2008 Dodge Ram 1500 problems by component
554 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags → | 165 | 30% | 69,000 mi |
| Steering → | 103 | 19% | 58,976 mi |
| Power Train → | 73 | 13% | 87,230 mi |
| Electrical System → | 52 | 9% | 45,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 50 | 9% | 89,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 49 | 9% | 62,988 mi |
| Engine → | 35 | 6% | 79,730 mi |
| Wheels → | 19 | 3% | 64,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 18 | 3% | 80,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 17 | 3% | 64,500 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 14 | 3% | 95,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 13 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 13 | 2% | 58,000 mi |
| Visibility → | 12 | 2% | — |
| Structure → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Tires → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 2% | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.