51 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 based on all problems reported for the 2008 Ram 1500.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving at approximately 35 to 40 mph, when the vehicle veered left or right, the steering wheel was difficult to turn and the rpm level decreased. The engine felt as if it would seize. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the Dodge dealer and was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Steering angle sensor--- when vehicle is steered left the ant-skid and ebs lights on dash light up for no reason. Vehicle only has just over 44,000 miles, in excellent condiiton. Vehicle is only used to commute to and from work and to daughter's softball games. Please help, thank you.
Driving at a speed of 45 mph the truck--2008 Dodge Ram 1500 5. 7 hemi-- died. I had no power steering. I was able to shift into neutral and stop. Very thankful I was on a country lane and not on a freeway because there was no warning and I could have been in a horrible accident. The check gauges light icon was flashing as I tried to re-start it. It would crank but not start. After waiting for 15 minutes it did start up again. The engine icon light was showing and it said that an oil change was needed. The oil change wasn't due yet for another 1000 miles, or, two weeks on my three month schedule. I get the oil changed every three months. It tried to stall from then on as I accelerated from a stop, on my way to to the dealer. The diagnostic showed a code for the egr valve, which was replaced. This was fixed four days ago and so far so good, but am very anxious when I drive now, worrying that it might happen again, especially after seeing so many posts online with others experiencing the same problem with their Dodge ram trucks. This truck has 35,300 miles on it. This truck was serviced six weeks before this incident with: a 16 cylinder hemi tune-up; a throttle body service, fuel induction flush and fuel system treatment; transmission service with filter change; machined front and rear rotors; and tire rotation.
The truck will throw you into another lane of traffic and you hope and pray no one is there. Sometimes at highway speeds and sometimes at normal speeds. Not a good feeling and not fair Dodge only picked a certain number of these to fix.
Complete loss of power to vehicle, including powertrain, steering. Power loss occurred previously when driving and hitting a bump (pot hole). Last event happened during normal steering into driveway. Speeds varied during occurrences. Top speed was approximately 55 mph.
Vehicle bought new in 2008. In the last couple of years, had replace both brake calipers due to dragging and overheating. Replace lf wheel bearing hub assembly - making noise - found to have worn bearing, wiper motor replaced for recall, never had issue. Now it does not work correctly, improper cycling speeds, won't turn on, or won't turn off at times. Mileage ~ 38,000. This is dangerous, just like the brakes and bearing.
Front wheel bearings went out and yhe egr valve went out also.
Trucks all over road when hitting rough patch. The bed is rusting bad no excuse.
The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle began to veer left and right uncontrollably. The contact lost control of the vehicle, veered off the road, and crashed upside down. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized. In addition, the steering wheel had made an abnormal movement. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to dealer where it was diagnosed the steering drag link inner joint and damper bracket needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000. Ak.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 65 mph the contact noticed that the steering wheel began to lunge forward and make a popping noise. The contact also noticed that the vehicle would sway in the opposite direction that the contact was turning the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the steering box was replaced, three months after the vehicle was repaired, the failure recurred. There were no prior warnings. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 13000. The current mileage was 21000.
It first started as severe shaking whenever I hit a bump, especially on an curve. The truck would hop and shake and become uncontrollable until I slowed. This still happens but now I also get an uncontrollable wobble whenever I drive at highway speed and there is any kind of incline or bend in the road. Only fix is to slow down significantly. . It's dangerous! I've become trained to deal with it but it's certainly unsafe and I always worry that it will happen on a slick road and I won't be able to hold it on the road. I've replaced tires, aligned, balanced, road force balanced and nothing fixes it!.
Was driving my 2008 Dodge ram sxt pickup and while making a left turn on a main road at 40mph the steering wheel locked up. I could not control the vehicle and as the vehicle was crossing into the oncoming lane, applied brakes. The truck crossed the road and spun out on the grass on the opposite side of the road facing 180 degrees from direction of travel. The vehicle came to s a stop against an embankment and had minor damage. If another vehicle had been in the opposite lane this could have been a fatal accident. The vehicle is now at the dealer and I am awaiting a report.
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 mph the contact heard a growling and rumbling noise. The contact was unable to determine where the noise was coming from. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technicians stated the steering gear power box, front shaft, arm drag link, axle joints and seal drive needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the steering gear box was not available and did not know when it would become available. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact tried contacting the manufacturer but was unable to speak with ta representative. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
After speaking to several 2008 Dodge ram owners (on Dodge forum & face to face) we all have the same concerns with this vehicle. There is a severe handling issue at highway speeds that causes an uncontrollable rear suspension hop. This in turn results in severe handling issues that have led in some cases to spin outs and fishtailing. The newer Dodge ram models are equipped with sway bars or anti sway bars so it shows that the engineers recognized the problem. I've spent numerous dollars and time having the tires balanced, rotated and rims checked as well as buying new tires in trying to eliminate this dangerous condition.
On interstate whole hub assembly with tier flew off and it’s been very hard I just payed for car I worked for and lost it please help.