CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 317 complaints with NHTSA, including 12 crashes, 8 fires, 8 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (178 reports).
2008 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture over time.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Hitting Occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may be affected by moisture intrusion over time.
Most common 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 problems
Problem areas named in the 317 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 178 |
| Suspension | 49 |
| Air Bags | 30 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 24 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Electrical System | 17 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 |
What owners report
driving down the highway at 70 mph and the drivers door came opened it was caused by a faulty door lock actuator
I want to apologize for the lengthy description but I feel this is quite possibly the most critical area to not be vague in. **This problem occurs every time, NOT an intermittent condition.** REAR SEAT/CENTER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR; will not extend out from the retractor. The belt is locked in the fully retracted (unoccupied) position. The vehicle can be on a flat surface, an incline, or a declined position when this occurs. There's nothing obstructing any part of the belt and retractor. In order to use that position/seat belt, I must repeatedly (sometimes in excess of 20 times) pull the belt in different rates of speed ie. pull the belt very slowly, pull it normally, pull it very fast by ba
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving various speeds, he started to smell exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.
during cold weather - when outside temp is below 30 degrees the wipers will not work. When outside temp is above 30 degrees wipers work. During a snow storm, driving home the wipers stop working and windshield freezes up. I replaced the multifunction switch and the wiper motor and dealer stated that the totally integrated power module could be bad. there is so many complaints about others having this issue. This is a major safety issue. Something needs to be done before someone is killed.
While driving the vehicle suddenly lost engine power and turned off. When this happened the steering column locked. It did not just loose power steering. The column itself entirely locked up. At this point the vehicle had no steering and limited breaking and went off the road. Thankfully it just went into a ditch and no damage was done. The vehicle turned right back on. The next day I recreated the problem on some friends property. I gave the keys in the ignition a small tug and the engine would stop and the steering column would lock. The ignition never rotated out of the on position and the key remained in the ignition. I recreated this probably 5 times and it did the same thing every time
2008 Dodge RAM 2500 questions
Does the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Hitting Occupants; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500?
Based on 317 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (178), Suspension (49), Air Bags (30).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.