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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%)

Chart based on 572 repairs.
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Dodge Ram 1500 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 161 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

100000 mi

US $18
Loose gas cap message displayed. Replace defective gas cap. 
90101 mi

C $170
Serpentine belt was slipping. Belt dressing fixed the problem. 

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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

66700 mi

US $200
idler pully 
46000 mi

US $100
Exhaust manifold leak. They replaced the exhaust gasket and associated manifold bolts that typically break when removing them from the block. 

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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

97000 mi Seven manifold bolts were broke between the drivers side and passenger side exhaust manifold. This was causing a loud ticking sound. Fixed under powertrain warranty. 
138000 mi

US $800
Exhaust manifold bolts broken. 
27280 mi

C $135
Check engine light on,computer diagnosis was replace gas cap, none in stock, required second visit. 
52000 mi Exhaust manifold broken, repaired under warranty 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

9000 mi Belt flew off on the interstate and remained in engine compartment. I was able to wrestle the truck off the road. Belt in engine compartment reinstalled. Dealer replaced tensioner and belt. 
31000 mi Water pump bearing failure with leak. 

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2010 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

229400 mi

C $569
water pump broke - replaced water pump 
68300 mi Exhaust header bolts had sheared off, leading to a ticking noise at start up. Exhaust manifolds had warped, so both replaced. All under 100K mile warranty. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

79000 mi

US $140
Coolant leak. Turned out to be a rusted and disintegrating hose clamp on the upper radiator hose connection to the engine. Replaced clamp and refilled with coolant. 
96000 mi

US $30
Bad coolant temperature sensor. Fixed it myself with genuine Mopar part. 
113000 mi Exhaust manifold bolts broken on both sides. Replaced both manifolds, 9 bolts, and heat shields. Covered under Chrysler lifetime powertrain warranty. 
135000 mi

US $380
Truck engine was dying when you braked. Found out the throttle body was encrusted with carbon. Tech cleaned it and the problem went away, but a replacement was suggested. I plan on doing just that as a DIY project. Just 4 bolts and about 20 minutes to do. 
143000 mi

US $230
Replaced all 16 plugs that had 40k miles on them. 

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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

76000 mi Ticking sound on start that would go away when engine warmed up, from what I found it was a couple exhaust manifold bolts that like to come loose. I sold the truck before I could have repaired. 
75000 mi

US $450
needed new manifold gaskets 
112000 mi

US $300
manifold leak 
52080 mi

C $140
SES light whenever towing. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

89285 mi

US $7139
Engine replacement due to broken valve lash spring Replaced engine (long block) replaced 3 ignition coils) 1 fuel injector, 16 spark plugs and replaced and flushed radiator, replaced ambient temperature sensor. 
115000 mi Oil cover gasket leak 
121000 mi Oil Leak 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

37500 mi

US $1500
Computer te flashed, then replaced 
35000 mi

US $100
Stumbling & eventually cutoff @ stops. Dealer could only find 'misfire' code on one of the cylinders. Dealer preformed a 'Performance Flash Update', truck stalled before I got it home, so this did not correct problem. Have not been back. 
150000 mi The passenger side exhaust manifold had a stud snap, causing an exhaust leak. 

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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

94000 mi

US $100
Ticking and squeal sound from engine. Dealer replaced broken exhaust bolts and gasket on right side. Also replaced serpentine belt pulley. 

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2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

101000 mi

US $70
Replaced fan clutch. 

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2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

99200 mi

US $40
EGR was faulty and needed to be replaced due to thrown code. Available info on the web shows this is not uncommon. Replaced with BWD part, which came with the correct gaskets. Performed 100K mile service as well (plugs, filters, etc) 
118500 mi

US $176
Water pump leaking and fan clutch bad. Replaced both items and also upper/lower heater hoses; upper/lower radiator hoses; thermostat; and, radiator cap. 
134000 mi

US $596
Replaced EGR under warranty as this was replaced a year ago. The replacement part (BWD) includes a lifetime warranty. 
141000 mi

US $60
Thermostat failed during highway road trip. Limped 5-miles to a local O'Reilly Auto and purchased a replacement thermostat with two bottles of coolant. Replaced the thermostat in the parking lot, topped off the coolant, and resumed the trip. 
59400 mi

US $920
water pump went out 
62000 mi

US $320
Vehicle was bucking and running rough at city speeds. Replaced EGR valve. 

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2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

112000 mi

US $800
Leaking water pump, replaced. Radiator hoses replaced. 
126000 mi

US $2650
Water pump leaked. Replaced under warranty. EGR valve failed. Replaced. 
129470 mi

US $60
Exhaust clamp broke. Pipes welded together to fix. 
136000 mi

US $200
EGR valve bad. Replaced. 

