general problems of the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

My rear driveline separated from the rear differential causing the rear differential to seize up. It is available for inspection. This occurred while driving down a highway at 45 mph, there was some humming noise then it shook for a second and then load pop sound and send me fish tailing down the highway and then sliding sideways being stuck blocking the lane of traffic. I just contacted the dealership, and they cannot look at it under a recall situation because my VIN is not listed on the preexisting recall. I was told to contact the manufacturer directly. As of today 11/26/25, the vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives. There were no warning lamps or messages. Symptoms were only morning of the incident 11/24/25 after leaving my house halfway down the road approximately half a mile I started to hear a slight humming came to a stop sign didn't hear anything drove forward a block and a half to a stop light did not hear any humming in that time, as I took a right to head north on highway 9 I noticed the humming again and right as I was trying to pull off on the shoulder I hear a loud pop sound and temporarily lose control of the truck fish tailing I was able to get it back under control enough to steer a little and come sliding sideways to a stop stuck halfway on the shoulder and halfway into the oncoming traffic lane.

The warranty has been canceled due to some inspections that were not performed my the dealerships this was a lifetime warranty and they are not standing behind their contract.

2008 Dodge ram that shuts off while driving. It shuts off while in motion with absolutely no warning whatsoever. I have been driving to work and all of a sudden the truck shuts off on the highway. Someone is going to get into a serious accident. This is extremely scary and inconvenient aside from being extremely dangerous.

I have 332,683 miles on my Dodge Ram 1500 my catalistic converter went I cannot get it inspected I thought they were to last the lifetime of the truck? can you help I think that this is a record for a gasoline engine still runs great except for this problem if you can help I thank you (xxxx) redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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.

Vehicle stalls after a gas fill-up. I start my truck after filling up at the pump. Pull out of the station, go a little ways down the road, stop at a stoplight. Sit at idle for maybe 30 seconds & the truck dies. The truck only does this after fillups. No check engine. No codes. Looks like there are a lot of people complaining about the same thing. This has been happening constantly after every fill up. The truck runs fine afterwards.

Intermittent front end vibration described online as "death wobble" while driving at highway speeds (over 55) steering wheel will randomly vibrate and shake and vehicle front end shakes as if the front wheels are "fighting each other" and out of unison with the other. Slowing down will stop the vibration and vehicle will settle down and return to normal. This occurs without notice, but especially when vehicle is driven across a rough patch or transition from one road surface to another. More likely on highways and interstates at speeds above 55. This issue has been occurring intermittently for years. Service centers have been unable to diagnose the cause. Have inspected front end, shocks, tie rods, ball joints, etc. And found no reason for trouble.

Was driving on paved road at 15 mph and right front tire blow for no reason nothing in road this is the third good year wrangler sr-a that has blow across the tire treads for no reason why are they still being sold with out a recall very dangerous p275/60r20.

On 1/19/17 I made a 7 mile round trip drive, returned to our house and parked on the street. About 10 minutes later after making my lunch I opened facebook to see a notification that a truck was on fire on my street. I walked out my front door to see what was going on only to find the leander fire department putting out the fire involving my Dodge ram. The assistant fire chief believes it started by the master cylinder.

My truck has quit functioning 3 different times (days). All dash lights come on and there is no communication between the accelerator pedal and engine. Most times it is still running but I cannot make the vehicle move. The last time the engine died completely and I could not restart the vehicle. I have had it towed 3 times to the dealership, they have made repairs based on what they thought was wrong, only to have it stop exactly the same 4 or 5 days later. The first repair was condenser, oil pressure regulator and battery cable, the second repair was the brain. This third time they have had the truck for 3 days and yesterday they called and said they do not know what is wrong, it doesn't give them codes when on computer. I do not feel confident nor safe to drive a truck that just stops when I'm driving. I have found other complaints on a website carcomplaints. Com and have found 10 other complaints with very similar vehicle problem. I am leaving work each time this happens and am thankful I am not travelling home during rush hour; I'd likely cause an accident. It has been very expensive almost $2000. And still no truck. First occurrence about 10nov, 2nd occurrence about 16nov, 3rd was 5dec.

Recently my 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab started locking up as if I was slamming on my brakes when I was driving and not touching my brakes. This would happen whenever I was driving 60mph or greater on any kind of road going in a straight line. I had the brake lines flushed and new brake fluid put in along with cleaning out the rear differential and putting in expensive synthetic oil and still no change. I've called Dodge corporate about this and they said they couldn't do anything because there is no recall on the books about this. I did some research and found out that there have been a lot of complaints about this same thing happening to other Dodge Ram 1500 truck years. I had my mechanic put the Dodge computer on it and it showed no codes. He has no clue about what to do. Neither do I.

