Problems with 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 STEERING

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the vehicle experienced a death wobble while driving and the front end shook violently. the contact had to depress the brake pedal with force to stop the vehicle and the steering wheel could not be controlled. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the dealer was not contacted. the contact replaced the track bar himself and ordered a dodge ram bolt; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. the contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and resumed driving to his residence. in addition, each time the vehicle drove over a bump, the front end shook violently and the tires wobbled. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 122,000. *tr

My 2008 dodge ram 3500 has death wobble in when you barely hit a bump. the only way to stop the shaking is to bring the truck to a complete stop. we have had the tie rod recall fixed. before the recall the truck did not have this problem, it only occurred after the recall was fixed. the dodge mechanic stated that the ball joints needed replaced but we got a second opinion and they stated there was nothing wrong with the ball joints on our truck. this has been going on for some time now.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. while driving 35 mph, the tie rod fractured. the contact was an independent mechanic and was able to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. while attempting to decelerate and switch lanes, the steering linkage fractured. the contact had to apply the parking brake to slow down the vehicle. there was no warning indicator. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer and the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not included in a recall. the vin was invalid. the failure mileage was 63,658.

Its a sham on there buy back they use kelly blue book when nada is standard kelly blue book is about 65 percent less then industry norm them the buy back is placed at about 75 percent increase for sale example 2008 dodge 3500.00 clean trade in 10500.00 clean retail 18500.00 looks to me some one made a deal with kelly blue book nada clean trade in 17000.00 . the same type and year of vehicle above sold at auto auction . which sell under blue book in rough condition for 11500.00. tell me how this is not a sham and comes anywhere close to what the court ordered

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. while driving approximately 15 mph, the steering and braking ability seized. the contact also heard a thumping noise. the contact stopped and exited the vehicle and noticed that the passenger side tie rod was fractured. the vehicle had to be towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side tie rod was fractured and needed replacement. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

There is a terrible wobble when running at speed and hit a bump in the road.

When i pulled out of an intersection, reached a speed of 25mph, the truck jerked left uncontrollably. finally stopped wen i hit a ditch, looked, tie rod had came apart.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the front passenger side wheel and tire separated from the vehicle while entering a parking area. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger side tie rod fractured. the vehicle was repaired and the tie rod was replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000. updated 04/04/16*lj the consumer stated the manufacturer claimed only the left tie rod was an issue. updated 04/06/16.

Drive down the freeway at about 80 mph and hit a bump in the road. the steering began to shake very violently. i had to slow the truck to almost a complete stop before the steering would stop shaking. this could have caused a major accident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. the contact stated that the steering gear box was replaced twice because it was defective. the contact stated that it needed to be replaced a third time. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 160,000. updated 02/02/16*lj; updated 04/30/18*jb *js

While traveling south on highway 31 in gallatin, tennessee at approximately 10 miles per hour, the right steering arm broke rendering my truck uncontrollable. this was after having received two recall notices on the steering arm and taking it to the dealership twice and each time being told that those arms were not on the recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. while driving over rough terrain at approximately 70 mph, the steering wheel felt loose and there was a loss of steering in the front end of the vehicle. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod was faulty and the front end tie rod needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. updated 09/10/15*lj updated 10/27/2017*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). the contact mentioned that two authorized dealers were contacted and they stated that the parts were not available for an extended period of time. the dealer did not provide a specific date when the parts would become available. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced a failure.