2008 Dodge Ram 1500 engine problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH and turning left at a traffic signal, while straightening the steering wheel and lightly depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated abruptly. The contact stated that the rear…”
filed Feb 9, 2023
“Rocker arm came off lifter, broken lifter spring. Told it was a common valve seat failure issue for this vehicle. 147,000 regular maintenance was performed. Shop said they have seen this many times. Poor design/material.”
filed Sep 29, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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 problems in other Ram 1500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 1500 | 163 | 23% |
| 2011 Ram 1500 | 151 | 22% |
| 2010 Ram 1500 | 61 | 13% |
| 2009 Ram 1500 | 50 | 7% |
| 2007 Ram 1500 | 35 | 7% |
| 2006 Ram 1500 | 33 | 4% |
| 2005 Ram 1500 | 76 | 7% |
| 2004 Ram 1500 | 74 | 7% |
| 2003 Ram 1500 | 21 | 2% |
| 2002 Ram 1500 | 22 | 3% |
| 2001 Ram 1500 | 5 | 0% |
| 2000 Ram 1500 | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
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.