| Issue ID | 1445449 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11071580 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 2500 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/03/16 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | "07" mega cab 4x4 has the well known "death wobble" that chrysler doesn't want to acknowledge. When traveling over 55 and hit bumps, potholes, or bridge joints the condition starts and doesn't stop until slowed to less than 20 mph. This has happened on numerous occasions. Have spent several thousand dollars trying to fix to no avail. Truck only had 52500 miles when this started. I have replaced steering system with "new improved" version, replaced shocks, track bar bushings, steering stabilizer, steering gear box stabilizer, tires. Truck has only been driven 800 miles in the last 2 years due to the problem and only driven that far because when it started i was 500 miles from home. Couple this with the passenger side air bag recall that said do not drive until replaced and it took a year to get parts. To say i am not happy with chrysler would be an understatement. The "death wobble" is very serious and after thinking i had it fixed it nearly caused a major wreck on a 4 lane interstate while pulling a 26' trailer loaded with atv's, running 65 mph and ran over an expansion joint at a bridge. I cleared all 4 lanes trying to get it under control, everyone was going in all directions to get away from me. Thank god it never caused any damage to anyone's vehicles, only our nerves and underwear. This is way more serious than any emissions scam. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ARAGON, GA |
| VIN pattern | 3D7KS29CX7GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 65 |
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