assistance.the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 15,000. Updated 09/03/08 the consumer stated the failure only occurred in loose sand or snow. The vehicle exhibited a wheel hop whenever the rear wheels spun. Updated 09/04/08.
The tongue part of seatbelt latch also cut 1/4 through normal usage. The selling dealer has ordered replacement belt since as is the truck will not pass mandatory safety inspection and presents a danger to driver.
Front passenger and rear middle seat belts lock and will not release.seat belts lock and will not allow passenger to extend belt from resting belt position to use position.rear middle belt is constant, takes up to 5 minutes of pulling and releasing repeatedly before it will allow you to pull the belt out far enough to use.front passenger belt locks intermittently while driving, passenger must unbuckle and reset belt in order to unlock.
Death wobble on highway after hitting a bump in the road. The truck starts shaking and unable to control the vehicle while this is going on. Seatbelts will not release once this happens, even when seat belt is retracted all the way.
Front passengers seat belt fail to restrain occupant in a 35 m.p.h. Collision.
Seatback reclines or fails to stay upright under normal driving conditions.modest accelerating from stop sign can cause seat back to drift backwards with a driver of average weight.bouncing over potholes, gear shifts and driving up inclines have also caused the seat to fail.
The driver's seat breaks and tilts over backwards.the casing/gear box that connects to the motor and moves the driver?s side automatic seat forward/backwards and up/down shatters and the seat falls over backwards during normal acceleration. This has happened twice, once at 30k traveling 65mph and the second at 45k 10-30mph both times nearly causing an accident each time. The first seat was replaced under warranty the second seat broke in the same place less than a year later.the seat is still in my truck broken and i have the seat blocked from falling over backwards with a brick.both times it broke i was accelerating in traffic, once at a stop light and the other merging onto the freeway.both times i narrowly avoided hitting the cars around me. Each time, i was tippedbackwards into the rear seat space with the drivers seat almost hitting the seat behind me if someone was sitting in the rear seat it could have caused injury.both times, my hands left the steering wheel and my feet left the pedals, i had to scramble to sit up and correct the vehicle.i have tried to contact both the dealer and manufacturer and they continue to give me the ?run around? stating that i need to pay for a diagnosis before they can make a determination about replacing it. I have three children who sit in booster seats in the back seat; if they were with me it would have broken the legs of the child behind me.it is very alarming, distracting, and dangerous to have the seat tilt to a 45 while driving.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the driver side seat cushion was worn through and he ending up sitting on the iron steel bar. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that he needed to replace the seat cover and the cushion underneath the seat. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.updated 02/02/11
Pt sd from all the information just barely put 50 00 miles on each year
There was an slow loss of rear braking , that was preceded by a strange sound coming from the right rear of the truck, when i took it to my tire shop they discovered a compete failure of the seal and the brakes, disc and router were saturated with oil--this result in the necessity of a total overhaul of the entire rear axle braking system.
I have the laramie package which has adjustable pedals as option. There's is a bushing that the brake pedal mounts to the armthis bushing breaks or wears out and causes the pedal to swing left and right. This is a safety issue which causes your foot to slip off pedal as it swings. I have done research and this incident is not isolated to my year model. There are several right ups on this same same problem. This is not an easy fix as the steeering column has to be removed. It also is not cheap. The parts are on national back order to to the amount of pedals failing. This is a huge safety risk or concern. I have read several forums to where people have had them replaced only to have the same issue. I was stopped at a major intersection and foot slipped off pedal. Sometimes while driving and going to stop, pedal moves to the left and i have to concentrate on where my foot is to apply brakes. Please look into other similar complaints and help us get this serious issue fixed.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the abs warning light illuminated as the brakes became difficult to depress. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that they could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
The date listed is the first instance, today, march 3, 2015 was the 2nd, while driving towing a trailer and trying to come to a stop simultaneously the electric trailer brakes failed to energize pushing the truck into a skid and the abs failed to function, upon further investigation we found that the brake lights on both the truck and trailer were not working, talked to the dealer today and they said"oh its probably just the "tipm" or onboard power management system" as if this happens all the time. Neither incident caused an accident however for my part i have been towing trailers and driving trucks for a long time.
Truck is not driven very often.i noticed the power adjustable break pedals moves side to side early.but do to lack of driving i was never able to physically bring it to a dealer until just recently.i had it there for the air bag recall.and remembered to ask them to look at the pedal.they said it was definitely bad and a safety issue.they never did this type of repair.they were not sure how to do it and i think that it should be fixed from a design fault.i see that this is somewhat common from my research.also i see that dodge has a repair kit out for this from 2009.if i hit break pedal it wants to swing to the left causing my foot to slip off and hit he accelerator.
Brake pedal moves almost 2 inches side to side dealership has no idea on how to fix
Upon restarting my 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel, my abs light and parking brake light came on after driving a few short moments ,i also noticed that speedometer indicator was not working but the vehicle rpm indicator was. Causing myself some concern i checked my brakes and noticed i had a hard brake pedal when applied but was still able to stop. I contacted my local dealership and took my vehicle in for service for this issue and recall notice concerning the drivers air bag inflator. I was contacted back by my service adviser, asking for approval for additional two hours of diagnoses time due to the fact his mechanic could not find the problem.i was notified at end of the day that the issue was found to be faulty power distribution center, output failed for circuit f202 unable to recover tipm thru reconfiguration. No pdc available thru parts at this time, fabricated jumper lead to to circuit f202 from fuse 28 in pdc. This is a temporary fix customer advised to replace pdc asap current price $917.00 additional 1.5 hrs labor to install and program unit . Total hours for diagnosis was 3 hours at a cost of $315.00 to customer. I believe this should investigated by the nhtsa as a on going concern and for consideration of a issuing a new safety recall for this issue.
I have had the abs system warning light on 5 or 6 times , turn signal problems- both turn signals work at same time, a/c problems with the compressor not working at times and now is out all together. Abs and the lighting issue is the biggest problem since it is a 2500 truck and i hall hay , tractors and a 30 ft 5th wheel trailer, people need to know what i am doing or can i stop.
Drove into my driveway went to stop and brakes failed, almost hit my other car! brake fluid leaking from rusted lines! same thing happened to my 2003 silverado and cost me over $2,000.00 to have repaired.
Brake pedal bushings broke/worn during operation on the interstate allowing pedal to move more than 3 inches side to side.the movement in the pedal is a safety issue experienced by all ram owners with power pedals. The truck only has 50,000 miles on the odometer.
It is a power brake pedal that is made to move backward and forward. The brake pedal moves from left to right. Never moved at all before. Something must have broke. Does not feel or look to be safe.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the turn signals and brake lights malfunctioned on the trailers attached to the vehicle. The contact mentioned that no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred at any speed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the amperage was incorrect and needed to be reset. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. The vin was not available.updated 12/03/15*lj
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 06v038000 (service brakes, hydraulic ) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/12/2016
While towing trailer back left blinker and back left brake lights failed to work. Then back left blinker on truck stopped working. . problem is in the vehicles computer, dealer only item that cost $712. Some thing called "tipm".just type in blinker problem for dodge ram on google and watch and see how many other people are having this hudge saftey problem. Please look into this problem, peoples lives are at on the line!!! thank you
The truck shakes uncontrollably after hitting a pot hole or un even pavement.aprox 55 to 75 mph. I almost went off an embankment at 65 mph. The truck would non steer or brake when it was shaking. Death wobblelook at you tube dodge truck death wobble.
While driving, the power steering died making it nearly impossible to turn.this is a complete failure of the power steering, previous occurrences of brief difficult steering happened two or three times. Also braking was affected ,decreasing stopping ability.i was barely able to stop and turn the truck to avoid crashing into a building.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact was driving approximately between 45 -50 mph on normal road conditions and unexpectedly, an opposing vehicle pulled in front of the vehicle.the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into three large trees and a utility pole.the air bag system failed to deploy with the massive level of impact.the vehicle was completely destroyed.the police and ambulance were called to the scene. The driver sustained minor injuries to the back.the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.the cause of the failure has not been determined. The failure mileage was 104,000.updated 02/02/10. *ljupdated 02/05/10.
Back in june of 2009 my right turn signal and brake light for the trailer stopped working. Then it started working again for a day or two. Now the have been out since i talked with one of the mechanics at the local dodge dealership and he told me that they have had an issue with this all along and that the only fix was to replace the main powerbox under the hood.i still have no right turn or brake light on my trailer.if dodge know that they have an issue with this electrical unit shouldn't they have to repair the issue under recall warranty.i shouldn't have to pay thousands of dollars out of my pocket for a problem that they know they have and refuse to address.i have been searching the internet about this issue and have seen thousands of complaints for this very issue.what can i do or who do i need to contact to get after dodge so they will repair their problem with the electrical malfunctions they have. Is there any legal recourse that can be taken such as a class action lawsuit.
Steering has horrible vibration and wobble at 19 mph. Seems to be getting worse. Have already replaced two steering gear boxes on 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel. Still not fixed. With recent news on dodge rams; i am surprised they have not looked at this model years as well as many model years are having same issue. Beginning to be nervous driving the vehicle and the history of this issue with other models and really afraid the shaking is so serious it will eventually cause a wreck or loss of life. This is the 3rd report from me already. Also taken it to dodge service center and they just peered under the truck and said everything was good. Didn't even attempt to test drive and see for themselves. I have even attempted to notify dodge corporate last year when it started and not even a return call or message. Feel trapped and lost. Please look at these model years as well. Already had recall h46 conducted and they just told me it was not a problem. Now i have another recall n62 and never got a notice for it; just happen to look up recall notice. Vin is 1d&ks28c36j214020 i think this steering is more widespread and would want further investigation. I am going to take dodge in for n62 and r25 recall and i bet the dealership will just peek at it and tell me nothing is needed, as always. No more trust in dodge, please help
2006 dodge ram. Consumer had car repaired and would like reimbursement, due to recall. *tathe consumer stated the left tie rod separated, while driving on the highway.recall # 13v528000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 2 mph, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact heard a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the tie rod on the front driver's side had fractured. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who diagnosed that the tie rod, front left wheel bearing assembly and the front left upper ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the vehicle was repaired, the contact heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to another mechanic who diagnosed that the tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). However, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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 142,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel. The contact stated that while reversing into a driveway, an unusual snap was heard. The contact stated that the power steering failed within minutes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired but was previously remedied under nhtsa campaign number: 11v350000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The vin was unavailable.
2006 dodge death wobble, when at speeds above 40mph, hit a bump and front end goes into a violent shake. Dodge has a service bulletin about this issue but it cost over $2000.00. There are numerous articles about this situation all over the internet. There needs to be a recall from dodge before someone is killed.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated that he received nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The contact attempted to have the vehicle remedied but was informed that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified and confirmed the parts were not available for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Front end failure and not just once .i have had it fixed 3 times . There is only 53000 miles on the truck .last time the tie rod broke and the truck ended up half way in a 10ft ditch. The last time a whole new steering linkage and steering box was put on. I have replaced all of the ball joints twice. This is a stock from the dealer 2500 hd truck.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) had surpassed a reasonable time for repair. The manufacturer and dealer were contacted and stated the parts were not available for repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure.
At 70-75 mph when hitting a bump in the road the front of the truck starts to violently shake and pulls you into the other lane or off the road, it does not quit until you come to a complete stop.
I have a 2006 dodge 2500 mega cab 4x4 and today i experienced first hand the famous death wobble at 75 mph. I hit a small pothole and the truck started shaking really bad. I slowed and it stopped. I have owned the truck for almost a year.
Truck continues to experience a "death wobble" issue even after replacing most of the suspension & steering parts and even adding aftermarket "stiffner" and "problem solver" components to the vehicle.chrysler had a recall r16 which covered newer vehicles but should have been applied to these older models as well. The steering components and geometry were largely the same and there is a fundamental design flaw with the geometry of the suspension.symptom: between the speeds of 45 & 70mph, hitting a large pothole or a bridge seam the vehicle will suddenly develop a violent shaking in the front end.this has caused me to almost crash a number of times since i last filed a complaint on this same vehicle a number of years ago.it is difficult to replicate the problem and when it occurs it occurs rapidly and unexpectedly.it is very difficult to control the vehicle when it occurs and applying the brakes to significantly and quickly reduce the vehicles speed is the only way to halt the vibration.i have almost caused several accidents trying to quickly stop the vehicle or to keep it from entering other lanes during the vibration.the geometry issue is that the vehicle creates a "toed out" condition when the suspension suddenly collapses from a bump.as the vehicle suspension returns to the normal state it also returns back to the "aligned" position but energy built up and stored in the characteristics of the steering components (steel steering bars & any movement in the tie rods) act like a spring causing the alignment to gopast the "toed in" position which then repeats itself in reverse.the result is a continual vibration of the front end until the driving conditions change (i.e. Mashing on the brakes to stop the vehicle).google "dodge ram death wobble" and you will see numerous other people with the same issue.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, he heard an abnormal crackling sound. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the tie rod was lying on the ground. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection but the contact repaired the vehicle himself by replacing the tie rod. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while making a right turn, the steering system malfunctioned. The contact had to stop the vehicle in the middle of the road because the steering had become inoperable. An independent mechanic wascontacted and stated that the output shaft of the gear box was defective. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 194,000.updated 08/20/13*lj
First-in june 2010, the driver side tie rod end shaft, which goes into the female portion on the wheel, sheared off catastrophically.this occurred while backing up and aligning the truck to hook up a utility trailer.the truck had approximately 42000 miles.the dodge dealership replaced the entire tie rod , including all tie rod ends, and shock absorber on the tie rod. Second- on may 13th 2011, the new tie rod failed in same location, in nearly the same scenario. While backing out of a parking spot, a loud snap was heard, followed by the tie rod contacting the tire, causing it to blow out, allowing the truck to drop, including trapping the tie rod beneath the front differential.in both cases the male outer driver's side tie rod end vertical shaft sheared off flush with the tie rod. In both cases the truck was not carrying any load. The truck is used to tow a 5th wheeler several times a year (5-6 x). The 5th wheeler is 10300# unloaded and approx 12300# fully loaded. In neither case was any symptom noted leading up to this event.
When backing up into a parking space, moving at a slow speed and cutting a tight turn the right tie rod broke. The affected parts are the right tie rod, pittman arm and steering linkage.
Purchased a 2006 dodge ram 2500 cummins diesel.truck was used at time of purchase with around 20 thousand miles on it.five days later driving home from work on the highway at around 55-60 miles per hour the front end began to shake violently. Lucky for me nobody was around all i could do was to keep the truck on the road had to use both lanes, mine and the oncoming traffic lane.i was really out of control couldn't steer or brake to stop. After looking on line i have come to know it as the "death wobble"went to dealer and they said i should have e rated tires or ten ply's.they installed new steering stabilizer and suggested new shock absorbers and to take off the front 2" in leveling kit or front spacers that were on my truck when i purchased it.drove truck home and the front end was shaking the whole way.so i bought brand new e rated tires and put all new expensive after market shocks on the truck myself.slight improvement was achieved by these upgrades. Also took to another dodge dealer after these modifications for a second opinion. They wouldn't replace anything but said they tightened a few things in the front end.they then said that it was probably the rims on my truck.so i purchased brand new rims and took the 2" levelers off.truck still shakes at around 55-60 mph and is not safe to drive.bottom line is that i should be able to buy a heavy duty truck and take my family on outings without the chance of crashing because of a defect that dodge could fix.very upset and have nowhere else to turn.i have no chance of fighting dodge or even a car dealership by myself.can you help?truck is still under warranty i have only drove 5 thousand miles in one year since i've owned it.
While driving down the highway at 70 mph i hit a rough spot in the road and truck began to shake violently.i had no control until i slowed down to under 50 mph. There was heavy traffic as it was rush hour and i almost caused a serious accident. After researching the internet i have found this to be a common problem in dodge trucks and jeeps. There are many youtube videos, it has been on national news and there are many complaints on nhtsa.dot.gov also. Is it going to take someone getting killed to get this defect recalled? the dealerships refuse to acknowledge this defect and use it as an excuse to replace every component in your front end and charge you thousands of dollars. Please address this before someone gets killed.
While driving at 70< hit a small bump and the truck started shakinv violently. Only way to stop it was bring the vehicle to a complete. Started back out and it worked fine. This has happened several more times. I have went as far as to having the torque convertor replaced with no luck. It does this to me at the speed os 65 to 75 mph.i have been reading and learned its refererd as the death wobble and is caused by faulty suspension and steering components.
I have been watching the news recently and saw the jeep death wobble reports. I have the same experience and same problem with my 2006 dodge ram 2500. I almost got into two accidents on the high way and once my truck lost control due to the death wobble and turned 180 degrees on the highway facing oncoming traffic. But, luckily no one was hurt. I took the truck to see what the problem was and the mechanics said i have to pay a couple thousand to repair. However, the mechanic said he has seen many jeep and dodge have the same problem and said the company should have a recall because it is extremely dangerous and it is the manufactures fault. Due to hard economic times i can not afford to fix my truck and i am very scared for my safety and my families. So please help me in this terrible situation along with other dodge ram and jeep owners. This is very common problem and can be seen all over the internet, youtube and the news. I look forward to hearing back from you and getting help.
At 70 mph road speed, when encountering a pot hole or bridge expansion joint, the front wheels and steering components begin to shake and wobble violently, nearly jerking the steering wheel out of my hands. Had i not had both hands on the wheel at the time, a loss of vehicle control might have occurred. While braking and trying to maintain control of the vehicle, at approximately 25 mph the violent shaking suddenly stopped. Within 2 miles after resuming a 70 mph speed the same thing happened when crossing the next bridge expansion joint. Again, when slowing to 25 mph, the shaking stopped. I have since checked several sources and found this appears to be a common problem on ram 2500 diesel powered trucks. Several after market companies are selling products which they claim will prevent this so called "death wobble" after checking with a local dodge heavy duty truck dealer they claim they are not aware of such a problem ever occurring. I believe that dodge is aware of this problem, but since no one has been killed or injured yet, they are reluctant to delve into the problem for a solution, or acknowledge that it even exists.
2006 dodge ram 2500 4 x 4 mega cab death wobble.i've had the front end of my truck shake at speeds over 45 mph and turning left on any surface that has bumps.when you hit a bump the front of the truck shakes, the dash begins to shake and the truck feels like its going to fall apart.after slowing down to less than 15mph you may be lucky to get control.after the sixth time it happeded to me, i was driving on a highway going 55mph, making a left turn over an expansion joint in the highway, the front wheels, steering wheel and dash started to shake violently.my truck slammed of the side rail before i could get control.after calling dodge they told me i'm stuck buying a 2009 tie rod assembly, pitman arm, steering stablizer because they no longer made it for dodge ram 2500 4 x 4 trucks 2003 ' 2008 due to safty reason.(btw the new tie rod assembly is non-greasable / non servicable, so when a tie rod goes out, you get to replace the whole thing again.) i had to obvisouly get an alingment done after everything.all and all i have about 1000.00 bucks that im out and that doesn't include the repairs to the rear quarter panel, thanks dodge!!! :( boooooooo
2006 dodge ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to nhtsa recall #13v528.* ldthe consumer stated the dealer refused to honor the recall.the dealer informed the consumer, the recall did not apply to her vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to shutter. The contact also stated that the pin that held the tire in line became fractured when the contact drover over a road bump. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v528000(steering) however, the part needed to complete the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The approximate mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving 10 mph and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was informed that the tire rod end sheared off and caused the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v528000 (steering) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair under the recall. The contact was placed on a waiting list and the dealer could not provide an expected date for the availability of the part. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.
2006 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to steering rack bolt recall notice.the consumer was informed the parts were not available. It has been over 3 months, since he received the recall.
