general problems of the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 - part 2

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that he received recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) in December 2013. He attempted to have the vehicle repaired but the parts were unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. There are no failures at this time.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:13v528000 (steering) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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. The contact had not experience a failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated there was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) and the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. The manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. The contact had not experience a failure. Updated 1/7/cn.

The contact owns a Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) but had surpassed reasonable time for repair. The dealer was contacted and stated that the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number 13v529000 (steering). However, the part to do the repairs was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 quad. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v528000(steering) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate mileage was unknown.

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notifcation of NHTSA campaign number 15v313000 (air bags), 13v528000 (steering) and was not able to schedule the repair within a reasonable time frame and the dealer only indicated that they would order the parts for several months. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to determine when the parts would become available. Parts distribution disconnect. Parts distribution disconnect. Dyd.

Tl -the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering) had surpassed the reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, decline to provide the contact estimated time for repair for this recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experienced the failure described in the recall. Az.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact had been waiting since January of 2014 to have the vehicle repaired according to NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v527000 (steering) and 13v528000 (steering). The dealer stated that they were unable to obtain the parts for the repair and that their lift was not large enough to lift the contact's vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number 13v529000 (steering) had a exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The dealer was contacted and advised that the part was not available, and placed the contact on a waiting list. The contact did not experience a failure.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number 13v528000 (steering) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The dealership advised that the part was not available and the contact had to be placed on a six month waiting list.

While driving down the road whether it is on the highway running 65-75 or on a side road running 45-60 if you hit a bump, come off a bridge, or drive over anything that is not smooth road the vehicle will go into an uncontrollable wobble/shake. In order to regain control of the truck you have to slow down slowly and steadily and pray you don't start changing lanes because when she starts shaking it's driving itself! I know I'm not the only person that experiences this. The NHTSA needs to put some heat on Dodge about this because it's going to get someone hurt!.

Driving 40 mph over a bridge, the front end of the vehicle became completely uncontrollable. The front wheels were violently shaking and the steering wheel could not be controlled due to the abrupt and violent steering shaking and vibration. It felt like the front wheels were going to break off the truck. I had to jam on the brakes and come to a complete stop in traffic.

Owner of 2008 Dodge 3500 dually was driving down road when fuse box caught fire. Windshield wipers started continuously squirting and smoke came out from underneath hood. Going 75mph with horsetrailer in tow, vehicle without warning, shut off leaving owner without power, lights, steering or brakes while windshield wipers still squirting continuously and wiper blades not working. If this happened 1 hour later owner would be dead as next part of road has extreme downgrade with curves. Vehicle was towed to nearest Dodge dealer where fuse box was replaced at owners expense. Took vehicle home 6 hours later new fuse box fuse blown and wires starting to melt again. Took vehicle into local Dodge dealer and traded in for different truck. When Dodge/Chrysler engineer flew in to examine old fuse box the box was burnt to a crisp. Both local Dodge dealer and Dodge/Chrysler engineer were told vehicle in question is unsafe and will kill someone. Owner was told truck will be sold at auction "as is" and sent out of the local area. Owner still has old fuse box for evidence.

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated while driving and the front tires became prematurely worn. The tires were replaced several times and the front suspension was also replaced however, the failure was not corrected. The contact also stated that NHTSA campaign number 13v529000 (steering) was received however the part was not available for repair and the vehicle was experiencing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 46,000.

Dodge death wobble, has happened since the original date also. Dealer has had in and "fixed" 3 times. It is currently back at the dealers service now.

My wife and I just bought a 2008 Dodge 3500 mega cab 2 months ago from a Dodge dealer after 2 weeks of owning the truck we were on the interstate going about 65-70 mph and hit a regular bump in the road the tires started shaking and the steering wheel and the truck became uncontrollable almost resulting in a crash. We finally got it to stop when we slowed to about 30mph on the interstate which is not fun at all. This has happened 4 or 5 times in the month in a half we have owned this truck. We took the truck back to dealer they said that the problem was the tires need balanced and rotated. We got the truck back and it still does the same thing. Called the dealer back told them of the problem its been a week and no phone call back to us to get the problem fixed. I'm very unhappy with this dealer and with Dodge. I am very scared to drive this truck and to put my family in it. I own a business along with my family and if there is something wrong we fix it if its our mistake. Something is wrong with these trucks it should not take someone's life to figure that out. Dodge needs to buck up and face these people that have forked out so much money on their so called best trucks. We want an answer and a fix before its someone's life. I challenge Dodge big wigs to put their family in a death wobble Dodge and see how comfortable and confident they are then. Your wife and kids will cry just like mine when your truck does the death wobble and almost goes under a semi doing 65 mph. Its [xxx] and you all are not taking my family away from me because of your mess up so **** it ***** if nothing gets done I will never own another Dodge again. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that the suspension was unstable in the front of the vehicle due to the steering. The steering assembly was loose and the steering wheel veered left and right, which prevented the driver from safely driving over 40 mph. The contact was uncertain if a death wobble would occur. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 13v529000 (steering), but the remedy failed to provide a solution. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times, but the failure continued. More than one independent mechanic provided diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was waiting to determine if the manufacturer could remedy the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Vehicle was purchased in November 2010, and the so call "death wobble" was not noticed until April 2011. I had taken the vehicle into the dealership where purchased, they found nothing wrong with the front end, yet rotated the tires, re-aligned the front end and replaced a control arm. The chevy dealership where the vehicle was purchased also contacted a Dodge dealer who denied any problems with the front end of these vehicle. The vehicle is driven little, and several times this month (December 2011) while driving on a major highway, while approaching a bridge doing 65 to 70 mph. , or where the pavement is rough the vehicle started this "death wobble", almost to the point there is no control. The driver can not gain full control of vehicle until the speed is reduced. I did notice on the net that Chrysler did issue a service letter to their dealers that a problem may exist, yet nothing was mentioned to the chevy dealership when they contacted Chrysler. This vehicle was purchased to tow a ten-thousand pound RV, and yet, I have not experenced a wobble while pulling that unit, I'm sure it is just a matter of time. Chrysler needs to step up, come up with a solution, recall and fix these vehicles. Customers deserve better than what Chrysler is doing, after all the customers pays thousands of dollars for their product. There is a serious safety issue here that needs to be addressed.

