2008 RAM 3500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 RAM 3500
The 2008 RAM 3500 has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (2 complaints), Suspension (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 RAM 3500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 RAM 3500, potentially affecting up to 74,811 vehicles.
Recall 16V739000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 74,811 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 RAM 3500
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 RAM 3500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 EXPENSIVE, AND SHOULD BE A RECALL. NUMEROUS OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES WITH THESE VEHICLES.
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 EXPENSIVE, AND SHOULD BE A RECALL. NUMEROUS OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES WITH THESE VEHICLES.
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 ADVISE BEFORE I GET KILLED IN THIS THING. HIGHWAY BETWEEN 40 AND 65 I HIT A BUMP ANDTHE FRONT END STARTS JUMPING ALL OVER THE PLACE UNCONTROLLABLY UNTIL I COME TO AN ALMOST STOP.
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 SERVICED. HEAD LIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS KEEP FLUCTUATING IN BRIGHT AND DEEMING.
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 SERVICED. HEAD LIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS KEEP FLUCTUATING IN BRIGHT AND DEEMING.
Safety Rating for the 2008 RAM 3500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 RAM 3500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 RAM 3500
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 RAM 3500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9004351 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
PLATE - CLUTCH PRESSURE For 68RFE trans use selective fit pressure plates between the overdrive and reverse clutch packs and hence use all three 52119929A$, 52119930A$, 04799116A$ maintain clearance For 65RFE & 66RFE no selectives for this pressure plate: 65RFE use 04799116A$ 66RFE use 52119929A$
9004339 — EQUIPMENT
CONVERTER KIT, Torque The torque converter does not include the driveplate to torque converter fasteners. Order six (6) new 06504383 bolts as they have patchlock.
55308 — EQUIPMENT
Bin- Storage
13059 — EQUIPMENT
Title Win Kit - Transmitters and Win Start Date: 10/12/2015 7:00 AM End Date Message You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return following part numbers: CBTTP57FAA, & CBTTP57FAB. Replacement part number CBTTP57FAC will be available week beginning 26 O...
68222862A — TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Tire pressure monitoring module Prior to replacing tire pressure monitoring module, for DTC's C151D, C1581, please contact Michael Wang at cell (248) 701-5351. If no response or contact is made within 15 minutes, proceed with repairs as necessary.
9001901 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Part Description: Injector, Fuel Issue Description: Attention: Be aware that although they may look the same there are different injectors for the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel depending on application and they are not interchangeable! Using the wrong injector may seriously affect engine operation. The proper usages are as follows:~ For...
25-001-13 REV. A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MIL Illumination Due to P2000, P2A00 and/or P2A01 FRONT O2 sensor. Customer may experience MIL illumination. Further investigation by the technician may find one or more of the following DTC(s) present: P2000 - NOX Absorber Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 1. P2A00 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Circuit Performance. P2A01 -...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 RAM 3500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the RAM 3500
- 2007 RAM 3500 — 11 complaints
- 2008 RAM 3500 (current)
- 2009 RAM 3500 — 4 complaints
- 2010 RAM 3500 — 214 complaints
- 2013 RAM 3500 — 182 complaints
Other RAM Models
- RAM 1500 — 15,786 total complaints
- RAM 2500 — 7,223 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER — 739 total complaints
- RAM 5500 — 194 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER CITY — 139 total complaints
- RAM 4500 — 64 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER 2500 — 52 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER 3500 — 30 total complaints