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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%)
Chart based on 89 repairs.
2011 Ram 1500 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (55%)
Chart based on 22 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
| 4000 mi | THEY REPLACED THE MODULE FOR THE IGNITION |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 42000 mi US $388 |
Leaking vapor line above fuel tank. |
| 107000 mi US $100 |
Variable Valve Solenoid failed, engine ran but lost power and "Check Engine" light came on. Took to dealership, diagnosed and repaired within one visit. Total cost $100 (the deductible on my extended warranty) |
| 109000 mi | When variable valve solenoid was replaced in December, technician putting it all back together had broken the fan shroud. I had the dealership replace the entire fan shroud with a new one. No cost to me (their fault). |
| 120000 mi US $200 |
Muffler rusted out and tailpipes fell off. Muffler 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
| 50840 mi | 1 bolt broken on the right side manifold. It made a small tick noise at startup for 1 minute. Repaired quickly. |
| 65000 mi | Cylinder #5 was misfiring. Diagnostic revealed lobe on cam for this cylinder was worn 1/8" below shoulders. Dealer replaced everything from cam up, including new heads. 77,178 miles on engine. Mechanic said they had been seeing this. |
| 89000 mi US $87 |
Return heater core line was laying across transmission line at junction and rubbed hole through. |
| 97000 mi US $200 |
Replaced both coolant lines. Dealer found leak in one. |
| 112000 mi US $450 |
Weep hole started to go on water pump. Other items preventive. Replaced: Water pump Upper & Lower Radiator Hose Thermostat Both Heater Hoses Serpentine Belt Clamps Coolant Also replaced, had started to squeak: Tensioner Pulley Idler Arm Pulley |
| 118000 mi US $100 |
MPG started to drop. Checked and replaced all plugs with Iridium plugs. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 23000 mi | replace front crank seal it was leaking engine oil |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 60000 mi US $285 |
Broken bolt in exhaust system. |
| 61000 mi | Exhaust manifold leak |
| 97000 mi | Broke exhaust manifold bolt which led to a warped manifold. |
| 48000 mi | Irritating reverbration/vibration in exhaust under light acceleration at moderate to higher speeds. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 90520 mi C $300 |
Broken manifold bolts |
| 2000 mi | Car vibrates when MDS kicks in. |
| 49480 mi | Passenger side exhaust manifold studs broke off, replaced under warranty. Noticed on cold morning starts, a tick and sounded like someone dropping marbles in the engine. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 11160 mi | Changed fuel pump to try to fix jerk. Not successful. |
| 52000 mi US $175 |
The ignition switch (Wireless Ignition Node, or WIN) failed mechanically--key would not turn--and had to be replaced. |
| 69500 mi US $100 |
Passenger side exhaust manifold warped, breaking off bolts in the cylinder head. Bolts were removed from cylinder head and a new exhaust manifold was fitted. |
2011 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 37000 mi | Warped Leaking exhaust manifold, broken manifold bolts. |
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