Sell your 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 for cash

The 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 is a pickup truck that came with a choice of 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl and 5.7L 8-cyl engines. At 18 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 at a glance

Body styleStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd, Manual 6-spd, Automatic 5-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy12–16 city / 16–19 highway / 14–17 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,950–$4,800 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂523–635 grams per mile
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)5,328 lb
Versions tested by EPA12 configurations: Ram 1500 Pickup 2WD, Ram 1500 Pickup 4WD
Age18 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 18 years old, most of a 2008 Ram 1500's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2008 Ram 1500 weighed 5,328 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2008 Ram 1500. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 69,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsMay 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V352000Park outside / do not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab…

Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurr

Air BagsMay 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V313000Park outside / do not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

SteeringNov 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V528000

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Risk: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

SteeringNov 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V529000

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Risk: A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

SteeringJul 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V350000

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Dodge ram 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 Dodge ram 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14…

Risk: This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Common 2008 Ram 1500 problems

Owners have filed 554 complaints about the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 with NHTSA. 40 reports involved a crash and 6 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 37 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags164
  • Steering96
  • Power Train63
  • Electrical System51
  • Fuel/Propulsion System50
  • Suspension38

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags69,000 mi
  • Steering60,000 mi
  • Power Train95,000 mi
  • Electrical System45,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System89,000 mi
  • Suspension70,000 mi

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
2 Dr, RWD/AWDNot rated——★★★★☆19.8%
4 Dr, RWD/AWDNot rated——★★★★☆19.8%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 55 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Engine and Engine Cooling11
  • Electrical System7
  • Equipment7
  • Structure5
  • Fuel System3
  • Power Train3

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · 103774

    Lamp - dome

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2024 · 101232

    Plate - Planetary

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2023 · 9100226

    Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2023 · 9100226

    Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

SteeringAQ14003 · opened Oct 2014, closed May 2016

Chrysler's execution of 13V-528 & 529

RMD opened this audit query (AQ) investigation in order to better understand and evaluate Chrysler's process(es) for timely and efficient execution of its safety recall campaigns, including its oversight and management of its parts division Mopar.Prior to opening this investigation, RMD had raised concerns with the com

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Selling a 2008 Ram 1500: questions

How much is a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2008 Ram 1500 that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2008 Ram 1500s that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2008 Ram 1500 with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2008 Ram 1500?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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