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2008 Dodge RAM 4500 Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
10%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
83,071miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Dodge RAM 4500, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,071 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.

“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

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012110%
2011214%
2008110%

Other parts of the 2008 Dodge RAM 4500

Steering
8 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Dodge RAM 4500

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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