2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Consumer Reviews

Best Truck Ever

Written by: bob on 12/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

This is the best truck I have ever owned. I have driven many many different trucks and I tell you without a shadow of a doubt this one takes the cake. It comes stock with an exhaust brake. It has plenty of room and more get up and go the it's earlier form the 5.9L. I was messing around with my cousin and we did a pull off with my truck vs his Ford and I drug him through the mud no problem. I love the best in class exterior design. no brick in the wind action like the Chevys. And the best of the best I can pull my 15,000lb trailer (even though it's not recomended) and still get 18mpg.

Favorite Features

Exhaust brake, power, yes essential fabric, 4:10 gears, 6.7L

Suggested Improvements

Make the 2500's in the future like the 09 Ram 1500's

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My truck is junk!

Written by: Walt on 12/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I bought the new 6.7 liter Cummins. What a piece of junk. My truck has not run properly since I purchased it. I have had it in 6 times because of 02 sensors sooting, turbo charger sooting, turbo replacement, 02 sensor replacement, replacement of map sensor, replacement of barometer sensor and now to top it off my truck smokes like a chimney at random. Do not buy the new Cummins 6.7! Chrysler deserves to go bankrupt and out of business permanently!

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Suggested Improvements

Better customer service from Chrysler and better quality vehicles.

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This is the truck for everyone!

Written by: Chevy haters on 12/10/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 ST 4dr Quad Cab 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

This Dodge has been so amazing. I use to own a Chevy that always broke down. It's nice to know I finally have a truck I can rely on. It pulls my 5 horse slant trailer with leaving quarters with complete ease. I love my Dodge!

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Love My 2500 with the Cummins 6.7L Diesel

Written by: Evan on 11/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 2dr Regular Cab 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I've had my new Ram for 1,200 miles and so far no problems. I've towed a tandem trailer with ease and the ride has been very acceptable. The seats are firm but comfortable. Love the storage behind the seats. The stereo sounds wonderful. I average 13.7mpg with trailer and 14.9 without. Lots of hills to traverse. The exhaust brake is fabulous. Run it all the time. So long as you get the truck out on the open road at freeway speed for 45 minutes periodically, the emission system will regen. It's a better and safer system than Ford or Chevy which uses diesel fuel to burn the particulates off. Their fuel mileage suffers for it. Look what happened to Ford and the famous flame out the tailpipe incident

Favorite Features

Round control knobs on dash. Quiet interior. Exhaust brake. Illuminated cup holders. Hands free communication. Six speed transmission. Thoughtful storage. Solid sounding doors.

Suggested Improvements

Laramie interior option with regular cab. Less plastic in the interior. The computer tries to second guess your driving habits. Kind of annoying. Install or offer air bag suspension.

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2008 Dodge diesel

Written by: DAN MILLER on 11/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Laramie 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Like most Dodge diesel owners this is my fourth diesel. I love the truck but I can see the emissions sensors are going to be a downfall. Mine never leaves home without pulling a trailer and it made it to 17,000 miles before the check engine light came on. The dealer said you can't just put around town with it and that I needed to work the truck. If 80 mph down the interstate with a 36' 3 axle trailer isn't working it I don't know what is. I have seen the Toyota prototype diesel and it looks good. If Dodge doesn't take care of its customers the customers won't take care of Dodge.

Favorite Features

I love the room and the power.

Suggested Improvements

The mileage isn't the best but with the emissions that were forced upon the manufacturer I think we will have to live with it.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Cummins Fixes

Written by: Hot Wheels1 on 10/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

The new Cummins 6.7 L is a hoss. Mega power and torque. Emissions equip is a problem. What I have learned after 3 trips to dealer - don't lug the engine, keep the rpm in the 1,800-2,200 range (easy to do with the thumb shift on the stalk), don't let it idle for long periods (why would you want to with current diesel prices), if you putt around town, periodically take it out on hwy and run it hard, use the engine brake, even when not towing (this also helps save your brake pads), no problems since I made these adjustments, hope this helps. Previous post is accurate in that it drives like a 1/2 ton, nimble. On hwy at 65-70 mph - 22-24 mpg believe it or not, city 16, towing hwy 16, city 13.

