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2008 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component11
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns | Park‑it |
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| Steering | 5 | – |
| Air bags | 2 | 2 |
| Equipment | 1 | – |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | – |
| Trailer hitches | 1 | – |
| Visibility | 1 | – |
Safety recalls11
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 24, 201616V352000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 16V352000
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| May 27, 201515V313000 | Air bags: frontal driver sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants… Do not drive until repaired DetailsHide details for campaign 15V313000
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| Nov 6, 201313V529000 | Steering: linkages tie rod assemblyA failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V529000
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| Nov 6, 201313V528000 | Steering: linkages tie rod assemblyA failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V528000
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| Jul 6, 201111V350000 | Steering: linkages tie rod assemblyTHIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V350000
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| May 3, 201010E013000 | Steering: gear box shaft pitmanSTEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10E013000
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Owner complaints by component173
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 94 | 54 |
| Suspension | 22 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 10 |
| Air bags | 18 | 10 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 8 |
| Engine | 11 | 6 |
| Power train | 10 | 6 |
| Tires | 6 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Electrical system
“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).”
- Steering
“.The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse in the driveway, the steering wheel made an abnormal cracking sound and became significantly loosened.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
Other Dodge Ram 3500 model years
- 20128 recalls366 complaints
- 20115 recalls225 complaints
- 20109 recalls150 complaints
- 20095 recalls105 complaints
- 20089 recalls173 complaints
- 200711 recalls210 complaints
- 20068 recalls257 complaints
- 20054 recalls196 complaints
- 20044 recalls214 complaints
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2008 Dodge Ram 3500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500. The most recent, 16V352000 (reported May 24, 2016), concerns air bags. 2 campaigns carry a park-it or park-outside warning. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 recalls for?
The largest group is steering, with 5 campaigns. Others: air bags (2), equipment (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 94 complaints out of 173 filed with NHTSA (54%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 14 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Dodge Ram 3500?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Dodge). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Dodge dealer.
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