2008 Dodge RAM 2500: engine failure

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Steering · 60,608 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). The failure mileage was 60,608. Updated 02/12/16*lj according to the invoice, the lower front ball joint, steering damper and inner and outer tie rod ends were replaced. Updated 02/25/16.

Filed Sep 16, 2015 · Steering · 112,000 miles · PA

We purchased a 2008 dodge ram 2500 quad cab 4x4 from a dealership in harrisburg on june 1, 2015. We started experiencing what is a known for these vehicles - a "death wobble." while traveling at highway speeds, you hit a bump or put too much pressure on one of the front tires, the two front tires start wobbling like a badly made shopping cart. Being intelligent consumers, we researched the issues, and notified our dealer in harrisburg. My husband drove the truck all the way down there so they could fix an open recall of a tie-rod end. When he got there, they said, "oops, someone already fixed it, we can't do anything about it." and he drove home in a rattling deathtrap. We then were notified by our next door neighbor as well as a family member that fiat-chrysler dodge announced on july 27th that they had a $105 million lawsuit for unsafe front-end steering issues for vehicles, and they were buying back a whole slough of vehicles, our truck included. We contacted the recall office, and were told that they didn't know what we were talking about. We took it to a local dodge place end of august. The steering dampener is damaged, at roughly $1075 for the part, a u-joint is seized, both upper and lower ball joints in the front end are shot, and that will be almost $3000 in parts to fix. We haven't even received our first oil change on the vehicle and now we have to fork over $3000+ on a $25,000 truck we haven't owned for four months. I just called dodge headquarters again for the umpteenth time and was told there is only 1 recall option for the buyback, and that is listed as being completed in 2014. I asked her why our truck was still trying to kill us, and she didn't have a response. She said it is not a safety concern. I asked her who was lying to us, and offered her to come and take a ride in our deathtrap if it wasn't a "safety concern," and she didn't have a response.

Filed Aug 22, 2014 · Steering · 150,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized and excessive force was required to control the steering. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the technician stated that the driver side tie rod ball stud on the service parts steering linkage was fractured. The technician informed the contact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v528000 (steering); however, the dealer refused to perform the recall repair since the defective part was bolted in rather than clamped in on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2012 · Steering · 17,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel seized abnormally. The contact examined the vehicle and found that the front driver side tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 17,000. Updated 03/05/12*lj chrysler informed the consumer, the recall applied to the model years that were manufactured in a specific plant. Chrysler stated the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. 03/07/12 updated

Filed Oct 31, 2011 · Suspension · 71,941 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving 10 MPH when the front tires seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic which located the failure at the front differential pinion gear bearing. The bearing had failed and caused the front tires to seize. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint was filed. The manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 71,941.

Filed Aug 10, 2011 · Steering · 38,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized and became stiff, making it difficult to steer and maneuver the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed a clunking noise and a vibration in the steering column. After pulling the steering wheel and depressing the brake pedal, the steering began to function as normal. The failure occurred intermittently while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics, where the mechanic stated that the outer ball joints were wearing abnormally and the steering shaft and linkages were loose. The dealer was made aware of the failure, but stated that the part was on a national back order and not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000.