Problems with 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 STEERING

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. the contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before april of 2014. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 5/19/14*cn updated 8/8/17*cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering) and stated that the part to do the repairs was unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. the contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before march of 2014. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number 13v529000 (steering) and was informed by the dealer that the parts for the remedy were not available. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. updated 05/12/14*lj the consumer stated the failures ranged from moderate to violent shaking if the steering components after encountering rough highway conditions, while traveling at highway speeds. updated 05/14/14 *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number:13v529000 (steering) but was made aware that the parts were not available and the repairs were unable to be performed for the recall. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced a failure. kmj

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available. the contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should have been a remedy available before march of 2014. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. *tr

At higher speeds the front end starts to shake violently (death wobble) to the point of loosing control, you have to come to a complete stop to get it to stop which can be a problem when driving on the freeway i've took it to the dealer and they said it was the ball joints so i had them replaced it didn't help i also replaced the shocks and steering dampener all this at my own expense. i've had the truck in twice for recalls on the tie rod ends also. from the research i have done online it seems that alot of owners are having the same trouble with no help from dodge to correct the problem. *tr

2008 dodge ram 2500. consumer writes in regards to left outer tie rod assembly recall reimbursement. *smd

There is a recall on the left tie rod on my truck. the letter states that the tie rod can break and cause an a loss of control or crash without warning. i called my dealership, classic motors in richfield ut 435- 896-4441 and they put me on a waiting list that is one and one half years long! i have a truck that may crash at any moment without warning and my dealer can not get parts for 18 months. they can only get one part a week and they over 75 trucks in front of me. this seems completely unacceptable to me. they are creating a huge liability problem for themselves. please help me remedy this issue quicker. *tr

I appreciate your hard work in establishing safety recall n49/nhtsa 13v-529 affecting 2008-2012 ram trucks where "the left tie rod ball stud may fracture causing loss of directional control and/or crash without warning." but, i contacted my dodge dealer in bellingham, wa on jan 6, 2014 as instructed by chrysler and have had 2 service appointments cancelled because they do not have the parts yet. my dealer is telling me that i may have to wait another 4 months or more. i am still number 15 on the list of over 70 requests and they tell me they are only allowed 1 part per week from the factory and sometimes don't even get that. i called 2 other dodge dealers in nw washington and got a similar story. one dealer told me the factory needed the parts to still make new trucks which is limiting the supply for the recall, but not to worry because he had only seen one serious steering failure from this problem so far...! driving my truck with the thought of suddenly loosing steering control without warning for another 4 months doesn't make me feel all that safe or responsible. nor the thought of all the other trucks out there that may have to wait another year or more to be fixed. is this type of delay normal with such a serious recall? thank you for your time and concern. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I received a recall notice back in january 2014 and it stated to contact the dealer to have the recall maintenance done. i have called and tried for 5 months to get an appointment to have my ram looked at, to no avail. i keep being told that they are waiting for parts. if chrysler initiated this recall why don't they have the parts to fix it. my neighbor has a ram also and he is in the same position. what can i do to get my ram repaired? the recall # is n49/nhtsa 13v-529. *tr

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated while departing from the driveway driving approximately 2 mph, there was a loud sound from the bottom of the vehicle. he had a previous recall repaired by the manufacturer campaign id number(n49/nhtsa13v-529). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the previous failure was repaired by an authorized dealer. the ball joint to the steering broke as he was traveling and the vehicle had to be towed to an authorized dealer. the vehicle was repaired for a different problem not related to the recall. the failure mileage was 47,000. dyd *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but was informed that the parts were not available and that the deakler was only receiving one part per week. the contact felt that since the failure was reported in november of 2013, there should be a remedy available before january of 2014. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.

