Problems with 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 STEERING

I own a 2008 dodge ram 2500 with the faulty tie rod ends (recall l16 according to chrysler) which i found out on my own not from chrysler. i've attempted to get the problem resolved several times from several different dodge dealers however none of them have the parts to fix my truck. i was told they have no idea when anything will be available and hope for the best that it doesn't break. the problem is getting worse the longer this drags out and is to the point of i am scared to drive the truck. *tt

Was driving at approx 55mph and drove over a patched spot in road and the vehicle began to vibrate/shake uncontrollably until i brake or slowed the vehicle to approx 35 mph. this has occurred on 3 occassions since the initial event and two times has created a very unsafe condition while in interstate/highway traffic that almost caused 2 accidents with me trying to slow and pull off the road to gain control of the vehicle. this vehicle milage is about 98% highway milage. i am told by the local dodge dealer this is not related to the current recalls. *tr

2008 dodge ram 3500. consumer writes in regards to left tie rod recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the tie rod broke causing his truck to cross traffic, which resulted in him landing in a ditch. chrysler sent the consumer a letter stating the repair order he submitted, did not show replacement of parts or services involved in the recall. according to the invoice, the right outer tie rod end broke and damaged the right sway bar end link. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he heard a loud noise as the vehicle came to a complete stop. the contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle she noticed that the driver's side tie rod was fractured. the contact stated that she previously received notification for nhtsa campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) and had been waiting for the parts to become available. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician verified the failure and replaced the tie rod, upper and lower bolt joints. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.

While driving this truck at approximately 60 miles an hour i hit a expansion joint as i was on a slight left turn cause the vehicle to shake violently almost losing control until i slowed down to below 30 miles an hour then the suspension stabilized. this has occurred on many occasions since the first incident and i have learned to anticipate when this may occur and expect it. i have taken vehicle to have suspension check and they have found no problems. it was recommended that i put a dual shock absorbing steering stabilizer on this vehicle. this was done and did not correct the problems. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the tie rod assembly failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where each tie rod end was replaced. in addition, the steering stabilizer was also replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 56,100.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph over a road bump, the entire vehicle began to shake violently. the contact then coasted to the shoulder and was able to decelerate to a complete stop. the contact proceeded to drive and the vehicle functioned normally. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 40,000. *tr

While on vacation in wv, i began having steering issue where the truck would drift left and there became an overabundance of play in the steering wheel. since then it has become difficult to drive. i repeatedly took the truck to my local dealer and called but there was no recall on my truck. there are recalls on ram 1500 megacabs and ram 2500;s but not on a ram 2500 megacab???? i have had my suspension replaced, my steering looked at six time at a local shop and it is still not driving as it should. my engine compartment liner is also burned where a metal hose has come in contact with it and melted through it. this is plain to see when the hood is up and yet my truck is not part of any recall for this either. since my truck is not listed on any of the recalls, am i eligible for the buyback?

While traveling a windy country road at approx. 40-45 miles per hour, when making a curve and hitting a rough patch of road the vehicle front end started to shake violently. we slowed down to make shaking stop. this happens all the time when rounding a curve and hitting a rough spot in the road.feels like the front end is going to come off. very frightening. we took to dodge dealer and they could not find anything wrong with vehicle. looked on the internet and found this is common among dodge trucks and is called the death wobble and dodge takes no responsibility for this. i guess it is cheaper to pay law suits than do the right thing and fix affected vehicles. how many lives have to be spent before dodge is held accountable? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the passenger side front tie rod fell on the ground. the vehicle was towed to a local garage. the failure was located within the ball joints which separated due to defective material. a local mechanic replaced the steering pitman, steering arm, the cross shaft, nuts and bolts. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 36,000 and the current mileage was 36,250. updated 06/26/12 *bf the consumer stated he could not just replace the failed part. he had to purchase the entire steering assembly, due to it being an upgrade. the cost of the steering assembly was $618.61. updated 06/27/12 updated 08/28/12*lj updated 09/12/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the vehicle drove over a road bump and the steering wheel exhibited a violent shake. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer for a diagnostic test. the dealer rotated the tires but the service did not remedy the shaking failure. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who then informed the contact that the vehicle had been upgraded under nhtsa campaign id numbers: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly) and 10e013000 (steering:gear box:shaft pitman). the contact was awaiting a call from the manufacturer regarding the suspension. the failure mileage was 37,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the power steering assist of the vehicle. the contact was able to move off the roadway and inspected the vehicle where he found that the passenger side tie rod assembly was fractured. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering linkages: tie rod assembly) would only cover the front driver side wheel and not the front passenger side. the failure and the current mileage was 97,000.

