10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 52,969 miles
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The cv axle on the passenger side has gone out 3 times in the last 6 months. That's not just coincidence. And there is no extreme driving conditions or unnecessary turning going on.
- Houston, TX, USA
We purchased this vehichle and the steering wheel has a slit through it like its been deployed i would like to make sure it is safe also the side passenger seat the front seems like something is pocking you through the seat like it is not supposed to be there also the whole steering system seems off and not safe. I would like it to be noted and a recall should be made before injury to anyone.
- Aguanga, CA, USA
On interstate whole hub assembly with tier flew off and it-??s been very hard I just payed for car I worked for and lost it please help
- Sc, SC, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V529000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Vancouver, WA, USA
Both outer tie rod ends are worn out with 107,000 mile hit a bump on interstate front wheel wobble putting the car out of control.start of the death wobble.
- Calhan, CO, USA
No accident yet but forseen. The U-joint part of intermediate steering shaft is about to come apart. The truck has 110K mi. And if this comes apart I will lose all steering capability also have 2"ofplay in steering wheel causing difficulity in steering and weaving I believe this part should have much longer life than this and some sort of secondary mechanism to hold this together because if it comes apart while driving it will be a disaster.ive never seen anything like this in any other vehicle
- Madeira Beach, FL, USA
After filling up with fuel on serval different occasions the truck will shut off with no warning lights or service lights. This causes the power steering and everything to stop. When at a stop sign it can be started safely from park or neutral but when moving it has to be put in neutral to re start because the brake system does not work good either. It has happened at stop sign and stop light as well as driving down the road at 55 mph
- Leesville, LA, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. While moving the vehicle from the driveway and attempting to make a turn, a loud crunch sound was heard from the front end of the vehicle and the steering seized. The contact could not turn the steering wheel and the inner tie rod pulled out of the outer tie rod without warning. The contact called burnworth-zollars Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 574-773-7878 (located at 2450 N main St, nappanee, in 46550) and was informed that they were aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.
- Bremen, IN, USA
The contact owns 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 11V350000 (steering) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Premier Chevrolet (401 us-59 loop S, livingston, tx 77351 (866) 752-4873) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Woodville, TX, USA
Shift lever broke off while driving out of my driveway. After backing out of parking spot went to put in drive, shifter got sloppy and nothing would engage.
- York, ME, USA
The engine stalls and cuts off without any warning. I've had it at 4 different auto repair shops including 3 weeks at landmark Dodge and no one can determine what is going on with it. I've had the fuel pump replaced and cylinders replaced. It's crazy andd very frustrating that Dodge can't fix their own product.
- Mcdonough, GA, USA
Tie rod assembly
- Chandler, AZ, USA
Front wheel bearings went out and yhe egr valve went out also
- San Angelo, TX, USA
While driving on the parkway I suddenly lost control of the steering. Thankfully I was able to safely maneuver the truck to the side of the road, with the help of a good samaritan and my evasive maneuver course required by my job, before anything tragic happened. I had the truck towed to the dealer where they confirmed my suspicion of a broken tie rod, specifically the left tie rod which has been recalled on every 2008 Ram except my 1500. I find this very suspect that all the other Ram have been recalled and fixed except my model, yet I had to pay for the repair. I am grateful that I did not get hurt, or cause an accident and injure anyone else, however this issue needs to be looked in further by the government. All of these trucks are unsafe to drive until they are fixed. According to my normal mechanic, this can happen at anytime due to the defective tie rod. He has replaced many 1500 tie rods at the expense of the owners, this should not be. Please order Ram to issue a recall on all the 2008 Ram trucks to keep the public safe. Thank you
- Wantagh, NY, USA
The truck will throw you into another lane of traffic and you hope and pray no one is there. Sometimes at highway speeds and sometimes at normal speeds. Not a good feeling and not fair Dodge only picked a certain number of these to fix.
- Waynesville, OH, USA
65 mph the steering wheel wobbles uncontrollably. My job is located 60 miles from home, one way, all highway miles. Incredibly dangerous. I have my 4 year old daughter riding with me. If I slow down I can usually regain control of the truck, one day we may end up in ditch. I bought this truck hoping for a reliable and safe vehicle for my daughter and I, which I don't feel I have accomplished! I am terrified for other drivers on the road, steering may go out, and I can't miss work due to Dodge mistakes! we have owned this truck for less than 2months. Something has to change before something bad happens!
- Spokane Valley, WA, USA
If I get a little bump on the highway I lose control of my steering for a few seconds and it goes back to normal, its been like that for years. But lately in the past 3 months there has been a strange noise coming from my steering box and wheels mainly on the driver side like if I'm dragging something and as if my steering is falling apart. This has been a major concern that I recently stopped driving it.
- Chula Vista, CA, USA
Trucks all over road when hitting rough patch. The bed is rusting bad no excuse
- Inez, KY, USA
It first started as severe shaking whenever I hit a bump, especially on an curve. The truck would hop and shake and become uncontrollable until I slowed. This still happens but now I also get an uncontrollable wobble whenever I drive at highway speed and there is any kind of incline or bend in the road. Only fix is to slow down significantly.. it's dangerous! I've become trained to deal with it but it's certainly unsafe and I always worry that it will happen on a slick road and I won't be able to hold it on the road. I've replaced tires, aligned, balanced, road force balanced and nothing fixes it!
- Miami, FL, USA
- Sacramento , CA, USA