Favorite Features

Fuel mileage, style, very tight body, no rattles or noises, great stock sound system

Suggested Improvements

Emissions problems, paint quality should be better

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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O2 Sensor Nightmares

Written by: Wayne on 09/29/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab LB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

I have owned three (3) Dodge Cummins diesel trucks. Until the 2008, I never had a problem with them and worked them all hard. This 2008 with the EPA emissions is a total nightmare. The O2 sensor has been replaced and/or cleaned five (5) times and still corrodes up about every 1,200 miles. My attitude is "If it's not broken, don't fix it!". Why Dodge took a great performing vehicle and screwed it up is a mystery to me. Diesel's have always smoked a little and the environment has never been the worst for it. I'm sure there have been complaints that have driven the EPA to place restrictions on diesel emission, but come on America, don't we have more important things to fix? Leave trucks alone!

Favorite Features

4 doors and the room in the cab.

Suggested Improvements

Take the emission controls off. Throw the O2 sensor in the trash!

7 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Great truck, no disappointments

Written by: kturnbow on 09/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 SLT 4dr Quad Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 6M)

Review

Just bought my dream truck, after 14 years of waiting. The truck was priced cheaper in dollar terms, than what it would have cost me to purchase in 1998, when I commissioned in the Army (30k v. 33k). Glad I got the 6.7, it has been great, so far (averaging 19 mpg, lots of HP and torque). A little bit less miles per gallon than the 5.9, but with a few upgrades (Royal Purple synthetic oil increased 1-2 mpg, and hoping Banks air kit increases another 2 mpg), hoping to catch the 5.9. Also, went with quad-cab SB, not mega, as turn radius and parking were so much better. Lots of power, and manual transmission and jake brake novelty haven't worn off (4000 miles on truck).

Favorite Features

6.7 L diesel, 6-speed tranny, compression brake, MPG (for big truck), and simplicity (I've been all through this thing, and as a former maintenance officer for the Army, it doesn't get much better, or easier to understand).

Suggested Improvements

Paint job. I haven't seen any cheaper paint on a vehicle. It's like they stopped at the base layer, and didn't finish with a clear coat. Make sure you add the "paint sealant" (which in my opinion, is the other half of the paint job). Also, paint just over-sprayed under hood and in wheel wells.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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6.7 Diesel Stay away from it !

Written by: chans480 on 09/04/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Laramie 4dr Quad Cab SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Bought this vehicle new, it is my 5th diesel. Just dropped it off third time dealing with engine hesitation. Finally got a straight answer from service tech. Stating that the 6.7 diesel has had major problems after 12,000 plus miles. Define major? Well my truck is having soot build up in the exhaust and to fix the problem it is costing Dodge $5000.00 to the factory, $10,000 to the end user if it wasn't under warranty. They don't idle well at all. In Dodge's rush to get this to the market they screwed up. I was reassured that it has a 100,000 mile warranty. Wow that makes me feel great I Wonder what the resale value will be on this once word gets out. What's lower than free?

Favorite Features

Extra room in back seat

Suggested Improvements

Fix the diesel before you release it with major emission issues.

9 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Excellent Truck - Cummins 6.7 Rocks!

Written by: TheWeasel on 08/06/2008

Vehicle

2008 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Laramie 4dr Mega Cab 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Have owned the truck for 2+ months so far and love it! Have the 6.7 L Cummins Turbo Diesel. With only 3500 miles so far I was getting 18-19 Hwy Mpg on a recent vacation trip. I expect to do much better once the engine is broken in. The exhaust brake is awesome and a big help when pulling a trailer in mountainous terrain. MegaCab provides roomy comfort for the entire family. Four Wheel drive in the sand at Cape Hatteras was no problem at all. I found that the slightly stiffer ride on the road really paid off when the wheels left the pavement. It handled the bumps off road with ease and gave excellent off road performance. btw - The stiffer ride goes away with a trailer or payload too.

Favorite Features

Diesel Engine, Exhaust Brake, Horsepower, Torque, MegaCab Comfort, Power Sunroof, Power sliding rear window, limited slip differential, four wheel drive, trailer mirrors.

Suggested Improvements

Offer a color matched Kevlar reinforced spray-in bedliner as an option right from the factory. I did this after market via a Line-X dealer.

9 out 9 people found this review helpful

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