Right tie rod end broke off, very limited steering. *tr

While backing out of a parking space i heard the left steering linkage fall onto the other linkage. i had complied with the recall h46 on sept. 10, 2009 regarding the failed part. the ball joint stud had failed requiring the pickup to be towed for the replacement of the steering linkage. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel seized abnormally. the contact examined the vehicle and found that the front driver side tie rod was fractured. the vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 17,000. updated 03/05/12*lj chrysler informed the consumer, the recall applied to the model years that were manufactured in a specific plant. chrysler stated the consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall. 03/07/12 updated

Was attempting to back the truck up into driveway and had wheel turned all the way to the left. heard a high pitched screech and then lost all power steering and was unable to move steering wheel. had the truck towed to dealer to have repairs done on truck. dealer stated that it was the power steering gear box again. this will be the third one replaced in the truck since 5/3/2011. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that he heard a loud clunking noise while turning at approximately 5 mph. the contact also lost control of the steering during the failure. the vehicle was then stopped and the contact noticed that the driver's side tie rod was fractured. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure and the current mileages were 20,600.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the steering would seize abnormally while driving at low speeds. the manufacturer was contacted and denied assistance with the repair. the manufacturer also advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number:11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.

I've got 40,000 miles on my 2008 2500 quad cab 6.7 cummins. the symptoms i noticed have been when driving down the road at highway speeds, suddenly it'll sound like i have a flat tire for about 2 seconds, then resume to normalcy. but when i slow to a stop, the truck shakes uncontrollably until you stop. it almost feels like i have a manual transmission, which i don't, and i don't downshift. i thought it was maybe a transmission problem, but i shifted to neutral and stopped, out of "drive", and it still shook uncontrollably. my truck does have the snow plow prep package on it, but i do not run a snow plow, and after researching the possibility of that last winter, i would never put a plow on a quad/diesel; or for that matter, any ram. *tr

I was i-77 in wv and hit a bridge expansion joint at approx. 70 m.p.h. the truck front suspension began to shake violently. the front tires and steering wheel began to shake/bounce uncontrollably. it did this for aprox 20 sec. while i tried to stop the truck slowly and safely. internet research revealed this is a common problem with dodge 2500 pickups. it has been given the name death wobble. i returned it to the dealer where they deny any knowledge of the problem and after inspection determined that the incident busted both front shocks and stabilizer bar. it was not covered by factory or extended warranty. i had 2 new shocks & stabilizer installed and the front end re-inspected and serviced, lined and balanced the tires as directed by dealer insp. results. i drove less than 10 miles and the truck done the death wobble again. they now suggest the tracking bar failure but state that the whole front suspension may be damaged due to a poor design and the violent vibration that occurred during the incidents. again the warranties are refusing coverage. the tech's refused to release the truck back to me to drive for safety reasons. they feel it is not safe to operate in this condition. this truck remains in stock condition. installing 285/70/16 tires 10 ply tires for safety concerns. the stock tires were too small for an 8000 lbs. pickup that tows occasionally. due to the seriously neglected safety concern by dodge, i will be trading this truck off when i get it fixed. dodge knows there is problems please step up and make them address this issue before someone get hurt or killed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that after having repairs performed on the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly), the steering failed without warning while driving approximately 25 mph. the contact noticed that one wheel was wobbling. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and then towed to the nearest mechanic. after diagnosis, they advised him that the tie rod assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the tie rod assembly. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 147,000. the vin was unavailable. updated 03/16/12*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact was entering a residential driveway when the stud for tie rod detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 40,903.

While driving 60mph the front end of the vehicle suddenly shook excessively and became difficult to control. upon stopping the car i found the drag link for right side had split and detached from ball joint. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and i was informed that the entire steering assembly needed to be replaced. dodge has a known problem with this and no longer makes or supplies this failed part. this repair and replacement is at my cost and not covered under any recall or warranty. i was instructed the recall had been performed in april of 2011 and no action was needed at that time. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated the front driver side tie rod fractured while driving. the contact spoke with the manufacturer in regards to nhtsa recall campaign id number: 11v35000 (steering: linkage: tie rod assembly) but was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle suddenly shook excessively and became difficult to control. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the passenger side tie rod fractured and was detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the entire steering assembly needed to be replaced. the contact also stated that in august 2010, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v005000 (steering:linkages:tie rod assembly). the manufacturer was aware of the failure; however, did not offer any assistance. the failure and current mileages were 55,000.

