2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 317 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2008 Dodge RAM 2500, 3% of the 317 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving on i405 in washington state traveling southbound when I noticed smoke coming from my engine compartment...I pulled over popped the hood and took a quick look.. I noticed flames on the lower portion of the motor almost behind the firewall...called 911...”
NHTSA complaint #11361537, filed 2020-09, 180,000 miles“I entered the highway in my Dodge RAM 2500 2008 truck, while I was at 50 MPH my truck started making growling noises from the engine and I heard explosive noises from the bottom of the truck. My speed dropped to 25 MPH and I could see from my side mirror car parts exploding off the truck on the highway in front of other vehicles while I was in motion and driving. …”
NHTSA complaint #10837045, filed 2016-02, 200,000 miles“Cold air blowing from driver side only, while passenger side blowing warm when set on heater mode. :( problem still happening , most dissapointing as I just bought this used vehicle, and we're beginning winter weather.”
NHTSA complaint #11151215, filed 2018-11, 115,000 miles“My front left tie rod in my truck broke causing extensive damage. It punctured a tire in the sidewalk which is not repairable , cracked a wheel which they do not make anymore so need to replace 4 to match and bent or broke every single component in the steering linkage setup. I have made numerous attempts for some help and have gotten none. I have sent multiple emails with no replies, tried the chat system on the mopar site and the person (alex av1129 employee number) was of no help either. …”
NHTSA complaint #10980314, filed 2017-04, 108,000 miles“Steering death wobble can control steering motor broke piston connection rod because exhaust manifold works or does something break bolts in bead causing tick then valve seat drop so valve drop to piston pistion hit valve broke connection rod now Dodge wants $ 5,000 to fix what I had no control over it breaking on many trucks and didnt fix so there wanting me to fix there messed up faulty parts then everything it messed up to I ain't got 500 to spend extra let alone $5,000 minimum for Dodge mainifold breaking and messing up my wholeotor I demand help my truck ain't 10 years old this is not…”
NHTSA complaint #11183321, filed 2019-03, 170,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 13 | 6% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 10 | 3% |
| 2007 | 6 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 35 | 5% |
| 2002 | 15 | 10% |
| 2001 | 36 | 8% |
| 2000 | 14 | 7% |
| 1999 | 21 | 7% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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