2008 Dodge RAM 1500 suspension problems

Filed Nov 26, 2025 · Suspension, Transmission · WA

My rear driveline separated from the rear differential causing the rear differential to seize up. It is available for inspection. This occurred while driving down a highway at 45 MPH, there was some humming noise then it shook for a second and then load pop sound and send me fish tailing down the highway and then sliding sideways being stuck blocking the lane of traffic. I just contacted the dealership, and they cannot look at it under a recall situation because my vin is not listed on the preexisting recall. I was told to contact the manufacturer directly. As of today 11/26/25, the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps or messages. Symptoms were only morning of the incident 11/24/25 after leaving my house halfway down the road approximately half a mile I started to hear a slight humming came to a stop sign didn't hear anything drove forward a block and a half to a stop light did not hear any humming in that time, as I took a right to head north on highway 9 I noticed the humming again and right as I was trying to pull off on the shoulder I hear a loud pop sound and temporarily lose control of the truck fish tailing I was able to get it back under control enough to steer a little and come sliding sideways to a stop stuck halfway on the shoulder and halfway into the oncoming traffic lane.

Filed Jun 5, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · 222,700 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the vehicle was severely shaking and vibrating. The contact replaced the struts and tie rods; however, the failure persisted. The contact also stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel felt extremely loose, and the vehicle was pulling to one side. The contact also experienced the "Death Wobble" on several occasions while driving. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 222,700.

Filed Apr 23, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · CA

Front end suspension and steering problems, very loud rubbing sound and unstable feels like it might brake apart.

Filed Oct 9, 2020 · Suspension · 102,010 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving at 35-45 MPH, there was an abnormal winding noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact checked under the vehicle for play in the drive train. Additionally while driving 25 MPH, the winding noise increased and there was an abnormal banging noise and the drive shaft separated from the rear end and was on the ground. There was oil leaking and the pinion was jammed. The vehicle was towed to key chrysler jeep dodge ram - tobey auto group 2020 n detroit st, xenia, oh 45385 (937) 347-5155 where it was diagnosed that the rear end and drive shaft needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 102,010.

Filed Feb 8, 2020 · Suspension, Visibility · 140,000 miles · AR

The entire front end of my truck has been going out. Tie rods, sway bar end links, cv axles, upper and lower ball joints. My back glass isn't sealed properly and pours water in the cab when it rains drenching my passengers or whatever I am carrying in the backseat, the water pools up under the seats and I routinely have to mask the smell from it

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Suspension · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear axle was previously replaced on the vehicle. On one occasion, while driving 40 MPH, a loud banging noise was heard. The contact noticed that the rear wheels seized, which caused the vehicle to drive into a ditch. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to patterson chrysler dodge jeep ram (3435 e end blvd s, marshall, tx 75672, (903) 935-9355) where it was diagnosed that a nut on the rear driver's side wheel was loose. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer; however, no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.

Filed Mar 22, 2019 · Acceleration, Suspension · 164,834 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving highway speeds, the front passenger wheel completely fractured from the axle. A police report was filed, but no crash occurred. The driver sustained whiplash due to the tire failure. The insurance company towed the vehicle to a yard. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer provided a case number and stated that they would provide a follow-up response to investigate the cause of the wheel fracture. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10e040000 (wheels) and was uncertain if the failure was related to manufacturer recall number: g02 (front wheel bearings). The contact was waiting on a response from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was not available. ..*bf..*jb *dt*bf*jb consumer stated the front passenger tire came off the truck without warning, without any warning lights. Photos attached.

Filed Nov 6, 2018 · Fuel system, Steering · 78,000 miles · AZ

Tie rod assembly

Filed Mar 22, 2018 · Suspension, Wheels · 208,000 miles · TN

Wheel bearing assembly came apart while driving under normal conditions. While driving and turning a curve, tire and part of the wheel assembly broke off away from the vehicle.

Filed Jun 9, 2017 · Steering, Suspension · 70,000 miles · NY

While driving on the parkway I suddenly lost control of the steering. Thankfully I was able to safely maneuver the truck to the side of the road, with the help of a good samaritan and my evasive maneuver course required by my job, before anything tragic happened. I had the truck towed to the dealer where they confirmed my suspicion of a broken tie rod, specifically the left tie rod which has been recalled on every 2008 ram except my 1500. I find this very suspect that all the other rams have been recalled and fixed except my model, yet I had to pay for the repair. I am grateful that I did not get hurt, or cause an accident and injure anyone else, however this issue needs to be looked in further by the government. All of these trucks are unsafe to drive until they are fixed. According to my normal mechanic, this can happen at anytime due to the defective tie rod. He has replaced many 1500 tie rods at the expense of the owners, this should not be. Please order ram to issue a recall on all the 2008 ram trucks to keep the public safe. Thank you