Does the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 47,500 miles.

Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most electrical complaints (226), compared with 62 for the 2008.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 11% of all 554 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest electrical complaint count among 9 Ram 1500 model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 5 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 47,500 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 62; 11% of 554
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 47,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 18, 2008, latest Oct 30, 2023.

62 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2008 to Oct 2023; peak Feb 2009 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Ram 1500 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200575 (6%)
2006202 (26%)
200787 (17%)
200862 (11%)
2009107 (16%)
201075 (15%)
2011226 (33%)
2012211 (30%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 47,500 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most electrical complaints (226), compared with 62 for the 2008.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.