2008 RAM 4500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 4500 years
- Not enough data 12th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2008 RAM 4500 so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2008 RAM 4500 recalls (1)
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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.
Other RAM 4500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 4500 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 4500 | 0 | 4 |
| 2024 4500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 4500 | 0 | 4 |
| 2022 4500 | 3 | 4 |
| 2021 4500 | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 4500 | 4 | 9 |
| 2019 4500 | 6 | 9 |
| 2018 4500 | 9 | 7 |
| 2017 4500 | 5 | 7 |
| 2016 4500 | 1 | 7 |
| 2015 4500 | 7 | 8 |
| 2014 4500 | 8 | 9 |
| 2013 4500 | 3 | 9 |
| 2012 4500 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 4500 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 4500 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 RAM 4500?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2008 RAM 4500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 RAM 4500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 4500 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.