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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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 86 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 RWD
| 75840 mi C $2685 |
No heat reaching the cab. Blend doors broken and control module had to be replaced. Nine hours of labour to repair! |
| 76260 mi C $355 |
Problem ended up being related to a faulty brake light switch. Switch replaced, no more problem. |
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 103000 mi US $146 |
Hot day air conditioning not working very well, mechanic said it was 1/2 lb. low of freon used dye could not locate any leak. said to come back in 2 weeks and he would look for leak with black light. |
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
| 4244 mi | Replace wheel speed sensor |
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 33200 mi | The truck required the AC condenser to be replaced. |
| 33300 mi | The truck was taken in due to a code for a bad 02 sensor. The sensor checked out okay, but the PCM had to be replaced. I believe this may have been damaged during the prior repair when the dash had to be removed to replace the AC condenser. |
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
| 26536 mi | The transmission was going into 4th gear (safety mode) and the check engine light was on, after a few attempts to fix this problem it was resolved, the problem was in an electrical plug. No charge (power-train warranty). |
| 22000 mi | EVIC display at center of dash console goes out intermittently. Even though I was able to demonstrate to dealer through video and first hand experience, because it was not actively doing it on day of service they did not repair. |
| 62000 mi US $300 |
Driver side lock electric lock no longer working. |
| 37500 mi | Passenger door central locking would not work |
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 29000 mi US $150 |
Battery test resulted in a bad battery. Raplaced before any problems arose. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500
Engine not specified
| 13000 mi US $900 |
Unable to play some DVD's, Unit replaced. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 57000 mi US $700 |
refrigerant connection to evaporator coil fractured. Replaced evaporator coil. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 36000 mi | truck nav system/ radio stopped working |
| 96720 mi | Rear high mounted brake light was burnt out, noted by dealer and replaced Issues with no speedometer etc. were resolved during the visit to do the warranty repair of the rear axle yoke. It turned out to be a corroded wire somewhere in the harness to the computer. The computer itself was fine. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 51300 mi US $155 |
Had to have the A/C re-charged. Also had to have the actuator door replaced in the A/C conduit housing. |
| 61000 mi US $800 |
I had to have the evaporator behind the dash on the drivers side, behind the dash. |
| 28000 mi | Window defrost inoperable, rattle noises from mid console/dash when the vehicle is started. Problem was broken plastic vent pieces (dampers) in HVAC system. There's a TSB bulletin on this for software upgrade related to HVAC controls. |
| 29000 mi | Replaced Drivers side mirror (side mirror ice defrost failure). |
| 57000 mi | I have experienced multiple pocket & purse actuations of the door lock, unlock, panic & engine start with the keyfob on this truck and also my Grand Cherokee & Ram Pro Master van. On this day it auto started the engine in a closed garage and I just happened to catch it when I opened the man door to the garage from my home at bedtime to check if the rollup door was closed, since there is a doggy door in that door and the exhaust heat was so high it surely would have entered the house and my wife and I would not be here today. This is a major safety issue for this reason and also for the times when it unknowingly unlocks your car in a public place. We now have to keep the fobs in small plastic boxes to prevent this issue. I don't know about other manufactures but FMC needs to fix this. |
| 78900 mi US $100 |
Door lock actuator |
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
| 38000 mi US $100 |
Alternator had to be replaced. |
| 81000 mi US $100 |
Evaporator coil had to be replaced and system recharged with refrigerant. |
| 114680 mi C $900 |
replacement key fob and rear door actuators |
| 138880 mi C $1000 |
and alternator |
| 51100 mi US $40 |
Selector motor plastic gets broke |
| 50500 mi | Vent door actuator broke, dealer re-flashed computer and replaced actuator located in dash. |
| 51000 mi US $100 |
Alternator was making a whining sound, dealer replaced under extended warranty. |
| 84000 mi US $100 |
Uconnect indicated nonrecognition when trying to make a hands free call. rear power door lock failed. |
| 3483 mi | turn signal was not shutting off after turn made. dealer replaced switch under warranty. There was also an oil change done at 5400 KMs in this month. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 55500 mi US $600 |
SMALL leak in hose |
| 101000 mi US $175 |
High pressure schrader valve started leaking. Valve was replaced and A/C system was vacuumed down and recharged. |
| 135000 mi US $40 |
Washer fluid pump stopped spraying well. I assumed it was weak and replaced the pump. Takes 20-30min and maybe $40. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 50200 mi C $610 |
Front light drivers side bulb replaced out again now. |
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 181000 mi US $150 |
Alternator stopped working, and I replaced it. |
2007 Dodge Ram 1500
Engine not specified
| 171000 mi US $1200 |
Air conditioner would not function compressor not engaging |
| 174700 mi US $425 |
Tachometer gauge does not read. Tried reset however it is reading zero and then to high much of the time. PCB module failed this was only on the Ac circuit. $1,300 board that had Freescale component that failed. |
| 184000 mi US $675 |
Compressor failed leaks freon |
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 241515 mi | S43 Recall - Passenger side airbag replaced under recall |
| 243968 mi US $2198 |
HVAC blend doors failed - stuck on dash setting - would not change to defrost or floor. Known problem with this generation ('02-'08) truck. Entire assembly replaced including new heater core and new evaporator (required as the replacement assemblies had been redesigned). All parts except the heater core sourced from the manufacturer through the dealer. |
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 139000 mi | Removed broken Re-circulate door. |
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 150000 mi US $800 |
