2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2008 Dodge RAM 3500, 8% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“My truck has a serious problem with the exhaust plugging up. It almost got me in a serious accident when it basically died in the middle of the road this is a problem Dodge knows about and has even bought a few trucks back over but they make you jump through alot of hoops at your expense to do so.”
NHTSA complaint #10235919, filed 2008-07, 21,000 miles“Catalytic converter failure. Driving the particulate filter is not performing correctly causing the catalytic converter to crack. This caused a breakdown while driving on I-10 in phoenix, az.”
NHTSA complaint #10279602, filed 2009-08, 118,000 miles“Warrantied emissions problem. Dodge couldn't get parts and kept truck for just under 6 weeks. Got fixed and then the following week particulate failed causing catalytic converter to crack.”
NHTSA complaint #10279605, filed 2009-08, 97,000 miles“Driving on interstate in the middle of nowhere when truck began to surge. System information stated catalyst at 70% with in 5minutes catalyst at 100%. Went to Dodge dealer who was not a authorized service rep. They could not replace filter so they cleared the code and set the DPF to regenerate. This cost $80.00. Went to local dealer next day and because code would not appear again the set the DPF to regenerate. This cost $80.00. On 1-12-2010 while pulling a 32 foot flat bed trailer in the middle of nowhere again, the system info went to catalyst 70%. …”
NHTSA complaint #10316305, filed 2010-03, 30,836 miles“Vehicle is 2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x4 pickup truck with 6.7l diesel engine. I was driving down hill on slippery road with foot off throttle, when applied gentle throttle pressure, the engine jerked violently several times, and causing the rear wheels to brake traction and the vehicle to fishtail. This event is intermittent, most often happens when driving with light throttle, then lifting off throttle to slow down, and when press throttle to accelerate, experience several rapid shudders or jerks from engine before the engine pull smoothly again. Vehicle has had this condition since new. …”
NHTSA complaint #10258291, filed 2009-02, 18,758 milesRelated recalls
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 10 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 6 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 13 | 8% |
| 2007 | 17 | 8% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 10 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 5 | 9% |
| 1999 | 12 | 12% |
| 1998 | 7 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 6% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge RAM 3500
94 complaintsSuspension
22 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsTires
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsBrakes
3 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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