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Dodge Ram 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (3%)
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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 572 repairs.
Dodge Ram 1500 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (64%)
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.
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
| 7000 mi | Minor leak at rear window passenger side. Dealer re-aligned or replaced weatherstripping. |
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 9700 mi | right rear window upper corner leaked. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 29000 mi | Replaced broken plastic front seat shroud that houses the power seat controls (dealer possible damaged it in a prior service). Replaced rear tailgate spoiler. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 63860 mi C $535 |
Rust holes in rocker panel , passenger side, driver side heavily bubbled for a 5 and a half year old truck. |
| 6200 mi | Water leaking into passenger compartment from third brake light on top of cab. Dealer replaced entire light assembly under warranty. Resolving leak issue. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 21700 mi | Replaced Rear fender flare that had become warped and started to separate from the body. Under Warranty. |
| 33500 mi | Replaced Rear fender flare that became loose from missing bolts and started to detach from the body for a second time. |
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 22500 mi | Install new water barrier and door panel on drivers side rear door due to rattling and deformed door panel. warrantied |
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 34300 mi | Dash cracked & defroster vent fell to pieces into the defroster duct while driving down the road. Truck is otherwise in excellent shape. Dodge cust.ser.referred me to dealer that was going to charge me $85 to look at it. Done with Dodge. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 126300 mi US $50 |
Rear fenders were rusted through. Cut out rust, sanded, welded in new pieces, painted. |
| 138700 mi US $600 |
Driver's side rocker panel, and cab corners on both sides needed to be replaced due to rust. |
| 149000 mi US $200 |
Replaced driver side rocker panel. Patched rust holes in both cab corners |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 72000 mi US $42 |
Replaced hood struts. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 93000 mi US $50 |
moisture in tail lamp. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 70000 mi | Rusted out rear wheel well. Seems to be a common problem on Dodge trucks of this vintage. |
| 132000 mi US $50 |
Wheel well rust issue. Not able to hold onto fender flares any longer. Had to do further repairs to the metal work. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 53000 mi US $40 |
Replaced driver and passenger door weatherstripping. Original parts ripped due to defective weatherstripping design. Replacement parts are an improved design. Very easy replacements. No tools required. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 91800 mi US $160 |
interior light passenger side switch broke - had to replace the wiring harness with both interior light switches - |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 116800 mi US $450 |
Wheel wells in the bed of the truck rotted out, cut out old metal and replaced them with aftermarket panels. Welded them in, little bit of bondo and painted, just like new. Was told I could not get an inspection sticker due to the rust. |
| 164000 mi US $170 |
Main frame rotted out both sides under read door area in frame, box frame with no holes for water to drain. cleaned up frame and installed new metal on frame area all around to box in approx 28 inches, only did passenger side ( drivers side is the same condition) |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 85000 mi US $1500 |
4wd shift lever replaced |
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 52000 mi US $230 |
replaced cracked front windshield |
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