2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 103about this part
- Share
- 19%of 554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 103 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500, 19% of the 554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine stalls and cuts off without any warning. I've had it at 4 different auto repair shops including 3 weeks at landmark Dodge and no one can determine what is going on with it. I've had the fuel pump replaced and cylinders replaced. It's crazy andd very frustrating that Dodge can't fix their own product.”
NHTSA complaint #11170960, filed 2019-01, 125,000 miles“My left tie rod needs replaced,the right is fine. The have a bunch of recalls on left tire rod on all different models and years covering around mine truck. My truck is not under the recall, I think it is a crock pot filled with something. How is it magical the same problem they are having recalls on but mine isnt recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10807845, filed 2015-12, 60,000 miles“While pulling my rv trailer, I noticed a growling noise and vibration coming from the front of my truck. The closer I got to home the noise got louder. Took to my mechanic and he had to replace left front wheel bearing hub, steering knuckle and alignment. It fixed the problems. Only 45594 miles. Cost $800.00. Is this a recall for this vehicle? Can I be reimbursed for my cost of repairs from chrysler?”
NHTSA complaint #10870806, filed 2016-05, 45,594 miles“If I get a little bump on the highway I lose control of my steering for a few seconds and it goes back to normal, its been like that for years. But lately in the past 3 months there has been a strange noise coming from my steering box and wheels mainly on the driver side like if I'm dragging something and as if my steering is falling apart. This has been a major concern that I recently stopped driving it.”
NHTSA complaint #10928167, filed 2016-11, 10 miles“No accident yet but forseen. The u-joint part of intermediate steering shaft is about to come apart. The truck has 110k mi. And if this comes apart I will lose all steering capability also have 2 ofplay in steering wheel causing difficulity in steering and weaving I believe this part should have much longer life than this and some sort of secondary mechanism to hold this together because if it comes apart while driving it will be a disaster.ive never seen anything like this in any other vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11318842, filed 2020-03, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V528000Nov 6, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2006–2008, RAM 2500 2003–2008, RAM 3500 2003–2008
- 13V529000Nov 6, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2008, RAM 2500 2008–2012, RAM 3500 2008–2012
- 11V350000Jul 6, 2011Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2008, RAM 2500 2003–2011, RAM 3500 2003–2011
Related service bulletins
- 10220411Jun 5, 2013If replacing the steering linkage or drag link inner tie rod assembly at the pitman arm on a vehicle built before Febuary 14 th, 2008, verify that the pitman arm part number is…
- 10028388Dec 17, 2008Chrysler:dodge: approximately 2969 vehicles, equipped with an automatic transmission, may have been shipped with a gearshift cable that may slip out of adjustment and not allow…
- 10025346Jun 30, 20082003-2008 (dr) ram truck 1500-steering shudder during parking lot or low vehicle speed maneuvers.
- 10023639Nov 15, 2007Steering damper bolt that may not have been tightened to specification.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 47 | 7% |
| 2011 | 45 | 7% |
| 2010 | 41 | 8% |
| 2009 | 28 | 4% |
| 2008 | 103 | 19% |
| 2007 | 60 | 12% |
| 2006 | 84 | 11% |
| 2005 | 59 | 5% |
| 2004 | 86 | 8% |
| 2003 | 44 | 4% |
| 2002 | 44 | 5% |
| 2001 | 53 | 5% |
| 2000 | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 | 32 | 5% |
| 1998 | 28 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 23 | 8% |
| 1995 | 16 | 8% |
| 1994 | 17 | 15% |
| 1991 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500
165 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
73 complaintsFuel system
64 complaintsElectrical system
52 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsWheels
19 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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