Question 1

How many recalls does the 2008 Ram 4500 have?

Accepted Answer

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Ram 4500 as of October 16, 2026. Each includes the defect description, safety consequence, and the remedy Ram will perform. New recalls can be issued at any time; this page is refreshed from NHTSA daily.

Question 2

How do I tell if my 2008 Ram 4500 is affected by a recall?

Accepted Answer

Enter your 17-character VIN — stamped at the base of the windshield on the driver side and on the door jamb sticker — at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall; the list on this page covers every campaign for the 2008 Ram 4500.

Question 3

Are recall repairs on a 2008 Ram 4500 free?

Accepted Answer

Usually. Federal law requires Ram to remedy recalls on the 2008 4500 free of charge at an authorized Ram dealer, regardless of how many owners the vehicle has had or how many miles are on the odometer — unless it was first sold more than 15 years before the recall was issued (5 years for tires).

Question 4

Does a recall on the 2008 Ram 4500 affect resale value?

Accepted Answer

An open recall can reduce resale value; a recall that has been repaired (documented in the vehicle history report) generally does not. Before you buy or sell a used 2008 Ram 4500, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm every recall has been remedied.

Question 5

How many owner complaints are on file for the 2008 Ram 4500?

Accepted Answer

No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA on the 2008 Ram 4500.

2008 Ram 4500 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Defect description

Safety consequence

Manufacturer remedy

Notes

Other Ram 4500 model years

Check your 2008 Ram 4500 VIN