Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving at approximately 3 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn without warning. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Ma 10/19/2015 updated 12/13/2017
2008 Dodge RAM 1500 steering complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving over 45 MPH, the front end of the vehicle and the steering wheel started to shake and vibrate violently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Had new tires and ball joint replaced and truck lined up 3 times and still shakes in front end. Turn steering wheel all way left and front end skips on pavement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle and steering wheel vibrated continuously without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was diagnosed that the passenger side tie rod needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn. The contact had to drive the vehicle slower because the steering wheel failed to respond on multiple occasions. The contact also noticed when the brakes were depressed, the rear suspension seemed loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for alignment. The technician diagnosed that the suspension was loose, the steering needed to be aligned and the rear shocks were leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.
Experiencing early failure of drivers side and passenger side tie rods. (drivers side is worse) was informed at approx. 48,000 miles they needed to be replaced very soon. After some research online found this is a known issue with this make and model and no recall has been issued. I believe these should have been included in the buy out recently announced.
While driving on the highway my steering wheel became way off center. I just figured I hit a pot hole and needed an alignment. When I got home I removed the front tires and noticed that the passenger side wheel bearing had separated and almost totally came apart. I called my local dealership and they stated that there was no recall for this on my vehicle. I purchased both front hub bearing assemblies and replaced them my self.
I had gotten new tires on my truck and an alignment done on the truck and was told my power assist rack and pinion was failing and would have to be replaced. After doing research online about the issue I have found that there areally very many people with the same problem with the mopar part failing while driving or being told they need to replace it. With so ma you complaints about it on the 2008 models alone, they need to look into the issue as it can cause a serious accident or the death of a person. Several have complained that this part has failed at mileages down to 45,000 miles. It sounds like this may be a faulty part.
After filling with gas, truck stalls at high and low speeds....vehicle dies hence no power steering, brakes etc.......has happened multiple times..... Can throw into neutral and ignition functions....super dangerous at any speed.
I just purchased this vehicle and within a week the key wouldn't go into the ignition and once in wouldn't come back out. The vehicle shuts off randomly locking the power steering and brakes. My right turn signal now doesn't go off and when I try to put it off my self the left turn signal activates! This went on back and forth a good eight times before both shut off. My front headlights (mostly right but cannot really see the left while driving) the lights shakes and bounces when I go over anything uneven. Upon coming to a sudden stop the truck pulled hard to the right causing me to swerve into the grass. This vehicle just doesn't drive right. The whole front end seems loose. I cannot drive over 50 or the rear end comes off the ground when I brake to make my turn. I'm taking it to the dealer this evening. My dealer 30 day warranty expires tomorrow. The 3 year 36000 manufacturer warranty is up since three years are gone - although the vehicle only has 31864 miles now. I cannot afford to make repairs while still financed. I'm a single mother of four and always have my four year old in the truck. It's to the point I no longer trust driving this truck.
My wife and 2 kids (4yr and 6yr) were driving over railroad tracks at about 25 miles per hour when suddenly the car turned off. Power steering and brakes were suddenly no longer available and my wife steered in the middle of an intersection before she came to a halt. Luckily nothing happened. She switched the transmission into p, the car started flawlessly and she parked it to call her mom to pick her up. I then got to the car and wondering what might have happened. Reading about ignition locks causing this symptom, I lightly tugged on the ignition key while idling. The car turned off easily. Knowing my wife puts whichever car key she needs on her key chain, I suspected that this may have been the problem. I tried it out and -sure enough- repeated the event. She normally drives her 2013 jeep wrangler which has the identical type of ignition switch. This one however does not turn off the car when one pulls on the key while the car is idling in gear. I was surprised when I did not find a lot on issues with dodge ignition switches and would never describe this occurrence on a 7 year old car, if it hadn't been so terrifying. Never did I feel so unprotected! Losing power and becoming a widower is really just one small tug away.... Thought I shared.... Ps: of course I will get a new ignition switch.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
During the 5yr inspection was told the lt wheel hub assembly needed replaced due to bearings worn with appx 50000 miles electrical/engine; when driving going over rough surface, bump or rxr tracks the jarring can cause the truck to loose power shutting down all pwr steering and brakes this has happened on multi occasions. When trying to duplicate unable to cause shutdown.
