2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 73 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 13% of all 554 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest transmission complaint count among 9 Ram 1500 model years. These complaints report 2 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 84,459 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 73
- 13% of 554
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 84,459 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint May 6, 2008, latest Mar 2, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Ram 1500 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 73 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 84,459 miles.
- Which Dodge Ram 1500 year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 has the most transmission complaints (593), compared with 73 for the 2008.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.