Steering Related Problems of the 2008 Dodge Ram 4500

Table 1 shows three common steering related problems of the 2008 Dodge Ram 4500. The number one most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (two problems).

Table 1. Steering related problems of Dodge Ram 4500


Recently reported Steering problems of the 2008 Dodge Ram 4500

The Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Driver was turning the truck around in our lumberyard with a partial load on the bed and the left steering tie rod ball stud sheared off causing a serious problem with control of the vehicle he was going less than 5 mph.   Read details...

The Steering problem

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 4500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13v527000 (steering) and stated that the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The dealer stated that the remedy part would not become available for six months to twelve months.   Read details...

The Steering Failed problem

At 50 mph, the power steering pulley came off of my 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 causing the steering and brakes to fail. Thankfully,my arm strenght and trailer brakes saved me this time. According to the dealer,the power steering pump is not covered by warranty or under any recall.   Read details...


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