2008 Ram 4500

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2008 Ram 4500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:23.721Z

Only 0 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 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2008: 0 complaints 2008 0 2009: 1 complaint 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 3 complaints 2014: 8 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 5 complaints 2018: 9 complaints 2018 2019: 6 complaints 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2024: 1 complaint 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2026: 0 complaints
2008: 0 complaints 2008 0 2009: 1 complaint 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 3 complaints 2013 2014: 8 complaints 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 5 complaints 2017 2018: 9 complaints 2019: 6 complaints 2019 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaint 2025: 0 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints
2008: 0 complaints 2008 0 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2011: 0 complaints 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 3 complaints 2013 2014: 8 complaints 2014 2015: 7 complaints 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 5 complaints 2017 2018: 9 complaints 2018 2019: 6 complaints 2019 2020: 4 complaints 2020 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2022 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 1 complaint 2024 2025: 0 complaints 2025 2026: 0 complaints 2026

2008: 0 complaints

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YearComplaints
20080
20091
20110
20120
20133
20148
20157
20161
20175
20189
20196
20204
20210
20223
20230
20241
20250
20260

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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 4500 — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V739000 · Electrical system

FAQ

Is the 2008 Ram 4500 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2008 Ram 4500 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.