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Vehicle Information

2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4WD Mega Cab 160.5" Laramie 5.7L

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Standard Equipment

Interior

Uconnect hands-free communication
Air conditioning w/dual zone temp control
Bright interior accents
Auto dimming rearview mirror
Overhead console w/reading lamps, trip computer & universal garage door open
Underhood lamp
Cigar lighter
12V pwr outlet
Glove box lamp
Ash tray lamp
Passenger assist handle
Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Rear cab storage
Leather trim 40/20/40 split bench seat
60/40 split folding rear seat
Heated front seats
6-way pwr driver & front passenger seats
Mini floor console
Front center seat cushion storage
Floor carpeting
Front/rear floor mats
Pwr adjustable pedals
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls
Tilt steering column
Tip start
Sentry Key theft deterrent system
Instrument cluster-inc: 120 MPH primary speedometer, tachometer
Tire pressure monitor
Woodgrain instrument panel bezel
Pwr windows w/driver 1-touch down
Pwr sliding rear window
Pwr locks
Pwr accessory delay
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Security alarm
AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (7) Infinity speakers
Sirius satellite radio w/1-year service *N/A in HI or PR* *Limited service in AK* *Call Sirius to activate at 888-539-7474*
Fixed long mast antenna

Safety

Anti-lock brakes
Brake assist
Driver/front passenger multistage airbags
Child safety rear door locks
Front shoulder belt height adjusters
Dual note horn

Exterior

Body-color/bright front fascia
Chrome bodyside moldings
Bright/bright grille
Fog lamps
Pwr heated fold-away mirrors
Deep tinted windows
Variable speed intermittent windshield wipers
Cargo lamp
(4) full-size doors
Bright rear bumper
Front air dam

Epa Fuel Economy Ratings

City 13/hwy 17 (5.7L engine/5-speed auto trans)

Mechanical

5.7L V8 Hemi multi-displacement engine
Electronically controlled throttle
HD engine cooling
5-speed automatic transmission
Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
Electric shift-on-the-fly transfer case
3.73 axle ratio
5200# front axle
10.5" rear axle ring gear diameter
Four wheel drive
600-amp maintenance-free battery
136-amp alternator
Trailer tow wiring-inc: 4-pin connector
6.3' cargo box
8510# GVWR
HD front & rear shock absorbers
Front stabilizer bar
LT265/70R17E on/off road BSW tires
Full-size spare tire w/steel wheel & winch-type carrier
17" x 8" chrome clad aluminum wheels
Pwr steering
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes
Anti-lock brakes

 

Optional Equipment

Engine

5.7L V8 HEMI ENGINE (STD)

Seat Type

LEATHER BUCKET SEATS
LEATHER 40/20/40 SPLIT BENCH SEAT (STD)

Additional Options

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER -inc: fixed rear window *Deletes STD Pwr Sliding Rear Window* *CREDIT*
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
PROTECTION GROUP -inc: transfer case skid plate shield, tow hooks
AM/FM/MP3 STEREO W/6-DISC IN-DASH CD CHANGER
FRONT/REAR SUPPLEMENTAL SIDE WINDOW CURTAIN AIRBAGS
AM/FM STEREO W/6-DISC IN-DASH CD CHANGER, GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: MP3 capability
MANUFACTURER STATEMENT OF ORIGIN
REAR SEAT VIDEO SYSTEM -inc: DVD player, wireless headphones (REQ: RAQ or REC Stereo)
FOLDING PWR TRAILER TOW MIRRORS
HOOD PROTECTION SHIELD
TRAILER TOW GROUP -inc: 750-amp maintenance free battery, class IV hitch receiver, 7-pin wiring harness
UNDER RAIL BOX BEDLINER
CHROME TUBULAR SIDE STEPS
PWR SUNROOF

Paint

TWO-TONE "LOWER BREAK" PAINT
MONOTONE PAINT (STD)
EXTRA COST METALLIC PAINT
EXTRA COST PEARL PAINT

Transmission

5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -inc: aux transmission oil cooler, tip start (STD)

