10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
110,000 miles

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2008 Dodge Ram 2500 suspension problems

suspension problem

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2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 222022

Ram 2500

  • 186,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he heard an abnormal noise in the front driver-??s side wheel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30-35 MPH making a left turn, the front driver-??s side wheel detached from the wheel bearing. As a result, the vehicle started to spark and dragged into the concrete of the street. No injuries were sustained. No medical assistance was required. The contact was unsure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver-??s side brake line and wheel bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 186,000.

- Pasadena, TX, USA

problem #1

Oct 262009

Ram 2500

  • 34,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge 2500 diesel. The contact stated that the wheel bearing was wearing prematurely. The wheel bearing were replaced less than 20,000 miles ago and needed a second replacement. The contact believed the failure to be a defect because the bearings failed twice with very little mileage on the vehicle. The dealer stated that the component was not under recall. The failure mileage was 34,000 and the current mileage was 54,000.

- Apple Grove, WV, USA

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