2008 Dodge RAM 2500: complaints, problems and recalls

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OXYGEN SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE. HE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON NINE OCCASIONS. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM NOT TO RETURN BECAUSE HE WAS ABUSING THE VEHICLE. DAIMLER CHRYSLER OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE AS WELL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,000. UPDATED 03/04/08*LJ UPDATED

Owner-reported narrative. 11 miles reported. Look up ODI 10215690 at NHTSA ↗

VEHICLE 2003, DODGE RAM 2500, DIESEL, 4X4, 54,000 MILES STEERING BOX MALFUNCTION. DIFFICULT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL STABILITY. REPLACED STEERING BOX. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 54,343 miles reported. Look up ODI 10221614 at NHTSA ↗

DODGE DIESEL TURBO SOOTING UP. CAN NOT EVEN DRIVE THE TRUCK WITHOUT THE TURBO SOOTING UP. GOES BACK TO THE DEALER EVERY WEEK OR TWO. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 4,396 miles reported. Look up ODI 10232940 at NHTSA ↗

I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY DODGE 2500 MEGA CAB PICKUP WITH THE CUMMINS 6.7 DIESEL MOTOR. ALMOST SINCE THE FIRST DAY, I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK BACK TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALER FOR A FAILING EMISSION SYSTEM. THE DPF AND REGENERATION SYSTEM IS CONSTANTLY CLOGGING AND RENDERING MY VEHICLE UNDRIVABLE. WHEN THIS OCCURS, I RETURN TO THE DEALER, HAVE THE PART CLEANED, OR REPLACED, AND I AM TOLD THAT IT WILL OCCUR AGAIN. ACCORDING TO MY DEALERS SERVICE MANAGER, AND DODGE, THERE IS NO KNOWN FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. UPON SPEAKING TO DODGE CUSTO…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10238661 at NHTSA ↗

I OWN AN 08 DODGE RAM 2500 WITH APPROX 970 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER HITTING A SERIES OF ROAD BUMPS, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY VIBRATE AND WOBBLE. I COULD BARELY CONTROL THE VEHICLE DUE TO A NEAR LACK OF STEERING CONTROL. AFTER COMPLETELY STOPPING THE VEHICLE, I RESUMED SPEED AND THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY. WHEN I GOT HOME I DID AN INTERNET SEARCH ON MY VEHICLE SYMPTOMS AND FOUND THAT "DODGE DEATH WOBBLE" YIELDED OVER 35K HITS. THERE IS A SYSTEMIC PROBLEM WITH LARGE RAM TRUCKS THAT, ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH IS NOT B…

Owner-reported narrative. 965 miles reported. Look up ODI 10247919 at NHTSA ↗

EPA DRIVEN DPF FILTER ON CUMMINS DIESEL 2008 2500 TRUCK IS ALWAYS CAUSING PROBLEMS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. DEALERS HAVE HAD TO PUT A PORT ON TURBO, CLEAN EXHAUST, WRAP EXHAUST, AND CLAIM THAT CUSTOMERS ARE IDLING TOO MUCH. POLLUTION CONTROL DEVICES ARE OBVIOUSLY BAD DESIGN. THEY BURN EXTRA DIESEL IN EXHAUST TO BURN SOOT AND MAKE MILEAGE GO DOWN BY 10MPG. 2006 TO 2008 CHANGE LOST SIGNIFICANT MPG. THE 6.7L ENGINE NEEDS ADDRESSING WITH FINAL FIXES THAT WON'T CONTINUE TO MAKE CUSTOMERS GO TO DEALER OVER AND OVER AGAIN FOR REPAIRS. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10251717 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE PERFORMING REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FOUND A DEFECT IN THE EGR COOLER AND FIREWALL PAD. THE FIREWALL INSTALLATION PAD MADE CONTACT WITH THE EGR COOLER ON THE ENGINE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY HAD NO INFORMATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 08V641000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD CUT THE INSTALLATION OUT OF THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS HESITANT TO AGREE WITH THAT TYPE OF REPAIR B…

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10255729 at NHTSA ↗

2008 DODGE RAM 2500 HEAVY DUTY 4X4,DIESEL ENGINE,QUAD-CAB,SHORT BED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK . WHEN I FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO I WAS LEAVING A CAR WASH AND JUST HAPPENED TO TURN THE WIPERS TO THE"HIGH" POSITION ON THE SWITCH AND THEY STOPPED WORKING RIGHT WHERE THEY WERE ON THE WINDSHIELD. I CHANGED THE SWITCH BACK TO THE LOW SPEED AND THEY STARTED WORKING AGAIN. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT FIXED,WHILE I WAS WAITING FOR THE DAY OF MY APPOINTMENT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STILL WOULD NOT F…

Owner-reported narrative. 8,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10256651 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2008-12-05 (December 5, 2008)

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 108,429 MY 2007-2008 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.7L DIESEL ENGINES. A SILENCER PAD CAN SAG AND CONTACT THE EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION (EGR) COOLER.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A BRACKET TO SUPPORT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SILENCER PAD ADJACENT TO THE EGR COOLER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2009-01-09 (January 9, 2009)

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 32,782 MY 2008-2009 DODGE RAM 2500, 3500 AND 3500 CAB CHASSIS PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH POWERS AND SONS STEERING LINKAGE. THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. ALSO THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING THE BRACKET MAY YIELD AND SHIFT ON THE LINKAGE.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2011-07-06 (July 6, 2011)

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008, BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN. ADDITIONALLY, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 VEHICLES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THE AFFECTED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AS A REPLACEMENT PART DURING NORMAL SERVICE.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2013-11-06 (November 6, 2013)

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Consequence: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

Reported: 2013-11-06 (November 6, 2013)

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Consequence: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N49.

Reported: 2015-05-26 (May 26, 2015)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Reported: 2016-05-24 (May 24, 2016)

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.