Worst 2008 Ram 3500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
STEERING
SUSPENSION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Ram 3500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 155,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 135,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi |
Recalls for 2008 Ram 3500
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~74,811 vehicles.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.
Other Ram 3500 Years
Wider context: See the full Ram 3500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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