N49 recall. i have been advised by the dealer that the wait time will be approximately 45 weeks before the recall repair can be conducted. this is not a "reasonable" timeframe. *tr

There has not yet been an incident but we have been trying to comply with this safety recall since january 20, 2014 and our dealer does not yet have the part from chrysler to repair our truck. why?? i believe the dealer to be honest in their attempt to obtain the parts and do not understand why there is not a designated operation to produce and provide these needed safety corrections. *tr

This vehicle was recalled because of a problem with the steering linkage that could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash. when we took it to the dealer to verify the problem we were told that the defective part needed to be replaced but it would take 6 months because the manufacturer (chrysler) only ships 1 part per week to dealers. in other words, we have to drive a defective truck with a 4 year old child in the back seat for six months because there is a backlog of trucks needing the part replaced. is this ok with your agency? does president obama agree with this? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable until april. the dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the contact had not experienced the failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a recall notification under nhtsa campaign id number 13v528000 (steering). however, the part to do the repairs was not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v528000(steering) and stated that the repairs were not taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. the dealer indicated that the parts were not available. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was not contacted.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering). the dealer stated that the parts for the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the repair was not performed in a reasonable amount of time. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Received a safety recall notice from chrysler in early january 2014 for left tie rod replacement on 2008 dodge 2500 pickup truck. i have attempted to schedule repairs to replace left tie rod ball stud on numerous locations with local chrysler/dodge dealer and have been told they have not been getting parts from manufacturer. first review and attempt to schedule was on january 14th. placed on wait list. have followed up in both late february and late march to schedule, and still told no parts available to repair under recall notice. dealer informed me they will contact when they can schedule. today is may 27th, 2014- no call back to schedule yet. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v529000 (steering) but was advised by the dealer that the parts needed to complete the repair were not available. the manufacturer was also contacted and could not provide an reasonable date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Safety recall - chrysler has recalled left tie rod n49/nhtsa 13v-529. recall notice states "if your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint...." to this website. when dealer was called - see dee motors anaconda, mt - 59711 - service manager mentioned that chrysler is only allowing 1 tie rod end part per week. i have 24 appointments ahead of me. i am on a waiting list but 4 months of wait time is "not reasonable".... *tr

Recall issued but dealer can not get parts. safety recall n49/nhtsa 13v-529 we have limited number of days to have this replaced as we are planning a 5,000 mile trip with this pickup pulling a 35 ft travel trailer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, he suddenly lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into a ditch. the contact was not injured and was able to exit the vehicle to further inspect the vehicle. he then discovered that the front passenger's side tie rod was fractured. the contact notified the manufacturer of the failure, who sent a representative to further examine the failure. the representative concluded that the defect was erroneous. the manufacturer informed the contact that no assistance would be provided. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 94,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v529000 (steering ) in early january 2014. the contact stated that he took the vehicle to the dealer to get it repaired but the dealer stated that parts needed to complete the recall repair were unavailable. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) had surpassed the reasonable time for repair. the dealer was contacted and stated the part was not available for repair and they were only allowed to order one part per week. the contact stated he noticed a crunching sound when turning the steering wheel at low speeds. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v259000 (steering) but was unable to have the vehicle repaired because the part was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had surpassed a reasonable time frame to initiate the recall repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the contact's concerns. the contact did not experience the failure.

2008 dodge ram 2500. consumer writes in regards to the length of time to complete tie rod ball stud recall notice. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, they were only allowed to order one set of parts, once every two weeks. *jb

I received recall notice n49/nhtsa13v-529 and took my vehicle to a local dodge dealership in january 2014. i was placed on a waiting list for parts to be ordered. i called the dealership in march 2014 and was told the parts were on back order. it is now june and i am being told the part is still on back order. i do not feel comfortable operating my vehicle on the freeway knowing there is a discrepancy with my steering. i also do not think a 6 month wait to repair a safety recall is timely or acceptable. i would appreciate your assistance in resolving this matter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) had surpassed reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer stated the part was not available. the contact was placed a on a waiting list. the manufacturer was not alerted of the delay in the recall repair. the vehicle was not repaired. there are no failures at this time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) had surpassed the reasonable time for repair. the dealer was contacted and stated the part was not available for repair. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 13v529000 (steering) however, the contact was not able to have the vehicle serviced under the recall due to the part not being available. the dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. the manufacturer was notified of the delay. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 08/11/14*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500 heavy duty. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) and the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable until april. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the dealer stated that the part was unavailable. the dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. there are no failures at this time. ..updated 04-23-14 *bf

