2006 DODGE RAM 3500 Steeringlinkages Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Steeringlinkages Issues in the 2006 DODGE RAM 3500
3 steeringlinkages complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 DODGE RAM 3500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steeringlinkages Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 3500 MEGACAB. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO TURN VERY EASILY BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD BARELY CHANGE DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE HE WAS INFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09E001000, STEERING:LINKAGES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,804 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,100.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 3500. SHE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE NUMBER 09E001000 (STEERING:LINKAGES), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER AND THE TIE ROD FRACTURED, WHICH CAUSED HER TO LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL. CONSEQUENTLY SHE CRASHED INTO A LAWN AND ONTO THE PORCH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. SHE WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT BECAUSE SHE HAD NOT THE LINKAGE REPLACED ACCORDING TO THE RECALL, THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 84,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 83,500.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATES THAT WHEN HE SWITCHES THE TURN SIGNAL TO THE LEFT THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL COMES ON. HOWEVER IF THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL IS TURNED ON THEN BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS WILL SWITCH ON AT THE SAME TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE TEPIM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. HE IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCE BEFOREHAND. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 12000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75000. UPDATED 12/01/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING LINKAGES WERE REPLACED UNDER RECALL. HOWEVER, AS HE WAS BACKING UP TO A TRAILER, IT SNAPPED IN TWO. UPDATED 12/14/10
Other 2006 DODGE RAM 3500 Problem Areas
Steering
65 complaints
Electrical System
50 complaints
Exterior Lighting
34 complaints
Air Bags
31 complaints
Power Train
15 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Visibility
12 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
9 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
8 complaints
Visibilitywiper
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Engine
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
6 complaints
Service Brakes
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
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Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Seat Belts
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint