Does the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 have engine problems?

NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,000 miles.

Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most engine complaints?

The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most engine complaints (191), compared with 55 for the 2008.

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

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

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 10% of all 554 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest engine complaint count among 9 Ram 1500 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 71,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 55; 10% of 554
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 71,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 6, 2009, latest Dec 17, 2024.

55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2009 to Dec 2024; peak Oct 2009 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Ram 1500 model year

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

2005166 (14%)
200674 (9%)
200756 (11%)
200855 (10%)
200969 (10%)
201080 (16%)
2011169 (25%)
2012191 (27%)
20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 have engine problems?: NHTSA has 55 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,000 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most engine complaints?: The 2012 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most engine complaints (191), compared with 55 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.