Vehicle has progressively become scary to drive. it started with a squishy sound under the hood transmitted through the steering wheel when turning. over the last two months has increased to a steering wheel that will vibrate and if hit a rough road will jerk out of my hands while driving at any speed. i do not feel safe in transporting my family in this truck anymore. *kb

Death wobble on an 2008 dodge ram 2500 4x4 crew cab long bed. this recently happened six times and does not stop until the truck is almost to a stop. went into other lane once causing other drivers to avoid collision. just recently have had the truck over 65 mph. drove 75 mph on i -80 to co, and then to coast of ca. death wobble has happened at speeds of 30 mph to 70 mph. the front end wobbles slightly on small bumps which puts you on edge thinking it will go into a violent wobble immediately at normal highway speeds, or below. there is no visible damage to any parts in the front end and alignment seems fine. no solution had yet been found. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500 hd. the contact stated that the front driver side tie rod snapped, making it difficult to control the steering wheel. the cotnact was able to drive onto the emergency lane without incident. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the current and failure mileage was 99,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated while driving 5 mph and making a left turn the front drivers side tie rod broke. the contact lost complete control of the steering wheel. the contact stated had the vehicle been traveling at a high rate of speed, a crash could have occurred. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who replaced the tie rod. the contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. the contact stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. the failure mileage was 45,000.

Tl* the contact owns 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact was driving 5 mph when the contact heard a loud noise from the front end of the vehicle. the contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and found that the front driver side tie-rod was fractured. the vehicle was towed to a local mechanic to have the tie-rod replaced. the mechanic also noticed the passenger side tie-rod was faulty and the ball joints were defective. the contact stated that a crash could have occurred if the vehicle was on the highway during the failure. the failure mileage was 41,000. kmj

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the vehicle would violently shake from the front end of the vehicle, causing issues with his ability to steer safely. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the current mileage was 39,900 and the approximate failure mileage was 35,500.

I took my 2008 dodge 2500 into the dealer after experiencing a "pop" sensation in the front end at low speed (5-10mph). the dealer stated that both tie rod ends where worn out as well as both upper and lower ball joints. i spoke with the manager as the truck is out of warranty and he stated this was normal wear and tear. i then contacted the chrysler help line. initially they gave the impression that they may be able to assist me with this problem. however in a return phone call, they stated they could not do anything because of the mileage. of course i asked them how was it possible for the whole front end to be shot at 70,000 miles when it was suppose to have a heavy duty suspension as it is a diesel and the truck has never hauled any kind of weight or been off road. the other point i made with them was they know they have a problem because in order to replace the tie rod ends, you have to replace the whole assembly from the tie rod ends all the way to the pittman arm because it was redesigned. go figure! additionally i have had the turbo charger replaced twice because the dealer said the unit was bad. my main concern now is the steering as it is going to cost me $2500.00 to correct and i do not have that laying around. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated while driving at a low speed approximately 10 mph the steering wheel made a loud squeaking noise, but the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test but was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified but would not assist with the repair because the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v350000 steering: linkages: tie rod assembly. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current miles were 41,000.

Went to dodge dealership for routine tire rotation and alignment and they informed me that i needed all 4 ball joints replaced at only 62,833 miles to the cost of $3,000 (no mention of a possible defect) doing research on the replacement of these ball joints i found the complaints and decided to file one as well. this definitely poses a danger to my family as well as others who may not be aware of the possible defect. *tr

While driving 2008 dodge ram mega cab (~82,000 miles) on i-39 north from bloomington il at mile marker 87, complete loss of steering occured on vehicle. was able to get vehicle to stop. got out and inspected vehicle found outer tie rod on passenger side seperated. call police and chrysler customer service. tow truck took vehicle to rochelle il dodge dealer. il state patrol was on site also. *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while parking the vehicle, the front driver side tie rod end fractured and damaged the rim. the vehicle was towed to the dealer who confirmed that the tie rod was fractured. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay for a portion of the repair costs. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 80,000.