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2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

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

68200 mi

C $75
Check engine light was. Code reader suggested change egr valve. Stayed off for approximately 1000 k then came back on 
77500 mi

C $50
Changed thermostat and coolant sensor 

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

237000 mi

US $47
Check engine light came on. A check of the fault codes revealed a P406 code (EGR). Replaced EGR and CEL eventually went out. 

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

141000 mi

US $50
EGR Valve Replaced 
131000 mi

US $500
Changed EGR and fuel lines 

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2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

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

98660 mi exhaust pipe disrupted between middle and end mufflers; fixed by installing a sleeve; 

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500

Engine not specified

210000 mi

US $140
EGR VALVE REPLACEMENT 

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

107000 mi

US $60
water pump 

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

84940 mi Actually - we will be trading in this vehicle. The Water Pump went, and it needs new tires, and well it is an 05. 
28000 mi Power steering unit. no charge oxgen sensor & catalytic converter no charge 

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

131000 mi

US $425
replaced water pump. replaced fan. 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

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

49000 mi

US $300
Fuel pump failure. Failed to start, disabled in my garage. 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

141000 mi

US $2000
Complete engine rebuild due to previous owner overheating and damaging engine Replaced water pump and heater core during engine rebuild 
142000 mi

US $70
Replace radiator (clogged) 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

140000 mi

US $450
Replaced radiator 
167000 mi

US $50
Replaced the EGR Valve 
83000 mi

US $150
Check engine light threw P0909 code. Had EGR replaced. Reset and no more code. 
83000 mi 0909 code is back, check engine light is on 
86000 mi

US $360
Replaced broken valve spring. Broke on the way home from the ball joint repair (within 2 minutes of leaving the garage parking lot). 
86000 mi

US $360
EGR replaced again. First replacement was with a defective part which was not a factory part. The replacement was then replaced with a factory part. 
198000 mi

US $36
Replaced ignition switch. 
137000 mi replace water pump 
188000 mi

US $600
replace water pump 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

61460 mi

C $70
EGR Valve causing CEL. Replaced myself (easy to do). 
109840 mi

C $150
The exhaust manifold bolts broke on the right side, have not checked the left one yet. The repair is still pending, only bought parts (gaskets and bolts set) 
124620 mi

C $35
Oil pressure sender for the instrument cluster started working intermittently, resulting in 0 oil pressure reading on the gage. Shutting engine and restarting it would fix it. However, replaced with a new one before it fails completely. 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

81000 mi

US $400
Water was leaking. Needed to be replaced. 
91000 mi

US $350
Faulty EGR valve. 
169880 mi

C $350
Changed idler pulley which seized. Alternator started to whine after so changed alternator and other idler pulley and also belt tensioner. changed idler pulley which seized. Alternater started to whine after so canged alternater and other idler pulley and also belt tensioner. 
56000 mi EGR valve replaced 
98500 mi

US $515
Bad engine temperature sensor replaced. 
114000 mi

US $533
Replaced catalytic converter. 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

130300 mi

US $1300
Rotted engine bay fuel line 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

145000 mi

US $3465
Blown head gaskets for the 3rd time since it was new. Replaced the engine this time with a used engine. 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

102000 mi

US $168
Replaced throttle position sensor 
103000 mi

US $100
PCM needed flashed to fix the erratic surge in horsepower. Not entirely successful. 
101500 mi

US $150
Camshaft sensor needed replaced 
84000 mi Muffler was rusted out. Had one from my son's truck that he took off. It only had 4000 miles on it and was factory "new". I installed it in a little under 2 hrs. 
91200 mi

US $74
Radiator was plugged due to lack of maintrnence by previous owner. 
51000 mi Diagnose engine light. Sensor issue. Mechanic could not diagnose without software from mfr. Took car into dealer. 
52000 mi

US $130
EGV sensor...Dealer wanted $500 to fix. Mechanic charged $130. 
76300 mi

US $250
Oxygen sensor plus something else 
121000 mi

US $800
Oxygen sensor plus other stuff 
111600 mi

C $500
Crankshaft sensor quit 500Km from home on a Sunday night. 
154380 mi

C $165
Replaced both chain hydraulic tensioners, one was shot, very noisy even sending cam timing error. Once done, the quietest engines i had since i don't know when. 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

49000 mi

US $400
CEL. Replaced both bank 1 02 sensors 
55000 mi

US $1300
CEL. Replaced both bank 2 02 sensors. Periodic feel of a miss at cruising speed. After much diagnostics, ultimately re-flashed computer and replaced EGR valve. 
72700 mi

