10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,048 miles

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2008 Dodge Ram 2500 seat belts / air bags problems

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2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #30

Feb 202019

Ram 2500

  • 170,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Steering death wobble can control steering motor broke piston connection rod because exhaust manifold works or does something break bolts in bead causing tick then valve seat drop so valve drop to piston pistion hit valve broke connection rod now Dodge wants $ 5,000 to fix what I had no control over it breaking on many trucks and didnt fix so there wanting me to fix there messed up faulty parts then everything it messed up to I ain't got 500 to spend extra let alone $5,000 minimum for Dodge mainifold breaking and messing up my wholeotor I demand help my truck ain't 10 years old this is not on recall list but keeps happening to a Dodge trucks I have 2008 Ram 2500 3X4 crew cab have all my manitinece recipets I want I demand help for this faulty part luckly vehicle and killed someone we spent a lot of money for truck I want help fixing it now

- Woodville, TX, USA

problem #29

May 252018

Ram 2500

  • 181,086 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact took the vehicle to autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep southwest (7980 w tufts ave, littleton, co 80123) to be repaired per an unknown recall regarding the air bags. The contact examined the vehicle and believed that the air bags were not replaced. The VIN was researched on safercar.gov, but no open recalls were found. The manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 181,086.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #28

May 252018

Ram 2500

  • 181,086 miles
I had the takata airbag recall completed at the local Dodge dealership (auto nation, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram southwest, 7980 w. tufts ave., littleton, co 80123), and I can tell that my airbags were not replaced. They appear to have been wiped down, as there is dirt in patterns of the texture and cracks. A new airbag would not be dirty. It is my understanding that the airbags should have been replaced, as the paperwork that I received after picking up my truck from the service department at the Dodge dealership says that the airbags were replaced. I will include photos with this report. The airbag recalls were performed on 05/25/2018, and todays date is 05/31/2018. The dirt accumulated in the creases of the airbags, and within the texture of the airbags, is not indicative of six to seven days worth of dust accumulation. Upon first glance when picking up the truck the airbags looked clean; however, after close inspection, today, it is evident that they were not replaced. The invoice from the Dodge dealership indicates 1 part issued for the driver airbag and 1 part issued for the passenger airbag, indicating that they should have been replaced. Please note that a third recall was addressed, which was the replacement of the steering linkage, which is clearly a new part on my truck. The issue with the vehicle occurred at the dealership service department, when parts were to be replaced per a safety recall, but were not replaced.

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #27

Jan 012018

Ram 2500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall received notice, called dealer. They said they didn't have parts and would call when they got them. Haven't called yet!

- Abilene, TX, USA

problem #26

Jul 102017

Ram 2500

  • miles
"takata recall", mountain home Arkansas ultimate Chrysler told me they could do the recall but if they busted my dash they had no access to a replacement.

- Bull Shoals, AR, USA

problem #25

Dec 122017

Ram 2500 6-cyl Diesel

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owned a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 30 mph through an intersection, a tanker truck made a left turn, causing the contact to drive underneath the passenger side of the tanker truck. A crash occurred and the air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained a broken left arm, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not inspected by an independent mechanic or dealer to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags), but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

- Waco, TX, USA

problem #24

Jan 262017

Ram 2500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lithia Dodge of helena, Montana was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 11/13/17 updated 11/16/2017

- Townsend, MT, USA

problem #23

May 012017

Ram 2500 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
2008 Dodge Ram 2500. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership- unable to repair recall at scheduled appointment, consumer told by dealership to reschedule. Updated 06/19/2017

- Delano, CA, USA

problem #22

May 262015

Ram 2500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 16V352000 (air bags) however, the parts for the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted at roberson motors located on 3100 ryan dr SE, salem, or 97301, phone number: (503) 363-4117 and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedies. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced any failure.

- Lebanon, OR, USA

problem #21

Jun 082016

Ram 2500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Kurtistown, HI, USA

problem #20

May 262016

Ram 2500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags) however the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Pahrump, NV, USA

problem #19

Mar 102017

Ram 2500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lumberton, MS, USA

problem #18

Jan 012015

Ram 2500

  • 75,000 miles
Takata inflators. I have been trying to get this repaired for over a year and I use my truck a lot but am afraid to carry my wife and children in the truck. We usually camp quite often during the summer but I can't pull our rv for worrying about the possibility that if we're in an accident the air bags may injure or even kill my family. As long as it's been seems like parts would be available. I would rather have my airbags turned off but the dealer says they can't. I would rather do without the airbags rather than take a chance that they could do more harm than good. Looks like I need to get rid of the truck and purchase a truck that I can carry my family in.

- Moneta, VA, USA

problem #17

Jul 012016

Ram 2500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V52000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #16

Dec 072016

Ram 2500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V352000 (air bags) and 15V313000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Lenoir, NC, USA

problem #15

Jul 012016

Ram 2500 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The dealer stated that the parts may not become available until mid first quarter of 2017. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 09/22/16

- Prescott, AZ, USA

problem #14

Jul 282016

Ram 2500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 and 16V352000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect and VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- West Monroe, LA, USA

problem #13

Jun 292015

Ram 2500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags), but the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mannford, OK, USA

problem #12

Aug 202015

Ram 2500

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Loxahatchee, FL, USA

problem #11

Dec 012015

Ram 2500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Montgomery, TX, USA

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