2008 Dodge RAM 1500: ball joint or control arm failure

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 May 23, 2020 · Steering · 107,000 miles · CO

Both outer tie rod ends are worn out with 107,000 mile hit a bump on interstate front wheel wobble putting the car out of control .start of the death wobble.

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 Aug 20, 2019 · Steering · 153,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While moving the vehicle from the driveway and attempting to make a turn, a loud crunch sound was heard from the front end of the vehicle and the steering seized. The contact could not turn the steering wheel and the inner tie rod pulled out of the outer tie rod without warning. The contact called burnworth-zollars chrysler dodge jeep ram at 574‑773‑7878 (located at 2450 n main st, nappanee, in 46550) and was informed that they were aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000. *tt

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

Tie rod assembly

Filed Jun 21, 2017 · 55,000 miles · LA

Intermittent front end vibration described online as "death wobble" while driving at highway speeds (over 55) steering wheel will randomly vibrate and shake and vehicle front end shakes as if the front wheels are "fighting each other" and out of unison with the other. Slowing down will stop the vibration and vehicle will settle down and return to normal. This occurs without notice, but especially when vehicle is driven across a rough patch or transition from one road surface to another. More likely on highways and interstates at speeds above 55. This issue has been occurring intermittently for years. Service centers have been unable to diagnose the cause. Have inspected front end, shocks, tie rods, ball joints, etc. And found no reason for trouble.

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

Filed Apr 25, 2017 · Suspension · 117,000 miles · OK

Failed tie rods and tie rod ends, stabilizer bar control link and ball joints lower suspension. Leaking rack and pinion (visible when checking the suspension challenges). The vehicle "pops" loudly, which can also be felt, when turning right or left at any speed or driving over potholes or bumps.

Filed Apr 6, 2016 · Suspension · 115,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal noise emerging from the front driver side of the vehicle. The contact depressed the brake pedal then the vehicle started shaking and the noise became severe. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the bolt joint and tie rod needed replacement. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the diagnosis results from the dealer were confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure occurred on five occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 65 miles · MI

Dodge ram 2008 quad cab 1500 series. At the time I called into dodge I had roughly 60 thousand miles on my truck. I contacted dodge in 2014 and they told me although that was the model and series that was part of a recall that my particular VIN was not eligible for a recall . The problems I had endured were swaying of the truck almost to the extent where the tire felt like it was wobbling and the truck shaking when I excellerated over 50 mphs . It was at that time when I took a road trip for memorial day weekend 2014 when this started getting progressively worse and I pretty much had to drive 40 miles an hour the i75 freeway because the car felt like it was going to flip over when I was excellerating. It was right there after that I contacted dodge to make a complaint and they told me although I had the year and make of the ram but my particular VIN was not eligible for any recall. So there after I had to replace my tie rods and the sway bar at my own expense and also replace my tires not too long after that which were new from the dealer when I bought it used in 2011. My biggest fear was the vehicle that was the safest of the 2 my family owns was now a risk to my children,my spouse and I. I also had fellow vacationers in the vehicle with me which witnessed the vehicle shaking obsessively when we were accelerating.

Filed Dec 31, 2015 · Steering · 38,072 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the driver side tie rod fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver side tie rod needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v005000 (steering). The contact stated that the tie rod was replaced three times, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,072....updated 02/02/16 *bf

Filed Dec 24, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 96,000 miles · VA

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and was waiting for months to receive the part from the dealer. While driving various speeds, the driver side tie rod fractured and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was also experiencing a failure in which the front glass had poor visibility. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v529000 (steering), 13v528000 (steering), 11v350000 (steering), and 07e104000 (visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 2/4/16 *cn updated 03/18/16*lj