I have a 2006 dodge ram 2500 cummins turbo diesel. Everything was great with my truck up till about may of 2009. While driving home at about 40 mph, i got the "death wobble" on my truck. Extremely scary when it happens to you. Luckily there were no vehicles behind me. I had to come to almost a complete stop for the death wobble to go away. I thought it was going to be a rare thing to happen, but it pretty much happens every time i drive my truck. All i have to do is go over a couple of small ruts or bumps on the road and the truck will get into the death wobble.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The contact waited for nine months , but the dealer continued to state that the part was not available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Vehicle was parked. As i started to back out of a parking spot, i began to turn the steering wheel counterclockwise. The sector shaft on the steering box sheared in half and the pitman arm and drag link fell to the ground. Lost complete steering control. Let it be noted that this truck is not driven off-road in 4x4 environments.truck has a 4 inch lift and 35 inch tires. Wheels are of a factory size. Chrysler was asked for assistance in this repair, because of the type of failure and the fact that the vehicle was not within the factory warranty period. The claim was considered but denied because of the oversize tires. No consideration was given. Pictures are available.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 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 made aware o f the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle shook violently, veered to the right, and the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a road sign. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side tie rod assembly fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The failure mileage was 72,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle vibrated and a popping noise was heard from the steering wheel. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering), but the contact did not receive a recall notice. However, the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The dealer stated that the part was not available to schedule the recall repair within a reasonable timeframe. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Chrsyler recall n62 / nhtsa 13v-528 should be for all steering linkage, not just the left tie rod.all tie rod ends failed in my truck, not just the left tie rod.i have documentation and receipts for all of the failed parts.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received nhtsa recall campaign id number 13v528000 (steering); however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. There are no failures at this time.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that when driving at any time over a bump in the road, the vehicle would wobble and shimmy violently. The contact referred to the problem as the "death wobble". The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where a new steering stabilizer was installed. However, the failure continued. The stabilizer was replaced again but the failure continued. The vehicle had not been repaired again at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 107,000. The failure mileage was approximately 11,000.
While traveling on the freeway at normal speed of 65 mph in the number 2 lane, my vehicle started to develop a dangerous steering wobble sensation. The wobble was so violent and uncontrollable that i feared for my safety. I let off the gas pedal and applied the brakes as my hands were being almost pulled off of the steering wheel from the force of the wheel being jerked back and forth against my will. I was able to get the truck back under control only after getting the speed down below 40 mph and pulling over. The incident caused an aggravation to an existing injury to my left shoulder which caused me great pain for up to 1 week. I inspected the vehicle thinking i had run something over or something had broken from my steering system. But i found nothing out of place. I have an appointment set to take it to the dealer on friday july 31st 2015 at cerritos dodge. This is the fourth time this has happened to my truck and scared me and my family while driving. My truck has always made a "click" noise while turning as well with no one able to diagnose the noise. I am getting nervous and scared to drive my truck at freeway speeds at this point.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The contact stated that she had contacted the dealer and the manufacturer numerous times and there was no estimated date available for when the parts will be available for the repairs.the contact felt that the repair was not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue.
The truck shakes uncontrollably after hitting a pot hole or un even pavement.aprox 55 to 75 mph. I almost went off an embankment at 65 mph. The truck would non steer or brake when it was shaking. Death wobblelook at you tube dodge truck death wobble.
1. Dodge ram "death wobble", truck shakes violently when driving and hitting any pot hole or bump.
While traveling at highway speeds, hitting a small bump / pothole causes violent shakingof the front end. Shaking stops only after the vehicle is slowed below 25 mph. Keepingcontrol of the vehicle during shaking is very difficult.have taken the vehicle to three different mechanics & dealer with no problems found.
Death wobble 11/28/17you already know what the death wobble is. Uncontrollable shaking of the front end making it difficult to stop and steer truck.
Truck goes into a shimmy and breaks the tie rod ends. Happened three times. Three times in for repair finally drove into canal.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to wobble abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician made various repairs to the front end of the vehicle but the failure continued to recur intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph, a loud abnormal noise was heard from the vehicle as the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where unknown repairs were made to the vehicle. The contact had also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) but was unable to have the vehicle repaired because the necessary parts were not available. Both the dealer and the manufacturer advised the contact that the part was unavailable for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealers were receiving one part per week. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before june of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair.the contact had not experienced a failure.
Violent shimmy ,shake, wobble, loss of control when hit a slight bump at 65 mphwarranty exp. So paid $833.95 to the dodge dealer to replace steering components with a kit from dodge specifically for that problem.
I have called and visited my local chrysler/dodge dealer (liberty dodge chrysler jeep ram- pataskala, ohio) in ohio to try and get my truck fixed due to the recall.i have heard excuses from-we do not have any parts yet, we will call you in 3-4 weeks when we have parts (no call back), our service supervisor is not in right now, you will have to come back (went back a day later, they are in meetings all day, you will have to speak with them about the recall), called again and they said we still do not have parts we will call you back (no call back, keep in mind this was 6 weeks after the original call date), this past week i called again and they said let me check with our parts department and we will give you a call back this afternoon(no call back).they have had plenty of oppurtunities to atleast be curtious and give me a call back to update, let alone fix the recall.i have even told them my front tires have extreme abnormal wear on the insides, and they're response was, we will have our service manager call you back(no call back).i am very upset about this as we have a 6 week old baby and we will not use the truck to transport her anywhere due to the safety concern, so we have to jump through hoops to take her to appointments, etc. I would lilke my truck fixed as soon as possible.thank you
I own an operate a 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel pick up truck; it has approximately 52000 miles on it. Many parts of the front end are worn out and need to be replaced. I have experienced what is referred to as "death wobble" where the front end of the truck shakes and vibrates violently and highway speeds after hitting bumps in the road. This condition causes an uncontrolled state of vehicle operation and is very un-safe. I have spent a lot of money replacing poorly designed front end components of this truck and there are still more that need replacement. It has bad track bar bushings, bad tie rod ends, bad ball joints, and had a bad steering box replaced under warranty. Dodge is aware of these problems and is turning their back on it by not issuing a recall. They have already changed the designs and updated the steering linkages on 2008 and newer dodge trucks. All of the components on the front end that are subject to wear are severely worn and only two tie rod ends have grease fittings. These happen to be the only two parts not worn out. I feel not having serviceable grease points on the parts is causing this premature wear along with the use of sub-standard parts, which are not designed to be used with a heavy duty diesel pick up trucks weight. These issues need to be brought to correction before someone is seriously hurt. I am lucky the times the truck has lost control in a shake that i didn't crash. Please help, i feel with only 52000 miles on a 2006 truck that this catastrophic failure of a "heavy duty" front should not be happening. Someone needs to step in and tell dodge they messed up.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering assist failed. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The contact was uninjured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 96,500. Updated8/29/2014
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the front tires wore prematurely due to a several parts that exceeded the weight specification. The dealer had to replace the front suspension assembly, hubs and the steering pitman arm to correct the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,572 and the current mileage was 40,923. Updated 05/19/14*lj updated 05/28/2014
2006 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to the repair and replacement of the left tie rod ball recall.the dealer informed the consumer, the part would not be available, until the end of the summer.
Driving down the interstate at 70 miles an hour when i drove over a bridge expansion joint, the truck began so shake so violently that i had to pull off the road to complete stop to get the shaking to stop, this happened 8 more times on a 300 mile trip. Upon searching online this seems to be a very common and serious problem for this model of vehicle.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v52000 (steering); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.updated 12/2/14updated 01/08/15
I received a recall notice in the mail this spring regarding a left tie rod replacedment. I notified don davis dodge in el campo, texas and they stated that they were waiting on parts.i contacted them several times and received the same answer.i called the complaint hotline on 3/10/2014.this week i received another recall notice in the mail for the same thing.i drove to el campo again today, june 1, 2014 and contacted the service department again with don davis dodge, and now they are saying that they have replaced the tie rod on several vehicles lately and have recently been notified that these replacement parts are not good, and they are still waiting on new parts for this recall.this seems to be the same problem at many dodge dealers.i can no longer drive this truck due to this defective part.when i turn to the right i feel it popping in the steering wheel and i was told by the service department at don davis that this is the symptom.they said that they replaced the tie rods on 2 vehicles that had just broken.now, i can not drive this truck until i get this corrected.i use this truck to haul cattle and i need answers and assistance now.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) has surpassed a reasonable time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts would not become available for at least four months. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the tie rod was separating from the suspension. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v528000 (steering suspension) but was unable to have the vehicle service within a reasonable time frame. The local dealer was contacted and advised that the part was not available and that they were only receiving one recall part per week. The contact was placed on a waiting list.the failure mileage was not available. Updated 04/14/14*ljthe consumer stated as of march 17th the dealership still did not have the necessary parts available to repair the vehicle. Updated 04/18/2014 updated 7/14/14the consumer stated the issue was resolved. Updated 07/18/2014
Death wobble on highway after hitting a bump in the road. The truck starts shaking and unable to control the vehicle while this is going on. Seatbelts will not release once this happens, even when seat belt is retracted all the way.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. Whenever the contact turned the steering wheel during the first 10 minutes of operation, he noticed that the steering wheel hesitated to return to the proper position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the front bearings and u joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.
Front end of vehicle started a violent shaking after hitting a transition between asphalt and concrete surfaces at approximately 60 mph.this shaking did not resolve until vehicle was brought to a complete stop.after bringing the truck to the dodge dealer, was told that this is a known problem with the dodge heavy duty trucks, and that the steering components had been redesigned.dealer offered to replace the parts with the new design at my cost - approximately $640.dealer disposed of old parts.
I was turning my dodge ram in a parking lot when the steering failed. The tie rod end separated and failed causing the steering to fail. If i would have been traveling at a higher rate of speed i could have been killed. I had absolutely no control of the trucks steering.dodge would not correct the problem with out charging me for the repair and didn't seem to care that people could be getting killed from the defective parts in their trucks. I called two dealers and the chrysler care line but only got the run around. I would also like to make note that there are many of these failures occurring when i did a google search i found many complaints on message boards of dodge truck steering failures. I'm sure some people have not lived through this failure to launch a complaint about it. I would like to note that i repaired the truck myself with a replacement part from napa. The part cost $103.00. If i would have taken it to the dealer i would have had to pay over $650.00 for the parts because dodge has changed the replacement steering linkage for my truck. I would have had to replace the entire linkage to the 2008.5 linkage. I am sure they did this because they recognized they had a problem. After doing some research on the internet it appears that the 2008.5 linkage may have a higher failure rate than the 2006 linkage i have on my truck. Because of that i choose to keep my original style linkage and just replace the tie rod end. This is a very serious problem that dodge needs to take responsibility for correcting!
Steering death wobble. Every time i drive at speeds near 50 to 60 mph and hit a bump in the road it seems to go crazy.i have been scared to get up the speed.i went and had the tires checked and the steering as well.nothing wrong.i scared a customer of mine and he will not get in my truck now. There is a problem with this and no one seems to have the answer.
The front end of 2006 dodge ram with 48,000 miles on it goes out of control when you hita pot hole. The death wobble as it is called on you tube happened twice on a freeway coming home approx. 140 miles had there been other vehicles near there we may have crashed dodge knows there is a problem butwont fix it because they say it is out of warrantybut come on 48,000 miles that's a defect not woreout. Thispickup is used mostly on paved roads.
I have a 2006 dodge ram 2500 that has a couple issues.the latest is no left low beam.there is no fuse to change either.from my research, it appears that it is the tipm that will need to be replaced.this all happened after pulling my trailer.during that time, my abs and brake light came on and.also, i have the notorious "death wobble."i have spent over $4,000 on steering component repairs, which include 3 gear boxes and 2 power steering pumps in less than two years, tire rods, pitman arm, etc.i am taking my truck back to the shop tomorrow to have my ujoints replaced, all new shocks, and the abs/brake sensor replaced for $1,100.i guess my next repair will be the tipm to fix the headlight issue at what i gather to be around the $1,000 mark.when will dodge fix these issues?the "death wobble" and tipm seem to be the most common complaint.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The contact stated that he was made aware that parts were not available in order to have the repairs done. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced the failure.
2006 dodge ram 2500 "death wobble". Truck shakes at any speed but worse at higher speed when you hit a bump.it causes to loose control of truck. The truck just shakes violently and must come to a complete stop on highway. Brought back to dealer and was good for about 2 weeks. Has been going on since 1 year old. The truck currently has 50,000 miles on it.
2004 dodge ram pick up had repeated episodes of violent shaking, loss of steering control, and almost flipped over 2 out of the 10 episodes. Happened when driving over 45mph, usually on the highway, and 50% of the time started shaking after hitting a bump in the road. Took the truck to dodge several times, only to be told that there was nothing wrong with it. We were so terrified to drive it, that we ended up trading it in on another vehicle. Unfortunately, since we paid cash for the truck, we ended up taking a tremendous loss on it. Not to mention the thousands of dollars we spent trying to get it fixed. On one occasion we were stranded a few hundred miles from home, and had to stay at a campground for two weeks until it was " so called fixed". Dodge paid for nothing! after picking the truck up after being in the shop for 10 days, and several hundred dollars later, within 5 minutes of pulling out of the shop and accelerating to 45mph, the shaking became so violent it snapped a tie rod and put me in a ditch. When i called the dodge dealership that had just fixed it, they wanted to charge me for towing it back to the shop. This was very frustrating! we will never buy another dodge vehicle. This vehicle is dangerous to both the driver and the other motorists in it's path.
Have received two recalls. Went to ashland virginia dealer at least seven months ago and verified my truck needed to get repaired. The service desk put my information in the computer and said i would be notified when parts available. I have been back several times and they still haven't gotten the parts. I am extremely disappointed that nothing has been done. Every time i haul my horses i worry about the steering.please let me know if you can help[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, the driver side outer tire rod fractured, causing another tie rod to bend. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 114,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealer was receiving only one recall replacement part per week. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before march of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair.the contact had not experienced a failure.
Owner had a head on collision with a tree.although there were brake marks, there seemed to be a loss of steering control.alchol was not a factor in the incident.the vehicle was deemed a total loss and remains on hold for inspection by dodge (which will hopefully done in a timely manner-asap).there were many documents of repairs to the vehicle which i disposed of before finding this recall notice.it was purchased in 2014 by current driver.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 13v528000 (steering) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.ma 10/14
Steering problem with customers truck.
In early 2010 the left tie rod end sheared off at about 3-5 mph had truck towed to dealer , dealer replaced all tie rod components . On 2/10/12 it sheared off again towed to dealer again we will see what happens now because my extended service contract has expired.
I received recall notice n62/nhtsa 13v-528 regarding the steering linkage.i had a failure of the linkage in 2011 and it was repaired, but with the same defective parts.when i went to the dealer to have him check to see if the vehicle was included in the recall, after inspection he stated "yes".i was put on a long list and was told it might be june before the repair is completed due to unavailability of parts from chrysler.this is unacceptable to continue to operate the vehicle for this long with the potential that the defect could cause a loss of directional control and/or crash without warning." (quote directly from the recall notice).chrysler needs to provide parts, and the dealers need to address this recall on a much more timely basis.
My 2006 dodge ram 2500 4x4 megacab is experiencing a very violent shaking in front suspension. Had a recall and dealer said it did not apply to my vehicle. Have tried alignments, new tires, new steering stabilizer dampers, even a frame brace that goes from one frame rail to the other to help stiffen front end. Every time you hit a bump it loses control and you have to come to a complete stop so it can stop shaking so violently. If you search the internet you will find hundreds more if not thousands are having the same problem as well. There are even forums on this issue.i know that there is an ongoing investigation on this issue but it covers 2008's and above . Older models are experiencing this issue as well. The public is in danger over this issue. Dodge should be made liable and held accountable. They need to fix this issue before innocent people get hurt.
2006 dodge ram megacab 4x4 last was driving around corner lost steering control. Collision into 5 parked vehicles totaling all vehicles hit approx 48 mph at night clear roadways no ice or water police report shows that steering went out on vehicle because steering wheel turned but wheels did not.. Steering was lost meaning no steering control whatsoever. Had to have whole front end put on truck. Steering appears okay.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before march of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair.the contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear driver's side of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries that required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions.on another occasion, the contact stated that while attempting to make a right turn at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the contact crashed into the driver's side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries that required medical attention. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to multiple independent mechanics where it was diagnosed that the steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.updated 03/11/16*lj
The passenger side outer tie rod end fell out of the wheel. Violent shaking occurred but kept it in control and i stopped. Before this happened, in may of this year i stopped in to see if my vehicle had the tie rod that was under recall notice. The technician looked underneath and said "no your vehicle does not have the defective part." monday after this incident, i called chrysler and told them what happened and the representative (beth) since you did not have the malfunctioning (recall) part and because of the mileage on the truck, that there is nothing they can do. But she said to keep your receipts for repair in case there would be a recall notice for that part. I saved the defective part and had it fixed by an independent auto care specialist.
Driving at highway speeds front steering seems loose and when i hit any bumps i have had "death wobble". A violent shake almost to the point that steering wheel ripped out of my hands. I had brought the truck to a local dealership and was told that nothing was wrong. I finally contacted chrysler and the woman i spoke with said unless the dealership says there is something broken they will not help me. The funny part is they have a complete fix kit to solve a problem they say does not exist that will cost you around 600.00 just for the parts nevermind the dealers absurdly inflated labor charges. You would think when you spend 42,000.00 on a vehicle it should be safe andengineered right the first time and if there is a documented problem as widespread as this it should be rectified.
For the last two or three months my 2006 dodge ram 2500 has started having the death wobble!! the uncontrollable tire wobble happens at least twice a day now. I have tried just about everything to fix it. I have purchased new bushings and the steering gear stabilizer. I will not buy another dodge because of this. When talking to dodge about my problem, it felt like they were just blowing me off.
I was driving on the highway at 50mph going around a slight bend to the right when i experienced the dodge "death wobble."i had to slow down and pull over for it to go away.this is the 3rd time this has happened.all the forums i've checked suggest purchasing after market heavier duty steering components.this doesn't seem reasonable to me considering the cost of the vehicle in the first place.i also go thru ball joints every year and i've never had to change them on any other vehicle i've ever owned.
While traveling at speed (50-55 mph), the highway gradually went to the left.during this left maneuver, the steering wheel and front end of vehicle began to shake violently.the only way to stop the shaking was to slow under 20 mph.i had owned this vehicle for less than a week when this issue first occurred.it has since happened every time i've driven the truck. It always seems while turning the steering wheel to the right or left and when traveling over bumps or joints in the road surface.this violent shaking would have definitely caused loss of control if speed wasn't reduced immediately.this has been a frightening experience, and i have scheduled an appointment at a steering specialty shop immediately.i have been trying to keep the truck under 50 mph (when feasible) and i avoid interstates altogether.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel and front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the four tires were rotated; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was currently being diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000. ... Updated 03/24/14 the consumer while driving between 55-60 mph if he hit a slight bump in the roadway or approaching a bridge where the bridge pavement and the road pavement was grooved, the vehicle would shake violently to the point, he was unable to control the vehicle.also,the consumer noticed power steering fluid leaking from the steering box. The consumer believed it was due to the violent shaking that the pitman arm and the stress put on the ball joints and steering rods. The steering wheel would shake in his hand. Updated 04/01/14
Hauling a goose neck trailer empty to new mexico, suddenly the truck began to shake violently in the famous "death wobble" of these vehicles.i scheduled an appointment with the dealer and they found the whole front end need to be "updated" to the bigger beefier suspension.this happens often enough that chrysler has created a whole kit for doing this upgrade.my vehicle was not consider in need of the recall replacement just four weeks prior.the service writer strongly suggested i have the vehicle in for a full inspection of the front end but never told me while inspecting he knew the front end was a safety hazard.it is obvious to me that nhtsa has stepped on the end of its pecker limiting the recall to one style of front end rod.this is an engineering and materials defect of the truck.worse it is a very dangerous defect.nhtsa needs to expand the recall to include all dodge trucks without the beefier front end suspension.
After hitting a road imperfection, transition, or bump while driving at freeway speeds (50 to 70 mph), the front end and steering shakes violently. The only solution to stop the violent shake is to rapidly slow my truck to 35 mph or slower and hopefully be able to pull to the side of the freeway. I have nearly been in or have caused accidents on about a dozen occasions.i have replaced tires, shock absorbers, and the steering box and the problem continues to where i believe the truck is not longer safe to operate at freeway speeds.this violent front end / steering shake event has occurred on more than 2 dozen occasions.
2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel. Passenger side tie rod end falling off of ball. This is the second time this has happened to this vehicle. One at around 60000 miles. And the other was at around 135000 miles. Tie rod ends had recently serviced by dodge facility and another alignment shop no one detected any problems. This is a major problem and causes loss of vehicle control and in the second instance caused me to leave the roadway out of control. No injuries were caused but i live in a mostly rural area and no one was around at the time of either incident. I would add that my family has 4 more of the same vehicle and all have had this same failure.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph and attemtping a turn,he heard an abnormal noise. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
While driving at 65 mphi hit a bump in the road at the end of the bridge i was crossing. The front end began shaking violently. I hit the brakes and when i slowed to approx. 40 mph the shaking stopped. I have been checking on-line and discovered the shaking is commonly call the "death wobble". I can see why it is called that because i had little to no control of the vehicle when the death wobble occurred.