Tl* the contact owns 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 13v529000 (steering) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the remedy part to become available. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact attempted to have the vehicle repaired under nhtsa recall campaign number:13v528000 (steering). the contact was advised that the parts were not available and as a result the recall repair could not be performed. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. there were no failures at this time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign id number 13v528000 (steering) but was informed by the dealer that the part was not available. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was not contacted.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v528000 (steering); however, the part was unavailable to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) had surpassed a reasonable about of time for repair. the dealer was contacted and simply stated that the part was not available. the manufacture was contacted and could not provide a time frame for when the repair was expected to begin. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact had not experienced a failure.

About 11 months ago i received a recall notice from chrysler for my 2008 dodge ram 2500 pick up truck, it was for a suspension problem with the tie rods, recall #n49/nhtsa 13v-529 i called my local dodge dealer where i bought the truck and they said they could not get the parts, i called several months later and they told me the replacement parts had been "recalled". i have contacted them numerous times still no parts. i have called chrysler several times and get the same run around, no parts available. this is a real safety issue as the failure of the parts could cause me to crash. i would think chrysler would be nervous as the liability issue could be very expensive. what if they fail and someone is killed, is this my fault would i be liable? this has been going on for almost a year and still not resolved. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number 13v529000 (steering) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the dealer advised they received one part per week and the contact was on a three month waiting list. the manufacturer advised the part was restricted. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 03/21/14*lj updated 3/28/2014 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number 13v529000 (steering) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the manufacturer advised that the dealer would receive one part per month and they were not sure when the part would arrive. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

The heater works on occasion from nov 13 till i replaced it in may 2015, now its august 2015 and the heater has completely stopped working. i live in alaska and a heater is a huge deal. also during an oil change noticed the tie rod is all gooped with oil. have an 09 1500 that the tie rod broke on. curious if my 08 is gonna have the same issue. the rear differential is leaking oil all of a sudden as of june 2015 after hauling my 24 foot trailer 1200 miles. when i put the truck in 4 low and drive it makes a huge clucking sound doesn't turn very well either. it feels like my steering is about to go out. i can't drive up my driveway without digging wholes in the gravel. i bought the truck used november 2013 and feel like i got a lemon.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering). however, the part needed was unavailable. the contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he was concerned for his safety since the parts to repair recall nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) were still not available. the contact mentioned that the tie rod had fractured previously and was now causing the tires wear prematurely. the dealer was contacted. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 115,000.

When pulling forward and turning the steering linkage just fell off.

Turning onto a driveway when leakage started from the steering box. the previous week had noticed wobbles at 55 mi./hr.hitting pot holes sent me to the opposing lane. already had suspension ( sway bars, pitman are, steering linkage redone after tie rod broke. still no one can figure where there's a leak in the cooling system. had to do body work out of pocket due to taking out a fence because of a defected tie rod,and paid for the tie rod, sway bars and links before i got the recall notice! took it in for recall on steering box, dealership did not replace because it was working fine at the time. now i have toe expenses and loss of wages because it finally broke. *tr

While driving at highway speeds, if the vehicle hits any pot hole, road change, or turning slightly left, the front end will start to uncontrollably shake. it becomes very violent and hard to control until i slow down to under 60 mph. i have had multiple dealers look at the issue and tell me they have seen this issue before but there is nothing they can do for me as no front end parts are worn out. they then state that they have an "upgrade" front end kit i can purchase for $2,500 that will maybe fix it. i ask them if it is a known issue then why doesn't chrysler recall the front ends and fix the issue, they reply that chrysler does not claim there is any issue present. i have checked all over the internet and this issue seems to affect hundreds of thousands of people as manufactures make after-market "death-wobble" fix kits. it is very frustrating to have to possibly pay out of pocket for a fix that might not work. this truck has been nothing but issues for me. *tr