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Dodge Ram HD repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

Chart based on 210 repairs.
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Dodge Ram HD repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 178 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Dodge in Kansas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Feb 2018

144500 mi

US $630
EGR cleaning and CCV filter replaced 

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2009 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Dodge in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2017 - Jan 2022
Jan 2018

73265 mi

US $75
Replaced sprayer nozzles on windshield washer 

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2009 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Dodge in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

186000 mi

C $1750
EGR was almost plugged. EGR was removed , cleaned and replaced. Computer was reflashed. 

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2008 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

Dodge in Oklahoma, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

169000 mi

US $250
replaced the window/lock control on driver's side, it had fallen off at some point 

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2007 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

Dodge in Colorado, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Mar 2022

219000 mi

US $400
Steering binding. Replaced steering gear box, power steering pump and hoses 

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2007 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Dodge in Washington, United States
May 2017 - Jun 2022
Nov 2017

101000 mi

US $700
Front axle u-joints worn out - replaced with new OEM parts Replaced new front hubs + wheel bearings New rotors and pads 
Dodge in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Apr 2018

245000 mi

US $1000
Rebuild rear differential  and replace wheel bearings. 
Dodge in Texas, United States
May 2017 - Jan 2022
Jul 2017

230000 mi

US $900
had a leak in the compressor and in the high pressure hose 
Nov 2021

283000 mi

US $250
Replaced fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, fuel pressure sensor Replaced both batteries 

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2007 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Dodge in California, United States
Jul 2017 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022

200000 mi

US $4000
Front pump seal leak. Had entire transmission rebuilt. 
Dodge in Texas, United States
May 2017 - Mar 2024
Jun 2017

257000 mi

US $1000
Complete rebuild of A/C system. Replaced all components of AC system (compressor, condensor, evaporator, drier, orifice, hose, etc). Evaporator requires removal of dash. Replaced heater core and ventilation flaps as well while dash was apart. Significant investment of time and money. Hopefully will last a long time since the truck now has an entirely new AC system. 
Jul 2021

298000 mi

US $350
Replaced leaking oil cooler. Replaced radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan clutch and fan belt as preventative maintenance. 
May 2022

317000 mi

US $600
A/C quit. Compressor seized. 
Aug 2022

318000 mi

US $2600
Fuel injector failure on Bank 5 resulted in vehicle vehicle running in reduced power limp mode. Earlier symptoms before failure included slight miss/rattle at idle and excessive black smoke under heavy load/acceleration. Replaced all six fuel injectors, feed tubes, and valve cover gasket as preventative maintenance due to failure of #5 injector and # of miles on existing injectors. 

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2007 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Dodge in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Dec 2018
Dec 2018

190000 mi
Misfire on cylinder one 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

Dodge in Maryland, United States
Sep 2011 - Mar 2015
Aug 2013

110300 mi

US $762
muffler and tailpipe defective 
Feb 2015

113000 mi

US $250
transmission pan gasket leaking. service transmission; install kit, refill fluid levels. 
Dodge in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2011 - Apr 2015
Aug 2012

96000 mi

US $1100
U joint went out in front left wheel. 
Sep 2013

104000 mi

US $700
Compressor went out again, had to replace it and a few other components. 
Jul 2014

109200 mi

US $500
U joint went out in the front 
Dodge in Florida, United States
Feb 2012 - Oct 2012
Aug 2012

102700 mi

US $410
A/C was blowing warm air. Coolant added + sealer. 4th and 5th fuel line came loose and had to be replaced. 
Oct 2012

106000 mi

US $410
Serpentine belt and idle pulley had to be replaced 
Dodge in Nevada, United States
Feb 2013 - Jan 2017
Apr 2013

93300 mi

US $800
2 u joints and carrier bearing bad. replaced drive-line 
Jan 2017

US $50
Jake brake compressor froze and burned the belt in half. put stock belt to bypass the Jake brake compressor 
Dodge in Saskatchewan, Canada
Dec 2011 - Jul 2014
Mar 2012

