2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 Consumer Reviews

Not up to snuff

Written by: Stitch-in-time on 12/23/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)

Review

I was told this truck would get 20 mpg, wrong. On a good day it is 15. Don't believe the computer. It is much higher off the ground than my old truck so it makes getting things in and out the bed even harder. To date I have not had the reliability problems of others although it is often hard to sift into gear. Its towing is okay. The interior is poorly designed. During winter it is 4 wheel drive all the time otherwise skids. Chrysler went for power and appearance on this truck. I wish I had my 1996 back.

Favorite Features

I can plug in my IPOD, trailer towing mirrors, bed light, air brake, back door for quad cab.

Suggested Improvements

Do something to improve mileage, lower the truck so getting in the box and into the truck is not an athletic feat. Make the computer actually reflect real mileage.

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Don't buy this for Hauling!

Written by: White Lightning on 10/30/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)

Review

Our small company purchased this Dodge truck because we were told that it would have no problems hauling a trailer that weighed 20,000 pounds loaded. From the beginning we had problems with this truck. Within 600 miles the check engine light was on. The DPF didnt work right, the fuel filter had to be changed constatly or it would lose power. And finally, the bid one was the transmission. At about 70000 miles the transmission got so hot it burned the brake lines and caught on fire. So, the engine might be good for 500K miles and doing heavy work, but the rest of the truck is not! Think twice before buying one, or you will be very familiar with the waiting room at Dodge's mech shop!

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5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Its time for Dodge to Step Up!

Written by: Pissed Off at Dodge on 10/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 SXT 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB DRW (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)

Review

I Have a 2008 3500 Mega Cab 4x4 SWR truck. I have had this truck for less than 2 months. I use this truck but treat it very well. My rear driveline came into contact with the ground (very gently and at less than 1 mile an hour), this is supposed to be a 4x4 Heavy Duty Truck, this is not, Dodge has put an aluminum driveline in this heavy duty truck that is so delicate that you can punch it and dent it. Ranchers, Cowboys and Cowgirls and Hunters BEWARE, this is no heavy duty truck. Dodge will not stand behind this issue and it will cost $850.00 to replace the driveline. That is right I have to replace the driveline with less than 4000 miles on a $50,000 truck. Not heavy duty at all!

Favorite Features

I love the room, I love how it drives, I love the hauling capacity, I love that you can still get a manual transmission.

Suggested Improvements

MAKE A HEAVY DUTY TRUCK THAT IS HEAVY DUTY, Dodge you need to stand behind your product. Step up to the plate or get out of the game!!!!

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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DPF nightmare

Written by: mountaingirl on 10/16/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab SB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)

Review

We purchased a 2008 6.7 Laramie. Now it only has 20,000 miles and it has been towed three times in 2 weeks. It shut itself off when Catalytic warning came on. My husband lost power brakes and steering doing HWY speeds. My hubby and 7 yr old were almost killed in the truck. We will never buy another Dodge truck again. We have went to a Lemon Law attorney who is suing Chrysler. Our linkage cable to shifter went out. DPF filter and whole exhaust had to be replaced, check engine light on. Although covered under warranty it was a $8,000+ fix not including labor. Had to have rental for 18 days We pray every day our truck will make it.

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3 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Piece of Junk

Written by: Susan Isgrig on 10/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 Laramie 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB DRW (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)

Review

I loved this truck when I bought it, but I would never buy another one or recommend it to anyone. The truck has been in the shop more than 12 times for the engine light. We tried to file lemon law, but since it's different parts replaced each time it doesn't qualify. Buyer beware. Chrysler does not stand behind their product. This truck has caused our business to lose a lot of money in one year as we haul horses as a job. We have been left on the road and unable to meet our customers request. I will never buy another dodge vehicle. It's my understanding that many people have the same issue. Wake up Dodge!

Favorite Features

Interior, roominess, towing capacity.

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of all the smog control and let the diesel do what it was made to do.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Do not buy this vehicle!

