Major Problems with 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2008 Dodge Ram 2500

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 48000 miles

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 EXHAUST SYSTEM Victims: 1 Mileage: 14590 miles

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 EXHAUST SYSTEM Victims: 1 Mileage: 16500 miles

Browse 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, SUSPENSION and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Ram 2500 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING i own an 08 dodge ram 2500 with approx 970 miles on the vehicle. after hitting a series of road...	159 ~ 44127 miles
SUSPENSION i have a 2008 dodge durango and i had the same problem when it hit a bump you almost lose...	37 ~ 59639 miles
AIR BAGS i was parked in a field and both driver side and passenger side air bag deployed. the pickup engine was...	29 ~ 41208 miles
POWER TRAIN when the truck is started and put into gear the truck will roll about 10 feet and then take off....	16 ~ 99205 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact received a recall notice pertaining to the steering component on...	16 ~ 59036 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge 2500. the contact stated that the exhaust pipe overheated which caused the bed...	14 ~ 85543 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i purchased a new dodge ram 2500 pick-up in march 2008. within 5 weeks vehicle started operating poorly. check engine...	12 ~ 112048 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION i own a 2008 dodge 2500. im having what people are calling "death wobble" my local dealer colorado springs dodge...	10 ~ 26010 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving my 2008 dodge ram 2500 cummins diesel if i hit an oblique bump in the road the truck...	9 ~ 103000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the throttle was sticking intermittently primarily when the air conditioner was on....	9 ~ 62079 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i took delivery of my dodge 2500 mega cab pickup with the cummins 6.7 diesel motor. almost since the first...	8 ~ 17939 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER i was driving down the highway and about 10pm it was raining had wipers on in medium speed wipers kept...	7 ~ 88969 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dodge diesel turbo sooting up. can not even drive the truck without the turbo sooting up. goes back to the	6 ~ 20525 miles
DIESEL > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge 2500. the contact stated that the oxygen sensor is defective. he has taken the...	6 ~ 13312 miles
WHEELS was driving at approx 55mph and drove over a patched spot in road and the vehicle began to vibrate/shake uncontrollably...	5 ~ 78603 miles
TIRES cracks have formed on the sidewalls of all the tires and have become more pronounced lately. the tires are original	4 ~ 47784 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL i purchased a new dodge ram 2500 pick-up in march 2008. within 5 weeks vehicle started operating poorly. check engine...	4 ~ 35820 miles
SERVICE BRAKES both axle joints bad. all four tie rods have "play" in them. ball joints are worn out. had right side...	3 ~ 51297 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tipm (total integrated power module) failed while driving vehicle. vehicle lost engine power power steering and brakes. -ton trucks are...	3 ~ 412639 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on my 2008 dodge ram 2500 diesel pickup truck sometimes when you accelerate there is little to no response except...	3 ~ 19273 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that when he activated the right turn signal...	3 ~ 53853 miles
SEAT BELTS passenger side seat belt locks and continues to tighten under normal driving conditions. passenger must release seat belt and return...	3 ~ 30630 miles
VISIBILITY 2008 dodge ram 2500 heavy duty 4x4 diesel engine quad-cab short bed. the windshield wipers failed to work . when...	3 ~ 59867 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES cracks have formed on the sidewalls of all the tires and have become more pronounced lately. the tires are original	2 ~ 50400 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY mode heat door failure causing defrost/heating problems when necessary. fogging of interior windows. *tr...	2 ~ 55000 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the 08 dodge ram was driving down the road when the fuse box under the hood caught fire causing the...	1 ~ 200000 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. while driving various speeds the windshield wipers failed to function intermittently....	1 ~ 79000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that while traveling 25 mph a loud noise...	1 ~ 55000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE chrome finish coming off plastic grille bubbling and peeling. very cheaply made (most likely china.) have seen many more rams	1 ~ 75000 miles
STRUCTURE received recall - left side ball stud to replace. called local dealer jan 6. instructed to call back in 7...	1 ~ 50000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the abs failed causing the vehicle to slide...	1 ~ 12000 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge 2500 hd. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph over a bump...	1 ~ 39000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS my 2008 dodge ram 2500 was involved in a head on collision in which neither the driver nor the passenger	1 ~ 48000 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN on a 2008 2500 ram diesel with a manual transmission failed to engage in gear while towing. first time (june...	1 ~ 17700 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN started with a rattle coming from the front end. rattles whenever you drive it.. i can't say what the outcome...	1 ~ 58415 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge 2500 diesel. the contact stated that the wheel bearing was wearing prematurely. the...	1 ~ 34000 miles
EQUIPMENT went to take off from a stoplight and when i accelerated to 1500 rpm the exhaust brake engaged and prevented...	1 ~ 29000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL i have a 2008 dodge durango and i had the same problem when it hit a bump you almost lose...	1
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i have an 08 dodge 2500 4x4 diesel. when i go over 60mph and hit a bump it does that...	1 ~ 33000 miles
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. while driving 35 mph the driver's side u-joint axle failed which jammed...	1 ~ 26177 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i own an 08 dodge ram 2500 with approx 970 miles on the vehicle. after hitting a series of road...	1 ~ 965 miles
SEATS at about 4500 miles notice that my right leg was rubbing the frame of the seat has time went on...	1 ~ 4500 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN my 2008 2500 dodge truck 4x4 diesel has a bad jerking problem when you let off the fuel and then...	1 ~ 7000 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING vehicle 2003 dodge ram 2500 diesel 4x4 54 000 miles steering box malfunction. difficult to maintain directional stability. replaced steering	1 ~ 54343 miles

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