2008 Dodge Ram 2500 drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 18 complaints for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 17 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
I was driving past my house, I put the drive train in 4 wheel drive and when I stepped on the gas pedal the throttle went wide open. I tried to steer clear of all obstructions but when I hit my driveway the truck went sideways and it rolled down a culvert and ended upside down. The truck has been declared a "total loss". I sustained minor cuts and bruises but came out ok. I downloaded the OBD2 data from the computer after the accident and it showed code p0731 g pend gear 1 incorrect ratio???.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the rear end pinion nut failed and there was an unknown substance leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 215,990.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500
- Steering 178 complaints
- Suspension 49 complaints
- Engine 40 complaints
- Air bags 30 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints