The service and repair manual for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 — 4.7L V8 and 5.7L V8 and 3.7L V6 engines, 10 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.7L V8 — SOHC 5.7L V8 — OHV 3.7L V6 — SOHC |
| Trims | SXT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SXT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +4 |
| Federal record | 6 recalls · 720 complaints · 27 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Ram 1500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 537
- General Information 1,701
- Accessories & Equipment 4,939
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 985
- Body & Frame 2,330
- Maintenance 103
- Brakes 2,260
- Restraints 1,539
- Drivelines & Axles 1,113
- Steering 615
- Electrical 2,330
- Suspension 613
- Engine Mechanical 1,118
- Transmission 1,311
- Engine Performance 3,825
- Front 132
- Front Half-Shaft 185
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Ram 1500
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V352000These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta.
- Wheels — hub · 10E040000A vehicle crash can occur if the wheel separates from the vehicle.
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 13V528000A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a.
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 13V529000A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a.
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 11V350000This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wh.
- Steering — gear box › shaft pitman · 10E013000Steering loss could result in a vehicle crash possibly resulting in property damage, injury or death.
Owners have filed 720 complaints and Dodge has issued 27 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Ram 1500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Ram 1500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Ram 1500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 4.7L V8 and 5.7L V8 and 3.7L V6 across the SXT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SXT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2008 Ram 1500 problems does it help with?
6 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Ram 1500, covering air bags, wheels, steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2008 Ram 1500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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