Top 5 Problems Dodge Ram Truck 3rd Generation 2002-08

This top problems features the 3rd Generation Dodge Ram truck, which includes model years 2002 to 2008! Watch this video to find out some of the problems you may face with a 3rd gen Ram if you own one, or are considering purchasing one! If you know someone who has a 3rd gen Ram, why not share this video with them too!

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0:00 Top Problems Dodge Ram 3rd Gen 2002-08
0:22 Cylinder Misfires P0300-P0308
2:01 No Heat
3:06 EVAP System P0440/P0441
4:08 Vehicle Stalling
4:58 Transmission Solenoid Packs P0750

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[BW]

I have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4.7L since new, so I’ve been driving it for 22 years. I did have the heater core replaced by my mechanic back in 2013. Just had coolant flush (BG service). I maintain it religiously, and have a superb mechanic shop that does everything to keep it going. Regular oil changes, engine (BG service), rear axle, transmission, both flushed and BG service.
Due to my physical condition I no longer can do work on it like I did the first 15 years. I was fortunate to find a mechanic that’s taken personal interest in keeping the truck running. He just replaced the steering rack and pinion as the original finally wore out and started leaking. all the fluids are BG products and every oil change gets a fuel system flush along with the throttle body. Over the 22 years I might have $15, 000 in maintenance costs including tires. But the truck just keeps running. It’s made a lot of long road trips, hauled just about anything you can think of and is a real workhorse.

[rockbay]

Back in December 2007, I bought a brand new 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Single Cab SLT with a 4.7 liter engine. I kept this truck until October 2016, and traded it in on a 2016 Dodge Challenger SXT. During the 8 years of ownership I only placed 36, 000 miles on this truck. I really had no problems with this truck except for one. The power steering rack developed a very minor leak. This could have been a result of limited driving. I'm retired so I just don't drive much. Overall, I really liked this truck.

[mldn]

I bought my 2007 dodge ram 1500 hemi brand new in 2007 and ive had zero issues with it, it just started misfiring the first cylinder after 130, 000 miles but im sure its because ive never replaced the spark plugs wich i should have done a while ago. Its been a really good truck over the years i mainly use it as a farm truck, work truck, and hunting truck now. It may have lower mileage but I’ve definitely given it a beating over time, but thats why i love it. It has withstood the beating and now is a perfect work truck.

[iJohnMarston]

Nice video with some really good information. Just one thing i would like to add. If you have a slipping or funny shifting transmission, check your alternator. I had a problem with a slipping transmission on my 2005 4, 7 and started some troubleshooting. After 2 days it finally came to my mind to check the voltage of my alternator. See there: 11.2 Volts. Swapped it and everthing's fine for about 3 years now. The solenoids slow down when voltage is low, so the transmission needs more time to shift into another gear.

[oneloveyessah]

I have a 2006. Not one of those problems do I have. In fact I don't have any problems with my dodge at all. 120k still going strong.

[pseadynamo]

I bought a 2008 Ram 1500 with 150k miles on the 4.7 hemi for a really good price (under $10k). It had an exhaust leak that came and went but mostly audile at idle. Turns out a common issue is the hemi torque/heat can break the header bolts closest to the firewall over time. I took it to a shop and 2 header gaskets and $400 later they replaced all the header bolts and it's quiet now. One other issue that is common is the low beam can go out on one side (usually passenger). Its the TPMS/under hood fuse box combo unit and they cost almost $900 so for now I just ran a jumper wire between the headlights... other than that very strong engine and trans I tow a 20ft toy hauler trailer no problemo.

[willpulera]

That's right about the milage where everything begins. On my 06 RAM I had to replace the wheel hub assemblies on both sides, water pump, alternator, pcv valve, starter, fuel pump in the dead of winter, serpentine belt tensioner pulley, thermostat, and most every one of these things went out while driving on the freeway during the coldest time of year. Other than those parts which routinely go bad on all vehicles, I have not had any major engine or transmission problems at all and I currently have 230k miles and climbing on my 2006 RAM 1500 5.7l Big Horn. Overall it has been a very reliable work truck that takes a great amount of abuse and keeps ticking.

[MegaSpazGaming]

As you can see in my profile pic, I have an 06’ Ram 1500 mega cab. One thing that was brought up to me and something that I experienced was that my taillights will go out, not the lightbulbs themselves but the OEM circuit board the lights plug into itself will melt so make sure you check those as well as the lights. Rear main seals are another thing as well.

[michaelprosperity]

My 2002 5.9 Magnum is still going strong. Owned it since it was new.

[seantobin]

Here’s a better list from experience
#1 manifolds
#2 transfer case shift motor
#3 pully wheel
#4 transmission
#5 O2 censors

[cheyennegrijalva]

I love my 04 and this is great info for anyone who like to fix there own vehicles 🤙

[georgecolbert]

Good video. Quick tip: Reverse the heater hoses to back flush a plugged up heater core. It works.

[brentfugett]

2008 1500 5.7 152, 000 miles here. Solenoid pack 2 years ago at about 130k. A wheel bearing at about 50k. Water pump leak. Now dealing with a TPS issue. Really no complaints though, love this vehicle.

[santuubito]

I just bought one yesterday from my friend 2006 93K. So thanks for this video.

[theeabster]

thank you there's a few of you guys that do these videos and I don't mean to sound rude but I enjoy and learn how a lot more when you go over things it seems like the other guy left a lot of things out of his conversation. little frustrating but I truly appreciate it your time.

[FNGtechreviews]

having owned 2 dodges one 2003 2wd with the 4.7 and the 45rfe trans at over 313, 000 miles and a 2007 4wd with the 5.7 and the 545rfe trans id like to add to this list. I've seen many problems with the 1-2 shift due to the filter draining back into the pan also on the dodge 9.25 in rear end the pinion seals love to leak a ton. As for the interior, the blend and mode doors will break from so many extreme heat cycles (I'm from Texas) as have mine in both vehicles and requires dash removal.

[juliogonzo]

I have ran seafoam through the intake on pretty much every vehicle I've owned, (honestly mostly because the absurd amount of smoke is hilarious) and the only time that made any difference was on a 3.7. It had a clatter when cold that I thought was piston slap. Must have been carbon. Still hear it a bit but 100x better after seafoam.

[MafiaAlexander]

Nothing makes me feel more assured on this vehicle than having John Malkovich teach me about my vehicle.

[magnum]

My 07 got stuck in "limp mode" one day and it turned out to be the solenoid pack. Wasn't to bad of a fix compared to a new transmission