Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 05/07/2012 | 51000 | ||
| There is a safety recall on certain dodge ram tie rods (recall #l16) but for some reason my vin was not included in this recall. sure enough the tie rod was near failing and i had it replaced before a catostrophic failure could occur. why was my vin left off of this recall? the signs and conditions of my faulty tie rod are identical to all of the documented failures. | |||
| 03/04/2012 | 45800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while vehicle was at the dealer for a state inspection, the dealer discovered that the front driver | |||
| 03/04/2012 | 45800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated while vehicle was at the dealer for state inspection. the dealer located the left front driver side tie rod lose. the manufacture was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. failure and current mileage was 45,800. li | |||
| 12/06/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle was inspected by a local mechanic for routine maninence when he was informed that the front tie rod was fractured. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and denied assistance with the repairs. the failure and the current mileage was 45,000. kmj | |||
| 12/06/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated the vehicle front tie rod failed. the local mechanic found the tie rod broken while replacing the front tires. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and denied assistance with the repair. the failure and the current mileage was 45,000. li | |||
| 10/17/2011 | 71941 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving at 10mph the vehicle front tires locked without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnosed. the failure was located at the front differential pinion gear bearing failed and caused the front tires to lock. the manufacturer took a complaint case number 21490126 and denied assistance with the repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 71,941. li | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 10000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated while driving 65 mph at a lower speed or over a bump in the road the vehicle began shaking violently and shifted into the next lane. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. the dealer test drove the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the failure and stated that the suspension was designed tightly therefore nothing was wrong with the vehicle. the manufacturer filed case number 21400501. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 48,000. | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 10000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated while driving 65 mph at a lower speed or over a bump in the road the vehicle began shaking violently and shifted into the next lane. the failure was experienced numerous times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. the dealer test drove the vehicle but was unable to duplicate the failure and stated that the suspension was designed tightly therefore nothing was wrong with the vehicle. the manufacturer filed case number 21400501. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 48,000. rvk | |||
| 06/23/2011 | 52000 | ||
| 2008 dodge ram 1500 left front tie rod replacement. i had to have the tie rod and stablizer bar replaced due to a defect. vehicle had only 52,000 miles driven. | |||
| 02/28/2010 | 1753 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab. the shocks are defective and leaking. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the right shocks and two weeks later the left shocks has fail. the dealer stated the parts are on back order and cannot give a specific date they will receive to replace and repair. the dodge manufacturer was called for the first repair and the dealer repaired. he is now having problems with the second shocks that fail. the manufacturer was not call in regards to the second shocks failure. the failure mileage was 1,753 and the current mileage 23,222.....mw | |||
| 09/05/2009 | 10500 | 1 | |
| At about 45 miles per hour, the truck will begin to shake violently, the steering becomes tight and ultimately the truck involuntarily pulls to the right, forcing me onto the shoulder. has occurred 2 times, once in july 09 and also 9-5-09. the dealer claims they cannot duplicate and implied that the tires were underinflated. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 29000 | 1 | |
| The two front struts on our 2008 dodge are leaking. this is a part covered under the extended warranty. the issue is that this part is on a national back order with chrysler. this is an issue that for whatever reason is not considered a recall item. this item also causes the front tires to deteriorate and go flat regularly. tires are not covered under warranty so this becomes an expense and/or burden on the owners. this is also a safety issue because the vehicle is not able to properly maintain a lane in traffic when there are changes in road texture, pot holes, or if there are road deterioration issues. these changes cause the vehicle to bounce out of control and it makes it difficult to safely maneuver the vehicle in traffic. we have talked to several service managers who have all confirmed this issue. it is a nationwide issue that needs to be handled for the safety of our roads and highways. *tr | |||
| 05/12/2008 | 500 | 1 | |
| Absolutely horrible shocks/suspension road handling ability of 2008 dodge ram 1500. truck would jump or skip over pot holes, seams in asphalt/cement transitions and other areas. when wet pavement was present, it would skip sideways a bit, and onetime spun out. front shocks were blown at 12,000 miles, but handled very poorly when bought brand new last september. dodge denied any problems, that is just how they ride is what i was told. other individuals with same model vehicle i personally know have the same problems. no aftermarket support available either. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 03/13/2011 | 76000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated the front end of the vehicle vibrates when the vehicle reaches 70 mph. the contact has had an alignment and new tires, but the failure still exist. the contact stated that the vehicle is also shaking vigorously whenever the vehicle hits a bump in the road. the dealer has said the contact should have the front end of the vehicle replaced. the failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 81,000.rl | |||
