2008 Dodge RAM Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 186,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Dodge RAM, 4% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 186,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he heard an abnormal noise in the front driver’s side wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30-35 MPH making a left turn, the front driver’s side wheel detached from the wheel bearing. As a result, the vehicle started to spark and dragged into the concrete of the street. …”
NHTSA complaint #11507369, filed 2023-02, 186,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 | 42 | 13% |
| 2000 | 20 | 14% |
| 1999 | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 | 31 | 6% |
| 1997 | 24 | 6% |
| 1996 | 49 | 8% |
| 1995 | 59 | 10% |
| 1994 | 47 | 10% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge RAM
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge RAM
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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