108500 mi

C $600
Ball joints were worn out 
Jul 2012

114880 mi

C $500
Steering stabilizer shock was worn out along with the steering linkage. 
Jun 2013

134540 mi

C $130
Boost sensor failed. Replaced sensor 
Dodge in Washington, United States
Mar 2012 - May 2013
Nov 2012

43900 mi

US $146
Total failure of head require new replacement. Detected failure by way of oil analysis. Mileage at failure was 41754. Repair successful. Engine would warm up no sign of any problem. Finally noticed gases escaping radiator when eng. cold. 
Dodge in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2014
Apr 2012

93000 mi

US $150
Tach not getting correct signal...would show revs <500 rpm event at freeways speeds. Turns out sending unit from engine was not functioning correctly and the dash unit was replaced under aftermarket warranty for $100 deductible. Check engine light came on. 
Aug 2013

101400 mi

US $100
Took in initially for front-end alignment. Lo and behold, new service advisor informed me that the entire front suspension had to be replaced to the tune of $5K. He was shocked when I informed him I had an extended warranty. All was covered. Electric lock and window started working only intermittently on rear driver's side door. Required an entire new wiring harness for the truck. Luckily I paid only a single deductible of $100 for this and the suspension. 
Dodge in Texas, United States
Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
Jun 2013

200000 mi

US $1400
TIPM replaced 
Feb 2014

216900 mi

US $85
Replace alternator 
Dodge in California, United States
Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013

73000 mi

US $837
Replaced the A/C compressor 
Dodge in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Jun 2016

108000 mi

US $1250
The doors in the dash that work off the AC. I had all 3 doors replaced. 
Dodge in Illinois, United States
Jun 2014 - Apr 2016
Jul 2015

123300 mi

US $1500
Radiator replaced due to leak, thermostat replaced due to replacement schedule. Oil pan and manifold replaced due to rust out. 
Apr 2016

134000 mi

US $1400
Both front wheel bearings and  u joints on half shafts needed replaced. 
Dodge in Texas, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013

174000 mi

US $1800
A/C compressor failure, also recirculation door failure inside A/C ductwork 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

Dodge in British Columbia, Canada
Jan 2011 - Nov 2017
Aug 2011

78000 mi

C $1000
Front axle u-joint, 3 rear drive shaft u-joint and steady bearing. 
Aug 2013

86180 mi

C $400
Water pump. 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Dodge in California, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2015

34000 mi

US $197
Batteries failed. 
Nov 2015

34900 mi

US $450
Front differential pinion seal failed. Seal replaced and fluid refilled. 
Jun 2016

37000 mi

US $25
Power steering pump was leaking as a result of the reservoir over-pressurizing. The fix was to take a new cap and modify the vent system by grinding down a portion of the cap. Problem solved with no further leaks. 
Dec 2017

42000 mi

US $40
Replaced hood shocks. 
Jan 2018

42000 mi

US $284
Shocks replaced with Bilstein HD units. 
Feb 2018

42115 mi
Replace failed batteries. 
Dodge in Arizona, United States
Feb 2011 - Jan 2022
Mar 2011

72000 mi

US $1500
all universal joints needed replacing as well as front drive axle bearings (both sides) as well as axle u-joints. replaced with greasable units. if only they installed greasable units like toyota does. 
Jul 2011

75000 mi

US $500
4 wheel drive front axle steering knuckle u-joints replaced. both sides were bad. 
Jan 2012

79000 mi

US $350
blinkers have a mind of their own. when i went to signal a left turn, the opposite light came on. almost caused accident. semi truck locked up hi tires thinking i was going to cut him off. the blinker issue happened only after 45 minutes.. 
Jun 2012

82000 mi

US $500
drive shaft universal joints. who in their right mind epoxies their universal joints in? dealer wanted $100 per joint plus install non greasable. bought off internet (greasable) and had them installed with clips for easier replacement. 
Dec 2013

92000 mi
replaced front steering strut. tie-rods also fixed for a recall. i swear when toyota comes out with a diesel pickup, this one will be gone. 
Jun 2014

