2008 RAM 5500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 RAM 5500
The 2008 RAM 5500 has received a total of 0 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. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US LLC) for this model year.
Recalls for the 2008 RAM 5500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 RAM 5500, 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 5500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 RAM 5500.
Safety Rating for the 2008 RAM 5500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 RAM 5500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 RAM 5500
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 RAM 5500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9001764 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Noise coming from the rear HVAC blower due to interference.
31127 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Housing Assy - Fuel Filler Door Youhave been identified aseither having stock,or have stock in transit toyour dealership. Please return allsuspect stock of part numbers:68148794AH,68148794AF,68148794AD,68156453AH,68156453AF, 68156453AD,68161542AE,68161542AD.See attachment for identifying suspect material. Please return suspect partsback toyour facing depot using Return Code 02,before 19April,2017.
D-17-11 — EQUIPMENT
Vehicle Restriction Program - Cummins Enhanced Customer Satisfaction (ECS)
08-028-16 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RE2 RE6 RB5 RB6 Radio Software Enhancements This bulletin involves updating the radio software and navigation if equipped. A customer may experience one or more of the following conditions: · Radio display screen will lock up and reset intermittently. · Incorrect routing directions to fuel stations when using Travel Link....
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 RAM 5500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the RAM 5500
- 2008 RAM 5500 (current)
- 2009 RAM 5500 — 0 complaints
- 2010 RAM 5500 — 0 complaints
- 2013 RAM 5500 — 6 complaints
Other RAM Models
- RAM 1500 — 15,786 total complaints
- RAM 2500 — 7,223 total complaints
- RAM 3500 — 3,311 total complaints
- RAM PROMASTER — 739 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