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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 13% of all 554 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest suspension complaint count among 9 Ram 1500 model years. These complaints report 6 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 50,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
72
13% of 554
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
50,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 21, 2008, latest Nov 26, 2025.

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter112008 Q32010 Q12011 Q32014 Q12015 Q42017 Q22020 Q12025 Q4
72 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q3 to 2025 Q4; peak 2015 Q3 (11).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Ram 1500 model year

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

  1. 2005117 (10%)
  2. 2006130 (16%)
  3. 200791 (18%)
  4. 200872 (13%)
  5. 200999 (15%)
  6. 201040 (8%)
  7. 201157 (8%)
  8. 201234 (5%)
  9. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 50,000 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most suspension complaints (130), compared with 72 for the 2008.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.