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Expensive Dodge Ram 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (11%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 61 repairs.
Dodge Ram 1500 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (16%)
$1000 - $2499 (84%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 37 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. |
| 90101 mi C $170 |
Serpentine belt was slipping. Belt dressing fixed the 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. |
| 138000 mi US $2400 |
Replace entire rear end worn out. |
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
| 61070 mi C $1090 |
Front rotors replaced. Rear and front brake pads |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 117800 mi C $1000 |
Steering Cooler, shock absorber four wheels, brakes pads, Thermostat and housing |
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. |
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 |
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
| 114680 mi C $900 |
replacement key fob and rear door actuators |
| 138880 mi C $1000 |
transmission pan and alternator |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 48640 mi C $1100 |
I had the pinion nut recall done through a dealership 8,000 km ago. Unfortunately the dealership overtightened the pinion nut and I had to have the drive train rebuilt. Dealership was going to charge me double of what it cost |
| 50200 mi C $610 |
The caliper had to be rebuilt again only done a few months ago and brakes pads and rotors needed to be replaced on the front. Front light drivers side bulb replaced out again now. |
2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 151900 mi C $2200 |
Tie rod ends, shocks (front & rear), wheel bearings |
2007 Dodge Ram 1500
Engine not specified
| 171000 mi US $1700 |
Air conditioner would not function compressor not engaging Transmission would not shift out of low. Had to replace transmission with one from Jasper. |
| 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 |
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 109000 mi US $300 |
Broken stabilizer bar repaired. Broke before purchase. |
| 112000 mi US $800 |
Strut - leaking Leaking water pump, replaced. Radiator hoses replaced. Parking brake very rusted. Replaced. |
| 114100 mi US $400 |
Outer tie rod cracked. Replaced. |
| 126000 mi US $2650 |
Water pump leaked. Replaced under warranty. Rack and pinion assembly partially failed. Replaced. EGR valve failed. Replaced. |
| 129000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced front drive axle and stub shaft. Replaced front struts both sides. Both were original to the truck. |
| 136000 mi US $200 |
EGR valve bad. Replaced. |
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 53493 mi US $143 |
Pinion seal (rear axle) leaking. Pinion seal found to be bad and replaced. |
| 244077 mi US $934 |
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. Brought vehicle in for new tires and annual state safety inspection. Found three of the four ball joints bad - would not pass inspection. Replaced bother lower control arms/ball joints and drivers side upper ball joint. Repair complicated by the fact the lower ball joints are riveted to the lower control arms. Shop ended up replacing both lower control arms (w/new ball joints). Parts not in stock or available for two days. |
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 150000 mi US $800 |
Brakes needed replacing. Were screeching. Recall Lots of wear. Squeaking loudly while driving. Danger of wheel falling off. |
| 160000 mi US $1200 |
Lower and upper ball joints needed replacement , then needs realignment. |
| 168000 mi US $150 |
It wasn't actually fixed. But I've had problems where from P, going into D or R the transmission would take a lot of time to engage. |
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 105000 mi US $1200 |
The front axle broke. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 251720 mi C $11042 |
wheel studs broke off rear, replaced studs but had to do rear brakes as a result of damage |
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 |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 83000 mi US $150 |
Check engine light threw P0909 code. Had EGR replaced. Reset and no more code. |
| 86000 mi US $360 |
Upper and lower ball joints. Alignment. 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. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 82440 mi C $1800 |
Worn tire rod end, and all 4 ball joints (to a varying degree). Upper 2 can only be replaced with control arms (expensive!). Disassembly revealed CV shafts froze inside hubs (seems common issue). Had to buy used CV/hubs/spindles as backup. |
| 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) |
| 114700 mi C $200 |
Stab bar links became loose and developed clunking on one side. Replaced both since the other side was close to going kaput too. The previously installed MOOG ones thus only lasted 40kkm or so. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 148800 mi C $2000 |
just bought the truck. had to replace front end and rack and pinion. also changed leaf springs and a extra leaf spring for higher payload and help with axle rap. |
| 161200 mi C $600 |
splines on shafts into differentials were wore and had to be replaced. fluid change as well. |
| 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. |
| 193100 mi C $140 |
Front control module controlling headlights went |
| 204700 mi C $250 |
Worn bearing in rear diff. Changed axle bearings. Still making same noise. |