Dodge ram 2500 "death wobble".
My 2006 dodge ram 2500 had bad tie rods, track bar and steering damper with less than 36000 miles on it. At the point it became apparent, the truck became very unstable and hard to keep on the road. I took it tomodica brothers in my town to have it fixed because any dealerships were at least an hour from me and i felt i needed my vehicle fixed as soon as possible. After getting the truck repaired it was brought to my attention that the truck was still covered under warranty. I have contacted dodge concerning this and was denied coverage because i did not have the truck towed and go to a dodge dealership to have the truck repaired.
This is the 4th time we have had to go back to dealership and them turn us away by doing a visual inspection stating there was nothing wrong with the truck, however we cannot get an alignment because sway bar, track bar, and tie rods all needed to be repaired.took truck back again after there was so much pooping noise and vibration from the front end that i could not take it anymore. Outer tie rods were done, and found out the track bar was cracked so a new one replaced the original one yet no record was completed of this with the dealership, only that they tightened the track bar. I am so fed up with the dealerships and chrysler with all of this nonesense, it is really going to come down to us completely having a bad accident or something to this extent before something is done, and we stop having to pay for all the repairs to a faulty front end. Driving down the rod feeling the vibrations is very scary, and not knowing if the tires are going to come off.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel began to shake. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
As wife was backing into driveway with steering wheel cranked to the left, the outer left tie rod end failed, and sheered off at the pin then lodged between the caliper and wheel breaking the wheel and bending the backing plate.this problem matches exactly an existing recall for newer model dodge trucks (nhtsa id # 11v350000, action # pe11009).it is scary to think if this had happened at speed, reading that some people have rolled off of the road into ditches and even a river.my vehicle previously was issued a recall for steering and parts were replaced with these defective parts.
My 2006 dodge ram 2500 shakes violently when it hits a bump at speeds over 40 mph. This truck has an extended warranty that my dealership will not honor. This "death wobble" condition is documented everywhere on the net. Chrysler has figured out a way to charge $1,000.00 for the mandatory repair by calling it an "tie rod update" updates are not covered by warranty. I am very disappointed in this crooked practice. This "dodge death wobble" is a condition that should be a major concern to them. I was charged $100.00 for them to inspect my truck and tell me that it is a known problem that they stock parts for it. I have not had a crash yet but, can't afford to pay chrysler anymore money to fix their problems. I will continue to drive this truck in this condition until there is a recall. For the safety of everyone one the road i would think that someone would force this issue. I've seen news stories on this and still nothing has happened.http://www.wsoctv.com/news/19518416/detail.html.
2006 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to the tie rod ball stud recall notice.the consumer stated over the past several years, he experienced serious problems with the vehicle. When the consumer received the recall, he went online and discovered other recalls dating back to 2007, but no one informed him about them. The consumer stated the vehicle would severely shake, if the right series of bumps were in the road. It was known as the death wobble. After receiving the recall notice, he contacted his local dealer to make an appointment. However, the dealer stated the parts were not available. The consumer called a week later, and the dealer stated chrysler was only sending parts, for one repair per week, and there were 500 people ahead of him, on the list.
The tie rod assembly broke while driving at approximately 25 mph.i filed a complaint with your department in 2013, complaint #10507531, because chrysler stated that our manufacture date was not included in the 2006 recall.the recall has since been expanded to include my manufacture date.now they are telling me that it is not covered because the recall is for mopar tie rods only, and that i would have to have it fail 2 times for it to be covered under recall.i am the 2nd owner of the truck and cannot verify how many times the tie rods may or may not have failed prior to my purchase.also, since the repair was done prior to notification or knowledge of the recall, the failed part was not kept to see the manufacturer.all i do know is that the tie rod did fail and the steering went completely out on the truck while driving.this is a diesel model truck that is good for 250,000 to 350,000 miles.this should not have happened. Chrysler is denying my claim under the recall and told me to have a nice day.i am not satisfied and do not feel this is justifiable.if their intent is to blame the numerous tie rod failures on a particular brand of part, it does not explain why my tie rod failed if it had their part.i ask for your assistance.the failure should be included under the recall.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving 55 mph and traveled over a road bump, causing the steering wheel to malfunction.the contact then lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a ditch. The contact was not injured. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the passenger's side outer tie rod was fractured. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the tie rod was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 101,000 and the current mileage was 103,000.
Front drivers side frame is cracked all the way through the frame beginning at the trac bar bracket.this makes steering extremely dangerous because the steering hardware binds.there was a recall (rcrit-15v541-5721) for trac bar bracket weld failures for vehicles from 2012 through 2014.i believe this is a related issue that seriously affects safety.i've attached five pictures.
Received safety recall notice n62/nhtsa 13v-528 indicating a recall against my truck. Traveling in southwest us and contacted nearest dealership in las vegas nevada. Dealership inspected my truck and determined my truck required the kit to fix the defect. The dealership did not have the kit and in fact was receiving only one kit per week from dodge. And they had a waiting list of 60+ vehicles. Contacted the other local dealership with similar (50+ waiting list) results. Called chrysler customer assistance per the recall notice. The agent called several cities along my planned travel and each dodge dealer had the very same situation - 50 or more vehicles on the waiting list, with an expected delivery of only one kit per week from chrysler. At this rate, it will take me a year to get a safety defect fixed. I am now on the waiting list at the dodge dealer near my home and i am approximately number 58 on the waiting list.problem: sufficient repair kits are not available to correct the n62/nhtsa 13v-528safety defect. And current kit delivery indicates this situation will exist for more than a year! my safety is at risk!
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 20 mph, there was a complete loss of steering. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and then towed to the residence. The contact was a certified mechanic, who informed that the steering gear box shaft fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact receiveda notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number: 13v528000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive therecall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2006 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to left tie ball stud recall issues.the consumer was informed the parts were not available, even though the recall was sent out four months ago. Updated 06/05/14
Steering becomes erratic when hitting a pot hole on the interstate.front axle was bouncing like a ping pong ball.contacted champion dodge.
My truck has what is know as "death wobble" at certain hwy speeds the truck shakes violently, you have to slow down or you will lose control.
At 50-60 hit small bump on road and steering wheel shook so hard that i cannot control the vehiclehad to slam on brakes and started to excel again in about a mile down the road and a little bridge divider and the steering wheelshook so hard that i can no longer go over 50 miles an hour and a highwayi noticed it on the internet and google in this item but there have been numerous complaints why has not missed been addressed in these bagels before someone is killed
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he received a recall letter for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) and he considers that its a very serious safety issue that he has to wait for two weeks to get the repairs. The dealer was contacted who explained that the parts were on back order. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. The vehicle current mileage was 149,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. He stated that while driving 55 mph the two front wheels began to shake; which almost caused him to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the technicians could not duplicate the failure or provide a remedy. The failure and current mileages were 56938.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, a noise was heard from from front end. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the left tie rod needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed that the part for nhtsa campaign number 13v529000 (steering) was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000. The vin was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that when whenever the vehicle entered a bridge from the freeway, the vehicle would abnormally wobble and because the contact limited control. He would the decrease the pressure on the accelerator pedal and would have to bring the vehicle to almost to a complete idle in order to regain control. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing and the manufacturer was unaware of the issue. The current mileage was 109,000 and the failure mileage was 90,000.
I was traveling highway i-95 near jax , fl. While crossing an overpass expansion joint between bridge and pavement the front end of my truck began violently shaking - so bad i could barely keep control. I slowed as fast as possible and headed for the median out of the way from traffic following. Truck completed an entire "donut " in median causing all traffic to stop. I immediately thought a blown tire. I had previously replaced tires, shocks and fresh alignment less than 500 miles prior to incident. I called dodge care and they said there was a recall on steering linkage. I took truck to gator dodge in melbourne florida for the recall. Service manager mike said the truck didn't apply to recall. He blamed the violent "death wobble" on my brand new tires and non mopar shocks. Shocks are aftermarket direct fit for my truck from monroe. He also said that i needed an alignment and tires rebalanced. I did what he asked and brought truck back to gator dodge for a new diagnosis. He then blamed the violent shaking on" glazed rotors". Oddly the problem does not happen when braking. He then talked with his service manager and replaced the pittman arm, stabilizer shock and some kind of control arm with new adjustment clamps for free.did nothing to correct the problem. The truck stillmakes "clunking noises " from somewhere behind firewall when just crossing over the white stop lines on the road or even my garden hose in the driveway. Death wobble can be duplicated at high speeds but he refused to drive to highway to show him the problem.i am going to install a new steering gearbox and aftermarket stabilizer tomorrow and see what happens. I have a feeling it will be wasted money.i believe the truck needs recalled before i kill someone on the road. I cant afford a new truck and will not let my kids ride in this one.
Failure to complete recall notice n62 / nhtsa 13v-528 dated december 2013.
I was coming back from lunch cross a highway bridge on one side of the bridge had a rough spot when the truck hit it the truck started going from side to side could barely get it stop before headed off the road. What it was the right tie rod end came apart causing thetie rod to fall to the ground losing control of the steering could have been a badcrash for me.i did get a recall notice for the left side tie rod end but the right side i think both sides need to in the notice.it was a near miss for me!
The contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump in the road and shook violently. The contact referred to the shaking as the death wobble. The contact replaced the tie rod and steering linkage, but none of the repairs remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 mph, the steering linkage fractured. The vehicle was towed to carson city dodge chrysler jeep (3059 carson st, carson city, nv 89701) but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed the failure was related nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v528000 (steering) and 09e001000 (steering) which had not been remedied as of yet. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Approximate mileage at the time of the failure was 164,000.
Driving on busy pave road crossing bridge my right tire rod dislocated almost causing a bad accident.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair.the dealer stated the parts were not available for repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. In addition, the contact mentioned that during a routine maintenance the technician informed the contact that both tie rods and ball joints had prematurely worn. As a result, the tie rod and balls joints would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 131,000.
2006 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to the left tie rod ball stud recall problems.the consumer stated the replacement part, was also defective. The consumer was informed, there was nothing that could be done. Recall # 13v528000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab 4x4. The contact stated that when driving 40 mph and above over a road bump, the steering wheel and instrument panel would shake violently. The vehicle would have to come to a complete stop before the shaking would subside. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not repaired. The vehicle was repaired by the contact with a redesign upgraded 2009 part. The contact repaired the tie rod assembly, steering damper and a pitman arm. There were no 2006 parts available to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted who refused to provide any assistance to the contact. The failure mileage was 97,000 the current mileage was 104,000. Updated 03/24/11*lj
Federal mogul issued a recall on moog branded steering components associated to the parts that have been installed on my 2006 dodge ram 2500. Waiting on resolution and the way ahead to fix current issues being the failure could be life threatening.
Steering drag link break with a clean shear in the rod itself. Lucky, vehicle at low speed backing into driveway. All steering control lost. Would be a deadly situation on the road.
2006 dodge ram 2500.consumer requests reimbursement for power steering pump recall repairs.consumer has a different vehicle complaint listed in artemis.the steering linkage and pitman arm were replaced. Also, the upper and lower ball joints were replaced. The consumer referenced recall # 13v528000.
11/21/2013 5:00pm while leaving lake castaic, i noticed abnormal excessive play in the steering of my truck.i was towing my boat and i attributed this to possibly being tired after a long day on the lake.i pulled over at calgrove exit off the i 5 to visually inspect my tires and anything noticeably wrong with my truck.everything checked out ok, so i reduced my speed and took precaution.just prior to bandini exit (s) 710 we heard a loud bang and without warning my truck veered into traffic.the wheels were locked when attempting to turn to the right and the wheel would turn freely to the left, without turning the wheels.i happen to be a very strong individual and it took every ounce of strength to maintain stability and avoid an accident. A person with less strength,would have never been able to control my vehicle.total loss of control of a full size truck, while towing a boat on the 710 freeway is a terrifying experience.with a stroke of luck and a blessing, i was able to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and safely exit the freeway. I have since been informed by cerritos dodge , service advisor daniel moreno that that the steering box broke resulting in total loss of control.i contacted chrysler and they informed me that they are not responsible and will offer no assistance with repairing my vehicle.i was told the repairs would cost $1,689.00 and i would have to pay this amount and then contest chrysler for reimbursement.i had my truck towed out of cerritos dodge and currently sits in my grandmother's driveway.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 13v528000 (steering). The contact stated that the part was unavailable to do the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I had taken my truck into the dealer while still under warranty to fix a steering shake/wobble. The dealer inspected it and informed me of a defective bearing in the steering column. I was informed that the part was no longer available even though my truck was still under warranty and i would notbe able to have the part repaired or replaced. They even tried to look for a used part from a salvage yard. I was told there was nothing they could do and was given an option to have my extended warranty for another year longer for free in exchange. I am still driving my truck with the defective bearing and shaky steering column. It was never repaired while under warranty due to no parts available. I was told it was due to the money trouble chrysler was having and the venders were not getting paid and parts were not being manufactured. This was all done at cerritos dodge in california.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v529000 (steering) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs.the contact had not experienced a failure.
Bought the truck in january 2016 used and the truck wanders all over and gets the death wobble when at higher speeds. Used car dealer wouldn't fix so brought the truck to dodge dealer. Replaced steering box, pitman arm, drag link and tie ends. Problem still exists and dealer says there is nothing else they can do. Help?
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign numbers: 09e001000 (steering) and 13v528000 (steering). The parts needed were unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 03/30/15*lj updated 6/22/2015
Driving at a speed over 55 mph and hitting a bump or pot hole my truck starts to shake and my steering wheel shakes back and forth very fast and uncontrollable until i slow down below 35 mph. I have heard this called the death wobble and i see how it got its name, if a solution isn't found soon one of these times i may not be able to slow down safely and kill some one in an accident or myself.
Huge front end wobble @ highway speed, small road bumps starts the vehicle shaking vilantly , very hard to control. Feels like your front wheel is falling off
I have an 06 dodge ram 2500 megacab 4x4 with 55k miles. The night prior to the incident i parked my truck after my commute home on the interstate. The next morning i was departing my residence to pick up commuters and drive to work on the interstate when my d/s tie rod broke as i turned out of the driveway. My rim and brake splash guard wre damaged from the tie rodstriking it. Dodge stated there was a tsb correcting steering issues with the vehicle and i could not purchase just the tie rod and i had to purchase the entire steering assembly for over $700 not including labor. It was also recomended the ball joints to be replaced for over $3000. The work has not been completed yet. I will most likely find "quality" aftermarket parts and do the work myself.
While driving at highway speed in my 2006 dodge ram 2500 truck, the truck's front wheels began to violently shake and wobble with incredible vibration and bumpy ride.i thought i would lose control of the vehicle.i slowed, turned on my emergency flashers and hit the brakes pulling off the interstate.after a few minutes i continued on only to have the same incident described happen again a few miles later.i contacted the local chrysler dealership and made an appointment, detailing the incident.i was told my truck was not covered by a safety campaign.
After being inspected at dealership for prior tie rod and steering link recalls, my ram 2500at about the 125k mileage point began to experience the now well documented "dodge death rattlle", where at highway speeds the front end would violently shimmy.soon thereafter my tie rod did fracture, causing me to lose steering ability on a 40mph roadway, where i narrowly avoided a serious accident.i had it repaired at my local shop and it went another 10k before the dodge death rattle reappeared again, and despite numerous checks on alignment, shocks, front end, there did not seem to be an answer.there always remained a shimmy on bumps on the highway, and i only drove this truck on local roads thereafter.tonight backing out of my driveway, the steering link assembly just fractured and i again lost steering ability completely.this same recall was followed by another recall by dodge on this component (h46 was first, then n62)it is my belief this defective componentry causing the "death rattle" also put so much stress on the rest of the front end that this vehicle is unsafe to drive.as i explore on the internet it is quite obvious that dodge was aware of this problem, and did nothing about it for my vehicle.i almost died the first time, thankfully the second time i was not even on the road yet ! i spoke with dodge tonight and was told that i could bring it to a dealer to inspect and "if it is indeed due to any of the recalled items" they would gladly repair it for me and provide me a quote.what recourse do i as an owner have ?the later recalled models all have this same problem, yet my car is not on their list, do i have to take their word for it that it is not their fault ?am i entitled to compensation for the repairs i have already done at my expense ?this vehicle is not safe and i do not want to drive it again.
First incident was right tie rod end falling off.truck became uncontrollable.next incident was death wobble.truck shook violently and was uncontrollable.next incident was another death wobble with my daughter driving the truck.next incident was right tie rod end falling off.next incident was another death wobble.virtually entire front end has been replaced.steering stabilizer has been replaced three times.truck has 240000 miles and i am scared of it, but it my only truck, so i have to drive it.according to internet, manufacturer refuses to acknowledge problem.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving 15 mph, the contact heard a popping noise from the front of the vehicle and the steering wheel became extremely loose. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear box fractured. The vehicle was not repaired.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 340,000.
Tie-rod end broke suddenly.mine broke during a turn from a us highway to a county road so that i was moving slowly.immediate loss of steering was the result. Recall has been issued on one set of replacement parts but not on the original equipment parts that have also failed at least as often.
2006 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to defective tie rod end recall notice.the consumer received recall notice # 13v528000 on december 24, 2013. In february 2014, the consumer went to the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The dealer confirmed the tie rods needed to be replaced. However, they did not have the replacement part, and the consumer was put on a waiting list. The consumer visited the dealer several months later, where he was informed chrysler was sending out replacement units very slowly and there was nothing they could do.on august 6, 2014, the consumer had the vehicle repaired at a local independent garage. The consumer submitted the receipt to chrysler for reimbursement. However, his claim was denied.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the front driver's side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was repaired by the contact. The contact received a recall notification under nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) after he repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
2006 dodge 4x4 quad cab 2500. Today as i turned onto street my tie rod disconnected from the ball and my tire went sideways in the middle of the street. I looked on line and found many others with the same problem. If i was pulling my fifth wheel, which i will be soon, i cannot imagine what the outcome would have been. Poor design. When i phoned big o tire in yuma az (928-342-5535)they said this is a common problem. Please put pressure on dodge for a recall in order to save lives. They know they have a problem.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact wasdriving 5 mph when the ball stud on the driver side tie rod fractured and cut the wheel, causing instability in the steering. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the tie rod failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure who stated that the vin was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering: linkages: tie rod assembly). The manufacturer was notified who offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 160,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving 20 mph when the passenger's side tire rod became fractured. The contact merged safely off roadway and temporarily repaired the vehicle in order to make it to an independent mechanic for inspection. The contact was informed that the ball joint became loose and the tire rod would need replacing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated when the left turn signal was activated the right turn signal began to flash. The contact stated when the lights were on the windshield wiper fluid activated.the contact stated the indicator relayed the incorrect information causing the wrong signal to work or potentially cause a crash.the contact stated the entire electrical system on the steering column was faulty.the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who stated the multi-function switch needed to be replaced.the contact did not have the multi-function switch replaced.the failure mileage was 112,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact lost control of the steering. The contact was able to stop the vehicle on the shoulder where the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician advised that the tie rod had fractured and would have to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly)but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the driver's side tire rod ball stud failed and caused the vehicle to veer off the roadway.the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the driver's side tie rod end.the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 13v528000(steering) however,the manufacturer indicated that vehicle was not included in the recall.the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 mph and making a right turn, the steering wheel suddenly malfunctioned. The contact stated that the vehicle was diagnosed and repaired by an independent mechanic who indicated that the shaft was fractured. The contact stated that the steering box was replaced to repair the defect. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 65,000.
When hitting a small bump with the right tire the whole front end began to shake uncontrolably with difficulty steering.had to bring the truck to a complete stop on the side of the highway.there was a semi right behind me that had to swerve to miss hitting me while i tried to control the vechile.dodge has said there is a death wobble and are aware of it, but no recall at this time.also dodge told me that it was a manufacure defeact and i could pay to have it fix.have already spent 1800.00 dollars replacing ball joint, tirieds, bearings. Etc and still has the death wobble and unable to drive or sell due to the danger of accident.
