Does the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 114,500 miles.

Which Dodge Ram 2500 year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 has the most electrical complaints (189), compared with 17 for the 2008.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 5% of all 317 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest electrical complaint count among 8 Ram 2500 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 3 fires. Median mileage at failure: 114,500 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 17; 5% of 317
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 114,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 30, 2010, latest Dec 11, 2024.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2010 to Dec 2024; peak Dec 2010 (1).

Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Ram 2500 model year

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

200543 (10%)
2006189 (28%)
200731 (9%)
200817 (5%)
200910 (5%)
201024 (10%)
201125 (8%)
201257 (20%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 114,500 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 2500 year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 has the most electrical complaints (189), compared with 17 for the 2008.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.