Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20-30 MPH on rough terrain, the vehicle would sway to the left and the right. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 0. Updated 03/24/11*lj the consumer stated the vehicle wandered while driving on the freeway above 55 MPH. Updated 04/04/11
2008 Dodge RAM 5500 steering complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. While turning at approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel became very stiff and was difficult to turn. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed the shaft for the driver side tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the driver side tie rod was being replaced. The failure and current mileages were 83,000. Updated 3/14/11 *cn updated 05/19/11.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. While driving approximately 5 MPH the tie rod broke. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the tie rod was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty had expired and the repairs would not be covered. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 02/11/11 *bf updated 09/19/11
Second time the right outer tie rod has broken on a 2008 dodge 5500 st.
2008 dodge 5500 VIN [xxx] drivers side tie rod failed / sheared appears to be the same problem that has been recalled by chrysler, yet chrysler says that this vehicle is not one of the trucks that the defective tie rods was installed in. In my 20 plus years in the automotive industry I have never seen a tie rod fail with this few miles on a vehicle of this age. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. While the contact was driving approximately 60 MPH the vehicle steered into the left and right direction without assistance. The steering wheel required excessive force applied to function properly. The brakes were engaged and the vehicle slowed down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the service repair consisted of replacing the front tires, steering box, and steering arm. Also, realignment was performed on the vehicle. The failure continued after the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred to the dealer. The failure mileage was 400. The current mileage was 4,900.
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