While driving 55 mph on a rural road without any warning (shaking, clunking, noise of any kind, or some kind of steering issue) the tie rod end on the passenger side front wheel separated causing the passenger side front wheel to turn to the right and i lost all steering control.the truck pulled suddenly to the right, and into the ditch unexpectedly with myself and my 2 yr old son on-board. Luckily we were on a rural road if this had happened on the highway it could have killed someone. This is a serious safety issue, a tie rod should not separate without warning.
I own a 2006 dodge ram 2500 mega cab.just last week my blinkers started going crazy.i will signal the left blinker and it will signal right and visa versa.this problem happens daily and happens so frequent that i am afraid to drive my truck anywhere.i have not replaced the switch yet.in doing research, it says you must pull the steering wheel to fix the problem.i just thought a wire might be grounding out.i then started to do some research and many many other people are having this issue on their trucks of the same year.i do hope you consider this a recall as it to be a very intense safety issue and i do believe dodge should fix the problem.doing research on the problem it does cost a significant amount.if i have to fix a safety issue that is ongoing with a vehicle and dodge knows about it, it is time for the government to step in and make this corporation fix the safety problem.if they know about the problem and don't fix it, i am sure a lawyer could be contacted to let everyone know about the problem including the ones who won't fix it.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v5280009 (steering). However, the part needed to remedy the recall was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experience a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. He received a recall notice and feels the wait time was unreasonable. While driving around 20 mph the contact attempted to make a turn the steering wheel made a loud popping sound. The vehicle was taken to a dealership where the technician diagnosed that the left tie rod needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified about the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 100,000 miles.
Violent shaking in front end...otherwise known as the "death wobble." also has a clunk in steering wheel. Have replaced upper and lower ball joints, tie rods, and track bar. Have replaced tires, balanced, and rotate/balance ever 5000 miles. Issue still keeps occurring. Has occurred with two separate sets of tires(load e and load d)shop now saying to replace steering shaft, steering box, shocks, and steering stabilizer. Shop also says dodge trucks are their best customers.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the front tires separated and the vehicle front end hit the ground. The vehicle was towed the dealer whom performed an inspection that found the left tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that nhtsa campaign number 13v528000 (steering) was received march 2014 before the failure occurred. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,800.
2006 dodge ram tie rod, broke knocking going bad have to replace dodge will not pay for it although they offer a up grade and have recognized there is a problem.hope it does not turn into a toyota type deal and many other i have talked or blogged are having same problem.
Chrysler case# [xxx]11/23/2013 up to this point, i had no prior indication that there was a problem with my steering. I was towing my 20' single axel trailer bass boat andnoticed play in the steering wheel.at washington and the 710 we heard a loud glunk, as if a piece of metal snapped in half.just (s) of bandini the truck veered from slow lane into traffic and a total loss of steering occurred. On monday 11/25/2013 i contacted chrysler and spoke with a lady named [xxx].i described what happened with my vehicle and she instructed me to bring it to a local dodge dealer.she went on to say she had included notes in the system that would inform the service department of my problem. Spoke with [xxx]service consultant and was told that i had already brought my truck in for this recall, i believe he said the date was 3/2011 and that the recall was complete.he went on to say that there are no recalls on my vehicle and he just wanted to make certain he got paid.i contacted chrysler for the 2nd time and was informed that there is nothing they will be doing to assist me with this matter.she stated that the recalls for this particular problem haven't went out yet, therefore the public has not been notified.i explained the severity of the situation, but she was not accepting any responsibility for a dodge truck losing total control of the steering, due to design failure.tuesday 11/26/2013 1:00pm i received a phone call from [xxx] .he said he had spoke with chrysler and they were not responsible.he informed me that the steering box is the problem and if i had any questions, chrysler would like to speak with me.this is a very serious matter and chrysler should be very fortunate that a serious accident didn't occur as a result of their faulty steering box.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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.
Letter from congressman lamborn on behalf of constituent requesting assistance with a vehicle recall issue;please send response to rebecca hartmann at 1125 kelly johnson blvd, suite 300, colorado springs, co 80920. The consumer was informed, the parts were not available, to remedy the recall.
Multiple repairs to the front end suspension of the vehicle, to the point that we are now paying for the repairs and the dealership denying they replaced the most recent track bar on the truck and blame the tires on the truck. I am really tired of running off into a ditch after hitting a bump in the road or steer to miss a pothole. Just fix the truck correctly and stop making excuses telling us it is our tires when it is a 4x4 and they cannot put more sturdy parts on the front end or take blame for the steering shaft and gear box when these have been recalled under the death wobble. Hub assembly had to be replaced on this truck as well. Trying to turn the vehicle into a parking spot and constantly having to back into a space. This death wobble has gone too far. As far as the electrical they cannot find why the dashboard keeps flickering and we keep blowing fuses or bulbs. It is really getting annoying with this truck and all the repairs which we have had to do this vehicle, and yet take responsibility for it.
The vehicle was hard to steer for about 6 months before having it repaired at my local dealership on oct 14, 2013. It would pull one direction or the other and it would shake and be uncontrollable. The dealer ship replaced the original parts with mopar steering linkage updated kit. This cost me $831.95 parts and labor, plus $15.00 shop materials charge.now that i have received a recall notice np62 / nhtsa13v-528 from chrysler in january 2014 stating that if i have had it replaced prior to the recall notice to send the original receipts and or other adequate proof of payment to the following address for reimbursement : chrysler customer assistance, p.o.box 21-8007, auburn hills, mi 48321-8007 attention: reimbursement. Once they receive and verify the required documents, reimbursement will be sent to you within 60 days. I did this and now they are saying they will not reimburse my money for the parts and labor. This vehicle has never been used for anything except a highway truck and has never been off road.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While the vehicle was being reversed, the front passenger side tie rod ball stud fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 09e001000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129,900.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number 13v528000 (steering) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The dealer inspected the tie rod and advised that it needed to be replaced however, the dealer part needed for the repairs would not arrive for another two months.
I have a 2006 dodge cummins with 44000 miles on it with the whole front end is now brand new. The problem with these vehicles is when you hit a bump or pot hole from 50 to 70 mph your truck gets a severe shake in the front end and can make you lose control and kill you or other people. Also known as the death wobble.
After hitting a bump at highway speed the front end of my truck violently shook until i reduced speed to around 50mph. After researching issue on line i found this issue is so common that it is now referred to as the "dodge death wobble". When this happened to me i was unable to steer until i slowed enough to stop the violent shaking. I contacted the local dodge dealer to see if there were any recalls for this and they told me that this was the first time that they had heard of this issue. I had the dealership look at my truck several months before and they found nothing. I had les schwab look it over and they found nothing. Several on line posts indicated similar results. To get a better idea of the extent of the issue just go to you tube and type in "dodge death wobble" and you will see plenty of videos with the exact issue i experienced.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph. The steering wheel exhibited a free play of 2 1/2 inches. The vehicle steered straight into one direction. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The failure was contributed to the steering wheel and the service warranty expired. The vehicle was previously repaired under a different owner when the gear box lower plug was replaced. Through observation, the contact discovered that the lower plug was not installed in the gear box from the previous repair. The manufacturer was notified and refused to be financially responsible for the repair. The failure mileage was 49,000. The current mileage was 51,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 75 mph, the front end of the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the driver side tie rod failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was aligned; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
Death wobble.
Hissing noise when steering wheel is turned. Reading info on the web it states that there was a defect in the manufacturing of the hydro-boost hose. I have provided the tech bulletin. Alot of trucks are having this problem.case number: s1119000007release date: 09/17/2011symptom/vehicle issue:power steering honk or hiss may be heard during brake applications. Diagnosis:customers may complain of a noise (honk - sometimes coupled with a hiss during brake applications) during low speed parking lot maneuvers. If you have this complaint, please perform the following:repair procedure:1. Inspect the steering column intermediate shaft boot is in position and not making noise from rubbing on the shaft. If there is a noise when turning the steering wheel, adjust the boot appropriately and verify the noise is no longer present. 2. If the noise is still present, perform a steering system bleed procedure outlined on techconnect >service info>19-steering>pump>standard procedure>power steering system bleeding and verify the noise is no longer present. 3. If the noise is still present, verify that the pressure hose (to hydro-boost) internal tuner (white plastic hose) has not become dislodged and positioned into the hydro-boost, to do this disconnect the pressure hose from the hydro-boost and see if white plastic tube is protruding from the pressure hose. If it has, replace the hose*, bleed the system of air and verify the noise is no longer present. Note: when returning the hose to the chrysler warranty center, please return the entire hose including the white plastic tuner element that has become dislodged. 4. If the noise is still present, replace the steering gear and bleed the system and verify the noise is no longer present. If the gear change does not eliminate the noise, please contact the star center.sag2, oct 26, 2011
Was driving 45-50 mph when truck hit a rough spot in road and began violently shaking and was almost impossible to control.had to slow down in order for shaking to stop.steering was almost impossible while this was happening.\very scary!has happened several time since.my 19 year old daughter drives this truck! (maybe not for long).
After hitting a bump in the road going 70 mph my truck began to shake so violently it ripped the steering wheel from my hand and uncontrollably changed several lanes on i-95 before coming to a stop. I have since had it happen 3 more times at lower speeds around 55-65 mph. I have contacted dodge with no help, i have read many accounts of others with the same problem dubbed the "death wobble". I have so far changed tires, shocks, steering dampener, and tie rods. It still has the problem and is extremely dangerous i will not let anyone ride in it, this will absolutely get someone killed eventually. Do not buy a dodge ram 2500.
Complaint of stiff steering
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09e001000 (steering ) but was informed that the parts were not available and a second notice would be sent when they were. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in january 2009, there should have been a remedy available before january 2014. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The dealer could not repair the vehicle for eight months because the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.updated 10/23/2014*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired on 9/24/14.updated 4/22/15
I was on i-35 in mo just north of cameron heading toward winston. About half way between winston and cameron i hit a bump in the road. The road is some what rough due to truck traffic. When i hit the bump the front of the truck became loose violently shaking and causing complete loss of control of the vehicle. It felt as if i were running over a series of speed bumps. I began to slow down immediately. As i was slowing down the truck still shaking vigorously i reclaimed control of the vehicle easing it to the shoulder and stopping. Once stopped i began on the road again and seemed to be fine.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph the contact to lostcontrol of the steering wheel and crashed into a ditch. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the steering wheel made a popping sound when turned. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 250,000.
I severe steering wobble at highway speed after hitting a bump/ pothole in the roadway. Swobble stopped upon slowing. While driving can feel something bumping in the steering wheel anytime you hit a bump while on slight turn. I contacted several dealers in the ohio west virginia area i explainedmy difficulty they stated they only get parts to repair 1 vehicle per week. They stated there is a list over a hundred people and they could not help me even though they stated having possession of parts to perform 6 recalls either n 62 or h47. Elm grove dodge in elm grove wvand bob caldwell chrysler plymouth in columbus ohio also stated having parts to do 4 recallsthey also stated having a long list and only receiving 1 recall part per week. The dealer in ripaul bailey dodge in north kingstown gave me this same story months ago said they would put me on the list as we'll. They never called. I contacted daimler chrysler 7/2/14 advised of them of my situation and i'm awaiting a follow up phone call 7/3/14 to advise me if they have found a dealer to assist me. I offered to drive 3 hours to caldwell chrysler in columbus ohio. Also i offered to leave the truck for a week or 2 for them to complete the repairs.this is a very serious condition.ps i offered to buy the part they stated the new customer pay part requires the purchase of 3 additional steering linkage parts as the steering linkage has been upgraded and the new parts are not compatible with the oem parts installed new at the factory. However the tie bar associated with the recall is designed to be compatible with the oem steering linkage thus making it not necessary to replace 3 other steering parts daimler would not have to pay for. Please advise asap.
Steering becomes erratic and uncontrollable when you hit a slight bump in the road, causing complete loss of control of the truck. Aka death wobble.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tie rods needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v350000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was unknown. Updated 6/17/13
Continuously leaking power steering gear box. This is the 2nd replacement in less than 3500 miles and 3 months. When the vehicle is turning, it will squirt power steering out of the adjustment screw on top of the gearbox. Going 15-19 mph, the front end begins to vibrate; i can feel it in steering wheel but do take notice in the front end shaking. Not bad now but seems to be getting worse. The sound of coins can be heard in the ashtray/coinholder. Is there something going on here that needs to be looked at. Dodge dealership advises i need to buy a new steering gear box. How many do you have to buy? i am getting ready to buy my 3rd one in 4 months!!!! does this help steering? dodge will not even look at this; i feel all they want to do is sell parts.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, an unusual noise emitted outside of the vehicle with a slight loss of steering control. The contact was able to regain control and maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the front passenger's side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to the residence and had not been repaired. There was a recall related to the front driver's side tie rod under nhtsa campaign id number 13v528000 (steering) and the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number 13v528000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.updated 06/27/14*lj
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 13v528000 (steering) however, the contact was unable to have the vehicle serviced under the recall because the required part was unavailable. The manufacturer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Death wobbletruck will start shaking violently and uncontrollably when you hit a small bump in the road
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 60 mph the steering wheel began shaking erratically. The contact slowed down and was able to safely drive to his residence.the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated the tie rod ends, track bar, pitman arm and damper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 48,445.
I drive a 2006 dodge ram 2500 4x4 megacab. I purchased the truck brand new in june 2006. As it stands i have around 65,600 miles on the truck. I was driving down the interstate on june 11, 2010 when i hit a bump doing 70 mph. When i hit the bump it felt as if i had a flat or a tire loose, i could barely control the truck and after i slowed to 40 mph i could steer the truck again. I pulled over and checked to make sure no damage was done. This happened several more times during my trip, each time the truck shook violently and i couldn't control it until i slowed down to about 40 mph. The first time that day, i was lucky to be near a dodge dealer who looked at it and informed it should be safe to drive until i could get to my destination to have it looked it. He informed me of a chrysler technical service bulletin number 22-005-06 issued on october 6, 2006. I have never seen this document before this day. Took it to a dealership after i got to my destination to check the problem and the same technical safety bulletin from chrysler was once again shown to me, and i was informed that the problems listed in the bulletin had worn out my ball joints and that was what was causing my issues which have totaled to cost around $3000. We called chrysler customer service and they have refused to call me back, but they have contacted the dealership to inform them that all this was normal wear and tear and that they would only cover $500 worth of parts. Now if this was normal wear and tear, why wasn't i as a customer ever notified at any time i brought my truck in for service at any of their dealerships of this issue so it could be checked? furthermore, why wasn't anyone notified when this came to light in october 2006? this is in my opinion a safety issue. Had i been pulling a loaded trailer behind this truck (as it's designed to do), who knows what type of accident i would've had?
While driving the right tie rod broke on my 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel. I was driving 30 mph on a side street when the steering went loose and i was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road.
2006 dodge ram 2500.consumer writes in regards to front steering recall notice and requests reimbursement for repairs.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, the front passenger outer tie rod fractured. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Power steering pump and steering gear failed at 41,000 miles. Warranty will not cover the items. Truck cannot be driven because it is unsafe to move unless repaired.
Was driving on interstate at 65mph and hit a small bump and the front end of truck (2006 dodge ram 2500) started to shake violently up and down and from side to side.i had to immediately pull to right lane and brake to get off the road (luckily no car to the side of me at the time of the incident).once vehicle slowed down to approxmiately 30 mph the shaking stopped.i have looked this up online and found many complaints for the same problem - called the "death wobble".this should be taken very seriously and chrysler should be held responsible to make the fix.i did not have my children in the truck at the time of this incident, but it is used as a family vehicle.i called the dodge dealer and of course they have never heard of this problem - find this very hard to believe.i then called the truck center where we purchased the vehicle (not affiliated with chrysler) - they said that they have had many customers complain of the same problem with this make/model.there was not a crash this time, but there very well could have been.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 65 mph the vehicle traveled over a bump in the road and began to shake. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed the front drivers side tie rod was broken. As a result, the front drivers side tire was damaged. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the steering system needed to be upgraded to a newly designed system. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Hit a pothole and the front end started to shake violently & out of control.
2006 dodge ramdieselthe infamous "death wobble" my personal experience was at just shy of 12000 miles take truck to the dealer nothing wrong that they can see. If it keeps happening bring it back . Approximately 18000 miles still happeningcannot find anything wrong with it. I take it back in talk to manager and i tell him that if you hit a bump at 55-60 that the truck violently shakes. They say try wheel bearings. I put 800 in wheel bearings still occurs. I call chrysler and they lead me on that they might fix it but to take in to the dealer for diag. I take it in and they say put a steering stabilizer on it and they wont participate in that so i put and new steering stabilizer on it and now it happens at 40-45 mph i am in the process of calling them back to let them know that the problem still exists and i am going to emphasize to them again that my wife and 2 yr old daughter are in the current driver and passenger of truck. This problem has caused other damage to the truck that they will not also fix. I told them that i don't want anything then a truck that i can drive on the highway or down any road.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 13v528000 (steering) but the part needed fro the recall service was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the remedy part would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.updated 5/28/14the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and inspected. The dealer informed the consumer, there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, and nothing needed to be replaced.
While driving, the power steering died making it nearly impossible to turn.this is a complete failure of the power steering, previous occurrences of brief difficult steering happened two or three times. Also braking was affected ,decreasing stopping ability.i was barely able to stop and turn the truck to avoid crashing into a building.
I was cruising down a 4 lane highway at approximately 75 mph and hit a minor bump in the road.the vehicle started shaking violently (felt like a vertical motion and not side to side)i had to apply the brakes and quickly reduce speed to keep from losing control of the vehicle.upon some research with similar complaints i would best describe my experience as one associated with the "death wobble".this issue has occurred more than once while driving at speeds around 75 mph.the shaking was violent enough that it shook everything off of the seats before i was able to stop.the source of the shaking i believe has to do with the front axle.i thought it may be a faulty tire or unbalanced tire so i had all of the tires inspected, rotated, and balanced.there were no issues found with the tires.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he attempted to have his vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealers were receiving one part per week. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before may of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.dr
Death wobble when hitting rough bridge on interstate at 65 mph, and slowing down to about 30 mph to get it to stop, very dangerous when you have to slow down to that speed on the interstate with tractor trailers behind me.
Drag link broke causing loss of steering. This was a duralast drag link p/n ds1463 purchased from autozone in 2018 to replace a bent oem part. Failure occurred at 35mph on a dirt road and i was able to safely stop. Drag link broke at upper end near steering box at the machined shoulder where the threads end. Beach marks and a dark area indicate existing crack at this location for some time prior to failure, however there was no indication of impending failure prior to event. Truck has experienced recent problem with death wobble at freeway speeds which was corrected by tire change and new shock absorbers.
We have received 3 recall notices about the left tie rod ball fracturing on our truck.we have had it inspected by the dealer and it is one of the vehicles affected.we have been told repeatedly that we are on the waiting list but we are 9 months out from the recall and still have no time frame of repair.we use our truck frequently as our daughter competes in high school rodeo.we have several long trips coming up and are a bit concerned for our safety on the road.we would greatly appreciate any help in getting our vehicle repaired asap.
Uncontrollable steering when hitting a bump or washboard above 40 mph (commonly known as death wobble) unresponsive steering. Truck has been looked at by several mechanics, parts have been replaced and tires have been changed twice to other brands. Truck still does this on occasion?currently many 03-09 2500 and 3500 trucks are having this issue? many of which were never fixed and are now out of warranty. This is very dangerous at highway speeds and i would be surprised if there weren't already many accidents due to this problem that has been going on for years?
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized. As a result, the contact crashed into a fire hydrant and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact stated that the failure could have been directly related to a notice he received for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering).the contact sustained shoulder and chest injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,600.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 quadcab 4x4. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle began to wander out of lane without intent. In addition, there was excessive steering wheel play that caused difficultly when turning. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer five times for the same failure and the steering gear was replaced twice. In july of 2010, the front end suspension was replaced and the tie rods were replaced at a different time. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The contact planned to notify the dealer to verify whether the vin was eligible under the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,558.
Experiencing what people call death wobble.18 months ago hit a bump on the highway and front end shook very hard, i thought i had a flat tire.nothing found and didn't do it for about a year.this summer it started doing it and became a regular occurrence.starts when hitting a bump above 60 mph. Only way to stop it is to slow down to below 30 mph...very scary in highway traffic.once had a tractor trailer veer off the road behind me.had 2 shops look at it and can't find anything obvious.replaced track bar, wheel bearing, stabilizer shock, regular shocks, steering gear and had front end realigned.nothing is fixing it. Vehicle is stock height...no modifications.