US $786
Replaced rusty and vibrating exhaust manifold heat shields 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

78000 mi

US $469
Check engine light came on, engine began to run roughly and developed a slight knock. Mechanic found a broken valve lifter. Replaced bad lifter, also cleaned throttle body and replaced plugs while there. 
80000 mi Slow leak somewhere in cooling system (never smelled antifreeze at all) resulted in an overheating of the engine. Head gasket(s) failed, water now streaming out of the muffler/tailpipe. Traded vehicle in at a great loss. 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

500-horsepower 8.3L V10 6-speed manual RWD

52000 mi

US $750
Oil cooler lines replaced due to leaking. 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

103000 mi

US $45
Emmisions control valve replaced 
104000 mi

US $2000
Fuel tank replacement 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

124000 mi

US $200
Radiator slowly dripping coolant. Replaced w/ OEM radiator. Also replaced radiator hoses and thermostat. Replaced all spark plugs as maintenance item. 

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500

Engine not specified

119000 mi Needed water hose when sold. 

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

123000 mi

US $725
Cylinder 6 broke an exhaust valve spring. Common issue with this engine and model year. 
125000 mi

US $88
Coolant recovery tank developed a leak. Replaced the recovery tank. 
126000 mi

US $47
Old thermostat had failed open. Turned out the gasket around the wax pellet had failed. Replaced with a stock-equivalent thermostat. 
134180 mi

US $60
Aftermarket e-fan controller had failed. The replacement has some issues, so the original mechanical fan was re-installed. 

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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 $800
fuel system- crack in lne 
99000 mi

US $700
Second time in three years replacing heater core. 
108000 mi

US $160
O2 sensor after cat was bad. Replaced sensor and rear brakes/discs. 
141100 mi

US $40
Top idler pulley was making noise. It had failed and the pulley had separated from the bearing. Both idler pulleys replaced and noise was gone. 
110000 mi

US $21
Intake manifold stuck open. Got a can of cleaner from Autozone and a fine wire brush and was able to clean fairly easily by taking the "Hemi-hat" off and removing the intake valve. Total repair was about $21.00 and took 25min. 
183000 mi

US $140
New throttle body 

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

57200 mi

US $600
Fuel pump failed 

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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 $590
Manifold repair 

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

262000 mi

US $130
Replaced all three California emissions catalytic Converters Would not pass emissions because the computer needed updated software as per a TSB for ALL 2003 Ram 1500 and perhaps other years and models. The Dealer is the only ones that can update the computer and they would NOT cover the cost! 
163000 mi

US $500
Exhaust manifolds were leaking. Broken bolts on both sides repaced. Automatic transmission serviced. 
174000 mi

US $70
Replaced thermostat. 
81000 mi Just had a reman long block put in beacuse I overheated the previous motor. I was flushing out my cooling system and left the radiator cap loose, was coming home from a trip to the mountains when it overheated on the freeway. Temp gauge remained normal. 
81200 mi

US $150
check engine light came on, started to lose power and run rough.. code indicated that the #7 cylinder was misfiring, coil was replaced to solve problem. 
85000 mi

US $350
rear main seal leaking, motor rebuilt only under 4,000 miles, had a defective seal installed, company that rebuilt the motor covered the cost of replacement. 
92000 mi

US $800
radiator leaked at the seam 
93000 mi

US $53
Replace water pump 
93000 mi Oil pressure gauge would drop to zero when truck was at idle. Secured loose connection on oil pressure sensor by oil filter. The sensor was bumped during a oil change. 
105000 mi

US $282
Engine would get hot. Radiator stopped up and was unable to flush. Replaced entire radiator. 
29700 mi

US $300
Emissions parts replaced. Did a smoke test but no leaks in the system. Replaced more parts in the emissions system. 

