2008 Dodge Ram 3500 engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 24 complaints for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 24 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle's computer activates to clean the exhaust system, which results in a loss of engine power. After traveling only 8 miles, the exhaust vapors burned a hole in the tow guard on the passenger side of the vehicle. General motors stated that the EPA would fine them $1,500 if they removed the failed part, as it meets the EPA standard. The failure mileage was 3,400 and current mileage was 4,100.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 3500. The contact was driving approximately 55 MPH when suddenly, there was smoke near the hood. The contact drove the vehicle onto the emergency lane and attempted to extinguish the fire. The fire department arrived and was unable to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed. There were no personal injuries. The contact stated that the failure was related to the emission control system.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500
- Steering 95 complaints
- Suspension 22 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Electrical system 18 complaints