2008 Dodge RAM 2500: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jun 27, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 163,000 miles · ID · fire

Death wobbles: I have replaced upper and lower ball joints with problem solvers. Replaced the tie rods and ends. Replaced the stabilizer shock, replaced the track bar rubber bushings, replaced the otter universal joints on the aam 9.50 14 bolt electric hubs. New shocks all around. Drove to salt lake city and the death wobbles came back have to pull off the hwy and come to a stop while it is shaking the truck apart. 15 times from idaho.. This is a major safety problem the steering box has problems and it is not listed under any recalls. New alignment also. New transmission, at 163,000 boiled over onto the turbo, the dipstick never fit in the tube and fluid caused the truck to catch fire. 3 years ago.

Filed Nov 19, 2018 · Suspension · 79,000 miles · CA

My vehicle has repeatedly experienced severe shaking of the front end while traveling at speeds of 65 to 70 MPH after hitting a bump such as the transition of a bridge approach slab. I have had the recall check of the tie-rod, and have even tried a beefier tie rod with bracing. The only way to stop the violent shaking is to slow to less than 40 MPH. I know this has been a repeated experience of dodge ram drivers based on forum discussions. I have had 2 sets of ball joints replaced as a result of the violent shaking. This last time this occurred, I was with my wife traveling to the coast. The shaking was so severe, we nearly hit a guard rail. I can't hardly believe that dodge has designed such a fatal flaw into a vehicle.

Filed May 17, 2018 · Steering · 152,000 miles · OR

The steering wheel is suddenly very loose and there is a clunk under the driver's side when I turn the wheel from right to left. This issue came out of nowhere. I do not drive the truck often and I did not notice any incidence of note; there was no time when I noticed a sudden bump or clunk in the steering wheel. It came on gradually, but rapidly. These symptoms seem to align with a prior recall on this vehicle concerning the left tie rod ball stud, which can fracture at low speeds without notice, rapidly becoming dangerous for the occupants of the vehicle as the steering wheel can become inoperable.

Filed Nov 17, 2017 · Steering · 142,000 miles · WA

The passenger side tie rod fell apart. The ball separated from the body of the tie rod. This happened at low speed as I was veering to the right, resulting in a loss of steering. There were no warning signs that this was about to happen.

Filed May 2, 2017 · Steering · 99,455 miles · CO · crash

The right (passenger) lower control arm ball joint failed while traveling approximately 30 miles per hour. The failure was a separation of the ball and bolt from the cup that is pressed into the cup. Total control of the truck was lost and a minor accident occurred when the truck ended up on a median with the left (driver's) tire on the median and the other tires on the road. The median is approximately 16 inches above the road bed. The ball joint is part of the steering mechanism. The steering arm ended up pushing the right tire out at 45 degree angle outside or to the right. The left front tire was at a 45 degree angle to the left. The vehicle was on a city street nearing an intersection to a 55 mile an hour highway that the vehicle was about to turn left on. The driver reported a shaking of the steering wheel similar to a flat and began to slow down when control was lost due to the mechanical failure occurred. Had this failure happened at highway speeds, the dodge ram would have rolled. The miles on the truck were 99,455. A ball joint should not fail with less than 150k miles. The vehicle was repaired on 2 may, 2017 and the left (recalled) ball joint, all steering hardware and the failed ball joint were replaced by a dodge dealer. The recalled part had not been replaced prior to purchasing the truck in december, 2016. The crash ended up in minimal to no damage to the vehicle. The vehicle had to be towed to the dodge dealer and the tow truck driver had to use plastic sliders to get the truck safely onto the flatbed tilt tow truck.

Filed Apr 24, 2017 · Steering, Wheels · 108,000 miles · OR

My front left tie rod in my truck broke causing extensive damage. It punctured a tire in the sidewalk which is not repairable , cracked a wheel which they do not make anymore so need to replace 4 to match and bent or broke every single component in the steering linkage setup. I have made numerous attempts for some help and have gotten none. I have sent multiple emails with no replies, tried the chat system on the mopar site and the person (alex av1129 employee number) was of no help either. I have purchased a steering linkage setup from les schwab for $649 before I knew this was a past recall issue. I never got any notification for the recall or did I get offered the buy back option. I also called mccord dodge in longview washington explaining my issue and was told by a lavonya in the recall dept there's nothing she can do this is an issue between you and chrysler not you and mccords. I also asked lavonya my address on file and she read it exactly and I received no notification from them either. She was quite rude. She told me most people do routine maintenance at mccords and they find out these issues. I let her know I do my own maintenance and am not required to do business with them since my warranty has expired. Please help thanks [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · MT

Both axle joints bad. All four tie rods have "play" in them. Ball joints are worn out. Had right side tie rod end pop out while traveling down highway. 2015 rotors are heat cracked. Presently headlights are burning out after one month replacement. Presently control panel LED lights for heating are out. 2009

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Steering · 30,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the steering wheel was unstable while driving 40 MPH and more. The steering wheel voluntarily moved around and the contact felt unsafe driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the dealer replaced the wheel ball joints. The dealer was notified of the failure and no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Steering · 107,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the front passinger side tie rod suddenly fractured and the vehicle became very difficult to steer. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

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 Nov 13, 2015 · Steering, Wheels · 15 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle shook. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel, tie rods and other unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15.

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 100,000 miles · FL

Vehicle wanders when driving had 2 front end alignments and tires balanced has not corrected problem. Had it reinspected and left tie rod end worn. Was told it does not come under recall for steering linkage.