4.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,589 miles

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2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon suspension problems

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2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon Owner Comments

problem #5

May 242010

Ram 2500 Power Wagon

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 hd. While the contact was 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.

- Bixby, OK, USA

problem #4

Jun 012009

Ram 2500 Power Wagon

  • 56,000 miles
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.

- Jacksonville, OR, USA

problem #3

Nov 202008

Ram 2500 Power Wagon 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,944 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. While driving less than 30 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate hard and the front driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer stated that the wheel bearings were more than likely the cause of the failure; however, they could not assist because the vehicle was 2,000 miles out of warranty. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 36,944. Updated 04-14-09 updated 04/16/09.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #2

May 082007

Ram 2500 Power Wagon 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received recall notice # 07V038000 (suspension:front:wheel bearing). The recall part is on back order and the contact has been waiting for approximately three months. The vehicle has not experienced any failures at this time. The current and failure mileages were 20,000.

- Grapeland, TX, USA

problem #1

Mar 232007

Ram 2500 Power Wagon 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
- the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Ram. The contact received a recall #07V038000 for the front wheel bearings. The dealer did not have the part because the manufacturer was not releasing the part. The manufacturer stated that the dealer had not ordered the part. The vehicle currently had 26000 miles. There had been no failures to date.

- Spring, TX, USA

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