While traveling over 40 mph and hittingsmall bumps or pot holes, or sometimes for no apparent reason the front tires will shake violently back and forth , shaking the whole vehicle, making the vehicle nearly uncontrollable.commonly known as "the death shake".the only way to stop the shake is to slow down rapidly. It's a terrifying thing to experience.
While traveling down roadway approx 45 mph, vehicle began to wobble really bad in front, felt steering was really loose or nonexistent. Pulled over and found nothing wrong, vehicle drove fine afterwards. Several days later, while driving approx 65mph on interstate, heard and felt a "pop" in the front as if i had hit something - looking back i did not see anything. If you ever hit a bird on the interstate, this is what it felt like; however there was no indications that i had hit anything, shortly after i began to experience the wobble again - immediately pulled over thinking my tire may have blown - there was no indication of anything. Today, i took my truck in the shop for the recall (l16) left tie rod; i was told it was ok after inspection and there was no problem; however, for $1383 they tell me they will replace and fix my steering gear box because it is leaking. On the 13th of april after experiencing the wobble, i crawled underneath my truck and found no such evidence of anything; after leaving the dealer and crawling under truck, i noticed where there is leakage at the steering gear box now. After searching net for replacement parts i began to see all issues with these related parts. Dodge should really look at this entire system as they could be tied together. I will repair the vehicle but i am really shocked that dodge has not done anything about these complaints with this wobble even after repairs. I don't want to spend that much money if wobble continues after repair. Current mileage on vehicle is 96103 - i have owned this truck since new.
While driving on the garden state parkway the front end of the vehicle began shaking violently. Once the shakling began the vehicle was totally out of control.once i slowed to 45 mph the shaking stopped however during this time the vehicle was driving itself.thankfully there was no crash and i was able to continue driving.the next day during my commute the same exact thing happen.a check of the vehicle reveals no worn parts including the tires and tie rods.a check of the internet shows this is a common problem and referred to as the "death wobble"and was even the subject of discussion on the news.this is extremely dangerous and will lead to accidents and injuries.this matter that chrysler is aware of needs more attention and a recall should be announced.i am told that the track bar is the problem and will be repaired asap
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 wasrepaired at the consumers expense.the failure and current mileage was 132,000.updated01/24/11 the consumer stated he was reimbursed for some of the repairs for the steering linkages. Updated 04/18/11
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 wasrepaired at the consumers expense.the failure and current mileage was 132,000.updated01/24/11 the consumer stated he was reimbursed for some of the repairs for the steering linkages. Updated 04/18/11
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tie rods needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v350000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was unknown. Updated 6/17/13
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving 65 mph the passenger side steering knuckle fractured; which caused a loss of steering. He was able to avoid a crash.the vehicle was towed to a dealer for repairs. The failure and current mileages were 59,024.updated 11/12/09 updated 11/16/09
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 mega cab 4x4.while driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to shake excessively and the tires began to squeak.the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured tie rod.the dealer performed the repairs.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the current and failure mileages were 148,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 hd.the contact stated the tie rod broke while the vehicle was being serviced. The dealer diagnosed that the tie rod and a current kit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure but did provide any assistance.the vehicle was repaired.the failure mileage was 136,000 and the current mileage was 136,200.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle began to wobble on the front end. He noticed the problem when he hit a bump in the road driving over 70 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that a new tie rod and new control arm needed to be installed. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer and the vehicle was not repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 37,200. The failure mileage was approximately 36,500.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the front tires separated and the vehicle front end hit the ground. The vehicle was towed the dealer whom performed an inspection that found the left tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that nhtsa campaign number 13v528000 (steering) was received march 2014 before the failure occurred. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,800.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the front drivers side tie rod fractured and punctured the tire. The vehicle was pulled over and towed home. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there were no recalls related to the situation. The failure mileage was 140,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to lose control. The passenger side tie rod end fractured and the vehicle drove into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where they stated that the front passenger side tie rod end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 72,000.
2006 dodge ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards tosafety recall notice concerning the left outer tie rod *tgwthe repairs were made on the vehicle, prior to receiving the recall.
As wife was backing into driveway with steering wheel cranked to the left, the outer left tie rod end failed, and sheered off at the pin then lodged between the caliper and wheel breaking the wheel and bending the backing plate.this problem matches exactly an existing recall for newer model dodge trucks (nhtsa id # 11v350000, action # pe11009).it is scary to think if this had happened at speed, reading that some people have rolled off of the road into ditches and even a river.my vehicle previously was issued a recall for steering and parts were replaced with these defective parts.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.while driving approximately 30 mph, the front passenger side of the vehicle began to bounce up and down.the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the passenger side tie rod needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified.the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
I own a 2006 dodge ram 2500 that may be affected by a recall on 2008 model trucks.the recall number from chrysler is h36 and the nhtsa campaign id number is 09v005000.i just took my truck in for inspection and this joint on the pitman arm failed for too much play.we called to get the replacement part and were told it is no longer available because the part has been redesigned.you now have to replace multiple components because of this redesign which was initiated from the recall for 2008 trucks and it will cost you approximately $550 for the replacement parts.it will cost you this just for parts, if you truck is out of warranty. My truck has 50,170 miles on it which is over the 36,000 mile warranty.however, i should not have to pay $600+ because one joint is bad.if these parts were redesigned for safety reasons then this should be covered in the recall.i have confirmed with area dealers and all 2500 series dodge rams use this recalled linkage from 2003-2008.they all call for the same part number.also, this was not a problem with just a certain 'batch' of parts.if so, chrysler would have only recalled the truck with the bad components and replaced them with new components of the same design.i have contacted chrysler and they told me an authorized dodge dealer must say this joint is bad so i have scheduled an appointment later this week to have this looked at.i am assuming they will pass it and say there is not a problem so they will not have to replace it.although, it should not matter if the part is bad or not, because the parts have been redesigned for a safety reason.chrysler did not want to tell me the reason for the redesign and asked me what i wanted them to do. So i told them to do a recall, fix it under a warranty claim, or give me the part number to replace the one single bad part.i hope you see this as a reason to investigate this recall further.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving 65 mph over a bump in the road, the rear tires constantly vibrated. The vehicle was taken to sherwood automotive (1915 n salisbury blvd, salisbury, md 21801, (410) 548-4600) where it was diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tie rod was loose. The vehicle was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and attempting a three point turn, the vehicle would not respond. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed that the wheels were facing the opposite direction as a result of a fractured tie rod. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who confirmed the tie rod failure and advised that the tie rod, steering stabilizer and sway bar be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.updated 8/17/12 updated 08/21/12
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving on a dirt road at approximately 30 mph, the tie rod failed, causing the vehicle to go into a ditch. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealership where it was repaired. The failure occurred again under similar circumstances and was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that they would have to replace the tie rod and other parts. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The vin was unavailable when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 102,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 mega cab. The contact stated while driving highway speeds the front passenger side wheel started to wobble causing the vehicle to drive awkward. After coasting to the side of the road the vehicle was towed to his home. He noticed theouter tie rod had fractured causing the vehicle to shake. The vehicle was repaired by the owner. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000. Updated 5/7/12 the consumer stated the steering became less responsive. Updated 05/25/12
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 mega cab. While driving at a low speed the right front axle failed. The mechanic discovered that the right front passenger side tie rod had fractured. The manufacturer stated that they could not sell him the part separately because the tie rod was re-designed and thatit was sold as a unit. He contacted the dealer, and he was advised that the part was a common failure due to s manufacturers defect. The vehicle was repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 59,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.while driving between 65-80 mph, the front end of the vehicle began to shake violently.the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure, however, they replaced all four control arms.the failure persists.the current mileage is 12,000 and failure mileage was 11,200.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.while the contact's mother-in-law was holding on to the bar on the inside of the vehicle to pull herself up, it fell to the floor.the handle is located between the windshield and the passenger door.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for repair and they stated that it was a cosmetic issue, which was not covered under the warranty.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle experienced a "death wobble", which means it shook violently without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.
I was driving on i-75 @70mph, a loud bang happened, truck shut off, i guided it off the road.i had wires hanging i looked further and seen the front drive shaft blew apart.my mechanic said it had locked up. The transfer case, transmission, floor board of the truck was also all damaged. Also said i was lucky that the truck did not cause a serious accident.this truck is a 2006 dodge ram 2500 hd. Well taken care of. No given reason why this happened. My mechanic said he has seen this many times in the dodge trucks that the front drive shaft blows apart.total damages will be the cost of $8,000-$10,000
Front drivers side frame is cracked all the way through the frame beginning at the trac bar bracket.this makes steering extremely dangerous because the steering hardware binds.there was a recall (rcrit-15v541-5721) for trac bar bracket weld failures for vehicles from 2012 through 2014.i believe this is a related issue that seriously affects safety.i've attached five pictures.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. After the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), the technician stated that the air bag cover was fractured and needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that the failure caused the horn to become inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,830. Updated 08/12/16*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle was repaired under recall. Updated 12/11/2017
Sunroof leaks constantly.water soaks into headliner and dome lights fill up with water.this is a widely known problem that the factory knows about, but refuses to fix the issue free of charge.dome lights fill with water and potentially short out or 'explode' as cold water splashes onto hot glass of the bulb causing sparks and blowing a fuse.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While attempting to enter the vehicle, the door handle became detached. The contact fell and sustained a shattered elbow, which required medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unavailable.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at 2 mph, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the contact heard a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the tie rod on the front driver's side had fractured. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who diagnosed that the tie rod, front left wheel bearing assembly and the front left upper ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. After the vehicle was repaired, the contact heard a noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to another mechanic who diagnosed that the tie rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). However, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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 142,000.
Dodge ram 2500 "death wobble".
Driving to work and hit bump on freeway at 70mph. Truck shook violently on right side front. This is the second time it has occurred. First occurrence was at 102,000 and second occurrence was at 141,000. It is known as the "dodge death wobble". The repair the first time consisted of replacing the front steering components. The repair was done by an off-road shop. Tomorrow (6/6/16), the truck goes to the repair shop for evaluation. This time was scary. The truck shook violently. I had to reduce speed rapidly and was lucky that it was the weekend and there were only a few vehicles behind me.
While traveling down roadway approx 45 mph, vehicle began to wobble really bad in front, felt steering was really loose or nonexistent. Pulled over and found nothing wrong, vehicle drove fine afterwards. Several days later, while driving approx 65mph on interstate, heard and felt a "pop" in the front as if i had hit something - looking back i did not see anything. If you ever hit a bird on the interstate, this is what it felt like; however there was no indications that i had hit anything, shortly after i began to experience the wobble again - immediately pulled over thinking my tire may have blown - there was no indication of anything. Today, i took my truck in the shop for the recall (l16) left tie rod; i was told it was ok after inspection and there was no problem; however, for $1383 they tell me they will replace and fix my steering gear box because it is leaking. On the 13th of april after experiencing the wobble, i crawled underneath my truck and found no such evidence of anything; after leaving the dealer and crawling under truck, i noticed where there is leakage at the steering gear box now. After searching net for replacement parts i began to see all issues with these related parts. Dodge should really look at this entire system as they could be tied together. I will repair the vehicle but i am really shocked that dodge has not done anything about these complaints with this wobble even after repairs. I don't want to spend that much money if wobble continues after repair. Current mileage on vehicle is 96103 - i have owned this truck since new.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 mph, the steering wheel and front end of the vehicle began to shake violently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the four tires were rotated; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was currently being diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000. ... Updated 03/24/14 the consumer while driving between 55-60 mph if he hit a slight bump in the roadway or approaching a bridge where the bridge pavement and the road pavement was grooved, the vehicle would shake violently to the point, he was unable to control the vehicle.also,the consumer noticed power steering fluid leaking from the steering box. The consumer believed it was due to the violent shaking that the pitman arm and the stress put on the ball joints and steering rods. The steering wheel would shake in his hand. Updated 04/01/14
I have a 2006 dodge 2500 mega cab 4x4 and today i experienced first hand the famous death wobble at 75 mph. I hit a small pothole and the truck started shaking really bad. I slowed and it stopped. I have owned the truck for almost a year.
Front end of dodge ram and steering wheel will shake and wobble violently after hitting small bump in road at high speeds.shaking continues for about 12 seconds.very dangerous when happening in interstate traffic.
When hitting a small bump with the right tire the whole front end began to shake uncontrolably with difficulty steering.had to bring the truck to a complete stop on the side of the highway.there was a semi right behind me that had to swerve to miss hitting me while i tried to control the vechile.dodge has said there is a death wobble and are aware of it, but no recall at this time.also dodge told me that it was a manufacure defeact and i could pay to have it fix.have already spent 1800.00 dollars replacing ball joint, tirieds, bearings. Etc and still has the death wobble and unable to drive or sell due to the danger of accident.
Multiple repairs to the front end suspension of the vehicle, to the point that we are now paying for the repairs and the dealership denying they replaced the most recent track bar on the truck and blame the tires on the truck. I am really tired of running off into a ditch after hitting a bump in the road or steer to miss a pothole. Just fix the truck correctly and stop making excuses telling us it is our tires when it is a 4x4 and they cannot put more sturdy parts on the front end or take blame for the steering shaft and gear box when these have been recalled under the death wobble. Hub assembly had to be replaced on this truck as well. Trying to turn the vehicle into a parking spot and constantly having to back into a space. This death wobble has gone too far. As far as the electrical they cannot find why the dashboard keeps flickering and we keep blowing fuses or bulbs. It is really getting annoying with this truck and all the repairs which we have had to do this vehicle, and yet take responsibility for it.
While traveling at highway speeds, if i hit a bump or pothole, the front end begins to shudder violently nearly causing a loss of control and causing me to suddenly move to the left or right.this happens nearly on a daily basis on my way to or from work.the only way to stop the "death wobble" is to quickly slow down below 30 mph.this has cased near rear end collisions with people following me.this appears to be a well known problem that the auto maker refuses to solve.i hope someone doesn't end up hurt or killed because i lose control of my vehicle.
Driving down the interstate/highway at speeds greater than 60 miles an hour, more of an issue when the cruise control is on and there iscontinuing acceleration. The truck began to rock back and fourth uncontrollably similar to other complaints on the website in which they refer to it as the "death wobble".i even had one instance about 2 months ago when the truck rear tires were lifted off the ground and went back in fourthbetween two lanes, a gentlemen was forced into the ditch, i approached the gentleman and he commented on the truck and the make and the fact he had heard that it was the dodge death wobble.i have contacted dodge numerous times about the incidents, the latest and greatest from the dealership i contacted blamed it on the state road conditions and there inability to maintain the roadsmy response to him was then why didn't everyone else's vehicle do that?no response, i even offered to take them on a ride but no one seemed to enthused about that.after investigating the comments on forums and everything eventually lead me here.i have had similar issues in over 20 occurrences i want to sale the vehicle but how do you from an ethical standpoint knowing the person buying the vehicle could possibly be in a box shortly there after.i'm curious to know how many people have died from this?
The contact owns 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle would violently shake when going over a bump on the road.the failure occurred intermittently.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
My vehicle has gone into what is described as a "death wobble" on four different occasions, while moving.twice on the freeway, once coming down-hill on a mountain road and the last on a two lane road.we have verbally complained to the dealer to no avail.these incidents have occurred at different speeds and on one we had an unguarded cliff on one side.
This is the 4th time we have had to go back to dealership and them turn us away by doing a visual inspection stating there was nothing wrong with the truck, however we cannot get an alignment because sway bar, track bar, and tie rods all needed to be repaired.took truck back again after there was so much pooping noise and vibration from the front end that i could not take it anymore. Outer tie rods were done, and found out the track bar was cracked so a new one replaced the original one yet no record was completed of this with the dealership, only that they tightened the track bar. I am so fed up with the dealerships and chrysler with all of this nonesense, it is really going to come down to us completely having a bad accident or something to this extent before something is done, and we stop having to pay for all the repairs to a faulty front end. Driving down the rod feeling the vibrations is very scary, and not knowing if the tires are going to come off.
Another issue with this truck tipm idling in driveway horn honks by itself lights high beams turn on and off by themselves blinkers work intermittently this truck has been a pain i have made a formal complaint about the ball joints they have been replaced 3 times in less than 51000 miles dodge dealer replaced them twice while under warranty but replaced them on my own the last time also steering gearbox snapped in half replaced that while pullin 18 foot trailer got stopped but could not get out of the road we spend alot of money on our trucks while dodge makes alot of money building junk i have been offered 35,000 for the truck but i wont sell it to anyone to have these problems.
2006 dodge ram 2500 "death wobble" experience twice in 30 minutes going over bridges in georgia at 70 mph.
I have been watching the news recently and saw the jeep death wobble reports. I have the same experience and same problem with my 2006 dodge ram 2500. I almost got into two accidents on the high way and once my truck lost control due to the death wobble and turned 180 degrees on the highway facing oncoming traffic. But, luckily no one was hurt. I took the truck to see what the problem was and the mechanics said i have to pay a couple thousand to repair. However, the mechanic said he has seen many jeep and dodge have the same problem and said the company should have a recall because it is extremely dangerous and it is the manufactures fault. Due to hard economic times i can not afford to fix my truck and i am very scared for my safety and my families. So please help me in this terrible situation along with other dodge ram and jeep owners. This is very common problem and can be seen all over the internet, youtube and the news. I look forward to hearing back from you and getting help.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, a loud thumping noise was heard from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the ball joints, socket joints and the ball bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 100,300.updated 02/20/13*lj updated 02/20/2013
After hitting a road imperfection, transition, or bump while driving at freeway speeds (50 to 70 mph), the front end and steering shakes violently. The only solution to stop the violent shake is to rapidly slow my truck to 35 mph or slower and hopefully be able to pull to the side of the freeway. I have nearly been in or have caused accidents on about a dozen occasions.i have replaced tires, shock absorbers, and the steering box and the problem continues to where i believe the truck is not longer safe to operate at freeway speeds.this violent front end / steering shake event has occurred on more than 2 dozen occasions.
While driving on the garden state parkway the front end of the vehicle began shaking violently. Once the shakling began the vehicle was totally out of control.once i slowed to 45 mph the shaking stopped however during this time the vehicle was driving itself.thankfully there was no crash and i was able to continue driving.the next day during my commute the same exact thing happen.a check of the vehicle reveals no worn parts including the tires and tie rods.a check of the internet shows this is a common problem and referred to as the "death wobble"and was even the subject of discussion on the news.this is extremely dangerous and will lead to accidents and injuries.this matter that chrysler is aware of needs more attention and a recall should be announced.i am told that the track bar is the problem and will be repaired asap
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 quad cab 4x4.the contact stated that while driving the front end of the vehicle would bounce uncontrollably.a local mechanic repaired the track bar, lower ball joints, steering shocks, tie rod ends, stabilizer and upper ball joints.the dealer made an attempt to assist the contact but the contact denied the dealer's assistance.the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07e009000 (suspension).the vehicle was repaired.the failure mileage was 117,966 and the current mileage was 150,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate violently. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road for a brief moment and then resumed normally. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front stabilizer was replaced.the mechanic also informed that the steering linkage would need to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic for a second opinion, who confirmed that the steering linkage would not need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 296,670.
While driving at 65 mphi hit a bump in the road at the end of the bridge i was crossing. The front end began shaking violently. I hit the brakes and when i slowed to approx. 40 mph the shaking stopped. I have been checking on-line and discovered the shaking is commonly call the "death wobble". I can see why it is called that because i had little to no control of the vehicle when the death wobble occurred.
First incident was right tie rod end falling off.truck became uncontrollable.next incident was death wobble.truck shook violently and was uncontrollable.next incident was another death wobble with my daughter driving the truck.next incident was right tie rod end falling off.next incident was another death wobble.virtually entire front end has been replaced.steering stabilizer has been replaced three times.truck has 240000 miles and i am scared of it, but it my only truck, so i have to drive it.according to internet, manufacturer refuses to acknowledge problem.
The contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump in the road and shook violently. The contact referred to the shaking as the death wobble. The contact replaced the tie rod and steering linkage, but none of the repairs remedied the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
I severe steering wobble at highway speed after hitting a bump/ pothole in the roadway. Swobble stopped upon slowing. While driving can feel something bumping in the steering wheel anytime you hit a bump while on slight turn. I contacted several dealers in the ohio west virginia area i explainedmy difficulty they stated they only get parts to repair 1 vehicle per week. They stated there is a list over a hundred people and they could not help me even though they stated having possession of parts to perform 6 recalls either n 62 or h47. Elm grove dodge in elm grove wvand bob caldwell chrysler plymouth in columbus ohio also stated having parts to do 4 recallsthey also stated having a long list and only receiving 1 recall part per week. The dealer in ripaul bailey dodge in north kingstown gave me this same story months ago said they would put me on the list as we'll. They never called. I contacted daimler chrysler 7/2/14 advised of them of my situation and i'm awaiting a follow up phone call 7/3/14 to advise me if they have found a dealer to assist me. I offered to drive 3 hours to caldwell chrysler in columbus ohio. Also i offered to leave the truck for a week or 2 for them to complete the repairs.this is a very serious condition.ps i offered to buy the part they stated the new customer pay part requires the purchase of 3 additional steering linkage parts as the steering linkage has been upgraded and the new parts are not compatible with the oem parts installed new at the factory. However the tie bar associated with the recall is designed to be compatible with the oem steering linkage thus making it not necessary to replace 3 other steering parts daimler would not have to pay for. Please advise asap.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that after driving over a bump, the vehicle would shake violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure however, the front end suspension of the vehicle was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.
After hitting a bump in the road going 70 mph my truck began to shake so violently it ripped the steering wheel from my hand and uncontrollably changed several lanes on i-95 before coming to a stop. I have since had it happen 3 more times at lower speeds around 55-65 mph. I have contacted dodge with no help, i have read many accounts of others with the same problem dubbed the "death wobble". I have so far changed tires, shocks, steering dampener, and tie rods. It still has the problem and is extremely dangerous i will not let anyone ride in it, this will absolutely get someone killed eventually. Do not buy a dodge ram 2500.
Was driving 45-50 mph when truck hit a rough spot in road and began violently shaking and was almost impossible to control.had to slow down in order for shaking to stop.steering was almost impossible while this was happening.\very scary!has happened several time since.my 19 year old daughter drives this truck! (maybe not for long).
My 2006 dodge ram 2500 4x4 megacab is experiencing a very violent shaking in front suspension. Had a recall and dealer said it did not apply to my vehicle. Have tried alignments, new tires, new steering stabilizer dampers, even a frame brace that goes from one frame rail to the other to help stiffen front end. Every time you hit a bump it loses control and you have to come to a complete stop so it can stop shaking so violently. If you search the internet you will find hundreds more if not thousands are having the same problem as well. There are even forums on this issue.i know that there is an ongoing investigation on this issue but it covers 2008's and above . Older models are experiencing this issue as well. The public is in danger over this issue. Dodge should be made liable and held accountable. They need to fix this issue before innocent people get hurt.
2006 dodge ram 2500 4x4 dodge death wobble - when riding down the road at 60 mph and hit a bumb vehicle starts bouncing off of ground and will continue to bouncel until vehicle drops to 35 mph. Very dangerous. This problem has happened for over a year.dodge dealer of no help.
Violent shaking in front end...otherwise known as the "death wobble." also has a clunk in steering wheel. Have replaced upper and lower ball joints, tie rods, and track bar. Have replaced tires, balanced, and rotate/balance ever 5000 miles. Issue still keeps occurring. Has occurred with two separate sets of tires(load e and load d)shop now saying to replace steering shaft, steering box, shocks, and steering stabilizer. Shop also says dodge trucks are their best customers.
2006 dodge ram 2500.consumer requests reimbursement for power steering pump recall repairs.consumer has a different vehicle complaint listed in artemis.the steering linkage and pitman arm were replaced. Also, the upper and lower ball joints were replaced. The consumer referenced recall # 13v528000.
2006 dodge death wobble, when at speeds above 40mph, hit a bump and front end goes into a violent shake. Dodge has a service bulletin about this issue but it cost over $2000.00. There are numerous articles about this situation all over the internet. There needs to be a recall from dodge before someone is killed.
While driving at highway speed in my 2006 dodge ram 2500 truck, the truck's front wheels began to violently shake and wobble with incredible vibration and bumpy ride.i thought i would lose control of the vehicle.i slowed, turned on my emergency flashers and hit the brakes pulling off the interstate.after a few minutes i continued on only to have the same incident described happen again a few miles later.i contacted the local chrysler dealership and made an appointment, detailing the incident.i was told my truck was not covered by a safety campaign.
2006 2500 dodge 4x4 mega cab (stock) no lift.our dodge has started to experience a violent wobble at certain highway speeds when hitting a bump/hole.it is very dangerous as the vehicle is out of control when this occurs, causing dangerous conditions for me and anyone driving close to me.the wobble is so bad there is no way to gain control of the vehicle until you bring it to a complete stop.we have replaced bushings, track bar, steering damper twice, rotated/balanced tires.i called earnhardt dodge in chandler, az and told them about my problem.they said they are very aware of the insidious issue and have many customers complaining.this is something dodge should be addressing and recall notices should be published immediately if dodge is aware of this problem and know how to fix it.
At 70-75 mph when hitting a bump in the road the front of the truck starts to violently shake and pulls you into the other lane or off the road, it does not quit until you come to a complete stop.
While driving down the highway at 70 mph i hit a rough spot in the road and truck began to shake violently.i had no control until i slowed down to under 50 mph. There was heavy traffic as it was rush hour and i almost caused a serious accident. After researching the internet i have found this to be a common problem in dodge trucks and jeeps. There are many youtube videos, it has been on national news and there are many complaints on nhtsa.dot.gov also. Is it going to take someone getting killed to get this defect recalled? the dealerships refuse to acknowledge this defect and use it as an excuse to replace every component in your front end and charge you thousands of dollars. Please address this before someone gets killed.
I was cruising down a 4 lane highway at approximately 75 mph and hit a minor bump in the road.the vehicle started shaking violently (felt like a vertical motion and not side to side)i had to apply the brakes and quickly reduce speed to keep from losing control of the vehicle.upon some research with similar complaints i would best describe my experience as one associated with the "death wobble".this issue has occurred more than once while driving at speeds around 75 mph.the shaking was violent enough that it shook everything off of the seats before i was able to stop.the source of the shaking i believe has to do with the front axle.i thought it may be a faulty tire or unbalanced tire so i had all of the tires inspected, rotated, and balanced.there were no issues found with the tires.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle shook and vibrated severely after driving over a bump in the road. The failure subsided after the speed was reduced to 40 mph. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.
At 70 mph road speed, when encountering a pot hole or bridge expansion joint, the front wheels and steering components begin to shake and wobble violently, nearly jerking the steering wheel out of my hands. Had i not had both hands on the wheel at the time, a loss of vehicle control might have occurred. While braking and trying to maintain control of the vehicle, at approximately 25 mph the violent shaking suddenly stopped. Within 2 miles after resuming a 70 mph speed the same thing happened when crossing the next bridge expansion joint. Again, when slowing to 25 mph, the shaking stopped. I have since checked several sources and found this appears to be a common problem on ram 2500 diesel powered trucks. Several after market companies are selling products which they claim will prevent this so called "death wobble" after checking with a local dodge heavy duty truck dealer they claim they are not aware of such a problem ever occurring. I believe that dodge is aware of this problem, but since no one has been killed or injured yet, they are reluctant to delve into the problem for a solution, or acknowledge that it even exists.
Death wobble.
2006 dodge ram 2500 4 x 4 mega cab death wobble.i've had the front end of my truck shake at speeds over 45 mph and turning left on any surface that has bumps.when you hit a bump the front of the truck shakes, the dash begins to shake and the truck feels like its going to fall apart.after slowing down to less than 15mph you may be lucky to get control.after the sixth time it happeded to me, i was driving on a highway going 55mph, making a left turn over an expansion joint in the highway, the front wheels, steering wheel and dash started to shake violently.my truck slammed of the side rail before i could get control.after calling dodge they told me i'm stuck buying a 2009 tie rod assembly, pitman arm, steering stablizer because they no longer made it for dodge ram 2500 4 x 4 trucks 2003 ' 2008 due to safty reason.(btw the new tie rod assembly is non-greasable / non servicable, so when a tie rod goes out, you get to replace the whole thing again.) i had to obvisouly get an alingment done after everything.all and all i have about 1000.00 bucks that im out and that doesn't include the repairs to the rear quarter panel, thanks dodge!!! :( boooooooo
After hitting a bump at highway speed the front end of my truck violently shook until i reduced speed to around 50mph. After researching issue on line i found this issue is so common that it is now referred to as the "dodge death wobble". When this happened to me i was unable to steer until i slowed enough to stop the violent shaking. I contacted the local dodge dealer to see if there were any recalls for this and they told me that this was the first time that they had heard of this issue. I had the dealership look at my truck several months before and they found nothing. I had les schwab look it over and they found nothing. Several on line posts indicated similar results. To get a better idea of the extent of the issue just go to you tube and type in "dodge death wobble" and you will see plenty of videos with the exact issue i experienced.
I have a 2006 dodge cummins with 44000 miles on it with the whole front end is now brand new. The problem with these vehicles is when you hit a bump or pot hole from 50 to 70 mph your truck gets a severe shake in the front end and can make you lose control and kill you or other people. Also known as the death wobble.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph and attempting a three point turn, the vehicle would not respond. After inspecting the vehicle the contact noticed that the wheels were facing the opposite direction as a result of a fractured tie rod. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who confirmed the tie rod failure and advised that the tie rod, steering stabilizer and sway bar be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.updated 8/17/12 updated 08/21/12
2006 dodge ram 2500 quad cab laramie with diesel - vehicle begins to shake/wobble at around 40mph and gets progressively worse. When i hit a small bump - vehicle violently shakes out of control - loss of steering occurs - and have virtually no control until i bring speed down under 20-30mph. This is an extremely dangerous condition. Have had 2 dealerships inspect and find nothing wrong. Had a good truck shop in town inspect - no idea what's causing this issue. I do not have $5k+ to give dodge to put on a full 2009 model years suspension. They have done multiple recalls, none of which fix this issue. I just want my truck to drive normally without fearing going over 45mph.
I have a 2006 dodge ram 2500 cummins turbo diesel. Everything was great with my truck up till about may of 2009. While driving home at about 40 mph, i got the "death wobble" on my truck. Extremely scary when it happens to you. Luckily there were no vehicles behind me. I had to come to almost a complete stop for the death wobble to go away. I thought it was going to be a rare thing to happen, but it pretty much happens every time i drive my truck. All i have to do is go over a couple of small ruts or bumps on the road and the truck will get into the death wobble.
Driving at a speed over 55 mph and hitting a bump or pot hole my truck starts to shake and my steering wheel shakes back and forth very fast and uncontrollable until i slow down below 35 mph. I have heard this called the death wobble and i see how it got its name, if a solution isn't found soon one of these times i may not be able to slow down safely and kill some one in an accident or myself.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while having the vehicle examined for routine maintenance, he was informed that the upper and lower ball joints on both sides of the front end needed to be replaced. This was under warranty. Approximately 19,000 miles later, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the contact was again informed that the front ball joints needed to be replaced. This failure was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 15,000 and the current mileage 43,000.
For the last two or three months my 2006 dodge ram 2500 has started having the death wobble!! the uncontrollable tire wobble happens at least twice a day now. I have tried just about everything to fix it. I have purchased new bushings and the steering gear stabilizer. I will not buy another dodge because of this. When talking to dodge about my problem, it felt like they were just blowing me off.
On october 25, 2015 around 11:00 am while driving 65-70 mph on the pa turnpike near allentown area (some minor road defects appeared to be in the roadway, weather conditions good) the vehicle violently shook as ifall the tires were basketballs. Had to hold onto steering wheel as best as i could from all the shaking while applying brakes but the vehicle would not slow down. This is the fourth time this has happened with this vehicle after. We checked with the dodge dealer to see if there were any recalls on anything similar and they told us no. So we began replacing tires, shocks, steering shaft and steering box, front stabilizer shock, left front ball joints and u joint, new brakes and rotors all the way around and the ones we took off were still very new looking, service station wanted to know if we wanted to keep them, we said no. The first time it happened was almost in the same area as 10/25/15while traveling to tennessee so we did not travel over 60 mph, then again traveling back to pa, this was when we changed out the aforementioned parts, the third time happened while our son was driving 60 mph on route 33 in easton, pa. There has to be something seriously wrong!! i just thank god my husband was driving because i would not have been able to get itunder control.. We would appreciate it very much if you could investigate this issue. Thank you
2006 dodge ram 2500 "death wobble". Truck shakes at any speed but worse at higher speed when you hit a bump.it causes to loose control of truck. The truck just shakes violently and must come to a complete stop on highway. Brought back to dealer and was good for about 2 weeks. Has been going on since 1 year old. The truck currently has 50,000 miles on it.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.while driving various speeds in inclement weather, the vehicle began to violently shake when the four wheel drive was engaged.weeks later, the failure recurred while driving on the beach.the failure only occurs while the vehicle is in motion and is accompanied by a loud noise.there were no warning lights prior to the failure.the dealer was able to duplicate the failure and stated that the behavior of the vehicle was a common characteristic.the manufacturer did not provide any assistance.the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 15,000. Updated 09/03/08 the consumer stated the failure only occurred in loose sand or snow. The vehicle exhibited a wheel hop whenever the rear wheels spun. Updated 09/04/08.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the tie rod was separating from the suspension. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v528000 (steering suspension) but was unable to have the vehicle service within a reasonable time frame. The local dealer was contacted and advised that the part was not available and that they were only receiving one recall part per week. The contact was placed on a waiting list.the failure mileage was not available. Updated 04/14/14*ljthe consumer stated as of march 17th the dealership still did not have the necessary parts available to repair the vehicle. Updated 04/18/2014 updated 7/14/14the consumer stated the issue was resolved. Updated 07/18/2014
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the front tires wore prematurely due to a several parts that exceeded the weight specification. The dealer had to replace the front suspension assembly, hubs and the steering pitman arm to correct the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,572 and the current mileage was 40,923. Updated 05/19/14*lj updated 05/28/2014
The truck shakes uncontrollably after hitting a pot hole or un even pavement.aprox 55 to 75 mph. I almost went off an embankment at 65 mph. The truck would non steer or brake when it was shaking. Death wobblelook at you tube dodge truck death wobble.
My truck has what is know as "death wobble" at certain hwy speeds the truck shakes violently, you have to slow down or you will lose control.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (suspension) was received in 2013. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.while driving approximately 30 mph, the front passenger side of the vehicle began to bounce up and down.the vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the passenger side tie rod needed to be replaced.the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified.the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Front end failure and not just once .i have had it fixed 3 times . There is only 53000 miles on the truck .last time the tie rod broke and the truck ended up half way in a 10ft ditch. The last time a whole new steering linkage and steering box was put on. I have replaced all of the ball joints twice. This is a stock from the dealer 2500 hd truck.
I was traveling highway i-95 near jax , fl. While crossing an overpass expansion joint between bridge and pavement the front end of my truck began violently shaking - so bad i could barely keep control. I slowed as fast as possible and headed for the median out of the way from traffic following. Truck completed an entire "donut " in median causing all traffic to stop. I immediately thought a blown tire. I had previously replaced tires, shocks and fresh alignment less than 500 miles prior to incident. I called dodge care and they said there was a recall on steering linkage. I took truck to gator dodge in melbourne florida for the recall. Service manager mike said the truck didn't apply to recall. He blamed the violent "death wobble" on my brand new tires and non mopar shocks. Shocks are aftermarket direct fit for my truck from monroe. He also said that i needed an alignment and tires rebalanced. I did what he asked and brought truck back to gator dodge for a new diagnosis. He then blamed the violent shaking on" glazed rotors". Oddly the problem does not happen when braking. He then talked with his service manager and replaced the pittman arm, stabilizer shock and some kind of control arm with new adjustment clamps for free.did nothing to correct the problem. The truck stillmakes "clunking noises " from somewhere behind firewall when just crossing over the white stop lines on the road or even my garden hose in the driveway. Death wobble can be duplicated at high speeds but he refused to drive to highway to show him the problem.i am going to install a new steering gearbox and aftermarket stabilizer tomorrow and see what happens. I have a feeling it will be wasted money.i believe the truck needs recalled before i kill someone on the road. I cant afford a new truck and will not let my kids ride in this one.
Hit a pothole and the front end started to shake violently & out of control.
Truck goes into a shimmy and breaks the tie rod ends. Happened three times. Three times in for repair finally drove into canal.
When driving vehicle on highway and hitting bump in road a bad wobble occurs.nothing was ever done to front end other than normal maintenance to the vehicle.dodge has a recall for replacement parts but not for the original parts on the trucks.i also have an emplyee that had the same issue on his 05 dodge ram 2500 and replace with a kit sold by papas dodge in new britain, ct.
The front end of 2006 dodge ram with 48,000 miles on it goes out of control when you hita pot hole. The death wobble as it is called on you tube happened twice on a freeway coming home approx. 140 miles had there been other vehicles near there we may have crashed dodge knows there is a problem butwont fix it because they say it is out of warrantybut come on 48,000 miles that's a defect not woreout. Thispickup is used mostly on paved roads.
When i drive my dodge ram 2500 on anyroad that the speed is 50or higher, any rough area that has patch work or any pot holes of any size. The truck will shake and wobble to the point of control is very hard to maintain, i have to lightly brake to slow itto maintain control !over 500 dollars in tire's & shock repair ! then a month or so it starts again, a little at first , the truck is unsafe for what was made to do! the tuck had 95,000 miles on it the first time on i-40 from cal to az,the last report of the wobble was sep-10-17, now with about 102,500 mil ,my son who is 40 , was on his way home on hwy-93 when my ram 2500 started to wobble on him, even when he switched lanes ,the hole where the highway reflector is placed in made it start to shake !
While driving at 70< hit a small bump and the truck started shakinv violently. Only way to stop it was bring the vehicle to a complete. Started back out and it worked fine. This has happened several more times. I have went as far as to having the torque convertor replaced with no luck. It does this to me at the speed os 65 to 75 mph.i have been reading and learned its refererd as the death wobble and is caused by faulty suspension and steering components.
Hauling a goose neck trailer empty to new mexico, suddenly the truck began to shake violently in the famous "death wobble" of these vehicles.i scheduled an appointment with the dealer and they found the whole front end need to be "updated" to the bigger beefier suspension.this happens often enough that chrysler has created a whole kit for doing this upgrade.my vehicle was not consider in need of the recall replacement just four weeks prior.the service writer strongly suggested i have the vehicle in for a full inspection of the front end but never told me while inspecting he knew the front end was a safety hazard.it is obvious to me that nhtsa has stepped on the end of its pecker limiting the recall to one style of front end rod.this is an engineering and materials defect of the truck.worse it is a very dangerous defect.nhtsa needs to expand the recall to include all dodge trucks without the beefier front end suspension.
I was on i-35 in mo just north of cameron heading toward winston. About half way between winston and cameron i hit a bump in the road. The road is some what rough due to truck traffic. When i hit the bump the front of the truck became loose violently shaking and causing complete loss of control of the vehicle. It felt as if i were running over a series of speed bumps. I began to slow down immediately. As i was slowing down the truck still shaking vigorously i reclaimed control of the vehicle easing it to the shoulder and stopping. Once stopped i began on the road again and seemed to be fine.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle experienced a "death wobble", which means it shook violently without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.
Driving down the interstate at 70 miles an hour when i drove over a bridge expansion joint, the truck began so shake so violently that i had to pull off the road to complete stop to get the shaking to stop, this happened 8 more times on a 300 mile trip. Upon searching online this seems to be a very common and serious problem for this model of vehicle.
2006 dodge 2500 4x4 death wobble no accident yet, chrysler litha of great falls montana said to change all kinds of front end parts and it [might] stop death wobble [ also at my expense]i feel un safe in a truck that is not even paid for and no even cares even chrysler.
Was driving on interstate at 65mph and hit a small bump and the front end of truck (2006 dodge ram 2500) started to shake violently up and down and from side to side.i had to immediately pull to right lane and brake to get off the road (luckily no car to the side of me at the time of the incident).once vehicle slowed down to approxmiately 30 mph the shaking stopped.i have looked this up online and found many complaints for the same problem - called the "death wobble".this should be taken very seriously and chrysler should be held responsible to make the fix.i did not have my children in the truck at the time of this incident, but it is used as a family vehicle.i called the dodge dealer and of course they have never heard of this problem - find this very hard to believe.i then called the truck center where we purchased the vehicle (not affiliated with chrysler) - they said that they have had many customers complain of the same problem with this make/model.there was not a crash this time, but there very well could have been.
