2008 Dodge Ram 3500 electrical system problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 in November of 2023. The vehicle was purchased from the dealer, Louies Auto Sales (1514 E Main St, US Hwy 441, Leesburg, FL 34748). The contact stated when the vehicle was purchased the odometer indicated the mileage was 217,000. The…”
filed Jun 17, 2025
“There seems to be a problem with the wiring harness in the steering column. Lights in the dash flash. You can turn the vehicle off and restart and it will stop. Sometimes the lights will start flashing again and sometimes not.”
filed Aug 27, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
LAMP - DOME
103774 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2025Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 3500 | 45 | 12% |
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 17 | 8% |
| 2010 Ram 3500 | 17 | 11% |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 6 | 6% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 24 | 11% |
| 2006 Ram 3500 | 52 | 20% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 15 | 8% |
| 2004 Ram 3500 | 15 | 7% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 Ram 3500 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 Ram 3500 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 Ram 3500 | 7 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500
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.