2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Steering Problems
NHTSA has 103 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 19% of all 554 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 9 Ram 1500 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 57,000 miles.
- Steering complaints
- 103
- 19% of 554
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 57,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
When 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 steering complaints were filed
First complaint May 13, 2008, latest Jun 5, 2025.
Steering recalls for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
- NHTSA 13V529000Nov 6, 2013Steering271,733 vehicles
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.
Risk: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N49.
- NHTSA 13V528000Nov 6, 2013Steering706,664 vehicles
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.
Risk: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.
- NHTSA 11V350000Jul 6, 2011Steering242,780 vehicles
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 dodge ram 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through august 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. Additionally, model year 2003-2008 dodge ram 2500/3500 vehicles may have received the affected tie rod assembly as a replacement part during normal service.
Risk: This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Steering complaints by Ram 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 have steering problems?
- NHTSA has 103 owner complaints about the steering in the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 19% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 57,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most steering complaints?
- The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most steering complaints (103), compared with 103 for the 2008.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500?
- Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 concern the steering: 13V529000, 13V528000, and 11V350000.