2008 Dodge Ram 1500 vs 2008 Toyota Tundra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 | 2008 Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 554 | 327 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 280 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 14–17 | 14–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,726 mi | 48,018 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Ram 1500 | Toyota Tundra |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 165 | 9 |
| Power Train | 73 | 46 |
| Steering | 103 | 11 |
| Electrical System | 52 | 38 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 77 |
| Suspension | 49 | 29 |
| Engine | 35 | 36 |
| Structure | 11 | 56 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 39 | 18 |
| Vibration / shaking | 38 | 17 |
| Steering problems | 11 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 39 |
| Loss of power | 8 | 21 |
| Check engine light | 7 | 28 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 0 |
2008 Dodge Ram 1500
2008 Toyota Tundra
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.