Written by: Kenna on 10/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 Laramie 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB DRW (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)

Review

We purchased this vehicle in Feb, 3 days after we bought it we were having to be towed, a hose broke and all the antifreeze ran out, got that repaired, check engine light came on, took in wire harness had to be replaced, 2 weeks later check engine light came on again, they had clean the EGR vlv and EGR Cooler, replace the particulate filter and do a mobile sute cleaning. exactly one month later, same thing, same repairs, one month later same thing same repairs. We only get MAYBE 14 mpg. If Chrysler doesn't do something about this truck they will see it in the middle of their show room floor SOON! From what I hear, this is a problem with all these trucks!

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Suggested Improvements

Take all the emission CRAP out and the truck will get a better fuel mileage and will stop the check engine light from coming on!

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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So far, so good

Written by: Lee on 09/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 Laramie 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB DRW (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)

Review

Wanted to wait to write a review until I had owned the pickup for awhile -- I now have 3,500 miles on it. Bought a Laramie Mega Cab 3500 SRW, and had it extended to a long bed by a company Utah. They did a good job! Overall very happy, except fuel mileage could be better. I use the truck to haul my 28 foot toy- hauler. Had to upgrade due to not having enough room for an infant in my last rig. The wife loves the bench seat, because our infant son can ride up front with us. I mainly use the truck for pulling, and have averaged 17 mpg empty, and 10 mpg towing, driving fairly conservatively. If you set the cruise on 80+mph empty, your mileage will be about 12-13mpg.

Favorite Features

Room of the mega cab. Long bed conversion done by a company in Utah. Have used the 4WD several times, with good results. Quietness of the 6.7 diesel, and so far good luck with the Aisin automatic Transmission. Overall very happy. Love the Exhaust Brake.

Suggested Improvements

Exhaust brake switch on the steering wheel, a better Navigation system (ordered mine without NAV because the system is substandard compared to what is available on other Chrysler products). Wish it didn't have all of the emissions junk on it, as it adversely affects fuel economy.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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6.7 Cummins no good

Written by: pipeliner21 on 09/09/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)

Review

I bought this truck brand new in February 2008. This is my first diesel so I wanted a cummins. I pull a 40 foot fifth wheel camper trailer. About 2 months after I bought the truck I started having trouble with the particulate filter on the exhaust system. The dealer I took it to told me that I didn't do enough heavy pulling to keep the filter cleaned out. Not everybody buys a 1 ton to constantly pull something with. The truck gets pretty good mpg, averaging about 8 mpg loaded and about 16 empty. I am not at all impressed with the 6.7 as it has less than 32,000 miles and is currently in the shop for the 3rd time. I've had lots of issues with the exhaust and now having injectors replaced.

Favorite Features

Exhaust brake, exterior design, 6- speed transmission

Suggested Improvements

Get rid of the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter)

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Junk!

Written by: Riley K. on 08/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)

Review

I have had my Dodge 6.7 dually for a year now. I pull a 40 ft gooseneck trailer everyday because i am a hotshot driver. I get 6-9 MPG depending on the load. Power is not near as good as the 5.9. Mine is in the shop right now for the 12th time and now they don't know what's wrong with it. My injectors already went out, wind noise is terrible and the motor light is always on. When I get it back I am going to see what they will give me on trade for a duramax. 6.7 is Junk!

Favorite Features

exhaust brake.

Suggested Improvements

entire motor. wind noise.

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My Dodge is a lemon

Written by: Paul Stenhouse on 08/22/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 3500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (6.7L 6cyl Turbodiesel 6M)

Review

Bought from Dave Smith (I think they're disorganized clowns) and had no troubles until I pulled one trailer (~5,000 lbs). Grinding noise in clutch. 5 star dealership replaced clutch assembly, but mis-installed some sensors, screwing up the DPF. 4 trips later, Chrysler finally took the time to fix it. Now, we are going through arbitration with Chrysler over the manual transmission in this vehicle, because it makes a horrible grinding noise (worse than any throw out bearing I've ever heard in my past 7 manual tranny vehicles). Chrysler won't fix it, told me I'm the first one to bring this problem up, but that it's normal (Chrysler's Star team). Chrsyler's service is second to all.

Favorite Features

Long bed.

Suggested Improvements

Stand by your products and honor your warranty obligations. Fix your substandard transmission and build a truck that's truly heavy-duty. Don't tell me that a heavy duty tranny has to have extra tolerance built in, which is why it's so noisy. Treat customers with the same eagerness after purchase.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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