| Issue ID | 1225065 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10778838 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 05/06/13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 1500. While driving at approximately 35 to 40 mph, when the vehicle veered left or right, the steering wheel was difficult to turn and the rpm level decreased. The engine felt as if it would seize. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dodge dealer and was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | APOLLO BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HA18288SXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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