| Issue ID | 684359 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10235237 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 12/05/08 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Absolutely horrible shocks/suspension road handling ability of 2008 dodge ram 1500. Truck would "jump" or "skip" over pot holes, seams in asphalt/cement transitions and other areas. When wet pavement was present, it would skip sideways a bit, and onetime spun out. Front shocks were blown at 12,000 miles, but handled very poorly when bought brand new last september. Dodge denied any problems, "that is just how they ride" is what i was told. Other individuals with same model vehicle i personally know have the same problems. No aftermarket support available either. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OGDEN, UT |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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