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.
2008 Dodge RAM 1500 suspension complaints
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It first started as severe shaking whenever I hit a bump, especially on an curve. The truck would hop and shake and become uncontrollable until I slowed. This still happens but now I also get an uncontrollable wobble whenever I drive at highway speed and there is any kind of incline or bend in the road. Only fix is to slow down significantly.. It's dangerous! I've become trained to deal with it but it's certainly unsafe and I always worry that it will happen on a slick road and I won't be able to hold it on the road. I've replaced tires, aligned, balanced, road force balanced and nothing fixes it!
Vibration and bouncing- wobble feeling with loose steering at speeds 55-70, from front wheels through steering wheel. Tires have been re-balanced several times as the possible cause but truck continues to have vibrations in front wheels at speeds 55 or higher. Continual brake noise, rattling sounds at all speeds after brakes have been applied 2-3 times under normal traffic conditions.
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.
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.
I was just notified for a problem with my air bag. I had another recall about my gas filler tube, repaired by dodge. I was not notified about any of the front suspension recalls or problems with the wheel bearing. This part failed about two years ago and I had it replaced but never received a recall. I still have the original wheel bearing part that was given me at replacement. What is going on? Is my front end going to fail while my family is driving it? I only have 89,000 miles on my truck. I would like an answer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While attempting to accelerate the vehicle from a stop, there was an abnormal pop sound from the rear of the vehicle. Also, while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a vibrating motion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
I was never notified of recalls and 2013 I had tie rod put on and the dealership charged me for the tie rods. These have been recalled my truck should be in buy back program my wife is afraid to drive it with the recalls. *tr.... .updated 08/18/15 *bf according to the VIN, this vehicle is a 2008 model.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and vibrating in the rear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering veered to the right independently. The contact crashed into a ditch, but the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained nose and head injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle sustained extensive front end damage. A police report was filed. The vehicle was diagnosed with a suspension fracture and the vehicle was repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags), but the failure previously occurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.
While driving at highway speeds the front end wants to pull to the left and right when going over a bump in the road. The steering wheel does not pull it feels like the wheels turning. I have had the alinement checked and had new tires put on. Still have the same trouble
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.
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.
I do not have a particular incident to report but I have noticed a popping noise whenever I turn my wheel slightly at a slow speed and when I try to make tight turns it sounds like something could be grinding or sheering against some steering components. The noises and grinding that I am hearing sounds like something could be breaking or sheering off and although nothing has broken off yet, I do not know if the integrity of whatever parts are being effected are becoming weaker each time I have this issue so I am concerned.
While traveling on i95, and this is not the first or only time it has happened, the front of the truck started shaking violently. It was shaking so much that the cars around me could see that it was happening. There is a very good potential that if I had not had a good control of the steering wheel that I could have lost control.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the front driver side axle and wheels became fractured. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot but was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
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.
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".
After speaking to several 2008 dodge ram owners (on dodge forum & face to face) we all have the same concerns with this vehicle. There is a severe handling issue at highway speeds that causes an uncontrollable rear suspension hop. This in turn results in severe handling issues that have LED in some cases to spin outs and fishtailing. The newer dodge ram models are equipped with sway bars or anti sway bars so it shows that the engineers recognized the problem. I've spent numerous dollars and time having the tires balanced, rotated and rims checked as well as buying new tires in trying to eliminate this dangerous condition.
There is a safety recall on certain dodge ram tie rods (recall #l16) but for some reason my VIN was not included in this recall. Sure enough the tie rod was near failing and I had it replaced before a catastrophic failure could occur. Why was my VIN left off of this recall? The signs and conditions of my faulty tie rod are identical to all of the documented failures.
Lower control arm bushings failed after 34,000 miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH at a lower speed or over a bump in the road the vehicle began shaking violently and shifted into the next lane. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer test drove the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the failure and stated that the suspension was designed tightly therefore nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The manufacturer filed case number 21400501. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 48,000. Updated 10/18/11
2008 dodge ram 1500 left front tie rod replacement. I had to have the tie rod and stablizer bar replaced due to a defect. Vehicle had only 52,000 miles driven.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the front end of the vehicle would vibrate. The vehicle was taken to have an alignment as well as new tires installed, but the failure continued. The contact also stated that the vehicle would shake vigorously while driving over bumps in the road. The dealer recommended replacing the front end of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.
I have had this same problem on my dodge ram 1500 4x4 quad cab. Left tie rod stud/stablizer bar replaced june 2011, had to pay for alignment as well. Is the federal safety agency looking into the same problems with the ram 1500 models? When will the 1500 models be added for the same defect and be recalled? To be recalled are 2008-2011 ram 2500 and 3500 4x4 models; 2008-2011 ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2 models; 2008 ram 1500 mega cab 4x4 models; and 2003-2008 ram 2500 and 3500 models, according to a filing with the federal safety agency.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was producing a loud noise from the front driver side wheel hub. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the wheel hub was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 137,000 and current mileage was 138,000.
I am the owner of a 2008 dodge ram mega cab. The truck currently has 30,000 miles and is 3 years old. Recently I have experienced the so called "death wobble" several times. The vehicle will travel over a series of bumps at speed or one larger bump and the truck will shake uncontrollably until speed is reduced. Through research I have found that this dw is a common problem with the dodge truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. The contact stated the shocks were defective and leaking unknown fluids. The dealer replaced the right shocks and two weeks later, the left shocks failed. The dealer advised the necessary parts to make the repairs were on back order and could not provide a specific date when they were expected to arrive. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure in the left shocks. The failure mileage was 1,753 and the current mileage was 23,222.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the shocks were leaking and would cause both front tires to shake when driving on any uneven road surfaces. The approximate speed was 15 MPH. The vehicle would also lean to the side excessively when completing a turn in either direction. The contact also stated that the failure would cause increased stopping distance when the brakes were applied. The dealer advised the contact to replace both front shocks; however; the parts were not available. The dealer could not provide an estimated time of when the parts would be available. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 25,000. Updated 05/19/10. *lj updated 06/29/10 *bf the consumer stated the problem was firxed in april. Updated 07/19/10
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