2008 Dodge RAM 1500 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 720
- 28 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- AIR BAGS
- 163 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 5
- see below
- Reported harm
- 48 reported crashes · 44 injuries · 9 fires
What owners report fails — 2008 Dodge RAM 1500
- AIR BAGS 163
- STEERING 96
- POWER TRAIN 63
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 51
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 50
5 recalls on record for the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500
- NHTSA 16V352000 · 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, a
- NHTSA 15V313000 · 2015 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MO In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal
- NHTSA 13V529000 · 2014 · STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 13V528000 · 2014 · STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 11V350000 · 2011 · STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 reliable?
NHTSA has 720 consumer complaints on record for the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 and 5 recalls. The most-reported problem area is air bags (163 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500?
Owners most often report problems with: air bags (163), steering (96), power train (63), electrical system (51). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2008 Dodge RAM 1500?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.