2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 175about this part
- Share
- 55%of 317 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 175 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500, 55% of the 317 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 4 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.
“Many refer to it as the death wobble and it has done it at least once every time I drive I have experienced the death wobble on the highway while going 75 MPH and it causes me to have to slow down drastically. I am not only worried for my wellness/life but my family members as well. This vehicle is used as a daily driver.”
NHTSA complaint #10788982, filed 2015-11, 249,215 miles“I bought my truck brand new in 2008 ..it has what they call a death wobble , it only does it at speeds 50 or higher .. Many Dodge truck owners also experience the same trouble.. It occurs at higher speeds when you hit a small bump , or rough patch ..the front end of the truck will come unglued , and start shaking very violently ..it first did it in 2011 , and it still does it .. I contacted the Dodge corporation about it , but they refuse to do anything about it ..”
NHTSA complaint #11001267, filed 2017-06, 60,000 miles“Vehicle has progressively become scary to drive. It started with a squishy sound under the hood transmitted through the steering wheel when turning. Over the last two months has increased to a steering wheel that will vibrate and if hit a rough road will jerk out of my hands while driving at any speed. I do not feel safe in transporting my family in this truck anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #10419845, filed 2011-08, 52,000 miles“In early july 2015, I contacted my local Dodge dealer (patterson Dodge) via phone to make the recall repairs to my 2008 Dodge RAM 2500. At the time of the phone call, the dealer indicated that my request for recall service would be put on a list to be scheduled at a later date. Since this initial phone call, I have contacted the dealer and manufacturer multiple times with no confirmation on when the recall repairs could be completed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10762557, filed 2015-09, 118,000 miles“While backing out of a parking space I heard the left steering linkage fall onto the other linkage. I had complied with the recall h46 on sept. 10, 2009 regarding the failed part. The ball joint stud had failed requiring the pickup to be towed for the replacement of the steering linkage.”
NHTSA complaint #10449436, filed 2012-02, 147,000 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 2500 2003–2008, RAM 3500 2003–2008, RAM 1500 2006–2008
- 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 2500 2008–2012, RAM 3500 2008–2012, RAM 1500 2008
- 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 2500 2003–2011, RAM 3500 2003–2011, RAM 1500 2008
- 09V005000Jan 9, 2009Chrysler is recalling 32,782 my 2008-2009 dodge ram 2500, 3500 and 3500 cab chassis pickup trucks equipped with powers and sons steering linkage. The steering…Covers: Dodge RAM 2500 2008–2009, RAM 3500 2008–2009
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…
- 10041904Aug 9, 2011Dodge: bulletin providing alignment procedures for tie rod ball stud housing for the right and left. Model yrs for cab chassis (reg and mega pickups and 4x4) 2003-2011.
- 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…
- 10023639Nov 15, 2007Steering damper bolt that may not have been tightened to specification.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 109 | 39% |
| 2011 | 210 | 70% |
| 2010 | 152 | 64% |
| 2009 | 155 | 72% |
| 2008 | 175 | 55% |
| 2007 | 200 | 55% |
| 2006 | 231 | 34% |
| 2005 | 153 | 36% |
| 2004 | 140 | 24% |
| 2003 | 159 | 24% |
| 2002 | 20 | 13% |
| 2001 | 69 | 15% |
| 2000 | 38 | 18% |
| 1999 | 36 | 12% |
| 1998 | 24 | 11% |
| 1997 | 10 | 5% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 14 | 5% |
| 1994 | 15 | 9% |
| 1993 | 6 | 15% |
| 1992 | 5 | 16% |
| 1991 | 3 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500
48 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology