2008 Dodge Ram 2500 engine problems
40 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 40 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Multiple times every month obnoxious smell of burning chemicals in cab when dog filter on diesel goes through regen. Chrysler replaced turbo that was sooted shut. Then they wrapped exhaust. Still does it. Makes you sick.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 2500. The contact was driving approximately 65-70 MPH when the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised the contact that the converter deisel exhaust needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,800.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500
- Steering 178 complaints
- Suspension 49 complaints
- Air bags 30 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 16 complaints