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2011 Ram 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (27%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (2%)

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2011 Ram 1500 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (71%)

< $100 (14%)

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2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

142000 mi

US $100
Had error messages on message center (Service 4wd, ABS, and ESP errors). Took to Woodhouse Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Sioux City, IA and they found a bad RF wheel speed sensor. Replaced wheel bearing hub and sensor assembly. Cured problem, no more error messages. Had to order parts, fixed the next day. 
57000 mi

US $120
Brake caliper was stuck causing excessive wear on pads and rotor. Caliper, pads, and rotor were replaced. 

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2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

117000 mi

US $450
New drilled rotors all around and ceramic pads. 
35920 mi

C $200
Brake cleanup and front pads change as it burned because it was stuck in the dust. 

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2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

47000 mi ABS and traction warning light came on and stayed on. The cruise control would not work either. I traded the vehicle without getting it repaired. 
90000 mi

US $600
Traction control, ABS, cruise control were inoperative. Replaced LF speed sensor. 

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2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

69000 mi

US $350
Original equipment brake pads and rotors replaced on the front and rear of the vehicle. OE brake fluid flushed out and replaced with new fluid. Brakes had less than 5% of remaining life left. 

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