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severe 32 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
I PURCHASED A NEW DODGE RAM 2500 PICK-UP IN MARCH 2008. WITHIN 5 WEEKS, VEHICLE STARTED OPERATING POORLY. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON, TRUCK WOULD LOSE POWER, HEAVY BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST. TRUCK WAS BROUGHT BACK TO DEALERSHIP EIGHT TIMES IN FIRST SIX MONTHS. DODGE STATED THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. PROBLEMS CONTINUES AND ESCALATED. TRUCK CONTINUES TO OPERATE ERRATIC…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A STRONG BURNING ODOR OF COOLANT EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE INCREASED RAPIDLY AS THE ENGINE OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE COOLANT WAS DISPENSED INTO THE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE HEAD GASKE…
EXHAUST LEAK INTO CAB OF TRUCK IS A DIESEL AND ACTUALLY MAKES YOU ILL WHEN RIDING IN IT. 4 ATTEMPTS BY DEALER HAVE FAILED TO RECTIFY PROBLEM. I PLACED A CO METER IN CAB AND IT WENT OFF THE SCALE WHICH GOES TO 99 PPM. *TR
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS UNTIL THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONSISTENTLY ILLUMINATED EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETE…
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 M…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE RAM 2500 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD LOAD IT WOULD INHIBIT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATION CAPABILITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE SINCE THE DATE OF PURCHASE. THE DEALER STATED THEY PERFORMED A FLASH SYSTEM CHECK BUT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS MOST PROMINENT WHEN CI…
It's a meaningful issue. 32 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
Independent shops typically charge around $3,100 for engine repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover engine issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.