2008 Ram 3500
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2008
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2008: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 114 |
| 2014 | 202 |
| 2015 | 137 |
| 2016 | 134 |
| 2017 | 309 |
| 2018 | 797 |
| 2019 | 138 |
| 2020 | 115 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 190 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 45 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2026 | 27 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
3 of 4 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing tie rod assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-10
Also filed under Suspension
Suspension
2 of 4 total reports mention: suspension.
Exterior lighting
1 of 4 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.
Electronic stability control (esc)
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electronic stability control (esc).
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-17
Electrical system
1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2016-12-23Electrical system16V739000 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.
Remedy: 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2008 Ram 3500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V739000 · Electrical system
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2008 Ram 3500 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ram 3500?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2008 Ram 3500 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.