2008 Dodge Ram 2500 engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated while driving various speeds, he started to smell exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer…”
filed Feb 23, 2023
“Submission from constituents re 2008 dodge ram 2500 pick up truck recall notice. (full document not imaged). *smd the consumer stated, he experienced problems with the truck for several years. Whenever he went out of town, the vehicle would severely vibrate. The problems included, the tie rods and…”
filed Jun 9, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 08V641000 · Dec 5, 2008
Related service bulletins
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…
9004350 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2021GEAR 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…
9004350 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2021
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Ram 2500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 Ram 2500 | 11 | 4% |
| 2010 Ram 2500 | 6 | 3% |
| 2009 Ram 2500 | 9 | 4% |
| 2007 Ram 2500 | 20 | 6% |
| 2006 Ram 2500 | 11 | 2% |
| 2005 Ram 2500 | 13 | 3% |
| 2004 Ram 2500 | 24 | 4% |
| 2003 Ram 2500 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 Ram 2500 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 Ram 2500 | 26 | 6% |
| 2000 Ram 2500 | 12 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.