I just purchased a stock 06 dodge 2500 4x4.yesterday when driving it i nearly lost control while traveling 70mph and hitting small bumps in the paved road.the steering proceeded to turn right by its own then corrected.i took it to a mechanic who said that it was "death wobble" common to my year of truck.i researched online and found many people with the same complaints!
I was driving a 2006 dodge powerwagondown the road between 60-70mph. After hitting a bump on highway or bridge overpass, major shaking and wobbling in the front end. Known as death wobble.occurs everytime in the same spot and everytime at the same speeds. The first time it happened i was driving and hit an uneven part in the road and the death wobble occurred. Violent shaking and i hit the bridge wall.called the dealer, they said the linkage had a recall. Took it in. Adjusted. Still same problem. Had all ball joint and tie rod ends replaced, all bushing, both shocks up front, steering stabilizer and alignment done. Still the same problem.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated that the vehicle was making a loud noise, which progressively grew louder while driving 40 mph.he took the vehicle to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that the front suspension wheel bearing failed.a report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v038000 (suspension: front: wheel bearing).the contact will have the vehicle repaired.the current and failure mileages were 54,000.
2006 dodge ram megacab 4x4 last was driving around corner lost steering control. Collision into 5 parked vehicles totaling all vehicles hit approx 48 mph at night clear roadways no ice or water police report shows that steering went out on vehicle because steering wheel turned but wheels did not.. Steering was lost meaning no steering control whatsoever. Had to have whole front end put on truck. Steering appears okay.
While traveling at highway speeds, hitting a small bump / pothole causes violent shakingof the front end. Shaking stops only after the vehicle is slowed below 25 mph. Keepingcontrol of the vehicle during shaking is very difficult.have taken the vehicle to three different mechanics & dealer with no problems found.
Out of control bouncing of the front axle on a 2006 dodge ram 1500.we have replaced the tires and increased the tire pressure.i have been told by mechanics that the ball joints on these trucks are faulty and will need to be replaced.i have talked to multiple mechanics and dodge owners the problem is wide spread and known by the dealerships but chrysler/dodge has not done anything about it.
2006 dodge ram tie rod, broke knocking going bad have to replace dodge will not pay for it although they offer a up grade and have recognized there is a problem.hope it does not turn into a toyota type deal and many other i have talked or blogged are having same problem.
I own an operate a 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel pick up truck; it has approximately 52000 miles on it. Many parts of the front end are worn out and need to be replaced. I have experienced what is referred to as "death wobble" where the front end of the truck shakes and vibrates violently and highway speeds after hitting bumps in the road. This condition causes an uncontrolled state of vehicle operation and is very un-safe. I have spent a lot of money replacing poorly designed front end components of this truck and there are still more that need replacement. It has bad track bar bushings, bad tie rod ends, bad ball joints, and had a bad steering box replaced under warranty. Dodge is aware of these problems and is turning their back on it by not issuing a recall. They have already changed the designs and updated the steering linkages on 2008 and newer dodge trucks. All of the components on the front end that are subject to wear are severely worn and only two tie rod ends have grease fittings. These happen to be the only two parts not worn out. I feel not having serviceable grease points on the parts is causing this premature wear along with the use of sub-standard parts, which are not designed to be used with a heavy duty diesel pick up trucks weight. These issues need to be brought to correction before someone is seriously hurt. I am lucky the times the truck has lost control in a shake that i didn't crash. Please help, i feel with only 52000 miles on a 2006 truck that this catastrophic failure of a "heavy duty" front should not be happening. Someone needs to step in and tell dodge they messed up.
1. Dodge ram "death wobble", truck shakes violently when driving and hitting any pot hole or bump.
Front suspension bottoms out when going over bumps i was told this is normal by the dealer but as a technician i have never seen a vehicle that does this from the factory and now at about 42000 miles my lower ball joints are failing.
I own a 2006 dodge pickup that has appro. 82,000 miles on the vehicle. The front end of the dodge will shake when a bump is hit on the highway. Checking current talk on the internet this is called the death wobble. How come dodge is not taking responsibility for this and not fixing the defect. I have asked several service departments and they all say their is nothing wrong with the front end. So why does the problem keep occurring and how come i'm not the only one.i hope this complaint will help, before someone is injured or killed.
2006 dodge ramdieselthe infamous "death wobble" my personal experience was at just shy of 12000 miles take truck to the dealer nothing wrong that they can see. If it keeps happening bring it back . Approximately 18000 miles still happeningcannot find anything wrong with it. I take it back in talk to manager and i tell him that if you hit a bump at 55-60 that the truck violently shakes. They say try wheel bearings. I put 800 in wheel bearings still occurs. I call chrysler and they lead me on that they might fix it but to take in to the dealer for diag. I take it in and they say put a steering stabilizer on it and they wont participate in that so i put and new steering stabilizer on it and now it happens at 40-45 mph i am in the process of calling them back to let them know that the problem still exists and i am going to emphasize to them again that my wife and 2 yr old daughter are in the current driver and passenger of truck. This problem has caused other damage to the truck that they will not also fix. I told them that i don't want anything then a truck that i can drive on the highway or down any road.
Driving on a straight road at about 65mph, pickup started to shake and jump violently nearly causing me to crash.
Purchased a new 06 dodge ram 2500 quad cab 4x4. Truck came with 22inch tires and rims. Replaced tires at 60k miles. Almost had very severe accident at 60 miles an hour due to death wobble (violent shaking of truck). Drove truck back to tire dealer. Dealer said my front end was bad. Bought all new complete front end parts from dodge including upper/lower ball joints and shocks. Had parts installed cost $2900. Took truck out on freeway now i have the death wobble at 70mph. Took truck back to dodge, they say nothing is wrong.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the front suspension started to shake violently. The contact mentioned that while the vehicle was shaking, he heard a loud noise as the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then discovered that the transmission was abnormally leaking fluid. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 130,000.updated12/31/12 the consumer stated numerous parts were replaced but, the vehicle still shakes violently when hitting a bump in the road.updated 1/4/2013
2006 dodge 2500 ram 4x4 death wobble - violent severe shaking left/right after hitting bump above 50 mph.skidded off highway and through median.
Dodge ram death wobblewhile driving the steering wheel starts violently shaking and the front end is going back and forth until you slow down then if you hit a bump in the road it starts shaking again.
There was no event leading up to a failure. It was noticed at inspection. Both upper and lower balljoints had to be replaced at 51,000 miles. The old parts are not available.
My 2006 dodge ram 2500 had bad tie rods, track bar and steering damper with less than 36000 miles on it. At the point it became apparent, the truck became very unstable and hard to keep on the road. I took it tomodica brothers in my town to have it fixed because any dealerships were at least an hour from me and i felt i needed my vehicle fixed as soon as possible. After getting the truck repaired it was brought to my attention that the truck was still covered under warranty. I have contacted dodge concerning this and was denied coverage because i did not have the truck towed and go to a dodge dealership to have the truck repaired.
Death wobble.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle began to wobble on the front end. He noticed the problem when he hit a bump in the road driving over 70 mph. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that a new tie rod and new control arm needed to be installed. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer and the vehicle was not repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 37,200. The failure mileage was approximately 36,500.
Terrible shaking when i do 70mph and hit a bump in road. I have to slow down to 35mph to get it to stop. Makes you go off of road.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 quad st/slt. He purchased the vehicle in december of 2006. During a routine wheel alignment appointment, the mechanic could not complete the alignment since the front wheel bearings were defective. In june of 2009, he heard a noise coming from the left front wheel. The mechanic confirmed that the right and left wheel bearing and axle joints needed to be repaired. The warranty has expired. The estimated repair cost was $1,100. The vehicle will be repaired with after market wheel bearings and a drive axle u joint. The manufacturer will be notified. The contact experienced identical failure with a 2003 dodge ram 2500 quad st/slt which he thought was due to the tires. The failure and the current mileages were 56,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 hd. While the contactwas driving approximately 60 mph there was a loud noise coming from outside of the vehicle; and excessive vibration. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where it was detected that both front wheel bearings were loose. The technician recommended the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealer regarding a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 07v038000 (suspension: front:wheel bearing). The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the technician stated the vin was excluded from the recall. The contact stated the vehicle experienced similar failures as mentioned in the recalldefect. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Tipm issue when left turn signal is activated no response to wiring harness. Which also would not activate trailer brake light due to no input from left signal. I think this is a problem when other drivers can't see brake lights all due to a bad tipm. Was told the dealer will replace for $700. My opinion with so many 06 dodge 3500 with same problem this should be recalled. Talked to other owners who have been to dealer and there is a wait for back order due to many others having same problem.
Damper in ac duct broke multi complants on line all dodge owners i've talked to with a dodge rams says they had the same problem.
When driving at highway speeds and hit a bump in the road the truck shakes violently, causing loose of control to a degree, while trying to slow the vehicle down. At approximately 30 mph mark the shaking stops and driving can continue as normal until the next bump, at which time the process starts over. This is a major hazard if anyone is behind you the potential of being rear-ended is great as you have to greatly reduce speed to regain control of yourvehicle.
The transmission shift cable will break at the plastic connections behind the steering column where the shift lever attaches to the cable, i have called several dealerships around the country and have been told that they are on back order there a several thousand on back order and there is no time of release of parts
I bought the 2006 dodge ram 2500 with 149,500 miles on the odometer(it now has 165,550 as of 7/26/20) and about 5 months after buying the truck, i ran a car fax on the vehicle to see if had any previous accidents and found out that april 8th 2019 at the auto auction southeastern region, the truck was reported having 191,613 miles on the odometer
I was getting my pickup serviced at a shop (not a dealer) and they advised me of the front end problems and the danger of continuing to drive it and i could see the problem with the front end.i had the repairs made as i was unable to get to a dealer which would be 40 miles away.dodge is refusing to pay anything on the repairs because they were not made at a dealership.we live in montana and there is not a dealer on every corner and i was unable to get to one.it was not safe to drive it.
Steering has horrible vibration and wobble at 19 mph. Seems to be getting worse. Have already replaced two steering gear boxes on 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel. Still not fixed. With recent news on dodge rams; i am surprised they have not looked at this model years as well as many model years are having same issue. Beginning to be nervous driving the vehicle and the history of this issue with other models and really afraid the shaking is so serious it will eventually cause a wreck or loss of life. This is the 3rd report from me already. Also taken it to dodge service center and they just peered under the truck and said everything was good. Didn't even attempt to test drive and see for themselves. I have even attempted to notify dodge corporate last year when it started and not even a return call or message. Feel trapped and lost. Please look at these model years as well. Already had recall h46 conducted and they just told me it was not a problem. Now i have another recall n62 and never got a notice for it; just happen to look up recall notice. Vin is 1d&ks28c36j214020 i think this steering is more widespread and would want further investigation. I am going to take dodge in for n62 and r25 recall and i bet the dealership will just peek at it and tell me nothing is needed, as always. No more trust in dodge, please help
Started with tail lights on right rear side not working. Replaced the circuit board for the right rear lights,replaced all the bulbs on the circuit board. Still having problems, now the right rear turn signal won't work. Into the shop again,no short in wiring harness, took the turn signal switch apart cleaned all the grease off everything and still not working. A friend toke it to a dealership where he works, hooked it up to there diagnostic computer and found that the tipm needs replaced for $1,000.00
We were driving down interstate 30 in mt vernon tx at approximately 65 mph and heard loud explosion and it was the sunroof that shattered for no apparent reason because there were no vehicles in front of us so not likely any debris could have hit it
In 2006, i bought this truck new and for the 3rd time i am again putting it in for repairs for the same problem, a /c blend doors. I do not believe this is a safety issue, but has cost me an average of $1000.00 each time (x3).the last visit i had the cooling system replaced (2019) and here again the same problem has happened again. This first time i had the dealer fix it and i recall that visit cost me around $2500.00. I still like this vehicle and it runs fine with 124.000 plus miles. But, if i decide to get rid of it it will be because of this a/c problem and will have an impact on what to replace it with.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving 78 mph when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact turned the vehicle off and shifted into neutral and when the vehicle was restarted, it resumed normal operation. The contact stated the failure recurred three times and he was unable to locate any visible cause for the failure. On the fourth recurrence of the failure the contact was involved in a crash and the front fender was damaged. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him to have the vehicle diagnosed by the dealer. The failure mileage was 144,000 and the current mileage was 144,056. Updated 5/9/11
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal became stuck when it was engaged. The contact was only able to loosen the pedal by putting the vehicle in neutral. The first time the contact took the vehicle to the dealer they were told that they could not duplicate the failure. The second time the dealer diagnosed the failure and replaced the accelerator pedal because of a throttle malfunction. At the time of the complaint the vehicle was at the dealership being evaluated again. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 23,400.updated 3/22/11 updated 04/29/11
Upon restarting my 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel, my abs light and parking brake light came on after driving a few short moments ,i also noticed that speedometer indicator was not working but the vehicle rpm indicator was. Causing myself some concern i checked my brakes and noticed i had a hard brake pedal when applied but was still able to stop. I contacted my local dealership and took my vehicle in for service for this issue and recall notice concerning the drivers air bag inflator. I was contacted back by my service adviser, asking for approval for additional two hours of diagnoses time due to the fact his mechanic could not find the problem.i was notified at end of the day that the issue was found to be faulty power distribution center, output failed for circuit f202 unable to recover tipm thru reconfiguration. No pdc available thru parts at this time, fabricated jumper lead to to circuit f202 from fuse 28 in pdc. This is a temporary fix customer advised to replace pdc asap current price $917.00 additional 1.5 hrs labor to install and program unit . Total hours for diagnosis was 3 hours at a cost of $315.00 to customer. I believe this should investigated by the nhtsa as a on going concern and for consideration of a issuing a new safety recall for this issue.
Two times i have had issues with the accelerator sticking and there was no way to slow my truck down to gain control. Both times it happened when i was passing another vehicle when i was on highway 99 between corvallis, or and monmouth, or. Both times it was on a straight stretch. When i went to pass, i pressed on the accelerator to get some speed. I floored it. Both times the gas pedal stuck down to the floor and i was not able to get it to release. The truck kept accelerating to up over 100 mph before the gas pedal released and i was able to gain control of the truck again. Nothing i did would get it to release. It was extremely scary and i thought i was going to wreck, if not die. I am not sure which part caused this but it is connected to the gas pedal. It might be an internal component, i just don't know, so it is unknown.it seems to do it when the gas pedal is floored as that is what happened both times to me. I wasn't sure if i should list each time separately so you knew it was more than once. I will be taking my truck in to be checked as soon as possible since this has now happened twice and i don't want this to happen again.
I was driving down the road and the engine started dying then taking back off, then all of a sudden the speed odometer dropped to zero wouldnt come back up while i was still moving, then the abs light the check enging light and the brake light and washer fluid light all came on and i lost power to the tail lights head lights and the windows started rooling up and down by them selves. When i got home and turned off the truck i called the dealer and they said that it was the tipm and it would have to be replaced.they said the trailer i was pulling must of had a short and thats what caused it. I told them that i wasnt pulling a trailer and they called me a liar and hung up on me the windows continued to roll up and down untill the batt was disconnected. The next morning i then hooked the battery back up and it all worked fine. No problem a couple weeks later it started again finall found a short in the light control on the right tail light replaced the part that holds the bulbs and the problem corrected itself. Now it has since started doing it all again but will not reset itself i contacted the dealer and they said that the tipm would reset itself five times then would have to be replaced. The veh was not pulling a trailer when this happened and the only trailer i pull with it has the lighting package working fine on all trucks i hook it to but not this one. Please get the dodge company to recall these peices of junk im tired of paying 1200 dollars to replace a bunch of parts to find out its their piece of junk tipm causing all the problems.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram. Whenever the vehicle would idle, the rpm miles would also increase. The contact stated that after driving 35 miles per hour the accelerator pedal got stuck. The contact stated that in order to stop the vehicle she had to turn off the ignition. The contact also had the vehicle repaired severaltimes and the vehicle continued to experience the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. The current mileage was 46,700.
Truck will randomly have no throttle response either while driving or coming from a dead-stop. It has also seemed to get stuck for a few seconds before also, which has also happened twice. I was crossing a railroad when the pedal lost response therefore, i had to roll off of the railroad. It has also happened while i was crossing an intersection with a trailer. I lost all power and the throttle wouldn't respond. Sometimes, when i restart the truck, it will work for a little while. Overall, it is consistent therefore, it worries me when i drive it because it will happen without warning.
2006 dodge ram 2500, july 20, 2009, power control module failure on highway with cruise control at 70 mph.car would not stop, cruise would not disengage.depressed the brakes so hard that they smoked and burned. Towed to dealer and power module replaced.is this not the toyota problem?saw 5 complaints here out of 81 that could be related to the same issue.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact placed the gear shifter into reverse.there was a high engine idle, which led to unexpected acceleration.immediately, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to slow down.the driver steered to the right and crashed into a snow bank in order to slow the vehicle down.there were damages to the vehicle and the trailer.there were no injuries.the vehicle was driven from the scene and taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing.the technician was unable to determine the cause of failure and the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 37,890. Updated 03-06-09 updated 03/12/09.
Throttle-body stuck.accelerates for approx. 2 seconds then releases.this is the second time it has happened.only happens in cold temps.
2006 dodge 2500 truck.has had intermittent problem with turn signals and wipers.turn on signal and other signal comes on.wipers go off with switch on.this has been issue since bought vehicle in 06.does not do it all the time.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the blend door for the defroster and heater was fractured. The contact stated the windows would not clear when the defroster was activated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for repairs or diagnostics. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
My wiper motor quit during a heavy rainstorm. I had cars honking behind me, i pulled over to the right lane and with my head out an open window, i used the lane lines to guide me. My mechanic told me that there were service bulletins for water intrusion into the windshield wiper motor assembly. Took it to the dealer, where he said there were no recalls on my 06 2500 ram pu truck. He said it would cost $234. Now they say it will cost $1200 as it involves the trucks computer system. Why is the recall (09v084000) only for 2008 and 2009 when the same part is in 2002-2009?
Turn signals do not blink properly, often times both come on at once.windshield wipers suddenly go off during the middle of driving, which is not experienced very often due to it not raining very often, but it happens enough to scare me.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the defroster and heater did not operate properly due to a defect in the recirculation of the heating and air conditioning unit. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who repaired the failure under warranty but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified who stated there were no recalls and offered no other assistance. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that when the left directional signal was engaged, the right turn signal activated instead. In addition, the windshield wipers also failed. The contact stated that the failure was contributed to the multi-function switch.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
The turn signal switch the opposite of what has been selected on the steering column. If the left turn is selected the right turn lights come on and indicate you are making a right turn. The high beam switch does not always work. The wipers are not reliable either.
Turn signal will either not work or show the wrong side flashing (have almost been rear-ended), wipers wouldn't work properly or at all (go very slow or not move at all when on, causing me not being able to see when it's raining hard). Flashers won't turn on at all. Happens every time i need my flashers, wipers, and blinkers.replaced the multi-function switch and all of the problems above are fixed. I still have the old switch and i have heard it's a common problem.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 megacab 4x4.the contact stated that the window began to crack in 13 degree weather.while rolling up the window, he noticed an inch long crack in the window.the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure.the contact ordered a new window for the vehicle.he feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive because it could shatter while driving.the current and failure mileages were 57,000.
I was traveling through the january west coast winter storms. I am not sure if the failure happened during this time but it became very apparent there was something wrong within the cab air distribution system. There was cold damp air that was entering from behind the glove box and could not be turned off. It became increasingly harder to keep the windows from becoming fogged creating poor driver visibility and hazardous driving conditions. After reaching our destination and talking with others that have like vehicles they referred me to a common problem with the distribution doors. A few internet searches and a trip to a local garage and sure enough at lease one of my doors had broken off. At this time the issue has not been resolved. I have contacted dodge and they indicated they were not aware of any problems. I requested written documentation for my records of my complaint that i felt this was unsafe and the level one contact told me was not authorized but would have a level two person contact me. The level two did contact me and told me to submit the request online and as of this date i have not got a response. I called on 2/8/2010 to see when i could expect the letter and they are now offering to have someone contact me to see what can be worked out. Still no answer as to when the response will come.
