2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 317 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,945miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500, 2% of the 317 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,945 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The bracket that hold the break line to the rear end (axle) had rubbed the metal break line until it wore through the line and then split causing brake fluid to leak out (fast). I noticed my break peddle start going to the floor, I was driving on the highway when I pushed the break peddle to slow down because there was a speed zone ahead, the break peddle went to the floor. That's when the e break warning light came on notifying me that my break fluid was low or empty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11184699, filed 2019-03, 76,890 miles“Three weeks ago truck was taken to crown chrysler Dodge in cleveland tn for brake and rotor replacement on all four wheels. After repairs made, drunk driven off lot and noted to have a loud squeak every time brake pedal pressed. Dealer notified and told us to keep driving for a week and pads and rotor should mesh together and squeak will go away. This did not happen, truck taken back to dealer, dealer erin specter and stated could find nothing wrong except groove in rotor caused by possibly a pebble. …”
NHTSA complaint #10979231, filed 2017-04, 77,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge RAM 2500. The contact stated that the ABS failed causing the vehicle to slide down a hill and into an intersection. The contact had to pump the brakes for the vehicle to stop. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were 12,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10376385, filed 2011-01, 12,000 miles“Both axle joints bad. All four tie rods have play in them. Ball joints are worn out. Had right side tie rod end pop out while traveling down highway. 2015 rotors are heat cracked. Presently headlights are burning out after one month replacement. Presently control panel LED lights for heating are out. 2009”
NHTSA complaint #10916736, filed 2016-10“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge 2500 hd. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH over a bump in the road, the vehicle would shake violently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was awaiting a call back from them. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the latch release for the emergency brake would detach and separate from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on numerous occasions where it was repaired, but the failure recurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10417903, filed 2011-08, 39,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034393Jun 26, 2026Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 8% |
| 2001 | 34 | 7% |
| 2000 | 29 | 14% |
| 1999 | 72 | 23% |
| 1998 | 44 | 20% |
| 1997 | 39 | 18% |
| 1996 | 80 | 27% |
| 1995 | 61 | 23% |
| 1994 | 42 | 25% |
| 1993 | 17 | 44% |
| 1992 | 10 | 31% |
| 1991 | 8 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500
175 complaintsSuspension
48 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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