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Dodge RAM 4500Model year report

2008 Dodge RAM 4500 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
59,000miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
32 do-not-drive
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Dodge RAM 4500 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2008 Dodge RAM 4500. The part named most often is steering, with 8 complaints (80% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and brakes (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 25% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 59,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns (2 marked do-not-drive) and 39 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the tie rod assembly and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Steering: “Driver was turning the truck around in our lumberyard with a partial load on the bed and the left steering tie rod ball stud sheared off causing a serious problem with control of the vehicle he was going less than 5 MPH. The original tie rod was replaced by Dodge in may 2011 we were under the impression the part replaced solved the shearing or fracturing problem with the steering.”

NHTSA complaint #10664504, filed 2014-12, 90,000 miles

Suspension: “The contact owns a 2008 Dodge RAM 4500. While driving at 3 MPH in reverse, the front end of the vehicle suddenly fell. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10330766, filed 2010-05, 50,000 miles

Brakes: “At 50 MPH, the power steering pulley came off of my 2008 Dodge RAM 4500 causing the steering and brakes to fail. Thankfully,my arm strength and trailer brakes saved me this time. According to the dealer,the power steering pump is not covered by warranty or under any recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10443365, filed 2012-01, 83,071 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

25% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50,000 and 83,071 miles.

0%0–1013%10–2513%25–5038%50–7525%75–10013%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 59,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201020112012201452015
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Dodge RAM 4500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 39 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 39 bulletins →

Other model years of the Dodge RAM 4500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20121032,0009———Not enough data
20111468,0004———Not enough data
20081059,0003———Not enough data

All Dodge RAM 4500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Dodge RAM 4500 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2008 Dodge RAM 4500 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Dodge RAM 4500 is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 8 complaints (80% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.

Has the 2008 Dodge RAM 4500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Dodge RAM 4500 reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 59,000 miles and the middle half falls between 50,000 and 83,071 miles; 25% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.