Front Suspension Shock Absorber Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the shocks were leaking and would cause both front tires to shake when driving on any uneven road surfaces. The approximate speed was 15 mph. The vehicle would also lean to the side excessively when completing a turn in either direction. The contact also stated that the failure would cause increased stopping distance when the brakes were applied. The dealer advised the contact to replace both front shocks; however; the parts were not available. The dealer could not provide an estimated time of when the parts would be available. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 24,000 and the current mileage was 25,000. Updated 05/19/10. Updated 06/29/10 the consumer stated the problem was firxed in April. Updated 07/19/jb.

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I own a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 regular cab tr4 4x4 v with a 4. 7l engine. The problem dealt with routine failure of the front shocks. The front shocks installed on these Dodge failed routinely, they leaked oil, and became worthless. This was the second failure on the pickup. The first failure occurred with less than 3000 miles on the truck, and now again with 15,000 miles on the truck. I contacted a dealer, and they stated that this was a known manufacture defect with these shocks, and they were on back order. . Read more...

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Front tires are being cut by shock bracket. There is no stop to keep tires from rubbing against shock brackets while making sharp turns. This is a safety defect. Truck is equipped with factory rims and tires that are of specified size by manufacturer.

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A right front shock absorber failed, causing excessive wear on right tire. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

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4 shock absorbers are inadequate for size of vehicle. If vehicle hit a bump in the road,it will bounce all over, causing uneven tire wear, and loss of control.