Does the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 have any recalls?

The 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 has 7 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500?

405 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500?

There are 65 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500.

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2008 Dodge Ram 2500 service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.

What’s included

Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more

Trims covered

SXT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
SLT Sport Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
SXT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
SLT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
Power Wagon Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
Laramie Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
SLT Big Horn Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door
Power Wagon Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door

Engines covered

5.7L 345Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
6.7L 408Cu. In. l6 DIESEL OHV Turbocharged
5.9L 359Cu. In. l6 DIESEL OHV Turbocharged
4.7L 287Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V35200024/05/2016Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain mode

Consequence

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta

Remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will no

NHTSA #09V00500009/01/2009Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 32,782 MY 2008-2009 DODGE RAM 2500, 3500 AND 3500 CAB CHASSIS PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWERS AND SONS STEERING LINKAGE. THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMA

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ON

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEE

NHTSA #13V52800006/11/2013Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Meg

Consequence

A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a

Remedy

Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chr

NHTSA #13V52900006/11/2013Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. Th

Consequence

A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a

Remedy

Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the ste

NHTSA #11V35000006/07/2011Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTUR

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WH

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS

NHTSA #08V64100005/12/2008Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 108,429 MY 2007-2008 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINES. A SILENCER PAD CAN SAG AND CONTACT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADD A BRACKET TO SUPPORT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SILENCER PAD ADJACENT TO THE EGR COOLER

NHTSA #10E01300003/05/2010Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

FABTECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS93001 AND FT44039, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE 2500 4WD, 3500 4WD, AND 1500 4WD MEGA CAB VEHICLES.

Consequence

STEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH

Remedy

FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS WILL INSPECT FOR DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM AND REPLA

TSB #11017451

LAMP - DOME

TSB #11010205

Plate - Planetary

TSB #10248509

Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing t

TSB #10244348

TSB #10221097

Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usage

TSB #10220868

Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.

TSB #10220837

GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003 f

TSB #10191455

Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.

Showing the 8 most recent of 65 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20100802Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTALCrash reported2 injured

MY 2008 DODGE RAM 2500 WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION IN WHICH NEITHER THE DRIVER NOR THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. SPEED OF IMPACT WAS APROX. 50-55 MPH. *TR

20180110Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, A TANKER TRUCK MADE A LEFT TURN, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO DRIVE UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SIDE OF

20140806Component: POWER TRAINCrash reported1 injured

I WAS DRIVING PAST MY HOUSE, I PUT THE DRIVE TRAIN IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE AND WHEN I STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL THE THROTTLE WENT WIDE OPEN. I TRIED TO STEER CLEAR OF ALL OBSTRUCTIONS BUT WHEN I HIT MY DRIVEW

20170502Component: STEERINGCrash reported

THE RIGHT (PASSENGER) LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT FAILED WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES PER HOUR. THE FAILURE WAS A SEPARATION OF THE BALL AND BOLT FROM THE CUP THAT IS PRESSED INTO THE CUP.

20150820Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEMCrash reported

TIPM (TOTAL INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) FAILED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE. VEHICLE LOST ENGINE POWER, POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES. -TON TRUCKS ARE VERY HEAVY AND ARE NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN AND CONTROL WITHOUT

Showing the 5 most serious of 405 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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