2008 Dodge RAM 3500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 147,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2008 Dodge RAM 3500, 2% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 147,000 miles. 1 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.
“Driving in rain and wipers went slow like losing voltage or power then just stopped. I had this happen once before but when they seemed sluggish I just had mechanic replace the motor. The motor is less than 2 years old. I read about wiper motor issues but my VIN doesn't seem to be on there. Not sure but hoping it can be added. Will take back to mechanic and see about transverser which are the arms under the cowl that move the wipers per the motor. If still having issue has to be wiper recall due to moisture right? Have replaced alternator already due to low voltage so it can't be that. …”
NHTSA complaint #11210520, filed 2019-05, 226,000 miles“While traveling in heavy rain, the wipers started to operate in intermittent mode, even though the switch was set to continues operation. Minutes later, they seemed to quit altogether. Using window wash would get me the normal four swipe function, so I had to continue under this pattern. As I continued, the wiper function would occasionally return to full, or intermittent function without regard to switch position (except off). The next day was dry, and the wipers operated normally, and local dealer could not find a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10649573, filed 2014-10, 68,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that while traveling 40 MPH, the windshield reservoir emitted washer fluid onto the windshield. The contact stated that the vehicle lost all electrical power and emitted a burning odor. In addition, the vehicle electrical system caught on fire. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the total intergraded power module failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 64,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10588917, filed 2014-05Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 31 | 12% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 15 | 7% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 2% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 4% |
| 1992 | 1 | 10% |
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 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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