2008 Dodge Durango Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Dodge Durango, 4% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased my 2008 Durango from herb chambers feb 4, 2013 since then it has been in the shop for several suspension noises (at least 3 times) in oct 2013 I brought my vehicle back in complaining that the suspension is noisy over all types of bumps. The technician checked it out and I was told that the stabilizer links needed to be replace and that they had to be ordered, that is when the waiting game started. …”
NHTSA complaint #10614473, filed 2014-07, 42,000 miles“We were traveling thru a reduced speed area on a 4 lane highway at 50 MPH when the vehicle went into what is known by me now as a death wobble . I managed to keep it on the highway and pull off onto the left shoulder. I found the left tie rod had come apart so there was essentially no steering control. Luckily we had to slow down in the area as we were traveling at 70 MPH a couple minutes earlier and had traveled thru quite a number of 2 lane construction zones with heavy traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561490, filed 2014-01, 51,000 miles“When traveling on the expressway or the street at 40 to 50 MPH my 2008 Dodge Durango almost loses control whenever I hit a groove in the road or the slightest bump. My suspension has been check several times and nothing is ever found to be wrong. I was recently at the dealership for another recall when I asked about this issue and I was informed this was called the death wobble or the road walk . When I hit a bump my truck can literally skip into the next lane. I have researched online and found this is a common problem for Dodge suvs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11013053, filed 2017-08, 77,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler unlimited x. The contact was driving 40 MPH when she drove over a road bump and the vehicle began shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer was not able to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 36,000. Updated 08-23-12 the consumer stated the violent shaking is known as death wobble . In an attempt to repair the vehicle the steering dampener and mounting brackets were replaced. Updated 09/04/2012”
NHTSA complaint #10466791, filed 2012-07, 36,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 13% |
| 2025 | 1 | 13% |
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 6 | 3% |
| 2017 | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 9 | 2% |
| 2014 | 7 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 1% |
| 2012 | 6 | 1% |
| 2011 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 10 | 1% |
| 2005 | 14 | 1% |
| 2004 | 18 | 2% |
| 2003 | 91 | 27% |
| 2002 | 144 | 34% |
| 2001 | 265 | 40% |
| 2000 | 507 | 47% |
| 1999 | 1,102 | 56% |
| 1998 | 540 | 56% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Durango
40 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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