2008 Dodge Ram 3500 problems by component
173 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering → | 94 | 54% | 65,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 22 | 13% | 72,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 18 | 10% | — |
| Electrical System → | 18 | 10% | 140,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 13 | 8% | 21,000 mi |
| Engine → | 11 | 6% | — |
| Power Train → | 10 | 6% | 53,289 mi |
| Tires | 6 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 3% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | — |
| Structure | 2 | 1% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.