The brakes on our 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 failed on 2/5/2016. As I was in motion headed straight when the truck's brakes failed and I hit the vehicle in front of me. I was traveling straight on a city street about 20-30 mph when I lost the use of the brakes. The truck kept traveling forward about 50 yards after I hit the other vehicle and I wasn't sure how I was going to stop the moving truck when I remembered to use the emergency brake. The vehicle stopped after that in the center turn lane and I remained there until the police arrived. When the officer arrived I explained to him that the brakes on the truck failed even after I had been running errands and picked up lunch just minutes before the accident. A police report was made and I took pictures of the brake pedal and internal brake components immediately after the accident. The brakes were shown to the responding police officer and the person in the other vehicle I had hit. I also reported the faulty brakes to our insurance company. I can provide a copy of the police report once it's available in 24-48 business hours. I believe the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 truck was built with an improperly formed or faulty brake booster input rod retaining clip which caused improper service brakes and/or hydraulics.

The rear axel is having issues. I believe the mechanic said it was because a broken pinion in rear axel . My ram is a 2008 made in June of 2008 and I know for a fact doge has recalled the 2009 for same reason but for some reason mine iisnt.

Vibration and bouncing- wobble feeling with loose steering at speeds 55-70, from front wheels through steering wheel. Tires have been re-balanced several times as the possible cause but truck continues to have vibrations in front wheels at speeds 55 or higher. Continual brake noise, rattling sounds at all speeds after brakes have been applied 2-3 times under normal traffic conditions.

Check engine light came on. Mechanic changed gas cap, did not fix. Pressure test - gas tank leaking on top. Replaced gas tank on 8/10/2015. We kept the tank just in case someone wanted to inspect it.

While fueling truck on several occasions when the tank is full and the pump shuts off, fuel flys back out of the fill neck. This needs to be fixed ASAP and Dodge knows about it with all the complaints I see on here. Thank you if you can help get this fixed for me.

Takata recall my vehicle was shipped from north carolina in humidity and hot sun for an extended period of time- approx two of those years was consistent humidity and high temperatures without being driven. I am now due to relocate to California and I am requesting my truck be repurchased by manufacturer due to the extended period of time awaiting these parts to be available. Carmax sold me this truck knowing these safety recalls were open and never told me! I never would have purchased this vehicle knowing it's putting my family lives at risk. There is also a third rear brake light water leak which I was told to replace rear window! only to still have puddles under my seat - now floor warped and smells like mold. Manufacturers is well aware of this defect as I see complaints about this with other Dodge ram owners! all as frustrated as me due to Dodge first replacibg rear electric windiw which costs $600 -$1100 before finally telling customer it's a $3 gasket repair which Dodge will not sell you! they want to charge labor and make more money to do this fix! it needs to be recalled.

Was driving the truck when the back wheels locked up and slide across the road and hit one guard rail and bounced across and hit another. I was on the road coming around a curve when the wheels locked up. .

Had new tires and ball joint replaced and truck lined up 3 times and still shakes in front end. Turn steering wheel all way left and front end skips on pavement.

Excessive rust on nuts and bolts to master cylinder, power steering components, engine parts and nuts, frame. Safety issue if parts were to brake while driving. I have been noticing for a period of time and just keeping an eye on.

I do not have a particular incident to report but I have noticed a popping noise whenever I turn my wheel slightly at a slow speed and when I try to make tight turns it sounds like something could be grinding or sheering against some steering components. The noises and grinding that I am hearing sounds like something could be breaking or sheering off and although nothing has broken off yet, I do not know if the integrity of whatever parts are being effected are becoming weaker each time I have this issue so I am concerned.

While driving at highway speeds the front end wants to pull to the left and right when going over a bump in the road. The steering wheel does not pull it feels like the wheels turning. I have had the alinement checked and had new tires put on. Still have the same trouble.

No heat in floor.

I was driving in the middle lane of traffic at 7o mph when my 4wl lite flashed,I heard a loud bang and my truck jerked violently, I thought I had been rear ended. My truck immediately slowed down to 30mph right after the loud noise. I then had to get across two lanes of speeding freeway traffic to avoid an accident or worse. After I made it to the shoulder of the road and calmed my nerves, I did damage assessment and discovered that my truck had shifted itself into four wheel low at 70 mph. I limped my truck home, stuck in four wheel low, called a tow truck and took it to my Dodge dealer. Almost two years later and numerous trips back to various dealerships to get this warranty work fixed, and out thousands of dollars the problem has never been fixed and Chrysler considers the case closed. I'm afraid now after this incident to take my truck on the freeway as I feel it is not safe for me or the drivers around me. Next time I may not be so lucky.

If truck has a full tank of gas, it will stall if slowing down or coming to a halt. If it is full, and you are driving down interstate, it seems to be fine, as you exit the interstate and come to a light or stop, it will stall and you have to restart. Only happens if a full tank. No Dodge shops can answer why. Numerous you tube videos on this issue with no answers from the experts. My only child drives this vehicle, so yes, I am concerned about this and worry that this may worsen and lead to stalling on the interstate at a high rate of speed, say 70 versus 40 and slower. Bought vehicle in 2012 and it continues to this day. Needless to say, we never fill up this truck. My dates on here are not precise. Truck was bought March of 2012 with about 85k miles. This problem continues to this date. You might want to enter this problem on youtube and see what you get. Very interesting.