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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (46%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (33%)

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

83080 mi

C $217
Vibration from rear when braking Replaced rear rotors, pads & parking brake shoes Vibration gone Replaced front brakes & rotors = 80% worn 

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

73000 mi

US $39
Rear speed sensor failed, giving me a ABS light and the check engine light. Went online and saw that it was the speed sensor that is most likey the problem. 
102000 mi

US $35
ABS sensor in rear end was failing and allowing the ABS to light up sometimes. Not all the time. Replaced sensor on top of rear end and solved the problem 
127000 mi

US $342
Emergency brakes not working. Wheel stud broken. To replace brake shoes and stud, you have to remove axle, replaced axle bearings and seals, damm calipers sticking after all put together, replace calipers. Rotorshadcracksandpitting replaced 
130000 mi

US $240
While replacing ball joints found brake pads were worn. Brake ling going to caliper was rusted and began to leak, caliper had cracks, so replace caliper, brake line and pads, $130. 

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Brake Problems

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