Does the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 140,000 miles.

Which Dodge Ram 3500 year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 has the most electrical complaints (78), compared with 19 for the 2008.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 11% of all 173 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest electrical complaint count among 8 Ram 3500 model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 9 fires. Median mileage at failure: 140,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 19; 11% of 173
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 9
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 140,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 28, 2009, latest Jun 17, 2025.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2009 to Jun 2025; peak May 2012 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Ram 3500 model year

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

200521 (11%)
200678 (30%)
200724 (11%)
200819 (11%)
20098 (8%)
201017 (11%)
201118 (8%)
201253 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 19 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 140,000 miles.
Which Dodge Ram 3500 year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 has the most electrical complaints (78), compared with 19 for the 2008.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.