2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Dodge RAM 3500, 2% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.
“Front brakes do not work when first applied. Brake dust is constantly coming off. Tires have been red since I have 600 miles on it. I have taken it to 3 dealers. I now have 13,000 miles on it and front brakes make a noise. Dealers told me it was a common problem but there is nothing they can do because brakes still work. I asked to have the tires replaced when it had 600 miles on it and they would not.. Still have a new truck with brake dust all over the front end and getting into the paint.”
NHTSA complaint #10330618, filed 2010-05, 600 miles“Driving 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 6.7l diesel on highway at 65 MPH and came up to a slow vehicle. Pressed accelerator hard to pass vehicle quickly and the pedal stuck. Hit brakes hard twice, and pulled up on pedal with my foot and then my hand. The pedal itself came up, but it did not disengage the accelerator. Speed was probably close to 100mph when I was about to put truck in neutral, but the mechanism finally released. Had no mat or any other obstruction on the floor to cause the problem. Spoke to the local Dodge dealer but the vehicle is just over warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10421297, filed 2011-08, 35,000 miles“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 made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and the vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in a recall. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 63,658.”
NHTSA complaint #10851632, filed 2016-03, 63,658 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 | 4% |
| 2011 | 11 | 5% |
| 2010 | 9 | 6% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 5% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 8 | 4% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 9% |
| 2001 | 13 | 10% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 15 | 14% |
| 1998 | 20 | 19% |
| 1997 | 17 | 14% |
| 1996 | 38 | 31% |
| 1995 | 28 | 26% |
| 1994 | 18 | 26% |
| 1993 | 5 | 25% |
| 1992 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge RAM 3500
94 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsTires
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge RAM 3500
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.
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