2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 5%of 554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 81,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500, 5% of the 554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The engine stalls and cuts off without any warning. I've had it at 4 different auto repair shops including 3 weeks at landmark Dodge and no one can determine what is going on with it. I've had the fuel pump replaced and cylinders replaced. It's crazy andd very frustrating that Dodge can't fix their own product.”
NHTSA complaint #11170960, filed 2019-01, 125,000 miles“Vehicle stalls after a gas fill-up. I start my truck after filling up at the pump. Pull out of the station, go a little ways down the road, stop at a stoplight. Sit at idle for maybe 30 seconds & the truck dies. The truck only does this after fillups. No check engine. No codes. Looks like there are a lot of people complaining about the same thing. This has been happening constantly after every fill up. The truck runs fine afterwards.”
NHTSA complaint #11046875, filed 2017-11, 100,300 miles“The rear axel is having issues. I believe the mechanic said it was because a broken pinion in rear axel . My ram is a 2008 made in june of 2008 and I know for a fact doge has recalled the 2009 for same reason but for some reason mine iisnt”
NHTSA complaint #10762127, filed 2015-09, 14,000 miles“Takata recall my vehicle was shipped from north carolina in humidity and hot sun for an extended period of time- approx two of those years was consistent humidity and high temperatures without being driven. I am now due to relocate to california and I am requesting my truck be repurchased by manufacturer due to the extended period of time awaiting these parts to be available. Carmax sold me this truck knowing these safety recalls were open and never told me! I never would have purchased this vehicle knowing it's putting my family lives at risk. …”
NHTSA complaint #10968453, filed 2017-03, 33,000 miles“Recently my 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 quad cab started locking up as if I was slamming on my brakes when I was driving and not touching my brakes. This would happen whenever I was driving 60mph or greater on any kind of road going in a straight line. I had the brake lines flushed and new brake fluid put in along with cleaning out the rear differential and putting in expensive synthetic oil and still no change. I've called Dodge corporate about this and they said they couldn't do anything because there is no recall on the books about this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10875845, filed 2016-06, 138,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 67 | 10% |
| 2011 | 48 | 7% |
| 2010 | 34 | 7% |
| 2009 | 53 | 8% |
| 2008 | 27 | 5% |
| 2007 | 12 | 2% |
| 2006 | 22 | 3% |
| 2005 | 40 | 3% |
| 2004 | 37 | 3% |
| 2003 | 67 | 6% |
| 2002 | 62 | 8% |
| 2001 | 113 | 10% |
| 2000 | 44 | 9% |
| 1999 | 54 | 9% |
| 1998 | 25 | 5% |
| 1997 | 28 | 8% |
| 1996 | 17 | 6% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500
165 complaintsSteering
103 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
73 complaintsFuel system
64 complaintsElectrical system
52 complaintsSuspension
49 complaintsEngine
35 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsWheels
19 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology