The 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 has 40 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
40
Engine complaints
10%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
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.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST PIPE OVERHEATED WHICH CAUSED THE BED OF THE TRUCK TO MELT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO FILED A REPORT AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO…”
NHTSA has 40 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 engine — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 08V641000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.