2008 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My vehicle has repeatedly experienced severe shaking of the front end while traveling at speeds of 65 to 70 mph after hitting a bump such as the transition of a bridge approach slab. I have had the recall check of the tie-rod, and have even tried a beefier tie rod with bracing. The only way to stop…”
filed Nov 19, 2018
“I was going 65 miles per hour on the freeway when my truck violently shake back and forth so hard I had to come to a complete stop to get it to stop. I've had the front suspension replaced 3 times in the past year and still have what they call a death wobble. I have spent so much money on rentals…”
filed Oct 9, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 22 | 8% |
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 37 | 12% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 32 | 14% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 15 | 7% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 93 | 26% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 106 | 16% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 77 | 18% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 106 | 18% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 122 | 18% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 39 | 8% |
| 2000 Ram 2500 | 23 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.