96000 mi
air con recirc door. broke . dealer stated never heard of issue. odd, on forums everywhere it is listed as an issue and out of warranty fix.......update. bought recirc door on ebay. took 2 hours from start to finish to put new door in. total cost was $40. 
Sep 2014

97000 mi

US $150
driver power seat. decided to quit. took seat apart and put in new motor. dealer stated that entire seat needed replacement. odd...went to store with old one in hand and found like item. 
Jan 2015

104800 mi
gear shift indicator often would not go into park indication. engine would not start unless in P or N indication. lubricated cheap plastic part under dash. appears it was dry and binding. 
Dodge in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2011 - Sep 2014
Mar 2011

40920 mi
Fuel rail pressure sensor BO 
Apr 2011

42160 mi
Another fuel rail pressure sensor failure, separate issue from earlier, replaced sensor. problem fixed. 
Dec 2011

49600 mi
ECM keeps shutting down, causing truck to stall. 
Sep 2013

65720 mi
Computer shuts truck down. Code says low voltage, however everything checks ok. 
Dodge in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2018
Aug 2011

12000 mi

US $845
Leaking fuel line(s)(maybe), Both fuel lines replaced. 
Mar 2013

15000 mi
Dead batteries 
Dodge in Oregon, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2023
Jan 2018

48000 mi
Air bag inflator replaced recalled. 
Feb 2022

69000 mi

US $100
Front differential seal 
Dodge in New York, United States
Jun 2012 - May 2018
Jul 2012

129500 mi

US $360
replaced front rotors and drivers side caliper. replaced driver's side front wheel bearing. Replaced AC compressor, orifice, and dryer with a full recharge. 
Sep 2012

132000 mi
Adjusted valves and CP3 pump timing. 
May 2013

139700 mi

US $3400
Torque converter Sprague gear went taking the rest of the tranny with it. 
Jun 2013

141000 mi

US $160
Rear U Joint dried out and seized. I pulled the driveshaft and had a shop install the u-joint. Then I reinstalled the driveshaft. 
Aug 2013

142700 mi

US $125
First shop damaged the u-joint when they pressed it in. I pulled the shaft and took it to a driveshaft specialty house where they installed two Spicer joints and balanced the entire assembly. I reinstalled the shaft. 
Feb 2014

147000 mi

US $120
Exhaust pipe rotted out. Replaced defective pipe with SS and added a resonator. The entire exhaust is now a 5" SS system with a MBPR performance muffler and a resonator from FTE Diesel. rear pinion seal was leaking on the differential. 
May 2014

151000 mi

US $1300
Had the rear axle seals replaced. While doing that I had the rear brake pads and rotors replaced. 
Jun 2014

154000 mi

US $150
Replaced the rear calipers 
Sep 2014

156000 mi

US $236
Rear u-joint on the main drive shaft. Repeat failure. This mechanic thinks it was a bent yoke from pressing the previous u-joint out. It may fail again. If it does I will have to buy a new drive shaft. 
Oct 2014

156300 mi

US $454
Replaced all four shocks with performance grade shocks. Also replaced the steering stabilizer with a performance unit. 
Aug 2016

172000 mi

US $140
Belt tensioner replacement 
Jun 2017

186000 mi

US $200
Replaced tranny coolant line due to a hole caused by chaffing. 
Dec 2017

184000 mi

US $450
Loose steering. Partially caused by the accident in June of 2017. Only partially though. 
Mar 2018

187000 mi

US $400
Right front wheel bearing was bad - probably due to accident in June of 2017. 
Dodge in Texas, United States
Jan 2011 - Mar 2012
Feb 2011

25000 mi

US $100
The AC recirculation door broke and landed on top of the blower motor resulting in poor AC performance. AC system also had to be recharged 
Dodge in California, United States
Nov 2013 - Jun 2022
Dec 2013

126000 mi

US $2000
replaced both front wheel bearings replaced entire steering assembly, including tie rods,connecting bars, and pitman arm replace upper and lower ball joints on both sides of front suspension replaced steering damper, added aftermarket steering box brace but steering box needs replacement in future replaced shocks with Bilstein HD, added anti-sway bar to rear suspension 
May 2022

152000 mi

US $325
Repair leaking exterior transmission line 
Dodge in Pennsylvania, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2014
Nov 2011

116000 mi

US $768
Cooler lines to the transmission corroded leaking badly. Cost to repair 768.00. Replaced 3 lines. 
Feb 2012

117000 mi

US $2000
Front End Rebuild, Wheel Bearing, All Universal Joints Ball Joints, Tie Rods 
Dodge in Washington, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
Aug 2011

113000 mi

US $360
Wheel U-joint at left front axle (4x4) worn out. 
Dodge in California, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2013
Feb 2011

38000 mi
I noticed coolant under my wife's truck. It's under warranty (extended) but it's a $200 deductable....so I tightened up some fittings & now I'm good. I won't do anything to the vehicle if it voids the warranty. 
Jun 2011

40000 mi

US $236
Last year (summer 2010) my wife noticed the AC was compromised. We live where AC isn't an inconvenience unless we leave the area: dealership suspected a plugged coolant line & said the problem is resolved Diverter for blower not working: dealer maintained diverter door needed replacing. Repair done today....haven't been in the truck yet. My wife drove it home....after all, it's her truck. wiring harness for driver's side passenger door replaced 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Dodge in Texas, United States
Jan 2011 - Sep 2016
Feb 2015

78000 mi

US $25
Cable on spare tire carrier broke while traveling. Used pipe and cable clamps to reattach and also secured with winch straps and cable lock. 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Dodge in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2011 - Mar 2016
Mar 2011

88040 mi
replaced muffler 
Aug 2011

89280 mi

C $1915
Yoke at transfer case on front drive shaft cracked, cv joint defective, universal joint dry replaced front axle seals leaked, replaced seals, bearings and u joint AC compressor failed, new AC compressor 
Mar 2013

114080 mi

C $575
Bought new tires in January and wheel balance weights kept falling off. Chrome outer surface of wheels separating making it impossible to retain wheel weights. Had to replace all wheels with OEM stock steel wheels to stop shake in front end. 
Jul 2013

122540 mi

C $40
AC Blend door broke off new door installed broken wires to door lock rear passenger side door 
Oct 2013

124720 mi

C $2995
torque converter locked and failing to release at stop and lower gears. Only symptom was at stop truck felt like it wanted to rev and go, but diesel did not stall like a gas engine would. New heavy duty torque converter installed 
Sep 2014

136400 mi

C $4750
Transmission not going in second. Torque converter BD brand replacement slipping in O/D new tranny and torque converter installed 
Oct 2014

137700 mi

C $100
On replacing rear rotors and pads found right rear axle seal leaking. replaced seal and clened up drum parking brake 
Sep 2015

155620 mi

C $1900
Ball joints both sides and left tie rod and axle ujoints 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Dodge in Wyoming, United States
Jan 2007 - Jun 2018
Aug 2007

18000 mi
Stress crack on passenger side back door window. Replaced and re-tinted under warranty. 
Nov 2007

21000 mi
Hemi badges faded, replaced both under warranty. 
Apr 2016

52000 mi

US $40
High Pressure hose leaking, replaced. 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

Dodge in California, United States
May 2015 - Feb 2018
May 2015

168000 mi

US $175
Had drive shaft to solid front axle rebuilt . 
Jul 2016

175700 mi

US $110
replace right outer tie rod with after market factory equivilant 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 2-door

8-cylinder manual AWD

Dodge in Illinois, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2017
Aug 2014

38000 mi

US $400
Re-circ door fell into fan motor. Replacement door from "heater treater" $129. Plus $11.50 switch for glove box that broke upon dissasembly Recirculating door made from inferior material. Saved owner/self $1,000, from dealer est. 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

Dodge in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2011 - Aug 2012
Jan 2012

176700 mi

C $712
REPLACED WATER PUMP ON CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINE. ALSO REPLACED ALL THE ANTI FREEZE. 
Apr 2012

179900 mi

C $350
Power door locks quit working. Dealer repaired problem. 
Dodge in British Columbia, Canada
Dec 2011 - Jun 2018
Jul 2012

59520 mi

C $10
Fuse went that controlled all lights in the interior 
Apr 2014

70760 mi

C $1000
worn out tie-rod ends shocks gone ball joints worn out 
Oct 2015

80080 mi

C $150
Starter went bad 
Dodge in South Carolina, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2016
Sep 2014

117000 mi

US $289
4 wheel drive gearbox linkage to hand shifter in the cab. Rubber bushings disintegrated in the linkage and needed to be replaced. Also had transmission serviced and 6 tires rotated in this service. 
Dodge in Illinois, United States
Dec 2011 - Sep 2014
Jan 2014

106300 mi

US $220
Loud grinding noise from front end, passenger front tire able to wobble once lifted off ground. Replaced wheel bearing. 
Jul 2014

121300 mi

US $300
Fuel line completely blew while driving 
Aug 2014

123000 mi

US $100
Passenger side front u joint needed replacing 
Sep 2014

128000 mi

US $200
Needed new rear shocks 
Dodge in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2011 - Sep 2012
May 2012

36900 mi
Hunting between gear 2-3 or torque converter. Dealer claims could not duplicate, but it has gotten worse since then. 
Dodge in Montana, United States
Dec 2011 - Dec 2014
Jan 2012

86000 mi

US $700
No grease in spline where the two halves of driveshaft come together (two-piece shaft), caused binding and ruined all u-joints. Shop says this is typical problem, and parts are non-greaseable. 
Dodge in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2015 - Aug 2016
Apr 2015

115720 mi
For the second time since I bought this truck a wiper arm end failed and the the only part available is the entire wiper arms and motor assembly, just stupid engineering! 
May 2016

126440 mi

C $4500
Both front wheel bearing hubs and all the steering linkages.(Right tie rod fell off while driving). Front breaks including rotors. 
Aug 2016

129580 mi

C $650
Installed from the cat back a new SS Banks exhaust system. This is the third and I hope the last exhaust system 
Dodge in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2016
Jul 2013

122200 mi

US $3000
Emergency brake failure - some parts deteriorated others needed replaced.  Also found that pads were wet from leaky wheel seals - replaced as well. 
Nov 2013

128000 mi
Air conditioner quit - it was determined that the coil under the dash had developed a leak. once that was repaired it was determined there was another failure - the electric fan behind the radiator was not running when called for. truck would not start in cold conditions after previous repair - fan motor vibrated badly on high 
Jun 2016

150000 mi

US $200
Hood would not stay up - replaced hood support lifts - the "Shocks" 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Dodge in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2013 - Aug 2018
Aug 2015

139860 mi

C $200
Front u joint on front drive shaft replaced 
Jan 2017

148800 mi
CV joint on front driveshaft failed. Transfer case broke away from transmission. Nothing done yet, waiting on estimates but probably can't afford it now, will either park it for a while or sell it. 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Dodge in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2018
Feb 2015

93200 mi

US $65
Swaybar end link ball joints worn and boots torn. Replaced right and left front sway bar end link assemblies 
Apr 2015

94000 mi

US $42
Illumination bulbs had burned out in HVAC control panel and instrument cluster. R&R both and replaced all illumination bulbs - 3 in HVAC panel and 11 in instrument cluster. 
Oct 2016

111000 mi

US $60
Replaced worn original rear brake pads and replaced worn caliper slide pins and boots that were starting to stick 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder manual 4WD

Dodge in Illinois, United States
Apr 2015 - Feb 2022
Jun 2016

101000 mi

US $50
Power steering switch failed, rust being the primary cause (salt belt truck). 
Dec 2016

107000 mi

US $50
Metal line from water pump to heater hose rusted and had a pinhole leak. Water pump replaced. 
Jun 2017

