2008 Dodge Ram 3500 power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise and lost control of the vehicle. The electrical system malfunctioned and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that there was a defect in the transfer case…”
filed Feb 12, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. While driving 20 mph, an abnormal noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v528000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact…”
filed Sep 16, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Plate - Planetary
101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2024Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
Power Train problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 3500 | 28 | 8% |
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 Ram 3500 | 8 | 5% |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 14 | 7% |
| 2006 Ram 3500 | 22 | 9% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 32 | 16% |
| 2004 Ram 3500 | 64 | 30% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 26 | 9% |
| 2002 Ram 3500 | 5 | 11% |
| 2001 Ram 3500 | 14 | 11% |
| 2000 Ram 3500 | 8 | 14% |
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.