When you run over a bump or seam in the road with the right front tire and then immediately after with the left front tire, the front of the truck starts bouncing uncontrollably until the speed of the truck is reduced drastically. This occurs with speeds between 55 and 80 MPH. It occurs approximately once per month, you never know the next time it happens. The ball joints and steering box were rebuilt with new numbered parts and has not corrected the front suspension problem.
2008 Dodge RAM 2500 suspension complaints
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My truck shakes violently when I hit imperfections in the road. It happens 3 or more times a week. I have to stop my truck to get the shaking to cease. I have had it to the dealer more than once for the problem. They could not "replicate the problem" the first two times. The third time I drove and the service man rode with me. They determined it was the tires that were causing the problem. They said tires were not covered in the warranty. I bought new tires and that did not fix the problem. Took the truck back to them, they said dodge told them" that there was no known fix for this problem." and for them to "just put a new steering damper on to see what that does." that only put a bandaid on the problem. Now the "death wobble" is back, and im past my warranty. Just like they wanted to begin with. I got the truck on 7/4/08, the first occurrence was 11/18/08 when the truck had only 11,000 miles on it.
I have a 2008 dodge ram 2500 with cummins diesel. This truck is completely stock and has the notorious death wobble. The shaking is extremely violent and starts when I hit a small bump at highway speeds of 65 MPH. It has happened apr. 20 times in the last three weeks and typically I have to slow down to as low as 20 MPH to get it to stop shaking. I have had it to the dealership twice with no improvement. They tell me everything is ok and that they have never heard of such a problem. It wasn't until I did some research on the internet and discovered that it is a substantial complaint with many truck owners. Why has there not been a safety recall or further investigation by the federal safety agency? Believe me, this is a very serious and unsafe condition.
I purchased a 2008 dodge 2500 ram 4x4 new off the floor. It now has 46,700 miles and the left upper ball joint is shot. Failed inspection. Expensive repair and part replaced. On a heavy duty truck the ball joints should not fail with less than 50,000 miles. Potential steering and safety issue - is this a trend with dodge trucks?
My truck shakes violently when I hit imperfections in the road. It happens 3 or more times a week. I have to stop my truck to get the shaking to cease. I have had it to the dealer more than once for the problem. They could not "replicate the problem" the first two times. The third time I drove and the service man rode with me. They determined it was the tires that were causing the problem. They said tires were not covered in the warranty. So it looks like I get to fork over a grand for new tires.
I have an 08 dodge 2500 4x4 diesel. When I go over 60mph and hit a bump it does that "death wobble" it does it every time I even hit an imperfection in the highway, I replaced the steering damper/stabilizer, and dodge replaced all 4 ball joints at only 34,000 miles. But it still does it, even worse at times.I haven't wrecked or anything I just have to slow down to about 40 MPH to get it to stop. That is very dangerous when the speed limit is 75 MPH. I drive all around the country for work, and this occurs every single time I drive it. The truck is only about 8 months old. I bought it brand new.
I own a 2008 dodge 2500. Im having what people are calling "death wobble" my local dealer, colorado springs dodge says there is nothig wrong with my truck and I should replace my tires. They want to wash their hands of this and place blame on someone else.
I have a 2008 dodge durango and I had the same problem when it hit a bump you almost lose control and I did not think it should do that. I was on my way to the store when it happen and the car will almost jump into another lane this have to be some kind of defect on this car.
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