2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/14/2026

37Suspension complaints

11.7%Of all 317 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

STEERING161 · 50.8%

SUSPENSION37 · 11.7%

AIR BAGS29 · 9.1%

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY16 · 5%

POWER TRAIN16 · 5%

Share of the 317 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE DROVE OVER A POT HOLE AND THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10501352 — filed 03/05/2013

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10475969 — filed 09/19/2012

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIE ROD FELL ON THE GROUND…”NHTSA complaint 10458510 — filed 05/15/2012

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Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500: 37 of 317 complaints on file (11.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 have in total?

317 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.