Region

NATIONAL REGION
CALIFORNIA REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment
FLORIDA REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment
NORTHEAST REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment *Available only in CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT*
SOUTHEAST/SOUTHWEST REGION -inc: regional CMA base price adjustment *Available only in AR, NC, NM, OK, SC, TX*

Differential

NO ANTI-SPIN REAR AXLE (STD)
ANTI-SPIN REAR AXLE

Regional Destination Adjustment

NATIONAL DELIVERY
HAWAII DELIVERY -inc: destination charge adjustment

Tires

LT265/70R17E ON/OFF ROAD BSW TIRES (STD)
LT265/70R17E ON/OFF ROAD OWL TIRES

Axle Ratio

4.10 AXLE RATIO (REQ: DSA Anti-Spin Rear Axle)
3.73 AXLE RATIO

Dealer Installed Options

DEALER INSTALL MOPAR CHROME GROUP -inc: Mopar chrome exhaust tip, Mopar chrome fuel filler door, Mopar chrome tubular side steps, Mopar chrome front air deflector (N/A w/MRK Chrome Tubular Side Steps, XJL Front Hood Protection Shield) *PLEASE SEE DEALER FOR DIO PRICING*
DEALER INSTALL MOPAR PROTECTION GROUP -inc: Mopar front/rear splash guards, Mopar chrome front air deflector, Mopar wheel well liners (N/A w/MRK Chrome Tubular Side Steps, XJL Front Hood Protection Shield) *PLEASE SEE DEALER FOR DIO PRICING*

Cpos Pkg

26H LARAMIE CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG -inc: 5.7L V8 engine, 5-speed auto trans, remote start system

Emissions

50-STATE EMISSIONS

 

Available Colors

Exterior Color -- Interior Color

  Electric Blue Pearl -- Medium Slate Gray
  Patriot Blue Pearl -- Medium Slate Gray
  Patriot Blue Pearl -- Khaki
  Patriot Blue Pearl -- Khaki
  Deep Water Blue Pearl -- Medium Slate Gray
  Mineral Gray Metallic -- Medium Slate Gray
  Light Khaki Metallic -- Khaki
  Flame Red -- Medium Slate Gray
  Flame Red -- Khaki
  Flame Red -- Khaki
  Inferno Red Crystal Pearl -- Medium Slate Gray
  Inferno Red Crystal Pearl -- Khaki
  Inferno Red Crystal Pearl -- Khaki
  Bright Silver Metallic -- Medium Slate Gray
  Stone White -- Medium Slate Gray
  Stone White -- Khaki
  Bright White -- Medium Slate Gray
  Bright White -- Khaki
  Bright White -- Khaki
  Cool Vanilla -- Medium Slate Gray
  Cool Vanilla -- Khaki
  Brilliant Black Crystal Prl -- Medium Slate Gray
  Brilliant Black Crystal Prl -- Khaki
  Brilliant Black Crystal Prl -- Khaki

 

Consumer Information

News - Crash Test Results

Frontal Driver : Not Rated
Frontal Passenger : Not Rated
Side Driver : Not Rated
Side Rear Passenger : Not Rated
Crash Test Note : Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.
NHTSA Rollover Rating :
Rollover Note : The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID : 09E001000
Mfg's Report Date : JAN 06, 2009
Component : VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Potential Number of Units Affected : 72136
Summary : CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 72,136 MY 2008-2009 LIGHT AND HEAVY DUTY RAM PICKUP TRUCKS. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY.
Consequence : THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND THE RESTRICTED ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE IN ONE DIRECTION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy : DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LINKAGE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD END ASSEMBLY, AND INSPECT THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Notes : CHRYSLER RECALL NO. H36. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

Warranty

Basic Years : 3
Basic Miles/km : 36,000
Drivetrain Years : Unlimited
Drivetrain Miles/km : Unlimited
Drivetrain Note : excludes Diesel Engines
Corrosion Years : 3
Corrosion Miles/km : Unlimited
Emissions Years : 2
Emissions Miles/km : 24,000
Roadside Assistance Years : 3
Roadside Assistance Miles/km : 36,000