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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 89 repairs.
2011 Ram 1500 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 2000 mi | BATTERY DEAD ONE MORNING, CHARGED IT UP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, TOOK TO THE DEALER HAD CODES CLEARED STILL DON'T KNOW WHY THE BATTERY DIED HASN'T HAPPENED SINCE |
| 58000 mi | Driver side door lock when electrically activated does no latch the door when conditions outside are rainy. The door will not latch and therefore you can open it by pulling on handle. Key locking works fine. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 9000 mi | air mode doors in dash replaced due to sticking and loud noise, both defroster and floor units |
| 23300 mi US $100 |
Headlight harness was bad, replaced entire harness (under extended warranty, paid $100 deductible) |
| 51600 mi US $100 |
Headlight harness on RH failed, replaced under extended warranty, paid $100 deductible, warranty covered the rest. |
| 57000 mi US $100 |
Key Fob was weak, did not work all the time, asked for new battery, they found that the unit was bad and replaced with new and programmed for me. |
| 19000 mi | Passenger side heated seat, and heated steering wheel did not heat. |
| 69000 mi US $20 |
Defrost setting on HVAC was inoperative. Blend door actuator had a stripped gear. The actuator was replaced. |
| 120000 mi US $900 |
A/c failed. Heater core was replaced |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 65000 mi | Satellite radio was cutting out, and sometimes would not come back on for days. Display worked but no sound or control. |
| 97000 mi US $200 |
Right rear door lock inoperable using unlock/lock buttons. Radio bluetooth (Uconnect) won't recognize commands, download phonebook or just plain won't work. Dealer unable to duplicate problem and told that microphone is mounted in proper location, upper left windshield, have to shout to be heard. |
| 120000 mi | Tire pressure monitor failing. Right rear. Cost prohibitive to replace just one at the dealer so living with it until I order some online and have installed. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 39000 mi US $150 |
wipers would not shut off, turn signals would not work, horn would blow intermittently. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 90000 mi US $600 |
Alternator noisy and was replaced. |
| 98400 mi US $600 |
Window actuator, wipers |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 8000 mi | Horns would turn on and stay on while driving. I would have to remove the 2 fuses to shut them off. Then after replacing the fuses the truck would be fine. Of course the dealer could never find a problem. |
| 6000 mi US $32 |
passenger side outer mirror light, (LED) |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 52000 mi US $175 |
Keys programmed to new WIN in vehicle |
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