108000 mi

US $100
Replaced broken exhaust manifold studs 
Sep 2017

110000 mi

US $2000
Replaced steering linkage due to worn tie rod end. Updated to 08.5 up Mopar parts Rebuilt entire front suspension and installed Spyntec Manual locking hub conversion. 
Jun 2018

113000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear pads, rotors, calipers and both rubber lines. Mostly due to rust and as preventive maintenance. 2nd brake service for this vehicle so pad life has been good. Also replaced parking brake shoes and replaced the drivers side wheel seal. 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

Dodge in British Columbia, Canada
Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
Oct 2016

146320 mi

C $75
Lost #4 cylinder, misfire. No movement on intake valve. Known issue with the 5.7 Hemi. Almost certain to be seized roller lifter which wore the cam lobe down. Repair entails new valve springs (another weak point on the Hemi) new roller . . . 
Jul 2018

164920 mi

C $1000
One cylinder not firing. Suspected camshaft but one end of one push rod had been hammered flat. 4 push rods in total replaced. Incidental throttle shaft gasket replaced and MAP sensor. 
Dodge in Indiana, United States
Apr 2015 - May 2018
Apr 2017

120000 mi

US $25
New rear pads 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

Dodge in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2017 - Mar 2018
Jul 2017

225000 mi

US $80
Replaced sway bar links. 

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2004.5 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

Dodge in Oregon, United States
Jul 2013 - Sep 2013
Aug 2013

119700 mi

US $350
Tie rod ends were replaced previously but adjustments not done correctly. Additionally the dampening piston was replaced. Previously not diagnosed correctly. 
Dodge in Texas, United States
Jul 2012 - Sep 2015
Aug 2012

73700 mi

US $475
Fuel Lift Pump Failed. Ordered Dodge upgrade kit on-line and self installed. 
Sep 2014

90000 mi

US $25
Right rear turn signal will not work, "Lamp out" indication on dash panel even with brand new bulbs installed. Cause has not been determined at this point, and issue continues to be a problem. 
Oct 2014

90200 mi

US $60
Replaced Tail-light bulb circuit board. 
Dodge in California, United States
Jul 2013 - Dec 2015
May 2014

106300 mi

US $120
trouble code stuck in ECM and had to have dealer re-flash the ECM. 

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2004.5 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Dodge in Colorado, United States
Oct 2016 - Sep 2023
Dec 2016

172000 mi

US $900
Water pump failed. Replaced water pump and radiator hoses. 
May 2017

183000 mi

US $150
Replaced front brake pads 
Nov 2017

193000 mi

US $2250
Replace rear rotors and pads Replace tie rod end and ball joints Replace front left hub assembly. 
Jun 2021

250000 mi

US $6000
Rebuild transmission, new torque converter, replace cooling lines 
Jun 2022

260000 mi

US $2400
Replace pads, rotors, shoes; repair parking brake cable; also replace hub seals Replace muffler and tail pipe (severely rusted out) 
Oct 2022

265000 mi

US $1500
Replace injectors 
Nov 2022

268000 mi

US $1000
Replace injectors feed tube 
May 2023

274000 mi

US $2000
Replace fuel lift pump 
Jul 2023

274000 mi

US $5000
Replace fuel injection pump. Also replace timing chain cover gasket and oil pan. 

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2004 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 2WD

Dodge in Ohio, United States
Jun 2017 - Jan 2022
Sep 2017

169000 mi

US $1500
Throwout bearing failed and destroyed the clutch pressure plate. Resurfaced the flywheel and replaced the entire clutch. 