| 06/23/2011 | 52000 | ||
| I have had this same problem on my dodge ram 1500 4x4 quad cab. left tie rod stud/stablizer bar replaced june 2011, had to pay for alignment as well. is the nhtsa looking into the same problems with the ram 1500 models? when will the 1500 models be added for the same defect and be recalled? to be recalled are 2008-2011 ram 2500 and 3500 4x4 models; 2008-2011 ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2 models; 2008 ram 1500 mega cab 4x4 models; and 2003-2008 ram 2500 and 3500 models, according to a filing with the national highway traffic safety administration. | |||
| 06/02/2011 | 52000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated while having an oil change the contact was informed that the front outer tie-rods were loose. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who confirmed that the front outer tie-rod were loose and replaced them. one year later, the front outer tie-rod became loose again. the contact was informed about the tie-rod while having the brakes changed. the contact stated the failure could potentially cause a major crash to occur. the failure mileage was 52,000. | |||
| 06/02/2011 | 52000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram. the contact stated while having a oil change the contact was informed that the front outer tie-rods were loose. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer confirmed the front outer tie-rod were loose and replaced the tie-rod. one year later the front outer tie-rod is loose again. the contact was informed about the tie-rod while having the brakes changed. the contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. the contact stated the vehicle could cause a major crash. the failure mileage was 52,000. jo | |||
| 03/15/2011 | 137000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle was producing a loud noise coming from the front driver side wheel hub. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the wheel hub was defective and needed to be replace. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 137,000 and current mileage was 138,000. pm | |||
| 05/17/2009 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated the front left tie rod has failed. this is causing excessive wear on the tire and causes problems controlling the vehicle. the dealer confirmed the failure, but stated the component is not under warranty or recall. the failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage ws 37,000.rl | |||
| 12/05/2010 | 30000 | ||
| I am the owner of a 2008 dodge ram mega cab. the truck currently has 30,000 miles and is 3 years old. recently i have experienced the so called death wobble several times. the vehicle will travell over a series of bumps at speed or one larger bump and the truck will shake uncontrolably untill speed is reduced. through research i have found that this dw is a common problem with the dodge truck. | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 48000 | 1 | |
| 2008 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4x4: the outer tie rod ends went at 48,000 miles. i started getting vibration in the steering. had to have them replaced and the front end aligned at my expense. checked for safety recall and there was nothing. have heard from dealership that several other people have had the same problem. also tires are rotated every 5,000 miles when the oil is changed. still have a slight pull to the left though. still have old outer tie rod ends. *tr | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 9000 | 1 | |
| When traveling on interstate, at speeds of 55-65, i experienced the truck shift to the right when hitting a bump. took truck back to dealer and he suggested rotating the tires. this occurrence has happened several times, scares the wife at times. happy i bought the truck, it's sad they won't investigate the problem. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 5000 | 1 | |
| Front shocks completely went out. *tr | |||
| 04/01/2009 | 29000 | 1 | |
| The two front struts on our 2008 dodge are leaking. this is a part covered under the extended warranty. the issue is that this part is on a national back order with chrysler. this is an issue that for whatever reason is not considered a recall item. this item also causes the front tires to deteriorate and go flat regularly. tires are not covered under warranty so this becomes an expense and/or burden on the owners. this is also a safety issue because the vehicle is not able to properly maintain a lane in traffic when there are changes in road texture, pot holes, or if there are road deterioration issues. these changes cause the vehicle to bounce out of control and it makes it difficult to safely maneuver the vehicle in traffic. we have talked to several service managers who have all confirmed this issue. it is a nationwide issue that needs to be handled for the safety of our roads and highways. *tr | |||
| 08/28/2008 | 4000 | 1 | |
| I has both front shocks go out on my 2008 dodge ram. i rarely drive this truck and they shouldn't have gone out. the leaking shocks also damaged my driveway and chrysler refuses to take car of it. don't buy a chrysler product. *tr | |||
| 08/18/2008 | 11989 | 1 | |
| Front shocks both blew out leaking all of their fluid out. ride became very poor. manufacturer should recall and redesign the front shocks. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 12/04/2009 | 24000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the shocks were leaking and would cause both front tires to shake when driving on any uneven road surfaces. the approximate speed was 15 mph. the vehicle would also lean to the side excessively when completing a turn in either direction. the contact also stated that the failure would cause increased stopping distance when the brakes were applied. the dealer advised the contact to replace both front shocks; however; the parts were not available. the dealer could not provide an estimated time of when the parts would be available. there were no repairs made to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 25,000. updated 05/19/10. *lj | |||