repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
2008 Dodge RAM 1500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 554 owner complaints about the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 13V-528 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 has problems
554 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
165Air bags24 crash/fire/injury
103Steering1 crash/fire/injury
73Power train2 crash/fire/injury
52Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
50Fuel/propulsion system
49Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
35Engine
19Wheels
18Service brakes
12314 other systems19 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 165 | 24 |
| Steering | 103 | 1 |
| Power train | 73 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 52 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 50 | 0 |
| Suspension | 49 | 2 |
| Engine | 35 | 0 |
| Wheels | 19 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 18 | 5 |
| 14 other systems | 123 | 19 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2008 Dodge RAM 1500 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
repaired · 2015 Q1
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Linkages: tie rod assembly
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do air bags problems start?
69kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 38 air bags complaints. 68% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles26under 100k miles12100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other RAM 1500 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAM 1500 median. How we score
'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'14
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2008 Dodge RAM 1500 safety ratings
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500, and the recalls they led to.
- Chrysler's execution of 13V-528 & 529No recall
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What RAM 1500 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The recall cannot be completed because the parts are unavailable. We have contacted the service department in the dealership a number of times. They told us the parts are not available and cannot give us a date to repair it. They referred us to Chrysler's main headquarters and no body there has an…
I have been trying for over two years to have my local dodge dealership process the recall for my takata airbags (sandy sansing dodge in milton fl). Every attempt is either met with being disconnected from the call or being told I will be called back, and it never happens. I havr also attempted to…
We purchased this vehichle and the steering wheel has a slit through it like its been deployed i would like to make sure it is safe also the side passenger seat the front seems like something is pocking you through the seat like it is not supposed to be there also the whole steering system seems…
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