Cold weather causes ice to form on the inside and outside of the windshield and the heater control would not go to defrost. Had to stop in heavy traffic to scrape the inside and outside of windshield to remove ice. The air flow,blend door plastic actuator that is connected to the electric motor broke. The dealer told me it is very common and charged me 578.93 to fix the problem. I had no choice but to have them fix it because it was to dangerous to drive in the winter.
In january of this year the blend and mode control doors failed on my 2006 dodge ram. When these components fail, the driver is either unable to adjust the temperature of the heating/cooling system, they are unable to control the air flow (ie: floor, dash, windshield), or in my case- both. Living in a northern climate, it is an absolute necessity to have a functioning defrost system.this is a huge safety concern as driver visibility can be greatly limited.after the failure, i did some research and found many cases of the same failure being experienced by other ram owners.the failure is so common that you can easily find several write ups on the issue and details about how someone can fix the problem when it happens if they cannot afford the obscene price that dodge dealerships want to charge to fix the problem.the failure is so common that there even are improved 3rd party parts that are upgraded in design and quality so the problem is not as likely to repeat itself.this is not only a failure that is annoying, but it also a failure that is very much a safety issue.
2006 dodge ram turn signal/wiper multifunction switch malfunctioning.if left turn signals are activated, the right turn lights flash.if rights are activated, no lights flash at all.have found many other owners of same truck with same problem and no recall by chrysler.
I was half way to my destination driving on a busy highway at 75mph pulling both my horses and my three horse trailer in a rain storm when the wipers sporadically stopped working. On the high setting they went to low, then stopped, then started again going fast, then completely quit posing a serious hazard to myself, my animals, and all around me on the highway. I was able to move over onto the shoulder and wait it out a while until i could attempt to complete my trip. With so many complaints i don't understand why this hasn't been recalled. I have replaced the wiper motor which only made the wipers move very slowly. There is still a problem, likely quite expensive, which will need to be fixed. My truck is driven very sparingly and had only 75000 miles at the time of wiper failure.
Right side windshieled wiper motor arm stopped working at 73,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact stated that the turn signals, windshield wipers, and the headlights were all inoperable.the dealer replaced the stalk in august 2010 to remedy the failure; however, the failure had recurred.the manufacturer was aware of the failure.the current mileage was 76,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Failure of windshield wiper linkage caused loss of vision during heavy rain storm. This is obvious not an isolated incident.the dealers are selling the replacements as fast as they get them in.my dodge truck is only 4 years old and the linkage failed where the linkage arm is connect to the windshield wiper arm mount.the problem stems from a ball and socket design that requires an nylon bushing to hold the two parts together.the nylon bushing is failing prematurely (only 4 years.) since the replacement is the exact duplicate, we can expect it to also wear out (another 4 years) and create and instant driving hazard.this needs to be redesigned by dodge and replaced on all vehicles immediately before a serious accident happens. To keep replacing it with the same flawed design is absurd.
The multifunction switch (turn signal) is malfunctioning.i have heard many people state this same thing.the turn signals will activate opposite (trip the left and the right activates) and vice versa.the high beams will not turn off.and most recently i was in a rain storm and my windshield wipers which are activated by the same switch did not work.i had to stop on the side of the road and wait for the rain to stop before i could continue since i could not get them to activate.the multifunction switch appears to be a faulty part of my truck 2006 dodge ram 2500.
2006 dodge ram 2500 heater will not switch to the defrost or the floor.air only comes out the dash.truck only has 40800 miles on it but dodge refuses to fix it unless i pay for it.i consider it a safety issue.after reviewing this problem on-line i see that this is a problem for the dodge line.they are not proud of their product.it has cost them a customer.
A went inthe defroster system that activates the fresh air or in cab circulation system failed at the pivot point. The door then fell over the fan at the bottom of the system which doesn't allow any air to flow out of any vent. I live near minneapolis , mnand this happened in august so there were no issues but if this had happened during the winter the defrost function would not have worked which is something that drivers in minnesota rely on every day in the winter to be able to see out the windshield.
Wipers fail to turn on or get stuck on intermediate, turn signals work on the opposite side that you place them, when you put the right turn signal on the left works. Sometime you can't switch the headlight from bright to dim or vice versa.
2006 ram 2500 the blend door has broken and i can no longer control where the air is directed. This is definitely a safety issue when it comes to not being able to defrost the windows and should be a recall.
I like to report of port a problem with the dodge ram 2006 mega cab. This seems to be a recurring problem with many owners about the driver side windows and the pastor side when windows front and back however my problem consists of just the front driver side window the driver side window appears to crack on the edge down below for no apparent reason whatsoever whenever this vehicles get extremely cold or extremely warm in my case it was extremely cold day when my window cracked on the bottom i did some checking in the investigation on this problem in discovered that this problem has happened many many times before with a lot of other people for no apparent reason and just like mine it was just parked in the front driveway or parked in the garage and some people said when this happened there's reported this happening when i was parked in the parking lot somewhere back to my case my case consists of it being parked in the front driveway and when i went out to start the vehicle i started it in mind you it was 40 to 50 below zero before windchill i was i cleaned off my windows got in my truck and close the door like i normally do when i say start to move out my driveway and down the gravel road that i live on and i heard a noise and i looked over in the bottom half of my window had cracked all along the bottom edge now maybe i'm wrong but i believe this to be a safety issue with these vehicles and the one that needs to be addressed i would appreciate problem be solved for these windows in these mega cabs are very expensive to be replacing when they get cracked for no apparently reason lucky some insurance companies will replace this however this is a recurring problem with the mega cabs and can be very costly for these windows range quite a bit ps thank you for your time and i appreciate you addressing my problem.
Like many many others 2006 dodge ram pick-ups i have lost control of the air handling heater, defrost system and there is no consistent control or operation.this is a known design flaw in the system.this condition will not allow frost/ice removal or defogging of the windshield and side windows leaving the driver unable to see out of the vehicle which can result in serious accidents that could lead to severe injury and death..
Bad tipm.wipers and radio dont work.had tested by dealer.$1550 for dealer to replace part.
I had a wiper motor failure. My understanding of the dodge ram is there is a total integrated power module that controls wipers, lights and other electrical devises. Once the tipm sees the 5th fault it shuts down what ever is causing the fault. In my case it was a wiper problem. Once the unit faults it has to be replaced and programmed for the vehicle. Cost $1264.56 for a wiper motor repair.
The windshield wipers failed completely while driving at night on interstate 77 in the rain at approx. 10 pm. The wipers started slowing down and stopped completely in less than a minute. Despite heavy truck traffic i was very fortunate to get my vehicle safely off the interstate at an exit just south of charleston, wv. The experience was terrifying. I took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who told me that the wiper motor had burned out and also burned out the electrical power management module. This vehicle has no fuses or relays to protect this system. The total repair cost was $1260.this is inexcusable. The wipers are an important safety feature of the vehicle and should not fail during the normal life of the vehicle. The cost to repair was ridiculous. The wiper motor was less than $200 but the power management module was over $800. This is an exceptionally poorly designed system.
Wipers failed while driving at about 45mph. Wipers were on high and barely moving on windshield. Dealer shipdiagnosed it and replaces tippem, vin locked relay and wiper motor. This all running about 1500 dollars , and taking about a week. Seems to be an issue in the dodge ram 2500 2006.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed while driving in rainy weather conditions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Wipers quit working all of a sudden during a severe thunderstorm. Upon inspection, the wiper switch was replaced, wiper motor was replaced and being that this model doesn't have a fuse or relay controlling the wipers, the entire tipm has to be replaced.
Defroster doesn't work due to bad engineering on havc system. Blend door and re-circ door get broke due to sensers (dc servo motors) not operating properly.they over stress the pivot pins and break them. Because of this, the defroster doesn't work and the windows fog/freeze and you cannot see out of the windshield. Dodge refuses to address this issue.
I was traveling down the highway approximately 75 mph, in colorado, taking my 2 kids to school, the truck was in the garage overnight, about 3 minutes into the trip the windows began to fog up.they fogged up in such a way i had little to no visibility,i immediately tried to turn the defrost on from the vent position and heard what would be a broken blender door trying to position itself to the defrost position.it did not work, and it is due to a poor design of the blender door. It is a plastic part where the actuator flips the door,it had cracked.this is a common problem in this heater configuration and a dangerous one to say the least. Within a minute i went from seeing to being scared for my life and childrens lives.i let off the accelerator and had to maintain a straight steering positon and wipe the window with my hand furiously to be able to pull the truck to the side of the road.at that time, i could roll down the windows,get the front window cleared with some tissues and continue on to school. I had takenthe truck to a local dodge dealer to get an estimate of $1100 which was mainly labor. I refuse to pay $1100 for this fix since it is involving a bad design and one of the most important aspects of vehicle safety - visibility. I live in colorado and a car or truck without defrost is useless.dodge needs to address the problem before a very serious accident or fatality occurs.in my case i was very fortunate and no accident had occurred.
While raining, windshield wipers would not come on. After switching the multifunction switch on and off several times, the wipers startedworking. The wipers continued to operate even when turned back off. Wipers only turned off after turning multifunction switch several more times.
When switching on a turn signal, both lights flash or nothing happens. Wipers fail or work sporadically. Wipers don't work when i need them to and causes me to not drive in the rain. The blinkers work half the time and almost causes someone to hit my truck because they thought i was turning right when i had the blinker to turn left.
Directing air to defrost windshield does not work = safety hazard. Air only blows from front vents and will not change to any other position: defrost or floor, no matter the setting selected on the climate control (air flow) knob.
Going down the highway at 60 mph in a downpour. Had windshield wipers on low, turned them up to high and they slowed down until the completely quit. Luckily got off of highway to safe location to get towed to my shop. After diagnosing problem, found out it is the tipm(totally integrated power module).
Could no longer activate the high beams and windshield washer. After changing the multifunction switch was told the issue is in the tipm. Need to replace power module associated with fuse box.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the total operating system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The vin was not available.the failure and the current mileage was 42,000. The vin was not available.
Driving on a rural 2 lane road in a rainstorm wipers were on low speed, stopped working. Switched wipers to high speed, wipers operated extremely slowly, then operated at high speed for a short period, then extremely slow again. Alternated this a few times, then completely stopped working. It took about 4 hours to finish my drive of about 60 miles to my home due to stopping alongside the road to wait for breaks in the rainstorm.i replaced both wiper motor and wiper switch to no avail. Then started searching online for a solution and discovered the tipn controversy have not yet contacted dealer..
1st complaint passenger side tire was found to be low upon inspection the wheel ,17 inch wheel is cracked on the inside about 6 inches long by estimate.i have pictures on my phone i just haven't had opportunity to upload to computer yet.had wheel blown it would have killed my family of four as i was towing a trailer when it was noticed.2nd complaintintake air door, broke off causing troubles with freeing windshield of fog during certain times and days of year, this can be found on google many complaints intake door that controls outside vs inside air.
Outsider air door/flap in the a/c system on my 2006 dodge ram pickup is broken which prevents air flow to the cabin.i removed the broken door flap, but now am unable to shut off outside air flow.this is dangerous to my family's health since i am unable to prevent outside exhaust fumes from entering the inside of the truck.apparently this is common on all dodge ram trucks in this make/model.replacing the flap requires removing the entire dash and is very costly to have done by the dealer.likewise, people have had it replaced multiple times and it continues to break.the design is very poor - made of plastic and the hinge can easily break.it needs to be redesigned and recalled by the dealer.
H.v.a.c. Controls start to go out, then go out completely.the part that fails is the blend doors.this causes a loss of temperature control, directional, and or power control. When the h.v.a.c. Is not working correctly, the windshield and side windows can fog up obstructing the driver's view.the whole problem is due to a plastic part working against a metal part, that causes failure of the plastic tabs.
Unbearable noise and vibration comes from dash area when a/c or heater fan switch is turned on to the high position.took truck to the dealership and they diagnosed it as the "blend door" being broken.truck just went out of warranty so dealer wants approx $700 to fix the problem.with the blend door not working properly, this will cause the windows to fog excessively in the winter as the blower can not be turned on high to clear them.additionally, summertime driving here in the south gets extremely hot and the a/c system will not cool properly on the low setting.researched the problem on the internet and found this to be a common problem in that year model truck as the blend door is not engineered properly.the problem was cured in the 2007 model.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the air conditioner flap and the defroster failed. The contact stated that there was no cold or hot air blowing out of the vents. The contact was also unable to see out of the front windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,607.
Heater blower motor made noise and stopped working no defrost i under stand this common problem with this truck 1500,2500,3500 do to poor design and very expensive to fix no recall?
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contacted stated that the heat, air conditioner and defrost system failed to operate.the windows became foggy causing limited visibility. The dealer stated that the hinge was broken. The technician was unable to repair the vehicle. The current mileage was 66,000. The failure mileage was 55,000.
I purchased a $34,000.00 dodge 2500 diesel pickup around august of 06, 16 months later the heater defroster, and all heater controls as well as air conditioner controls stopped working. Chrysler knows of this problem, because they have sent out flyers to all their mechanics and have available a kit that is supposed to fix the problem. Without a defroster it's pretty nerve racking to drive this vehicle. But if chrysler can get out of the recall and charge the consumer $861.00 to fix their problem they are way ahead of the game. I have talked to many, many people with the same problem so its not an isolated situation. Chrysler will not even talk to you about the problem.
Intermittent climate control (hvac) operation, poor air conditioning performance not cooling interior. After four attempts to fix a part has been on order from daimler chrysler since 07/14/06. The part has never arrived at the servicing dealership or do they know when it will arrive.the climate control system is non-operation and has no air movement from any vent on any setting. Two weeks i ago i had to drive the truck to work without the defroster working. I had to pull over several times to wipe the windshield with a towel so i could see to drive. A written complaint letter was sent to d.chrysler on 05/23/06 stating the problems i have had, no resolution so far. I have now gone over 30 days without a functioning climate control system. No help from d.chrysler or the three dealers that have worked on the truck.vehicle:2006 dodge ram/mega cab, vin#[xxx].updated 07/12/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I noticed my a/c was not blowing air out of the vents, along with a loud humming coming from the a/c motor. I discovered the recirculating air door broke and it was laying on top of the a/c fan motor blocking the air from coming out of the vents. I have read and heard of several complaints of this happening to many other dodge owners. The cost is ridiculous to replace such an easy fix.
1)the ac / heater motor starting making a loud vibrating sound and very little air was coming from the vents.2). The recirculation door which is located above the fan (in the duct) broke and fell on top of the blower fan.this door controls weather outside air is used or the air is recirculated throughout the vehicle. As a result the ac/heater and most importantly the defroster would not work.an internet search of this problem reveals many different dodge years and models having the same problem.the part can be replaced by the dealership for a cost of approximately $700.the dash must be removed to replace the part.most people (along with me) are removing the fan motor and simple removing the recirculation door altogether which is a cheap semi-fix. One blog website can be seen at http://autoforum.classifieds1000.com/dodge-1500_pickup/a_c_fan_noise_excessive_a_c_air_flow_reduced?pg=5.3). The part has not been replaced, the dealer will not do anything outside of warranty.the defroster now works after removing the door, but the ac system is not working as designed.as a result of not being able to recirculate the air, my compressor clutch (which you have to replace the whole compressor) went out due to over working of the system.this is a major safety concern if the door breaks and falls on the motor.the fan can rub on the door which can get hot and catch the truck on fire and/or the defroster will not work and the windows can fog up causing an accident.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact turned the air conditioner on and heard a loud vibrating noise from the instrument panel. The failure occurred whenever he turned the air conditioner on and was more pronounced when the blower was on the high setting. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the blend door was broken. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000 and the current mileage was approximately 39,000.
When driving in rain at a safe speed, wipers would not come on, and then the wipers would start and stop working.when i switched on a turn blinker, both blinkers began to flash.our local dodge dealership says there on back order 4,000 of this part required to fix this problem.there have been complaints about this since 2009.does it takea loss of life for a recall to take place?
Turn signals do not work properly. When you put on your left turn signal it will light up as a right turn signal often and same when you put on your right turn signal the left will light up. Most of the time however my turn signals will not even come on. This has almost caused several accidents its really bad when i am pulling trailers. In rain storms and snow storms my windshield wipers will occasionally just stop and only have 1 speed which is slow.... I have had to pull over alot and just wait for my windshield wipers to work again.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 mega cab. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the windshield wipers would only function on an intermittent basis when using during inclement weather. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.the contact was driving approximately 45 mph when he engaged the left turn signal and the right turn signal illuminated instead. The failure would occur sporadically. In addition, the windshield wipers would fail intermittently. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or repairs. The failure and current mileage was 110,000.
I was half way to my destination driving on a busy highway at 75mph pulling both my horses and my three horse trailer in a rain storm when the wipers sporadically stopped working. On the high setting they went to low, then stopped, then started again going fast, then completely quit posing a serious hazard to myself, my animals, and all around me on the highway. I was able to move over onto the shoulder and wait it out a while until i could attempt to complete my trip. With so many complaints i don't understand why this hasn't been recalled. I have replaced the wiper motor which only made the wipers move very slowly. There is still a problem, likely quite expensive, which will need to be fixed. My truck is driven very sparingly and had only 75000 miles at the time of wiper failure.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500.while driving approximately 35 mph the turn signals would not operate.he had to turn the turn signal switch off an then back onto operate the signals. Also the windshield wipers do not operate at the intended speed. The authorized dealer was notified of the malfunctions.the failure mileage was 40,400.the current mileage was 40,551.
My wiper motor quit during a heavy rainstorm. I had cars honking behind me, i pulled over to the right lane and with my head out an open window, i used the lane lines to guide me. My mechanic told me that there were service bulletins for water intrusion into the windshield wiper motor assembly. Took it to the dealer, where he said there were no recalls on my 06 2500 ram pu truck. He said it would cost $234. Now they say it will cost $1200 as it involves the trucks computer system. Why is the recall (09v084000) only for 2008 and 2009 when the same part is in 2002-2009?
I have been watching the news recently and saw the jeep death wobble reports. I have the same experience and same problem with my 2006 dodge ram 2500. I almost got into two accidents on the high way and once my truck lost control due to the death wobble and turned 180 degrees on the highway facing oncoming traffic. But, luckily no one was hurt. I took the truck to see what the problem was and the mechanics said i have to pay a couple thousand to repair. However, the mechanic said he has seen many jeep and dodge have the same problem and said the company should have a recall because it is extremely dangerous and it is the manufactures fault. Due to hard economic times i can not afford to fix my truck and i am very scared for my safety and my families. So please help me in this terrible situation along with other dodge ram and jeep owners. This is very common problem and can be seen all over the internet, youtube and the news. I look forward to hearing back from you and getting help.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the front passenger side wheel tie rod detached, rendering the vehicle unstable. The vehicle was pulled to side and subsequently towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500 diesel equipped with moto metal rims, model number: m09572006. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle shifted to the right abnormally. The contact stated that the passenger side front rim was fractured. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the failure was confirmed. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 122,610 and the current mileage was 122,748.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the front driver side wheel made an abnormal noise while driving over a bump. In addition, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
1st complaint passenger side tire was found to be low upon inspection the wheel ,17 inch wheel is cracked on the inside about 6 inches long by estimate.i have pictures on my phone i just haven't had opportunity to upload to computer yet.had wheel blown it would have killed my family of four as i was towing a trailer when it was noticed.2nd complaintintake air door, broke off causing troubles with freeing windshield of fog during certain times and days of year, this can be found on google many complaints intake door that controls outside vs inside air.
This is the 4th time we have had to go back to dealership and them turn us away by doing a visual inspection stating there was nothing wrong with the truck, however we cannot get an alignment because sway bar, track bar, and tie rods all needed to be repaired.took truck back again after there was so much pooping noise and vibration from the front end that i could not take it anymore. Outer tie rods were done, and found out the track bar was cracked so a new one replaced the original one yet no record was completed of this with the dealership, only that they tightened the track bar. I am so fed up with the dealerships and chrysler with all of this nonesense, it is really going to come down to us completely having a bad accident or something to this extent before something is done, and we stop having to pay for all the repairs to a faulty front end. Driving down the rod feeling the vibrations is very scary, and not knowing if the tires are going to come off.
Death wobble 11/28/17you already know what the death wobble is. Uncontrollable shaking of the front end making it difficult to stop and steer truck.
The contact owns a 2006 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the front driver's side and rear passenger side rims were cracked. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 360,000.
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