Worst 2008 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
STEERING
STEERING:LINKAGES
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 87,333 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 24,149 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 3 | 1 | — | 15,700 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 3,200 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| TIRES:VALVE | 2 | — | — | 16,242 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 6,400 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 8,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | — | 5,300 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 33,459 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | — | — | 116,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | 1 | — | 186,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | 3,200 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2008 Dodge Ram
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~15,271 vehicles.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 4500 AND 5500 VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WEAKENING AND FRACTURE OF THE LEFT BALL STUD ON THE TIE ROD RESULTING IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING.
Other Dodge Ram Years
Wider context: See the full Dodge Ram reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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