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2016 Ram 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (2%)

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2016 Ram 1500 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (14%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (86%)

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2016 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

13640 mi CEL for TCU CEL for TCU. Dealership flashed TCM AGAIN. One day later tranny shifting rough. 
19840 mi Rough shifting. Very hard down shifts. 

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2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

13000 mi

US $140000
Driveshaft completely torn in half 

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2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

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2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

25000 mi Shift valve replaced due to rough shifting 

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2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

16800 mi Transmission would sometimes slip out of 4WD to Neutral or 2WD without warning. RAM found a faulty 4WD control module and replaced it under warranty. 

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2016 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

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

14260 mi Replaced transmission shift position module. 

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2016 Ram 1500 Transmission Problems

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