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

56000 mi

US $367
Sensor before Cat. Converter was bad. 
71000 mi

US $579
Manifold problems Bad Catalytic Converter 
76000 mi

US $450
Timing belt clicking noise, lifters,  bad catalytic converter connection to exhaust 
76000 mi

US $1100
Replaced catalytic converter, leaking exhaust manifolds. 
80000 mi

US $110
Could not replicate the problem - Changed oil as requested and reset check-engine light. 
101000 mi Check Engine Light 
68000 mi

US $125
Vacuum hose was cracked and was leaking, small leak 
73000 mi

US $39
Engine light came on and gave me a P0441, found several parts could be the problem. Found kinked hose on leak detection pump where mechanic cut and put on hose clamp, replaced hose (mech worked on truck 1 year prior to fix same problem). 
85000 mi

US $25
Exhaust pipe in front of the muffler rotted out, had to remove old pipe and replace 24" section and three clamps. 
85700 mi

US $725
Exhaust repair failed and I had to replace entire exhaust system, could not get pipes out of muffler, Installed new stainless steel system and replaced mid pipe from cat (not ss steel) 
81800 mi

US $273
Was leaking oil, found oil pan had rust and eaten through the pan. One small hole allowed oil to leak out. Had to replace oil pan and windage plate. A real pain to install with motor in, oil suction tube is located in front. 
143000 mi

US $261
Hyd lifter making noise,replaced pass side so far,brake booster in way on drivers side, special tool to remove rocker arms,made job easier,replaced spark plugs, still have to do drivers side, expecting to take longer as booster makes it diff 
160000 mi

US $340
4.7 running a little hot 211F. replaced water pump, hoses, temp sensor. still running 211F. Replaced serp belt, replaced left side lifters (tapping when started), valve cover gasket. Replaced antifreeze, thermostat. Still running 211 degrees even on hot days, sometimes will go to 213 F 
176000 mi

US $56
Radiator developed a leak in the plastic side tank area (drivers side) upper front. Mid pipe from converter to muffler rotted out 

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

96000 mi

US $187
Check engine light. Code P0441. Found broken hose clamp at leak detector valve. Replaced hose clamp, cleared code from system. 
149000 mi

US $200
Deafening lifter noise(not the regular HEMI tick) sounded like i had broken a valve spring. quitened down a little so i drove it home and tore it down,Sludge trapped in ends of rocker shafts had broken loose and stopped up 3 rear lifters. 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

139000 mi

US $40
Radiator cracked  Radiator cracked  

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

83000 mi

US $300
Losing coolant,no overheat. Thermostat gasket failed, explaining coolant loss. Found radiator was a bit clogged - replaced. 
84000 mi

US $1500
Poor running and CEL. O2 sensor replaced Oil leak 
88000 mi

US $400
Intermittent no start. Replace Independent Power Module (Fuse/Relay module) 
124000 mi

C $300
REPLACED WATER PUMP REPLACED BELT, TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEYS 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual RWD

170000 mi

US $100
the accelerator sensor had gone out and had to be replaced. Before replacement the check engine light came on, the truck would idle very rough, or would die when trying to idle. 
187000 mi

US $300
removed and replaced radiator. Radiator was leaking between the plastic side cap and the metal tubing 
213000 mi replaced radiator, it was leaking 
226000 mi

US $70
replaced O2 sensor, passenger side after the catalytic converter 
120700 mi

US $320
Crack in radiator inlet tank requiring radiator replacement $200 Blown front door speaker (torn foam surround) $120 to replace pair 
193000 mi

US $70
Serpentine belt tensioner failure; replaced tensioner and belt 
195000 mi

US $1800
Replace head gaskets, machine head face 
203000 mi

US $400
Muffler rusted out requiring replacement 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

84200 mi

US $200
Radiator had to be repleced 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

175000 mi

US $721
Replaced radiator, fan clutch, and serpentine belt. 
114700 mi

US $770
radiator & temp gauge replaced. 
114000 mi

US $400
Radiator failure. Replaced radiator, thermostat, upper and lower hose. Serpentine belt and water pump replaced. 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

90000 mi

US $1600
replaced rusted exhaust supports 
93000 mi

US $530
Replace exhaust system cat.back 
155000 mi

C $750
Fan broke off hitting rad and shroud 
76260 mi

C $700
replaced rusted out oil pan 
91760 mi

C $500
Replaced radiator 
99200 mi

C $199
Replaced rear oxygen sensor so it would pass clean air test. Check engine light was on. 
190000 mi

US $375
Truck was shifting at inappropriate times causing loss of power and transmission clunking. Throttle Position Sensor failed. 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

178000 mi radiator leak, overheated, replaced with new radiator 
179000 mi

US $480
Water pump went bad after overheating, also head gasket leak but put sealant in system. Still holding. 

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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
Radiator cracked  

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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

55000 mi

US $350
Replaced plenum gasket and cover with hughes racing repair kit. Gave tuneup at same time/plugs,wires,rotor and cap,o2 sensors 
61000 mi

US $140
replaced heater core and evaporator 
62500 mi

US $300
replaced exhaust from cat back due to holes 

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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

230-horsepower 5.2L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

30000 mi

US $80
Reflash of ECU to solve occasional spark knock. 

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