Death wobble, when driving at any speed, and hitting a bump with the wheel turned even ever so slightly either way, the wheel just gives that direction and the entire truck starts to go that direction. it is very nerve racking, and extremely dangerous. the forums are littered with people with the same issue looking for an answer, but we aren't coming up with one, all while throwing money away into parts that may or may not be bad. i've already had the tie rod failure that dodge has a recall on, but they say my truck was not effected by the recall, so that fell on me to replace. when i called dodge about the problem, they state that no one has reported this issue before so it is an isolated incident with my truck. however, a google search yields thousands of people with the same thing. can this be investigated in any way? these trucks have become dangerous to drive, or be around on the highways due to this 'death wobble'. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel locked and the vehicle slipped into anti theft mode. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians replaced the anti theft module, the power steering pump and fluid. the failure recurred after the repairs and the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. the anti theft module, u joint, power steering pump and fluids were replaced again. after the repairs, the contact noticed a grinding noise from the front driver side wheel. the vehicle was not further repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000. updated 08/30/11*lj updated 2/9/2012 *cn

Driver's side outer tie rod end snapped off today. already replaced 1 year ago for same problem. dodge ram 2500, 5.7 liter hemi, year 2008. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500 hd. the contact stated the steering box failed. the steering box failed three times after the dealer replaced it previously. while reversing out of a parking space and making a right hand turn the steering would not turn. it was very difficult to make the turns as the vehicle was being driven to the dealer. the dealer stated they will replace the orm steering box at the owners expense but there was a back order on the parts. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who advised that they would contact him within the next twenty four hours. the failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 35,000.

Steering dampener broke at stud. caused wheels to "pidgeon toe" and steering to become inoperable. parts replaced: #52122362-af; #52122370-ab. vehicle required tow-in. damage noted backing out of a parking place. status update. updated 06/15/11 *tr

I bought my truck brand new in 2008 ..it has what they call a death wobble , it only does it at speeds 50 or higher .. many dodge truck owners also experience the same trouble.. it occurs at higher speeds when you hit a small bump , or rough patch ..the front end of the truck will come unglued , and start shaking very violently ..it first did it in 2011 , and it still does it .. i contacted the dodge corporation about it , but they refuse to do anything about it ..

This vehicle has an uncontrollable shaking with the front end. if you hit a bump ir a pothole you have to slow down until approximately 30-35 mph or possible stop to get the shaking to stop. it will vibrate anything off the dash. front end parts have been replaced, front end aligned, new tires, factory recall. i notified dodge, of course they know nothing about this.after researching this matter i found that several thousands of people have this problem and has been named the death wobble. any dodge from 2003-2008 has this. it is ridiculous that the dodge isn't held responsible for making an unsafe vehicle. this death wobble is still happening everyday when a bump is hit and is going to make someone wreck . *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving in reverse, the power steering failed. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop. the contact called the dealer who stated that the vehicle was included in recall 09v005000 (steering: linkages: tie rod assembly) and it was repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 45,000. updated 8/19/14*cn

Submission from constituents re 2008 dodge ram 2500 pick up truck recall notice. (full document not imaged). *smd the consumer stated, he experienced problems with the truck for several years. whenever he went out of town, the vehicle would severely vibrate. the problems included, the tie rods and front end issues. finally, the problem was identified in a recall letter, he received. also, the egr had to be replaced at a cost of $ 950.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500 crew cab. the contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph he suddenly lost control of the steering wheel. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who advised him that the drivers side front tie rod end had fractured and caused the steering to fail. the drivers front tie rod end was repaired; however, in less than a year, the identical failure recurred causing the same failure with the steering. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and repaired on the drivers side. the failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the steering wheel became very stiff and the contact had to use extreme bodily force to turn the wheel. the vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder and stopped. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that the steering box was leaking. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the steering gear box was replaced. the failure recurred on an intermittent basis. the gear box was replaced approximately three times. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact was entering a residential highway at less than 5 mph when the vehicle lunged forward and began hesitating. the contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the front tie rod had fractured and was puncturing the front driver side tire. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs. the failure and current mileage was approximately 38,900.

2008 dodge ram 2500 mega cab 4x4. i had steering vibration and sticking steering at slow speeds since i drove it off the lot. i had shocks, all steering linkage, stabilizer, bushings, hydroboost unit and pitman arm replaced, due to slow speed sticking and "death wobble. " my warranty expired at 39,000 miles, so i replaced shocks and stabilizer with bilsteins at my own expense. vibration and sticking wheel (power steering failure) still occurs. severe death wobble at 60+ mph. nhtsa needs to get involved. this is a major safety hazard and has nearly caused me to crash into other lanes of traffic. dodge cannot fix and refuses to accept any responsibility after your warranty expires. i have tried several times to work with chrysler and they don't have the answers or want you to pay for diagnosis they cannot solve. please help...... *tr

The steering idler arm popped loose from the pitman arm right gear at the steering rendering the steering completely useless . *tr