2008 Dodge Ram 2500 engine problems

16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

share of all complaints

79,882 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 4

crash / fire reports

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
“I was driving on i405 in washington state traveling southbound when I noticed smoke coming from my engine compartment...I pulled over popped the hood and took a quick look.. I noticed flames on the lower portion of the motor almost behind the firewall...called 911...”
filed Sep 28, 2020

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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, 2021
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, 2021