Worst 2008 Dodge 1500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Airbags
Steering Defects
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Dodge 1500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 163 | 22 | — | 77,878 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 96 | 1 | — | 66,239 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 63 | 1 | — | 96,933 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 51 | 1 | 5 | 60,834 mi | |
| Fuel System | 50 | — | — | 84,187 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 38 | 2 | — | 72,040 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 35 | — | — | 94,184 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 19 | 2 | — | 74,388 mi | |
| Brakes | 18 | 5 | — | 84,372 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 15 | — | — | 59,365 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 14 | — | — | 80,995 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 32,634 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | 3 | — | 64,311 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 10 | — | — | 52,263 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 10 | — | — | 26,519 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | 14,871 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 1 | 1 | 112,159 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 8 | 2 | — | 25,268 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 3 | — | 94,498 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 8,285 mi | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | — | 30,624 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 94,200 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | 1 | 88,624 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2008 Dodge 1500
5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~9,946,616 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008, BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN. ADDITIONALLY, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 VEHICLES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THE AFFECTED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AS A REPLACEMENT PART DURING NORMAL SERVICE.
Other Dodge 1500 Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge 1500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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