Recall |
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 147000 mi US $880 |
new AC compressor. AC clutch had failed |
| 174000 mi US $400 |
CHANGED COMPRESSOR |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 47000 mi US $85 |
Mistakenly turned on A/C during blizzard when engine compartment was packed with snow. Blew fan motor fuse for condenser. Engine light came on. Bought an engine analyzer to diagnose problem and replaced 30a fuse. Truck good as new. |
| 58300 mi US $65 |
Engine light MIL came on related to OOC fuel gauge. Sender on fuel pump has failed. Too much trouble to change the fuel pump out. Put Electricians tape over low fuel light and rely on odometer for fuel level. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 58000 mi US $350 |
Sirius Satellite radio not receiving signal |
| 189000 mi US $150 |
Not cooling as it should. |
| 128100 mi US $50 |
Replaced electric door lock actuator. |
| 159000 mi US $40 |
replace blower motor |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 92460 mi | One of the vent flaps inside the dash stopped working. Partly disassembled dash and repaired the cracked plastic part of the outside air flap - there are how-to videos on Youtube to help in disassembly. 0 cost but time-consuming. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 74732 mi C $349 |
Wiper motor replacement |
| 193100 mi C $140 |
Front control module controlling headlights went |
| 110000 mi US $425 |
Replaced regulator for drivers window. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 60760 mi C $1000 |
Heater vent door (diverter) malfunctioned. No heat to floor. Well known problem with Dodge trucks. Repair immediately unsuccessful. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 107200 mi US $130 |
A/C needed complete drain and recharge. |
| 84000 mi | After purchasing the truck, noticed when when you tilted the steering wheel, the heater blower motor shut off. There was a pinched wire in steering column. Dealer repaired problem at no cost in about an hour. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 59300 mi US $107 |
Recirculation door broke at pivot pins and fell loose in the housing, leaving the HVAC system open to outside and inside air. Removed recirc door, pivot pins and actuator motor from new assembly and replaced failed components in the vehicle |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 85000 mi | Stereo went bad. Had to replace the stereo, put in an aftermarket stereo. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 79200 mi US $15 |
Lamp out light illuminated on the dash intermittently. Found the right rear tail light circuit board failed for the tail light. Replaced. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
500-horsepower 8.3L V10 6-speed manual RWD
| 51000 mi US $235 |
I was in the fourth year of a three year battery. Finally gave up and replaced the battery. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 122000 mi US $75 |
Replaced power seat lift motor. Dodge claims you have to replace whole seat assembly but not true. Found part online w instructions. Another benefit of US brand |
| 138000 mi US $30 |
AC not cooling at idle. Replaced condenser fan. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 83080 mi C $150 |
Heater defroster plastic motor doors broken |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 93600 mi C $1150 |
Whining noise from the engine. AC Compressor bearing failure. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 71000 mi US $97 |
Replaced bad brake pedal light switch. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 267000 mi | Parasitic draw on battery causing dead battery. Traced issue to OEM radio fault which activated the body module. Replaced radio with aftermarket. |
| 285000 mi US $150 |
Alternator voltage regulator failed. Replaced alternator. |
| 76000 mi US $1100 |
Repaired Third Brake Light. |
| 98000 mi US $140 |
AC clutch coil shorted out blowing fuse. Bought new clutch and tools to remove old clutch. New clutch plate was too thick and I could not get proper gap, ended up using old clutch plate. |
| 135000 mi US $75 |
Condenser fan stopped running. No blown fuse, system kept shutting off with a big kick. Low side had over 100 lbs, scared me I thought the compressor or expansion valve blew, noticed that the fan was not running, rad very hot need more chars |
| 143000 mi US $261 |
the lock all windows button failed to allow other buttons to work, this is a problem with dodge, 35 dollars for an upgraded switch from switchdoctor dot com |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 124000 mi C $300 |
REPLACED ALTERNATOR |
| 80000 mi | All Parking Lights out. Caused by open circuit inside the Independent Power Module (IPM). Repaired per You-tube video. |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual RWD
| 98000 mi US $450 |
HVAC blend door |
| 160700 mi US $100 |
Replaced pass side tail light socket and bulb due to electrical short causing bulb socket to melt |
| 196200 mi US $150 |
Alternator failed requiring battery replacement. |
| 170000 mi US $70 |
removed and replaced the external fan on the AC unit. the fan had quit working. |
| 226000 mi US $130 |
Replaced the battery -- it was 7 years old |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 114700 mi US $350 |
Replaced: instrument cluster gauge light, air bag module, tail light sensor. |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 167700 mi C $350 |
Ac cam motor bearing staring to disintegrate |
| 94000 mi US $310 |
rear drivers window stopped working halfway up. wires were problem. also discovered but not repaired were u joint needs replacing ($425) and 3 oxygen sensors are gone($900 for all 3). Deciding on whether to repair or trade....soon! |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
215-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 58000 mi US $500 |
Replace Evaporator , Fan and Radiator |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 84000 mi | rear door lock sticks, latch replaced under warranty |
2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 60000 mi US $450 |
replaced condensor, air pump, thermostat, a/c lines |
1998 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 264000 mi US $150 |
Replaced the condenser, recharged system, ice cold now! |
1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD
| 154000 mi US $60 |
replaced alternator AC was "repaired" 2020. Still doesn't work. Shut off door for vents has broken 8 times and seems irreparable because it's a stupid plastic part and it keeps breaking. Have replaced both batteries twice. The engine will probably keep running way longer than the body will last. |
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