2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 84,459 miles. The words owners use most often: “rear differential” (16% of reports).
- 73power train complaints
- 84,459median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 44%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rear differential: mentioned in 12 of 73 complaints (16%)
- Pinion nut: mentioned in 11 of 73 complaints (15%)
- End locked: mentioned in 6 of 73 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 63 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 73 complaints, 2 mention a crash.
Dodge RAM 1500 power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 92 | 13% | 65,500 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 176 | 26% | 44,000 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 229 | 47% | 60,000 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 231 | 34% | 69,000 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 73 | 13% | 84,459 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 61 | 12% | 63,500 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 100 | 13% | 89,500 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 593 | 51% | 110,967 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 181 | 16% | 120,678 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 125 | 11% | 74,000 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 99 | 12% | 82,500 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 95 | 9% | 57,570 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 45 | 9% | 60,000 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 59 | 10% | 70,000 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 85 | 16% | 90,000 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 56 | 16% | 70,001 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 52 | 17% | 106,000 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 30 | 14% | 86,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists power train for the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle diagnosed September 5, 2025 with failed front driver-side CV axle. Covered under factory lifetime powertrain warranty. Manufacturer (Stellantis) has been unable to supply replacement part for over seven months due to âtooling issueâ and no ETA. Vehicle continues to operate with…
Was driving home going 35 the rear end spider gears decided to lock up completely cause loss of control of my vehicle
My rear driveline separated from the rear differential causing the rear differential to seize up. It is available for inspection. This occurred while driving down a highway at 45 MPH, there was some humming noise then it shook for a second and then load pop sound and send me fish tailing down the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Dodge RAM 1500s have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 73 owner complaints about power train for the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 (13% of the 554 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 power train?
No recall currently lists power train for this vehicle.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 84,459 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “rear differential”, in 12 of 73 complaints, followed by “pinion nut” (11).
Other 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
See all 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 problems or power train problems across all RAM 1500 years.