| Issue ID | 879205 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10423066 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 15/05/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50658 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DYER, IN |
| VIN pattern | 1D7KS28D66JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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