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2015 Ram 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (32%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (5%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 100 repairs.
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2015 Ram 1500 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (4%)

< $100 (83%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

73000 mi

US $150
Replace fuel pressure switch 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

60000 mi

US $2800
Oil Leak on front engine cover. 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

32240 mi Fuel pump replaced for causing check engine light. 
84000 mi Active Grill Air Shutter Control Circuit Low. It was -21F outside and on start up of truck the check engine light flashed. The above code was given. The code was reset and the check engine light has not returned. 
94000 mi

US $500
The Exhaust manifold bolts sheered off again. This is the second time they have done this. 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

44000 mi Cleaned EGR TUBE and MAP sensor. Was in limp mode. 
15000 mi Check Engine light engaged. Took to dealer who diagnosed two EMS updates necessary. 
2000 mi oil pressure switch leaking oil 
4000 mi oil temperature switch was leaking oil. part was back ordered and replaced when it came in. 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

8000 mi Check engine light with DEF fault. Flash corrected issue. 
26000 mi Catalytic converter threw a code. Dealership said it was bad. They removed and replaced it under warranty. 
89000 mi

US $600
Egr sensor showing signs of corrosion and faint smell of radiator fluid. Valve was moist to touch. Both powertrain and extended warranty do not cover because the EGR valve is considered a non moving part. I chose to Bypass the EGR at this point. Egr sensor showing signs of corrosion and faint smell of radiator fluid. Valve was moist to touch. Both powertrain and extended warranty do not cover because the EGR valve is considered a non moving part. I chose to Bypass the EGR at this point. 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

49000 mi Glow plug replaced. 
Exhaust fuels were leaking into the cabin. Was in dealership 8 times over 2 months. They sent out Ram engineer and could not find problem. But O2 meter was showing fumes. in March some type of exhaust sensor changed, problem fixed. 
3000 mi Active grille shutters failed at 955 miles and set off the CEL. RAM dealer replaced the entire grille shutter assembly. 
12000 mi EGR Sensor triggered CEL. No driveability issues. A PCM update was due from Dec 2015 to correct the CEL issues with the EGR and related sensors. 
14880 mi CEL light came on, Dealer updated the program and it went away CEL light came on again, dealer replaced catalytic converter. 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

25000 mi

US $20
Flash pcm Emission control module replaced 
119040 mi

C $454
throttle body 
243040 mi

C $50
throttle body tested bad, replaced [a few months ago]. Still having some issues so replaced gas pedal position sensor and unknown if it will act up again. time will tell 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

24000 mi Check engine light came on. Dealer reset. No repair made. Light has come on and gone off once since, has stayed off since then. Appears dealer treated symptom not problem. 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

20091 mi Replaced thermostat that was stuck open to try to fix problem with heat output. 

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2015 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1000 mi check engine light came on, low voltage. Reset and hasn't returned. 
17000 mi Engine idiot light came on, diagnosed as a slow egr valve. Made an appointment to get it looked at, in the meantime email the light went off and has stayed of. Didn't go to the appointment. 500 miles later it is still off. 
20000 mi idiot light came on again, then went off again a day later. It hasn't come on since. 

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2015 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

16000 mi fault indicator light came on- required 2 software updates per shop 
17500 mi Evaporation system- schrader(?) valve 
42000 mi The check engine light came on. It was a small EVAP leak. Repositioning the air filter cover seems to have fixed the problem. 
43000 mi

US $14
Check engine light came on. OBD showed a small evap leak. Replaced gas cap with a non oem gas cap. Problem solved. 

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