2008 Dodge Ram 3500 suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 22 complaints for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH steering failed causing the contact to crash into a parked vehicle. The vehicle was not destroyed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The mechanic diagnosed that the steering gear ball joint needed to be replaced, and also an alignment and the frame had to be straightened. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Dodge death wobble, has happened since the original date also. Dealer has had in and "fixed" 3 times. It is currently back at the dealers service now.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500
- Steering 95 complaints
- Engine 24 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints