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2008 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 component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 13, 201616V739000 | Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulatorIf the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V739000
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Owner complaints by component4
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 75 |
| Suspension | 2 | 50 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 25 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 25 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 25 |
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
- Steering
“Vehicle experienced the "death wobble", replaced the steering gear box stabilizer/brace, did not fix the problem, this happens when going highway speeds and you encounter bumps, the vehicle shakes violently and you have…”
- Steering
“My complaint is with the front end of my 2008 dodge ram 3500 quad cab dually diesel. I have been getting the death wobble after replacing everything in the front end except the drag link steering link.”
- Electrical system
“The 4x4 actuator kept clicking in and out and damaged my transfer case where I had to pay for a new one, now it's starting to do it again. Also my heater blows cold on diver side and hot on passenger side.”
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2008 Ram 3500 recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Ram 3500 have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2008 Ram 3500. The most recent, 16V739000 (reported October 13, 2016), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Ram 3500?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 4 filed with NHTSA (75%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Ram 3500?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Ram). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ram dealer.
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