Model year guide

2008 Dodge RAM 1500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.

2008 Dodge RAM 1500 at a glance

Combined14–17 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Dodge RAM 1500 MPG & running costs

Combined14–17 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,533
EPA size classStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD
Transmission3 options
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,667 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 12 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,665
Fuel only$22,665
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2008 Dodge RAM 1500 vehicles on record

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2008 Dodge RAM 1500 — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 get?

The 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 has U.S. EPA estimates of 14–17 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (12 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.