| 65000 mi US $1100 |
PWR Steering Rack, PWR Door Lock, O2 Sensor |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 100000 mi US $400 |
Clutch replaced 9 months ago, new clutch kit pilot bearing suffered premature failure. Replace (again) 10/2010. Parts covered by the shop. |
| 130300 mi US $1300 |
Pinion gear bearing. Second failure. Rotted engine bay fuel line L front wheel bearing. Replaced l |
| 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 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. |
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. |
| 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 |
| 72700 mi US $786 |
Replaced worn tie rod end and performed front end alignment Replaced rusty and vibrating exhaust manifold heat shields |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
500-horsepower 8.3L V10 6-speed manual RWD
| 48200 mi US $2200 |
Damaged reverse gear, synchros, bearings and main shaft required repair. Clutch was removed and flywheel was resurfaced. Clutch was relatively new and was re-used. |
| 51000 mi US $235 |
I was in the fourth year of a three year battery. Finally gave up and replaced the battery. |
| 49500 mi US $750 |
Oil cooler lines replaced due to leaking. Power steering lines and pump replaced due to leaking. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 104000 mi US $2000 |
Fuel tank replacement |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 93000 mi C $650 |
Right front wheel bearing. |
| 93600 mi C $1150 |
Manifold repair 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 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. Leaking power steering pump. Repaired Third Brake Light. |
| 80000 mi US $110 |
Could not replicate the problem - Changed oil as requested and reset check-engine light. |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 80000 mi US $1100 |
Rear leaf spring broke at the shackle. Replaced both leafs and attachment hardware. |
| 83000 mi US $300 |
Losing coolant,no overheat. Thermostat gasket failed, explaining coolant loss. Found radiator was a bit clogged - replaced. Differential cover was badly rusted. Replaced as a preventative measure. Also renewed differential oil. |
| 84000 mi US $1500 |
Poor running and CEL. O2 sensor replaced Oil leak Rear u joint noisy, front pinion leaking |
| 88000 mi US $400 |
Intermittent no start. Replace Independent Power Module (Fuse/Relay module) |
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 |
| 112000 mi US $750 |
Steering rack replacement |
| 118000 mi US $550 |
Steering rack & outer tie rod end replacement |
| 120700 mi US $320 |
Crack in radiator inlet tank requiring radiator replacement $200 Blown front door speaker (torn foam surround) $120 to replace pair |
| 147000 mi US $300 |
Drive shaft center bearing and support failed. Bearing was spinning inside support isolator causing rubber to burn and drive shaft to vibrate badly; replaced center support and bearing unit. |
| 149000 mi US $450 |
Replaced worn universal joints |
| 153000 mi US $330 |
Replaced front wheel bearings due to loud bearing noise; replaced brake rotors & pads due to wear |
| 160700 mi US $100 |
Replaced pass side tail light socket and bulb due to electrical short causing bulb socket to melt |
| 162000 mi US $1073 |
Replace 5spd manual transmission with used non-rebuilt unit from a lower-mileage truck Replace 5spd manual transmission with used non-rebuilt unit from a lower-mileage truck |
| 166000 mi US $800 |
replacement of steering rack due to seal failure; replacement part was bad necessitating 2nd day in shop, plus alignment replace upper a-arm due to faulty upper ball joint |
| 179300 mi US $300 |
Replace three universal joints in rear prop shaft; replace transmission output seal |
| 190000 mi US $1500 |
Transmission failure; installed used transmission $1500. Also installed clutch kit for additional $500. |
| 195000 mi US $1800 |
Replace head gaskets, machine head face Replace one inner and both outer tie rod ends |
| 196200 mi US $150 |
Alternator failed requiring battery replacement. |
| 203000 mi US $400 |
Replace steering rack and outer tie rod ends Muffler rusted out requiring replacement Drivers' seat frame broke at bottom tilt adjustment |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 172000 mi US $1400 |
Rear diff was making noise. Replaced pinion gears+ bearings |
| 190000 mi US $375 |
Truck was shifting at inappropriate times causing loss of power and transmission clunking. Throttle Position Sensor failed. |
| 80000 mi US $1000 |
truck could not shift out of park. part that allowed you to shift into gear after stepping on brake broke and needed replacement. |
| 90000 mi US $1600 |
replaced front lower ball joints. replaced 4 tires. replaced rusted brake line. replaced rusted exhaust supports |
| 93000 mi US $530 |
Replace exhaust system cat.back |
| 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! |
| 149300 mi C $750 |
Front diff seal failure |
| 155000 mi C $750 |
Fan broke off hitting rad and shroud |
| 162840 mi C $950 |
Replaced rotors pads and calipers |
| 164300 mi C $2000 |
Rear end failed - replaced with used rear axle |
| 167700 mi C $350 |
Rear axle oils seals leaking Ac cam motor bearing staring to disintegrate |
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 |
Upper and lower ball joints (required to have new upper a-arms), steering pump leak. windshield wiper fluid container replaced. Radiator cracked 4wd shift lever replaced |
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