2008 Dodge 2500 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Dodge 2500.

20072009
Complaints
405
Crashes
15
Fires
13
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2008 Dodge 2500 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1161 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:71,620 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#237 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:64,901 mi
#329 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:132,782 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Dodge 2500.

Steering Defects
161
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,620
Suspension Failures
37
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,901
Airbags
29
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
132,782
Electrical Faults
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
123,659
Engine Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
4
Avg Miles
102,640
Transmission / Drivetrain
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
105,819
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
67,469
Suspension:Front
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
28,900
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,946
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
69,839
Wipers & Visibility
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,223
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,629
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,974
Wheel Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,603
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Diesel Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wiring & Fuses
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking-Brake Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2008 Dodge 2500

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~9,946,616 vehicles.

16V352000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
~4,648,270 affected

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.

15V313000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
~4,077,169 affected

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.

13V528000Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
~706,664 affected

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.

13V529000Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
~271,733 affected

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.

11V350000Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
~242,780 affected

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 2500 Years

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