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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 87 repairs.
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (8%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 106000 mi US $300 |
The shift lever will not fully engage in park. Discovered by the service shop. Transmission is in park, but the linkage in the steering column thinks it is in reverse. Hard to remove key. Not an uncommon issue on a vehicle this old. |
| 66000 mi | Completed repairs to the Shift lever. Works like brand new again. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 99000 mi | The dealer attempted to repair a failed rear differential. The differential had failed, due to the dealer's incorrect recall repair. This repair was ALSO done incorrectly and caused the axle to fail AGAIN. |
| 105000 mi | THIRD attempt by the same dealer to fix the rear differential, that had been fine prior to their performance of a recall repair on it in June. |
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 |
Front axle leaking from speed sensor, replaced seal. |
| 138880 mi C $1000 |
transmission pan |
| 57960 mi | replaced inner right seal and main seal |
| 63860 mi C $535 |
Drive shaft detached from differential after coasting down a hill. The pinion nut came loose and then the pinion fell back into the differential, locking it up. |
| 56000 mi | During required 5 year power train inspection, the technician discovered a transfer case leak, seal replaced under warranty. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 38900 mi | Rear Axle howling - replaced rear axle pinion gears. Rear Axle howling - replaced rear axle pinion gears. |
| 40100 mi | Rear axle howling again about 3 weeks later because axle housing was warped. Removed and replaced entire rear axle. Rear axle howling still. Removed and Replaced entire rear axle due to warped axle housing. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 48640 mi C $1100 |
I had the pinion nut recall done through a dealership 8,000 km ago. Unfortunately the dealership overtightened the pinion nut and I had to have the drive train rebuilt. Dealership was going to charge me double of what it cost |
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