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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 repairs by problem area

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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

Dodge Ram 1500 in Iowa, United States
- Jan 2013
Jan 2010

22500 mi
Install new water barrier and door panel on drivers side rear door due to rattling and deformed door panel. warrantied Replaced instrument cluster due to errant lighting coming from the back of the cluster causing the turn signals, information lights to illuminate. 
Jan 2013

65500 mi

US $988
Dealer replaced lower portion of HVAC box, mode 2 door and replaced connectors for remaining mode doors. Repair was due to poor design of mode doors (plastic). common problem 

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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Dodge Ram 1500 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2018 - Jan 2022
Jul 2018

151900 mi

C $2200
Tie rod ends, shocks (front & rear), wheel bearings 

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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

Dodge Ram 1500 in Georgia, United States
Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

181000 mi

US $150
Alternator stopped working, and I replaced it. 

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