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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 22 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

Engine not specified

13000 mi

US $900
Unable to play some DVD's, Unit replaced. 

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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
refrigerant connection to evaporator coil fractured. Replaced evaporator coil. 

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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

96720 mi Rear high mounted brake light was burnt out, noted by dealer and replaced Issues with no speedometer etc. were resolved during the visit to do the warranty repair of the rear axle yoke. It turned out to be a corroded wire somewhere in the harness to the computer. The computer itself was fine. 
36000 mi truck nav system/ radio stopped working 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

51300 mi

US $155
Had to have the A/C re-charged. Also had to have the actuator door replaced in the A/C conduit housing. 
61000 mi

US $800
I had to have the evaporator behind the dash on the drivers side, behind the dash. 
28000 mi Window defrost inoperable, rattle noises from mid console/dash when the vehicle is started. Problem was broken plastic vent pieces (dampers) in HVAC system. There's a TSB bulletin on this for software upgrade related to HVAC controls. 
29000 mi Replaced Drivers side mirror (side mirror ice defrost failure).  
78900 mi

US $100
Door lock actuator 
57000 mi I have experienced multiple pocket & purse actuations of the door lock, unlock, panic & engine start with the keyfob on this truck and also my Grand Cherokee & Ram Pro Master van. On this day it auto started the engine in a closed garage and I just happened to catch it when I opened the man door to the garage from my home at bedtime to check if the rollup door was closed, since there is a doggy door in that door and the exhaust heat was so high it surely would have entered the house and my wife and I would not be here today. This is a major safety issue for this reason and also for the times when it unknowingly unlocks your car in a public place. We now have to keep the fobs in small plastic boxes to prevent this issue. I don't know about other manufactures but FMC needs to fix this. 

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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

114680 mi

C $900
replacement key fob and rear door actuators 
138880 mi

C $1000
and alternator 
3483 mi turn signal was not shutting off after turn made. dealer replaced switch under warranty. There was also an oil change done at 5400 KMs in this month. 
51100 mi

US $40
Selector motor plastic gets broke 
38000 mi

US $100
Alternator had to be replaced. 
81000 mi

US $100
Evaporator coil had to be replaced and system recharged with refrigerant. 
50500 mi Vent door actuator broke, dealer re-flashed computer and replaced actuator located in dash. 
51000 mi

US $100
Alternator was making a whining sound, dealer replaced under extended warranty. 
84000 mi

US $100
Uconnect indicated nonrecognition when trying to make a hands free call. rear power door lock failed. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

101000 mi

US $175
High pressure schrader valve started leaking. Valve was replaced and A/C system was vacuumed down and recharged. 
135000 mi

US $40
Washer fluid pump stopped spraying well. I assumed it was weak and replaced the pump. Takes 20-30min and maybe $40. 
55500 mi

US $600
SMALL leak in hose 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

50200 mi

C $610
Front light drivers side bulb replaced out again now. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Electrical Problems

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