2008 Ram 5500 recalls and problems

The 2008 Ram 5500 has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

How the 2008 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Electrical System

Oct 13, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V739000 · 74,811 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Dodge Charger Police vehicles, 2007-2013 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2013 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, and 2013 RAM 2500 and 3500 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a 220 amp alternator that may suddenly fail.

Risk: If the alternator fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash. There is also the possibility that the alternator may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy & notes

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the alternator with a revised alternator, free of charge. The recall began on December 23, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S68.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2008 vs. other Ram 5500 years

2013: 4 complaints20132014: 11 complaints20142015: 13 complaints20152016: 17 complaints20162017: 21 complaints20172018: 40 complaints2018402019: 12 complaints20192020: 8 complaints20202021: 4 complaints20212022: 27 complaints20222025: 2 complaints20252

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Ram 5500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2008 Ram 5500, the latest from Oct 13, 2016 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ram 5500?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Ram 5500.