2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Dodge Ram 1500 2009

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (13%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (3%)

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (55%)

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

57000 mi

US $700
Parking brake cable came loose and was hanging down. Caused the rear brakes to drag a bit. 
71000 mi

US $58
Parking brake cable was hanging down under the frame. Dealer said the cable was stretched and reattached and adjusted. This happened about 8 months ago too, but the shop I took it to didn't know how to fix properly. 
106000 mi

US $300
Parking brake stuck partially engaged yet again. Just had mechanic whack them open with a mallet this time while it was on the lift. 
143000 mi

US $650
4 wheel complete brake job 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

96100 mi

C $160
Speedometer stopped working dash warning lights on abs, did research on Internet concluded it was rear wheel speed sensors (scan codes were u1110 "lost vehicle speed" and u1120 "lost wheel distance") changed out both rr wheel sensor but did not fix problem. Found water in connector to abs module (truck has aftermarket fenders so splash protection is not factory). Dryed out but still no fix now think problem is main computer. Truck can be driven but is not for now with no abs. 
96534 mi Rear disks and pads replaced, may have been the original disks. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

17500 mi

US $32
Adjusted parking brake 
57040 mi

C $55
Drivers side Brake caliper seized on, inspection revealed that the rubber boot around the caliper piston was torn. The boot cannot be repaired so a replacement caliper was installed. 
25700 mi

C $90
parking brake release handle was broken 
78000 mi

US $100
ABS and traction control lights where on, as well as I was at times unable to shift from park to drive. Mechanic changed out ABS control module and also replaced brake switch. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

50200 mi

C $610
The caliper had to be rebuilt again only done a few months ago and brakes pads and rotors needed to be replaced on the front.  

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Brake Problems

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