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2003 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

Dodge in Puerto Rico
May 2014 - Mar 2015
Jan 2015

US $450
Replace calipers and master cylinder, brake pads and one rear rotor 
Dodge in Georgia, United States
May 2014 - Dec 2016
Apr 2016

95500 mi

US $7
radiator cap failure 
Dodge in Utah, United States
Jul 2014 - Jan 2016
Oct 2014

227300 mi

US $700
Replaced worn front upper and lower ball joints, new shocks all the way around, 2" leveling kit and an alignment. 
Dec 2014

229000 mi

US $220
Heating, A/C blend doors broken. Installed 2 of 4 blend doors in plenum. 
Mar 2015

231000 mi

US $700
New clutch, new flywheel, new hydraulics 
Jun 2015

234000 mi

US $350
Replaced fan clutch (failed), water pump and thermostat. Due to the cooling system design (overkill) the truck could reliably have been driven indefinitely without the fan clutch - even in 100+ weather - with no load. But tried to tow a trailer. 

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2003 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

Dodge in Oregon, United States
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2022

270000 mi

US $500
Wheel bearings--front. Steering knuckle bearings. Tie rod ends. 
Dodge in Oregon, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Sep 2014

137000 mi

US $300
Cooling Fan shroud broken, fan then tore wires off of fan clutch.. so main shroud, lower shroud, and cooling fan clutch all had to be replaced. Drivers side switch panel for windows had bad solder joint. Opened and resoldered. 
Mar 2015

141000 mi

US $61
Valve cover leaking - replaced. 
Jan 2016

141000 mi
Rear drivers window came out of clamp on regulator during icy weather/window frozen shut. (motor force greater than clamp strength) Reinserted. Came out again. Re-crimped clamp and reinserted. Poor design / no fasteners, only friction. 
Apr 2016

151500 mi

US $20
Front shock failure; leaking and low charge Dash backlight bulb failure. One/Two failed, replaced 10 of the 11 (bulbs come in 10 pack at rebate) 
Sep 2016

156000 mi

US $70
Clutch slave cylinder leaking. Piston worn/crooked in bore. 
Apr 2017

163827 mi

US $200
Front outer U joint; one was bad, replaced both. Front right wheel bearing catestrophic failure, replaced both right and left bearings 
Jul 2017

165676 mi

US $45
Reverse light switch intermittent - flickering lights. Replaced. Broken front E brake cable. Replaced. 

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2003 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

Dodge in Arizona, United States
Oct 2016 - Sep 2017
Jun 2017

77000 mi
Vacuum line broke and pump kept running. This line goes and runs the valves for AC and cruise control. 

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2003 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Dodge in Nova Scotia, Canada
May 2014 - Jun 2019
Sep 2015

227540 mi

C $500
Rusted trans cooler lines. Rusted and brake lines. 
Nov 2015

230240 mi

C $250
Alternator failed Failed u joints in rear driveshaft 
Dec 2015

235600 mi

C $125
Water pump seal failed 
Apr 2016

236940 mi

C $5000
Valve body failed on previously rebuilt transmission frying the clutches 
Apr 2017

243040 mi

C $50
Parking brake tensioner rusted and broke, replaced with new dealer part. 

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2002 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Dodge in Florida, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

114000 mi

US $600
Right front (passenger side) wheel bearing. Making a loud "winning" noise. Replaced with MOPAR parts. 

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2002 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

Dodge in Georgia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

97000 mi

US $600
Broken serpentine belt 

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2001 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

Dodge in North Dakota, United States
Jun 2014 - Dec 2019
Jul 2014

388000 mi

US $200
Water pump failed. Installed new water pump and did a coolant flush/fill. 
Sep 2017

413666 mi

US $1500
Alternator not providing enough power. Replaced. 
Mar 2018

419707 mi

US $220
Radiator leaking from lower drivers side between metal radiator and plastic end caps. Replaced radiator and 4 gallons of coolant. 

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2000 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

Dodge in New Mexico, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Jul 2018

382000 mi

US $863
Replaced rear axel seals and rear brake shoes. Rear axel seal was leaking 
Sep 2021

422000 mi

US $916
Replace upgrade steering gear, shaft, install bracing 
Jun 2022

434000 mi

US $2100
Intermittent vibration at speed. Balance driveshaft, replace carrier bearing, replace rear U-joints 

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1997 Dodge Ram HD 2-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

Dodge in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2016 - Mar 2018
Jun 2016

233000 mi

US $3500
Completely rebuilt transmission 

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