2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4x4: the outer tie rod ends went at 48,000 miles. I started getting vibration in the steering. Had to have them replaced and the front end aligned at my expense. Checked for safety recall and there was nothing. Have heard from dealership that several other people have had the same problem. Also tires are rotated every 5,000 miles when the oil is changed. Still have a slight pull to the left though. Still have old outer tie rod ends.
2008 Dodge RAM 1500 suspension complaints
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When traveling on interstate, at speeds of 55-65, I experienced the truck shift to the right when hitting a bump. Took truck back to dealer and he suggested rotating the tires. This occurrence has happened several times, scares the wife at times. Happy I bought the truck, it's sad they won't investigate the problem.
Freeway speeds rough road , front end of truck bounces over 2' to 24' left or right depending on rough road angel of entry, called dealer no idea of problem friend has same truck and same problem, this can happen anytime at freeway speed over 50mph. It has happened to me at least 8 times.
At about 45 miles per hour, the truck will begin to shake violently, the steering becomes tight and ultimately the truck involuntarily pulls to the right, forcing me onto the shoulder. Has occurred 2 times, once in july 09 and also 9-5-09. The dealer claims they cannot duplicate and implied that the tires were underinflated.
Front shocks completely went out.
The two front struts on our 2008 dodge are leaking. This is a part covered under the extended warranty. The issue is that this part is on a national back order with chrysler. This is an issue that for whatever reason is not considered a recall item. This item also causes the front tires to deteriorate and go flat regularly. Tires are not covered under warranty so this becomes an expense and/or burden on the owners. This is also a safety issue because the vehicle is not able to properly maintain a lane in traffic when there are changes in road texture, pot holes, or if there are road deterioration issues. These changes cause the vehicle to bounce out of control and it makes it difficult to safely maneuver the vehicle in traffic. We have talked to several service managers who have all confirmed this issue. It is a nationwide issue that needs to be handled for the safety of our roads and highways.
I has both front shocks go out on my 2008 dodge ram. I rarely drive this truck and they shouldn't have gone out. The leaking shocks also damaged my driveway and chrysler refuses to take car of it. Don't buy a chrysler product.
Front shocks both blew out leaking all of their fluid out. Ride became very poor. Manufacturer should recall and redesign the front shocks.
Absolutely horrible shocks/suspension road handling ability of 2008 dodge ram 1500. Truck would "jump" or "skip" over pot holes, seams in asphalt/cement transitions and other areas. When wet pavement was present, it would skip sideways a bit, and onetime spun out. Front shocks were blown at 12,000 miles, but handled very poorly when bought brand new last september. Dodge denied any problems, "that is just how they ride" is what I was told. Other individuals with same model vehicle I personally know have the same problems. No aftermarket support available either.
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