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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%)
Chart based on 87 repairs.
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (11%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 79000 mi US $140 |
Coolant leak. Turned out to be a rusted and disintegrating hose clamp on the upper radiator hose connection to the engine. Replaced clamp and refilled with coolant. |
| 96000 mi US $30 |
Bad coolant temperature sensor. Fixed it myself with genuine Mopar part. |
| 113000 mi | Exhaust manifold bolts broken on both sides. Replaced both manifolds, 9 bolts, and heat shields. Covered under Chrysler lifetime powertrain warranty. |
| 135000 mi US $380 |
Truck engine was dying when you braked. Found out the throttle body was encrusted with carbon. Tech cleaned it and the problem went away, but a replacement was suggested. I plan on doing just that as a DIY project. Just 4 bolts and about 20 minutes to do. |
| 143000 mi US $230 |
Replaced all 16 plugs that had 40k miles on them. |
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
| 76000 mi | Ticking sound on start that would go away when engine warmed up, from what I found it was a couple exhaust manifold bolts that like to come loose. I sold the truck before I could have repaired. |
| 52080 mi C $140 |
SES light whenever towing. |
| 75000 mi US $450 |
needed new manifold gaskets |
| 112000 mi US $300 |
manifold leak |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 89285 mi US $7139 |
Engine replacement due to broken valve lash spring Replaced engine (long block) replaced 3 ignition coils) 1 fuel injector, 16 spark plugs and replaced and flushed radiator, replaced ambient temperature sensor. |
| 115000 mi | Oil cover gasket leak |
| 121000 mi | Oil Leak |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 37500 mi US $1500 |
Computer te flashed, then replaced |
| 150000 mi | The passenger side exhaust manifold had a stud snap, causing an exhaust leak. |
| 35000 mi US $100 |
Stumbling & eventually cutoff @ stops. Dealer could only find 'misfire' code on one of the cylinders. Dealer preformed a 'Performance Flash Update', truck stalled before I got it home, so this did not correct problem. Have not been back. |
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
| 94000 mi US $100 |
Ticking and squeal sound from engine. Dealer replaced broken exhaust bolts and gasket on right side. Also replaced serpentine belt pulley. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 101000 mi US $70 |
Replaced fan clutch. |
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