2008 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension problems
50 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the steering veered to the right independently. The contact crashed into a ditch, but the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained nose and head injuries that did not require medical attention. The vehicle sustained extensive front end damage. A police report was filed. The vehicle was diagnosed with a suspension fracture and the vehicle was repaired.
When traveling on interstate, at speeds of 55-65, I experienced the truck shift to the right when hitting a bump. Took truck back to dealer and he suggested rotating the tires. This occurrence has happened several times, scares the wife at times. Happy I bought the truck, it's sad they won't investigate the problem.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
- Air bags 165 complaints
- Steering 106 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 69 complaints
- Fuel system 64 complaints
- Electrical system 52 complaints
- Engine 42 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints