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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 4WD, part-time w/low range
4244 mi
Found bad left outter tierod end during MVI and replaced it.
24800 mi
C $80
Power Steering Hose coming from the cooler developed a severe leak at the fitting connecting to the steering rack. Had to replace the whole hose assembly (kit came with both hoses going to the power steering cooler).
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
116000 mi
US $350
Rattle when drive [stabilizer bar]
90000 mi
Replaced coil over struts/shocks on front end. The reason for the repair was a defective front right coil spring. The truck would swerve when the driver let off of the accelerator.
At the same time replaced the drivers side front wheel bearing.
Truck sways uncontrollably at 85km/hr
29000 mi
At last oil change, tech reported leaking right front shock. Was backordered, but dealer able to locate one at another dealer. Was installed in less than two hours, all under 3/36 bumper to bumper.
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