Dodge Ram 5500 2008
Model Ram 5500 made in 2008 by Dodge got 18 consumer complains as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 2008
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 08-007-08 | 03/04/2008 | 10024966 | No engine crank or no engine start due to electronic lockup of the wcm/skreem. *nj | 06/11/2008 | |
| 1804407 | 10/12/2007 | 10023422 | Mil illumination due to diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0524 - engine oil pressure too low. *kb | 12/10/2007 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 07037 | 09/25/2007 | 10023197 | 2007 - 2008 (dh/d1) ram truck - cummins 6.7l - excessive exhaust soot accumulation. *nj | 11/01/2007 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| TB 08-246 | 02/08/2008 | 10025266 | Jerr-dan: revised carrier mud flap installation on 2008 ford f550 and dodge ram 4500/5000 chassis cabs. *pe | 07/23/2008 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||||
| 2304106 | 08/08/2007 | 2303507 | 10023351 | Exterior lamp - lens fogging. *nj | 12/04/2007 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||||
| 08-036 | 04/23/2008 | 10024892 | 2008 (dh/d1/dc/dm) - injection pump fuel control actuator. *nj | 06/05/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| RRT-08-097 | 12/17/2008 | 10028388 | Chrysler:dodge: approximately 2969 vehicles, equipped with an automatic transmission, may have been shipped with a gearshift cable that may slip out of adjustment and not allow low gear selection. *pe | 03/27/2009 | |
| 21-018-08 | 07/12/2008 | 10026168 | Chrysler/dodge/jeep: flash:diagnostic trouble code, dtc p0740 or p1798 and automatic transmission shift improvements 1-2 or 2-3 cold shift improvements. *pe | 10/03/2008 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| SB-19-002-10 | 01/23/2010 | 10033671 | Dodge: steering wander. involves selecting the proper repair procedure based upon vehicle build dates and then aligning the vehicle with revised specs. *pe | 09/03/2010 | |
| 07048 | 11/15/2007 | 10023639 | Steering damper bolt that may not have been tightened to specification. *nj | 01/18/2008 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| RRT-08-097 | 12/17/2008 | 10028388 | Chrysler:dodge: approximately 2969 vehicles, equipped with an automatic transmission, may have been shipped with a gearshift cable that may slip out of adjustment and not allow low gear selection. *pe | 03/27/2009 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB19-001-11 REVA | 08/09/2011 | 10041904 | Dodge: bulletin providing alignment procedures for tie rod ball stud housing for the right and left. model yrs for cab chassis (reg and mega pickups and 4x4) 2003-2011. *pe | 11/16/2011 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/27/2009 | 59000 | 1 | |
| My lights started to fail then all of a sudden my trucks electrical all went out while going down the highway and would not start back up with no power i had to struggle to get the truck stopped the fuse box caught fire nothing else was damaged. the dealership ways it is the bed manufactures fault. this bed manufacture cm in madil ok services all trucks not just dodge and has not had this issue on any but dodge the fuse box over loads and shorts out. i have to spend 1300 dollars in repairs not to mention a week of no pay as my truck makes me money. *tr | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 42000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. the contact was driving 55 mph when the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise from the drive side tire. the failure persisted for over a month. later, he received a manufacturer recall march 2011 in regards to the driver side k28 tie rod. the contact stated that he called six dealers to make an appointment for recall repairs and was advised by each dealer that they could only replace the tie rod but the alignment could not be performed because they did not have adequate equipment to do so. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would return his call at a later date. the manufacturer never called the contact and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 49,000. | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 42000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. the contact stated he received a manufacturer recall march 2011 in regards to the driver side k28 tie rod. the contact stated that he called six dealers to make an appointment for recall repairs and was advised by each dealer that the tie rod could be replaced but the alignment could not be performed because they did not have adequate equipment to do so. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that they would return his call at a later date. on a later date, while driving 55 mph, he heard an abnormal noise from the driver side tire. the contact stated that the failure had been ongoing for more than a month. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 49,000. | |||
| 03/25/2011 | 42000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. the contact stated he received a dealer recall regarding the k28 left tie rod end on march 28, 2011. the contact stated he called six dealers for the recall and was advised by all six dealers that they could only replaced the tie rod end they were unable to do the alignment because they do not have the proper equipment. he called the safety recall center and dodge and was advised that someone would get back with him. the contact stated no one has called him back. while driving 55 mph he heard a noise coming from the drivers side tire. the contact stated the failure had been on going for more than a month. the failure mileage was 42,000 and he current mileage mileage was 49,000. vwb | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 83000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. while turning at approximately 5 mph the steering wheel became very stiff and difficult to turn. the vehicle was pulled over and shut off. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed the shaft for the drivers side tie rod was fractured. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the drivers side tie rod was being replaced. the failure and current mileages were 83,000. sm. | |||
| 12/23/2010 | 100000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. while driving approximately 5 mph the tie rod broke. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the tie rod was replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and stated the warranty had expired and the repairs would not be covered. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. ds | |||
| 04/10/2008 | 400 | ||
| Tl*-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. while the contact was driving approximately 60 mph the vehicle steered into the left and right direction without assistance. the steering wheel required excessive force applied to function properly. the brakes were engaged and the vehicle slowed down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the service repair consisted of replacing the front tires, steering box, and steering arm. also, realignment was performed on the vehicle. the failure continued after the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred to the dealer. the failure mileage was 400. the current mileage was 4,900. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 04/01/2008 | 0 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2008 dodge ram 5500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 20 to 30 mph on rough terrain and in windy conditions that the vehicle would sway to the left and the right. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer and are unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 0. tb | |||