2008 DODGE RAM 3500

11 recalls, 221 complaints - 68 TSBs

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2... Read more

Consequence

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and tempe... Read more

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on ... Read more

4,648,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Defect Description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Ch... Read more

4,077,169 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assemb... Read more

Consequence

A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

706,664 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Consequence

A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In ... Read more

271,733 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, ... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

242,780 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

Defect Description

FABTECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS93001 AND FT44039, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE 2500 4WD, 3500 4WD, AND 1500 4WD MEGA CAB VEHICLES. THE PITMAN ARM CAN FRACTURE AND BREAK AWAY FROM THE STEERING BOX CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CON... Read more

Consequence

STEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS WILL INSPECT FOR DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 1-877-432-2832.

1,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FABTECH MOTORSPORTS

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Defect Description

E-N-G MOBILE SYSTEM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHEVROLET W5500, MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 DODGE 3500, MODEL YEAR 2009 MIGHTY MOVER, MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 FORD E-250, E-350 AND E-450, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 GMC W4500, MODEL YEAR 2007 INTERNATIONAL 4300, MODEL YEAR 2009 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER VEHIC... Read more

Consequence

THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

E-N-G MOBILE SYSTEM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED BY CARRIER FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE SEE CARRIER'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-053. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CARRIER AT 1-877-584-7059 OR E-N-G MOBILE SYSTEM AT 1-925-798-4060.

53 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: ENG MOBILE SYSTEM, INC

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 32,782 MY 2008-2009 DODGE RAM 2500, 3500 AND 3500 CAB CHASSIS PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWERS AND SONS STEERING LINKAGE. THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. ALSO THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING THE BRACKET MAY YIELD AND ... Read more

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

32,782 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Defect Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 108,429 MY 2007-2008 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINES. A SILENCER PAD CAN SAG AND CONTACT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A BRACKET TO SUPPORT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SILENCER PAD ADJACENT TO THE EGR COOLER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

108,429 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER LLC

TRAILER HITCHES

Defect Description

KNAPHEIDE IS RECALLING 108 MY 2006-2008 PRO SERIES TRUCK BEDS EQUIPPED WITH AN ICC BUMPER WHICH INCLUDED A PROVISION FOR A BALL HITCH. THERE MAY BE AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ATTACHING THE HITCH CHANNEL TO THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN BENDING OF THE HITCH CHANNEL OR THE HITCH COULD BE PULLED OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

KNAPHEIDE WILL OFFER TWO REMEDIES TO ITS CUSTOMERS: (1) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT USE THE HITCH, THE HITCH WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE TRUCK BED AND REPLACED WITH AN ICC BUMPER; OR (2) FOR THOSE CUSTOMERS WHO NEED A HITCH, A RECEIVER HITCH ASSEMBLY WILL BE ADDED TO THE EXISTING HITCH ASSEMBLY AND ... Read more

108 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: KNAPHEIDE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Defect Description

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDER... Read more

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy

SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER... Read more

1,657 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAFELITE FULFILLMENT, INC.

Complaint Statistics

221 total complaints 13 crashes 21 fires 6 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STEERING	85
AIR BAGS	18
SUSPENSION	16
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	16
ENGINE	11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	9
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY	8
TIRES	6
POWER TRAIN	6
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	5

Incident date: Nov 4, 2023

Backup camera went black with words to contact dealership for latest software. The dealership is charging me for a repair that is currently a recall for the exact same issue for new models Not 2015 models. There’s been quite a few customers having same issue as I did my research online. I’ve g... Read more

Incident date: Jun 24, 2024

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the transmission suddenly downshifted from 6th to 1st gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over into the Emergency Lane, turned off the vehicle, and had the vehi... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2023

Keeps having a death wobble when I hit a bump going faster than 50 miles per hour that can't be controlled or stopped without pulling over to a stop or near stop.

