1. Dodge Durango
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  3. 2008
  4. Steering

2008 Dodge Durango Steering Problems

7
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • metal impact · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
30–60k mi2
100–150k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 1, 2017 · 77,000 miles

    Steering · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control

    When traveling on the expressway or the street at 40 to 50 mph my 2008 dodge durango almost loses control whenever i hit a groove in the road or the slightest bump. My suspension has been check several times and nothing is ever found to be wrong. I was recently at the dealership for another recall when i asked about this issue and i was informed this was called the "death wobble" or the "road walk". When i hit a…

    ODI 11013053

  • April 17, 2017 · 22,500 miles

    Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Steering

    Tamara recall. No longer have stable control of my 08 dodge durango. Airbag light is on as well as esp abs traction light.

    ODI 11018762

  • February 15, 2015 · 120,000 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge durango. When driving over an obstruction in the road, the vehicle veered to the left or right independently. The contact was able to eventually regain control of the steering wheel. The contact stated that when driving up a hill or making a sudden turn, the engine stalled. The contact was able restart the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a…

    ODI 10744714

  • September 7, 2013 · 51,000 miles

    Steering · Suspension

    We were traveling thru a reduced speed area on a 4 lane highway at 50 mph when the vehicle went into what is known by me now as a "death wobble". I managed to keep it on the highway and pull off onto the left shoulder. I found the left tie rod had come apart so there was essentially no steering control. Luckily we had to slow down in the area as we were traveling at 70 mph a couple minutes earlier and had traveled…

    ODI 10561490

  • July 20, 2012 · 36,000 miles

    Steering · Suspension

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 jeep wrangler unlimited x. The contact was driving 40 mph when she drove over a road bump and the vehicle began shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer was not able to diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 36,000. Updated 08-23-12 *bf the consumer stated the…

    ODI 10466791

  • May 1, 2009 · 200 miles

    Steering

    Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge durango. The contact stated while driving various speeds he noticed a vibration and shaking in the front end. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 200.

    ODI 10430770

  • October 1, 2008

    Steering

    I worked for metal impact corp of [redacted] elk grove village il 60007 until 9/19/08. Metal impact is a mfg company producing safety critical components to the auto industry. Metal impact is required to have there heat treat ovens certified to ams 2750 and in accordance with cqi-9 and these ovens are not. Consumers are currently at risk and recalls need to occur. Metal impact has shipped improperly heat treated…

    ODI 10244279