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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

Engine complaints by mileage, 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 36,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 8 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 3 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 2 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 1 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 3 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 2 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 1 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 1 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 36,000 miles
Based on 22 complaints that include mileage. 59% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles8
20k to 40k miles3
40k to 60k miles2
60k to 80k miles1
80k to 100k miles3
100k to 120k miles2
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles1
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles1

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.

Reported at 3,400 miles, February 2008 Fire

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.

Reported at 1,500 miles, August 2008 Fire

Other problems reported for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500

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