2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Dodge Ram 1500 2009

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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (57%)

< $100 (29%)

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

106000 mi

US $300
Replaced bad LF wheel bearing hub. 
119000 mi

US $300
Replaced front wheel bearing that was getting noisy. 
135000 mi

US $380
The Auto Zone wheel bearing hub that was installed in 12/16 failed. Replaced it with a Moog part. 
143000 mi

US $840
Broken sway bar links replaced. Replaced both front bearing hubs that had become noisy. All 4 shocks replaced. Rears were leaking and fronts were factory originals. Ride much improved. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

117800 mi

C $1000
Steering Cooler, shock absorber four wheels, brakes pads, Thermostat and housing 

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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 Warranty repair of rear axle yoke. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

133000 mi

US $150
Wheel bearings were going out. Had a slight vibration in the pedal and they were starting to get a little noisy. I figured it was time after 10+ years. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

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

35000 mi

US $16
FRONT END SUSPENSION RATTLE. NOT FIXED BY DODGE. INFERIOR BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Suspension Problems

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