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2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500
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Dodge Ram 1500 2002–2008 Parts

3rd generation (DR/DH) · 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and more · RWD / 4WD

  • 71 common parts
  • 9 with factory part numbers
  • 23 recall campaigns
  • 6,122 NHTSA complaints
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Engine 6

Cooling 7

Fuel 4

Ignition 4

Brakes 10

Suspension 7

Steering 3

Electrical 6

Exhaust 5

Drivetrain 9

Body & Lighting 5

Filters & Maintenance 5

Icons are generic illustrations made for this site and do not show the exact part. Parts that depend on engine, drive or powertrain are marked using EPA data for this generation; confirm fitment with your VIN before ordering. Factory part numbers are shown as a reference when available; confirm the number with your old part or VIN before ordering. Price links search by part name and vehicle.

About the 2002–2008 Ram 1500

Overview

The 3rd generation (DR/DH) Dodge Ram 1500 covers the 2002–2008 model years in the US. The EPA lists 5 powertrains for this generation: 3.7L 6-cyl (2002–2008), 4.7L 8-cyl (2002–2008), 5.7L 8-cyl (2003–2008), 5.9L 8-cyl (2002–2003) and 8.3L 10-cyl (2004–2006). Drive types: RWD / 4WD. Transmissions: 4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual.

The parts list above covers items commonly replaced on these vehicles, grouped by system.

Engines & specs
EngineYearsDriveTransmissionEPA MPG
3.7L 6-cyl2002–2008RWD4-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manualRWD: 13–16 city / 18–20 hwy / 15–17 comb.
4.7L 8-cyl2002–2008RWD / 4WD4-speed automatic, 5-speed automatic, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manualRWD: 11–13 city / 14–18 hwy / 12–15 comb.
4WD: 11–13 city / 14–17 hwy / 12–15 comb.
5.7L 8-cyl2003–2008RWD / 4WD5-speed automaticRWD: 12–13 city / 17–19 hwy / 14–15 comb.
4WD: 11–13 city / 15–17 hwy / 13–14 comb.
5.9L 8-cyl2002–2003RWD / 4WD4-speed automaticRWD: 11–12 city / 16 hwy / 12–13 comb.
4WD: 10–11 city / 14–15 hwy / 12–13 comb.
8.3L 10-cyl2004–2006RWD4-speed automatic, 6-speed manualRWD: 8–9 city / 11–14 hwy / 9–10 comb.

Flex-fuel (E85) versions are listed by the EPA for 2004–2008. Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov vehicle data.

Common problems reported to NHTSA
Mention in complaint2002–042005–062007–08
Airbag warning or airbags956 / 3,085554 / 1,966312 / 1,071
Brake problems306 / 3,085180 / 1,966120 / 1,071
Steering problems258 / 3,085169 / 1,966173 / 1,071
Stalling or loss of power263 / 3,085162 / 1,96661 / 1,071
Electrical or battery problems107 / 3,08542 / 1,96627 / 1,071
Windshield wipers34 / 3,08591 / 1,96647 / 1,071
Suspension noise or failure57 / 3,08573 / 1,96640 / 1,071

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA (6,122 for 2002–2008), counted by words in the complaint text. One complaint can mention several issues; the second number is all complaints for those years.

YearRecallsComplaintsTop components in complaints
20026815Structure, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
200351,171Air Bags, Structure, Structure:Body
200481,099Air Bags, Power Train, Electrical System
200571,174Power Train, Air Bags, Engine
200612792Air Bags, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting
20077517Air Bags, Electrical System, Steering
20088554Air Bags, Steering, Power Train

Source: NHTSA (U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recalls and complaints data, retrieved November 2026.

Recalls (23 campaigns)
  • Visibility: Rearview Mirrors / Devices, Exterior (2002, NHTSA 03V077000)
    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE DETENT SYSTEM ON THE EXTERIOR MIRROR HOUSINGS MAY LOSE THE FUNCTIONALITY.
  • Steering: Column (2002, NHTSA 03V078000)
    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN CONTAINS AN UNDER-SIZED TERMINAL FOR THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CIRCUIT.
  • Tires (2002, NHTSA 03V504000)
    ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE, THE TIRES SUPPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT SLIGHTLY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY…
  • Engine And Engine Cooling (2002–2003, NHTSA 06E024000)
    CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS.
  • Visibility: Glass, Side / Rear (2002–2008, NHTSA 07E104000)
    CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN …
  • Wheels: Hub (2002–2008, NHTSA 10E040000)
    FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN CARQUEST, NATIONAL, AND PERCISION BRAND WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS 515073 AND 515073, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCKS.
  • Steering: Gear Box, Shaft Pitman (2003–2008, NHTSA 10E013000)
    FABTECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS.
  • Air Bags: Frontal, Passenger Side (2003, NHTSA 15V312000)
    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured August 29, 2002, to July 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal…
  • Power Train: Automatic Transmission (2004, NHTSA 03V503000)
    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE TRANSFER CASE TO TRANSMISSION ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.
  • Equipment: Other, Labels (2004, NHTSA 04V221000)
    THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON SOME PICKUP TRUCKS LISTS INCORRECT TIRE, WHEEL, AND RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
  • Air Bags (2004–2005, NHTSA 14V770000)
    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 30…
  • Air Bags: Frontal, Driver Side (2004–2008, NHTSA 15V313000)
    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 As…
  • Air Bags: Frontal, Passenger Side (2004–2008, NHTSA 16V352000)
    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St.
  • Power Train: Driveline, Differential Unit (2005, NHTSA 14V796000)
    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 28, 2004, to August 3, 2005.
  • Power Train: Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) (2006, NHTSA 05V461000)
    ON CERTAIN 4-WHEEL DRIVE PICKUP TRUCKS, THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT TRANSFER CASE CALIBRATION SET POINTS, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN INADVERTENT TRANSFER CASE DEFAULT TO NEUTRAL.
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock / Traction Control / Electronic Limited Slip, Control Unit / Module (2006, NHTSA 06V038000)
    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, AND THE REAR BRAKES COULD LOCK UP…
  • Air Bags: Frontal (2006, NHTSA 06V353000)
    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
  • Seat Belts: Front (2006, NHTSA 06V354000)
    CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.
  • Suspension: Front, Wheel Bearing (2006, NHTSA 07V038000)
    ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING MAY HAVE RECEIVED AN INSUFFICIENT QUANTITY OF GREASE DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
  • Steering: Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly (2006–2008, NHTSA 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 Meg…
  • Electrical System: Ignition, Switch (2006–2007, NHTSA 14V795000)
    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions.
  • Steering: Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly (2008, NHTSA 11V350000)
    CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011;
  • Steering: Linkages, Tie Rod Assembly (2008, NHTSA 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.

Source: NHTSA. Check open recalls for your vehicle with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.