Turning steering. Right outer tierod joint failure. Joint ball came out of it's socket causing steering linkage to fall down on right side and jam against tire locking wheel also. Replace right outer tierod and align front end.

The failure is related to the steering linkage. A total loss of steering control was the result. The tie-rod end ball joint broke off right at the pit arm. The truck has no modifications at all and was never involved in an accident. The incident happen while backing out of the driveway. If the incident would have occurred 15 min later in traffic a serious accident could have been the result. Looking at the point where the failure occurred the ball joint had held on to only a small gross section of the pin. No indication or warning of a failure was noticeable in the days before. The parts are available for inspection or testing.

I was driving my 2008 Dodge 3500 4x4 dually taking my newborn daughter to the doctor when I hit a small bump in the passing lane of the freeway and my steering wheel was almost shaken out of my hands I had no choice but to immediately slow down from 70 mph (speed limit) to almost 50 mph with traffic on all sides of me. I almost hit two cars and was almost hit by a semi truck in my attempts to get my vehicle under control. The same thing has happened to me multiple times if I go over 65 mph when I asked the dealer ship about they said that since my warranty was over at 36000 miles I would have to purchase the new and improved parts for it. I think it should be a recall for a safety issue because now I have to come up with 800 dollars so I can feel safe driving my family around.

Vehicle has a death wobble, dealerships keep replacing steering damper, three times since 2009, it comes on unexpectedly, the problem is in the front end, just turned 40,000 miles, I will not allow anyone to drive this truck, it is an accident waiting to happen, Dodge dealerships will not resolve the issue correctly. Thus why it has only 40k on it. I do not want to even drive it over 45 mph. It has the problem again, I would like to trade it in, but do not want to give someone this headache. I will not even drive with my children in this truck. Also have had egr valve issues. Please force Dodge to do something before someone that does not know how to handle vehicles like this get behind the wheels and kills a family. Thank you.

2008 Dodge 3500 dual rear wheels. Anytime I hit a bump in the road , my truck goes into a uncontrollable shake. The truck is unsafe to drive and I will be selling it.

I have a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, @ 63,000km I started to experience violent shaking of the front end. Brought the vehicle to Dodge and they said it was a sticky steering stabilizer. The service manager said that they changed the steering stabilizer and sent me on my way. A week later I had the same shake happen and got under and looked at the truck. Turns out they had just greased the steering stabilizer shaft. . . I went back and complained and they gave me the run around so I decided to add a few aftermarket parts. They helped for a while but the shake came back. Took the vehicle back to Dodge and said all the suspension/steering components were within factory specs and basically told me I was imagining it. I told them to test drive the vehicle @ 110 km/h which is the posted speed limit where I always get the shake, and they flat out told me the tech's will not drive a vehicle over 100 km/h. I ended up having the entire front end replaced on the truck only to still have the problem and the dealers won't even entertain taking a look at it since I'm out of my warranty but have been having the problem for the last 60,000km's.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 08v641000 (engine and engine cooling), 09e001000 (steering), 13v528000 (steering), 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags. The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

My husband and I just bought a 2008 Dodge 3500 mega cab 4x4 4 weeks ago when you reach speeds of 60-70 mph and hit a normal bump in the road the truck starts to shake uncontrolably until you came to an almost conplete stop. The truck has 50,000 on it and in the past 4 weeks of ownign it has done it 4 or 5 times and almost caused a very bad wreck something is wrong with these trucks they need fixed. The dealer is giving us the run around about fixing it.

The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. While driving between 55-60 mph, the steering locked and pulled to the left. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a concrete barrier. The air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact has pictures. The VIN was unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 200.