Component Record

Dodge RAM 2500 2008 Steering Problems

178 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 - 56% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage178 complaints

178 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

09V005000Reported January 9, 2009 - 32,782 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on January 9, 2009. The campaign covers an estimated 32,782 vehicles across all affected models.

11V350000Reported July 6, 2011 - 242,780 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 242,780 vehicles across all affected models.

13V528000Reported November 6, 2013 - 706,664 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 706,664 vehicles across all affected models.

13V529000Reported November 6, 2013 - 271,733 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 271,733 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Suspension49 Engine40 Air Bags30 Power Train20 Electrical System17 Visibility16

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.