Vehicle bought new in 2008. In the last couple of years, had to: replace both brake calipers due to dragging and overheating. Replace lf wheel bearing hub assembly - making noise - found to have worn bearing, wiper motor replaced for recall, never had issue. Now it does not work correctly, improper cycling speeds, won't turn on, or won't turn off at times. Mileage ~ 38,000. This is dangerous, just like the brakes and bearing.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering), but the dealer stated that the repair was unnecessary. Several months later, while driving 25 MPH, the power steering failed and the vehicle vibrated violently. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,600.
Noticed vehicle constantly pulling to the left and took it in to find out the alignment was out ever since this date about every three months I have had to realign the vehicle because it pulls to the left.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign id number 13v529000 (steering). However, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated upon changing gears to drive, reverse or four wheel drive there was a loud noise and a vibration coming from the acceleration pedal. The vehicle was difficult to turn the steering wheel when backing up and the loud noise continued in four wheel drive. The contact heard the loud noise intermittently upon making a turn. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed and replaced the left tie rod and the hub assembly. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id numbers: 13v528000 (steering), 13v529000 (steering) and 11v350000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 47,507. Updated 8/14/14 updated 08/28/2014
Turning right out of a parking spot there was a loud snap and then a lot of grinding. Upon inspection the wheel bearing hub assembly had broken and damaged the steering knuckle. There are tsbs that indicate there may be a problem in the front left suspension.
While driving at 75 MPH, the issue became apparent as entry into a curve began. The steering of the vehicle (2008 dodge ram quad cab 1500) became less responsive with a great amount of vibration. As the curve in the road straightened out a loud pop came from driver side front and rear axle areas. Witch also created a large uncontrollable body roll and sway. Howling noise is greatly apparent at higher speeds. With this issue the vehicle feels un-solid and constant body roll feels as if you were traveling on a boat. Many items recalled on other dodge vehicles during same year, but not on the vehicle in question, have the ability to case the same issues. This could create a tragic and catastrophic loss of life in the vehicle of failed parts or the family next to them on the road. "drive safe, because today could be the day you save your family's life".
My complaint regards the unreasonable length of time it is taking chrysler to resolve recall n49. This is a tie rod issue. Pretty important, considering the ball stud could fracture and cause the loss of steering while customers are on the road. As instructed by the notice, I called our local dealer january 6, 2014 to schedule an appointment. I was told to call back the following week. I did so promptly and was told I would be put on a list for repair. I was #130 and parts were expected to be shipped by chrysler just once every two weeks. I called again april 30. I am now #120. I'm told that, even if the parts were coming in at a faster pace, the dealership is not adequately staffed. It appears to me that this safety issue - one that can, and probably will, result in loss of lives -- is not an urgent matter to chrysler. If it were, it would be sending the replacement parts to the dealers in a timely manner and footing the bill to temporarily staff the dealership to get this resolved.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was a sudden loss of steering control without warning. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front drivers side tie rod was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 111,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the brakes were applied with force when the air bag warning light illuminated. The steering wheel also become difficult to maneuver and would exhibit an abnormal noise when turned. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the clock spring and the driver's side tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired by an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v529000 (steering) or 13v528000 (steering) but the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same failure as stated in both recalls. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90000. Kmj
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while having the tires replaced, she was notified that the front driver side tie rod was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 93,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the dealer was only receiving one part per week. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before march of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. The contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before march of 2014. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v528000 (steering) and called the dealer to make an appointment. The dealer informed the contact that there were no parts available to remedy the recall. The contact called the manufacturer and they also confirmed that parts were not available to remedy the recall. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Went to check my tire pressures and took valve stem cover off and it snapped the top of the valve stem off even with the top of the valve stem....2 other valve stem covers are also seized on the valve stems on the truck.. Called dealer and they informed me that dodge knows about this problem and they have replaced hundreds of them and the only way to replace them is to put another sensor in for 75 bucks cause they can not put regular valve stems in vehicles that have TPMS sensors in them...they have not heard of any recalls to date nor could I find any online...this is a obvious problem with many dodge vehicles with this metal valve stem and needs to be corrected.
My vehicle was taken in for an oil change, at this time we found that it was driving funny. The inspection that was performed during routine service found a leak of failed seal in the steering unit. Also noted around quarter panels rust bubbles are appearing under the paint.
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