The service and repair manual for the 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 — 5.7L V8 and 6.7L I6 and 5.9L I6 engines, 15 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 | 5.7L V8 — OHV 6.7L I6 — OHV, turbocharged 5.9L I6 — OHV, turbocharged |
| Trims | SXT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · Laramie Cab & Chassis 4-Door · SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · SLT Cab & Chassis 4-Door · SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door +9 |
| Federal record | 9 recalls · 221 complaints · 31 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Ram 3500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 539
- 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 2,332
- Suspension 613
- Engine Mechanical 1,118
- Transmission 387
- Engine Performance 3,825
- Front 132
- Front Half-Shaft 185
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Ram 3500
- Trailer Hitches · 08V344000This could result in bending of the hitch channel or the hitch could be pulled off the vehicle, incr.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V352000These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta.
- Equipment — appliance › air conditioner · 09V434000This defect could result in a fire.
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 09V005000This could result in a loss of steering control and the restricted ability to turn the vehicle in on.
- 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.
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine › diesel · 08V641000This could result in an engine compartment fire.
- Steering — gear box › shaft pitman · 10E013000Steering loss could result in a vehicle crash possibly resulting in property damage, injury or death.
Owners have filed 221 complaints and Dodge has issued 31 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Ram 3500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Ram 3500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Ram 3500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 5.7L V8 and 6.7L I6 and 5.9L I6 across the SXT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Cab & Chassis 4-Door, SXT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Cab & Chassis 4-Door, SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, SLT Cab & Chassis 2-Door, SXT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Cab & Chassis 4-Door, SLT Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Cab & Chassis 2-Door, Laramie Extended Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2008 Ram 3500 problems does it help with?
9 recalls are on federal record for the 2008 Ram 3500, covering trailer hitches, air bags, equipment. 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 3500 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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