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 PLA…
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 steering problems
severe 230 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
230
Recalls
0
Crashes
15
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
1. DODGE RAM "DEATH WOBBLE", TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY WHEN DRIVING AND HITTING ANY POT HOLE OR BUMP. *TR
I OWN A 2006 DODGE 1 TON CREW CAB TRUCK. DURING THE MONTH OF DECEMBER I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE WHEEL BOUNCING WHEN A HIT A BUMP AT SPEEDS OVER 60 MILES PER HOUR. I CONTACT THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER, THEY LOOK AT IT AND SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. ON DECEMBER 20, 2006 I HIT A BUMP ON THE INTERSTATE AT NEARLY 70 MILES PER HOUR THAT PUT MY TRUCK INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKE, NEARLY HIT THE CAR NEXT TO ME …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 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 U…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2006 Dodge Ram 2500?
It's a meaningful issue. 230 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $700.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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