Incident date: Apr 6, 2009

POWER LOSS OCCURS AT ANYTIME. ALL THE TIME. TRUCK SLOWS DOWN TO IDLE SPEED. REALLY BAD WHEN DOING 70 ON THE INTERSTATE. MUST SHUT ENGINE OFF, PRESS ACCELERATOR SLOWLY FOR 5 TIMES THEN RESTART ENGINE. ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROLLER HAS BEEN REPLACED 6 TIMES NOW. THEY ALL FAILED AGAIN BETWEEN 7 AND 40... Read more

Incident date: Apr 6, 2009

Incident date: Feb 11, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT STATED EMPLOYED BY A COMPANY THAT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AN EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AN ABNORMAL ODOR WAS DETECTED THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND UPON OPENING THE HOOD FIRE WAS SEEN IN THE ENGINE COMP... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Dec 15, 2019

I PURCHASED HEADLIGHTS FROM CARID FOR MY 2008 DODGE RAM 3500 IN DECEMBER 2019. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE SHADOWS CAUSING DARK SPOTS AND A HAZARD. IN THE INTERIM, I PURCHASED LED BULBS FROM THE SAME COMPANY TO RECTIFY THE PROBLEM, BUT THE LED BULBS WILL GO DARK PERIODICALLY. CARID WILL NOT EXCHANGE THE HE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 5, 2019

WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS ON HIGHWAY AND INTERSTATE, WHEN HITTING A BUMP, HOLE, OR UNEVEN SURFACE (USUALLY EXITING A BRIFGE), THE FRONT END STARTS VIBRATING VIOLENTLY BECOMING DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND DOES NOT STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. EACH TIME THIS HAPPENS, THE BATTERY TERMINALS COME OFF. T... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2019

DRIVING IN RAIN AND WIPERS WENT SLOW LIKE LOSING VOLTAGE OR POWER THEN JUST STOPPED. I HAD THIS HAPPEN ONCE BEFORE BUT WHEN THEY SEEMED SLUGGISH I JUST HAD MECHANIC REPLACE THE MOTOR. THE MOTOR IS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD. I READ ABOUT WIPER MOTOR ISSUES BUT MY VIN DOESN'T SEEM TO BE ON THERE. NOT SURE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A DEATH WOBBLE WHILE DRIVING AND THE FRONT END SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL COULD NOT BE CONTROLLED. THERE WERE NO WARNING ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2019

Incident date: Jan 25, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE TRANSFER CASE T... Read more

Incident date: Mar 7, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESUMED DRIVING TO HIS RESIDENCE. IN ADDITION, EACH TIME THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER A BUMP, THE FRONT END SHOOK VIOLENTLY... Read more

Incident date: Mar 7, 2018

Incident date: Oct 11, 2017

VERY LITTLE HEAT FROM FLOOR VENTS.ALL HEAT SEEMS TO GO TO DASH OR WINDSHIELD NO MATTER WHAT SETTING THE SWITCH IS ON.NOT MUCH FUN TO DRIVE 35 MILES TO TOWN WITH NO HEAT ON FEET WHEN IT'S 15* OR COLDER.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

THERE IS A TERRIBLE WOBBLE WHEN RUNNING AT SPEED AND HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD.

Incident date: Aug 9, 2017

TIPM HAS WENT OUT ON TRUCK. HEAD LAMPS, BLINKERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. WILL REPLACE TIPM

Incident date: Aug 9, 2017

TIPM HAS WENT OUT ON TRUCK. HEAD LAMPS, BLINKERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. WILL REPLACE TIPM

Incident date: Aug 9, 2017

TIPM HAS WENT OUT ON TRUCK. HEAD LAMPS, BLINKERS DO NOT WORK PROPERLY. WILL REPLACE TIPM

Incident date: Jun 20, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUSPENSION WAS UNSTABLE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE STEERING. THE STEERING ASSEMBLY WAS LOOSE AND THE STEERING WHEEL VEERED LEFT AND RIGHT, WHICH PREVENTED THE DRIVER FROM SAFELY DRIVING OVER 40 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS U... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2011

Incident date: Apr 24, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500 QUAD CAB. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED LOOSE WIRES UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL WHERE THE SMOKE WAS LOCATED. THE CONTACT PULLED SOME WIRES APA... Read more

Fire

Incident date: May 26, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2017

MY 2008 DODGE RAM 3500 HAS DEATH WOBBLE IN WHEN YOU BARELY HIT A BUMP. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SHAKING IS TO BRING THE TRUCK TO A COMPLETE STOP. WE HAVE HAD THE TIE ROD RECALL FIXED. BEFORE THE RECALL THE TRUCK DID NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM, IT ONLY OCCURRED AFTER THE RECALL WAS FIXED. THE DODGE MECHAN... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING ILLUMINATED BRIGHTLY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE TIPM WAS SMOKING AND CAUSED SIX UNKNOWN FUSES TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 19, 2017

Fire

Incident date: Jan 19, 2017

Fire

Incident date: Jan 19, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME. THE RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2016. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2008

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 08V641000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), 09E001000 (STEERING), 13V528000 (STEERING), 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS. THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE C... Read more

Incident date: Dec 5, 2008

Incident date: Aug 3, 2016

POKE WITH DEALERSHIP ON 8/6/16 AND 11/8/16 AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY HAD NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS YET. AND I WOULD BE NOTIFIED BY MANUFACTURER WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, WHEN MIGHT THE BE AVAILABLE?

Incident date: Aug 29, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM RECALL NOTICE PROVIDE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART W... Read more

Incident date: Aug 28, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID A CRASH. THE VEHICLE DROVE OFF THE SHOULDER, TUMBLED DOWN A HILL, AND CRASHED INTO TREES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATT... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 6, 2015

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V046000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE R... Read more

Incident date: Aug 12, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION OVER FOUR YEARS AGO FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 27, 2016

TREAD SEPARATION ON GENERAL AMERITRAC DOT P5AB 7U9B. TIRE INDICATES MANUFACTURE IN MEXICO WITH AN ASSEMBLY YEAR OF 2007. THE TIRE PROVIDED AS OEM EQUIPMENT ON THE 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. TIRE WAS FOUND STILL INFLATED TO PROPER PRESSURE AFTER INCIDENT. CATASTROPHIC SEPARATION CAUSED APPROXIMATELY $2800 ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 9, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TIE ROD FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

Incident date: Jul 20, 2015

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 23, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE AND SWITCH LANES, THE STEERING LINKAGE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD... Read more

Incident date: Mar 23, 2016

Incident date: Mar 1, 2016

2008 DODGE RAM 3500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR AIRBAG RECALL NOTICE. *LD

Incident date: Mar 1, 2016

ITS A SHAM ON THERE BUY BACK THEY USE KELLY BLUE BOOK WHEN NADA IS STANDARD KELLY BLUE BOOK IS ABOUT 65 PERCENT LESS THEN INDUSTRY NORM THEM THE BUY BACK IS PLACED AT ABOUT 75 PERCENT INCREASE FOR SALE EXAMPLE 2008 DODGE 3500.00 CLEAN TRADE IN 10500.00 CLEAN RETAIL 18500.00 LOOKS TO ME SOME ONE MAD... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITY SEIZED. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A THUMPING NOISE. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE D... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2015

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2015

ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE TIPM HAS FAILED ON THIS TRUCK. THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. SECOND ONE HAPPENED IN 2013. THE THIRD TIME IN DEC OF 2015. ALL THREE TIMES THE MOTOR QUIT IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THE DASHBOARD WENT OFF. THE TIPM BOX THEN STARTED SMOKING. I DISCONNEC... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 DODGE RAM 3500

68 manufacturer communications from 45 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	10
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	8
160000 STRUCTURE	7
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL	4
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS	2

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

100000 POWER TRAIN

Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usag

160000 STRUCTURE

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

350000 EQUIPMENT

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not

350000 EQUIPMENT

150000 SEAT BELTS

Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

150000 SEAT BELTS

Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ? A complete loss of UConnect operation. ? A complete loss of Voice Reco

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SUBJECT: Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative SYMPTOM/CONDITION: The customer may describe the following conditions: ? A complete loss of UConnect operation. ? A complete loss of Voice Recognition functionality

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with

350000 EQUIPMENT

Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253

160000 STRUCTURE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or

350000 EQUIPMENT

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs

350000 EQUIPMENT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

DODGE: BULLETIN PROVIDING ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES FOR TIE ROD BALL STUD HOUSING FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT. MODEL YRS FOR CAB CHASSIS (REG AND MEGA PICKUPS AND 4X4) 2003-2011. *PE

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

DODGE: CCN UPDATE REQUIRED WITH J35 RECALL. INVOLVES VERIFYING EMISSION RECALL G30-REPLACE OXYGEN SENSOR MODULE AND REPROGRAM ECM HAS BEEN PERFORMED. IF NOT, PERFORM FIRST. VERIFYING SOFTWARE LEVEL, AND IF NECESSARY, SELECTIVELY ERASING

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

DODGE: ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SOFTWARE PROGRAM ON ABOUT 159,700 TRUCKS MAY CAUSE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) WHEN NO PROBLEM EXISTS OR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS ALLOW HEAVY SOOTING OF THE TURBOCHARGER, EXHAUST

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

DODGE: IMPROVED FUEL TANK VENTING. VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH A FUEL TANK VENT THAT UNDER SEVERE CONDITIONS, MAY ALLOW MOISTURE AND DEBRIS TO ENTER THE FUEL TANK THROUGH THE VENT. DEALERS ARE REQUESTED TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT WITH

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

DODGE/CHRYSLER: MIL ILLUMINATION AND STATIONARY DESOOT AND OTHER ENHANCEMENTS. INVOLVES SELECTIVELY ERASING AND REPROGRAMMING THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE: CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY ADDENDUM. THE WARRANTY BOOK ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN ERRORS OR MAY BE MISSING INFORMATION REGARDING THE COPONENTS COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WARRANTY. DODGE-CARAVAN/GRAND

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

DODGE: REVISED DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR DTC P2262-TURBOCHARGER BOOST PRESSURE NOT DETECTED-MECHANICAL. RECENT PCM CALIBRATION UPDATES HAVE IMPROVED THE ROBUSTNESS TO THIS DTC THROUGH UPDATED DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGIES.

061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CHRYSLER:DODGE: APPROXIMATELY 2969 VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, MAY HAVE BEEN SHIPPED WITH A GEARSHIFT CABLE THAT MAY SLIP OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND NOT ALLOW LOW GEAR SELECTION. *PE

013000 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

DODGE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. AN INCORRECT VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL WAS INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED ON ABOUT 60 OF THE TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED.

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP: FLASH:DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE, DTC P0740 OR P1798 AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS 1-2 OR 2-3 COLD SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS. *PE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

TURBOCHARGER CLEANING PROCEDURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE SOOT ACCUMULATION FOR 2007-2008 (DH/D1) RAM TRUCK (2500/3500). *PE

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

CUMMINS 6.7L DIESEL TUROCHARGER - NECESSARY SYSTEM INSPECTIONS AND TESTS. *NJ UPDATED 6/17/08. *NJ

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

2008 (DH/D1/DC/DM) - INJECTION PUMP FUEL CONTROL ACTUATOR. *NJ

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

PCM MAY NOT REPROGRAM AND ENGINE SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS. *KB EXCESSIVE SOOT ACCUMULATION IN EXHAUST. *KB FLASH: ENGINE SYSTEM AND EXHAUST AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS. UPDATED 4/28/08. *NJ

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NO ENGINE CRANK OR NO ENGINE START DUE TO ELECTRONIC LOCKUP OF THE WCM/SKREEM. *NJ

010000 STEERING

STEERING DAMPER BOLT THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. *NJ

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FLASH: 68RFE TRANSMISSION - HARSH COASTDOWN SHIFT AND/OR HARSH 2-3 UPSHIFT. *NJ

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

AN INCORRECT VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL WAS INADVERTENTLY INSTALLED ON ABOUT 1600 DODGE VEHICLES. *NJ

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MIL ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0524 - ENGINE OIL PRESSURE TOO LOW. *KB

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

2007 - 2008 (DH/D1) RAM TRUCK - CUMMINS 6.7L - EXCESSIVE EXHAUST SOOT ACCUMULATION. *NJ

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

EXTERIOR LAMP - LENS FOGGING. *NJ

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM 3500

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2006

TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION

ODI HAS CLOSED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE COMPLAINTS, OTHER FIELD DATA AND TECHNICAL DATA SUBMITTED BY CHRYSLER TO THE AGENCY.CHRYSLER REPORTS THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS HARD WIRED INTO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) AND THE CLUSTER DECIDES WHICH DIRECTION HAS BEEN SELECTED BASED... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

TIRE VALVE

DODGE RAM 3500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM 3500 across all model years (1994, 2012).

96 Total Recalls

3,822 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

242 Reported Crashes

157 Reported Fires

9 Reported Deaths

DODGE RAM 3500 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2012	9	502	View
2011	5	293	View
2010	9	0	View
2009	5	130	View
2008 (current)	11	221
2007	14	284	View
2006	11	349	View
2005	7	240	View
2004	7	276	View
2003	9	330	View
2002	1	59	View
2001	1	168	View
2000	1	77	View
1999	1	146	View
1998	1	134	View
1997	1	153	View
1996	1	182	View
1995	1	132	View
1994	1	102	View
1993	0	26	View
1992	0	11	View
1991	0	5	View

Other DODGE Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
DURANGO	234	19,190	View
CARAVAN	213	14,304	View
GRAND CARAVAN	203	18,754	View
CHARGER	200	8,152	View
RAM	176	5,521	View
DAKOTA	153	9,250	View
CHALLENGER	102	2,357	View
STRATUS	94	3,621	View

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2008 DODGE RAM 3500

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DODGE RAM 3500 - All Years Overview

DODGE RAM 3500 - Year by Year

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