2008 Dodge RAM 5500 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 84%of 19 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,770miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Dodge RAM 5500, 84% of the 19 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,770 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“-the contact owns a 2008 Dodge RAM 5500. While the contact was driving approximately 60 MPH the vehicle steered into the left and right direction without assistance. The steering wheel required excessive force applied to function properly. The brakes were engaged and the vehicle slowed down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the service repair consisted of replacing the front tires, steering box, and steering arm. Also, realignment was performed on the vehicle. The failure continued after the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred to the dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10326402, filed 2010-04, 400 miles“I was informed of a safety recall on my Dodge 5500 truck. The recall is identified as k28 left tie rod end. The dealer, perkins Dodge, colorado springs, colorado refused to make the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10395746, filed 2011-04“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge RAM 5500. While driving approximately 5 MPH the tie rod broke. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the tie rod was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty had expired and the repairs would not be covered. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 02/11/11 updated 09/19/11”
NHTSA complaint #10373415, filed 2010-12, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge RAM 5500. While turning at approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel became very stiff and was difficult to turn. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed the shaft for the driver side tie rod was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the driver side tie rod was being replaced. The failure and current mileages were 83,000. Updated 3/14/11 updated 05/19/11.”
NHTSA complaint #10379947, filed 2011-02, 83,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge RAM 5500. On one occasion, while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver side tie rod suddenly fractured and the driver was unable to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the tie rod. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 13v527000(suspension) was received approximately 2 years ago. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733905, filed 2015-07, 144,685 milesRelated recalls
- 13V527000Nov 6, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 4500 and 5500 trucks manufactured February 20, 2007, through December 22, 2012…Covers: Dodge RAM 5500 2008–2009, 2011–2012, RAM 4500 2008–2009, 2011–2012, Ram 4500 2010 +1 more
Related service bulletins
- 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.
- 10033671Jan 23, 2010Dodge: steering wander. Involves selecting the proper repair procedure based upon vehicle build dates and then aligning the vehicle with revised specs.
- 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.
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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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