2008 RAM 3500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 3500 years
- Not enough data 16th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 RAM 3500. That ranks 16th out of 20 3500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 150,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 RAM 3500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 75% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 50% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 25% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 200,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 RAM 3500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Vehicle experienced the "death wobble", replaced the steering gear box stabilizer/brace, did not fix the problem, this happens when going highway speeds and you encounter bumps, the vehicle shakes violently and you have to pull over and slow down to stop the shaking, the other fixes are very…
My complaint is with the front end of my 2008 dodge ram 3500 quad cab dually diesel. I have been getting the death wobble after replacing everything in the front end except the drag link steering link. I have the factory "y" type and was told dodge was replacing them with the "t"style. Please…
The 4x4 actuator kept clicking in and out and damaged my transfer case where i had to pay for a new one, now it's starting to do it again. Also my heater blows cold on diver side and hot on passenger side. All services have been done but the light keeps coming on and off, saying i need to have it…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ram 3500. While driving, the tie rod fell off on the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact drove to fremont motor cody (3127 big horn ave, cody, wy 82414), but they could not repair the vehicle. The contact replaced the tie rod himself. The manufacturer was…
Other RAM 3500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 3500 | 27 | 4 |
| 2025 3500 | 43 | 5 |
| 2024 3500 | 45 | 2 |
| 2023 3500 | 17 | 5 |
| 2022 3500 | 190 | 12 |
| 2021 3500 | 62 | 9 |
| 2020 3500 | 116 | 11 |
| 2019 3500 | 137 | 14 |
| 2018 3500 | 805 | 10 |
| 2017 3500 | 313 | 12 |
| 2016 3500 | 134 | 14 |
| 2015 3500 | 137 | 14 |
| 2014 3500 | 202 | 15 |
| 2013 3500 | 115 | 16 |
| 2012 3500 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 3500 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 3500 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 3500 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 3500 | 6 | 1 |
See all RAM 3500 problems by year, every RAM model, or the RAM VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 RAM 3500?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 RAM 3500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 RAM 3500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 3500 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.