Dodge RAM 5500
2008–2012 only
2008–2012 Dodge RAM 5500 models have 81 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 12 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column, typically surfacing around 50,000 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2008–2012 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge RAM 5500 report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2008–2012 only
Median onset: 50,000 miles. 6.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.
Median onset: 3,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 164,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 13,900 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 39,500 miles.
Onset mileage not consistently reported.
Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.
Median onset: 103,782 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $1,360–$4,270 nationally.
Median onset: 26,925 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2008–2012 model years. See the full Dodge RAM 5500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.