2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Dodge Ram 1500 2010

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (15%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 55 repairs.
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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

100000 mi

US $18
Loose gas cap message displayed. Replace defective gas cap. 
90101 mi

C $170
Serpentine belt was slipping. Belt dressing fixed the problem. 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

46000 mi

US $100
Exhaust manifold leak. They replaced the exhaust gasket and associated manifold bolts that typically break when removing them from the block. 
66700 mi

US $200
idler pully 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

97000 mi Seven manifold bolts were broke between the drivers side and passenger side exhaust manifold. This was causing a loud ticking sound. Fixed under powertrain warranty. 
138000 mi

US $800
Exhaust manifold bolts broken. 
27280 mi

C $135
Check engine light on,computer diagnosis was replace gas cap, none in stock, required second visit. 
52000 mi Exhaust manifold broken, repaired under warranty 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

9000 mi Belt flew off on the interstate and remained in engine compartment. I was able to wrestle the truck off the road. Belt in engine compartment reinstalled. Dealer replaced tensioner and belt. 
31000 mi Water pump bearing failure with leak. 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

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

229400 mi

C $569
water pump broke - replaced water pump 
68300 mi Exhaust header bolts had sheared off, leading to a ticking noise at start up. Exhaust manifolds had warped, so both replaced. All under 100K mile warranty. 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Engine Problems

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