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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 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 20 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

95000 mi

US $115
Replace right tail lamp assemble for loss of water integrity. 

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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

33000 mi passenger side mirror.Mirror became discolored and defrost function no longer worked 

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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

10250 mi front passenger side shock absorber leaking oil. Dealer replaced. Seats making creaking noise during turns, dealer greased seat tracks per Chrysler RRT. Driverside window scratched from sand stuck in window molding-Chry approved replacem 

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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

17500 mi

US $32
Oil & oil filter change 

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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

17627 mi Replaced Driver Side Roof Drip-rail molding that has come unglued on the end.  

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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 Replaced instrument cluster due to errant lighting coming from the back of the cluster causing the turn signals, information lights to illuminate. 
65500 mi

US $988
Dealer replaced lower portion of HVAC box, mode 2 door and replaced connectors for remaining mode doors. Repair was due to poor design of mode doors (plastic). common problem 

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2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

104500 mi

US $350
Hood would not stay up when opened. Replaced hood struts. 

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

142000 mi The tail gate latch failed to operate. Required removal screw on panel and lubrication 

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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

251720 mi

C $11042
wheel studs broke off rear, replaced studs but had to do rear brakes as a result of damage 
159000 mi Windshield wiper arm transmission linkage broke. Used zip ties to re-secure the broken arm. 

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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

67000 mi

US $150
Exterior door handle broken. Repaired, not replaced. $90 part to be replaced. Automatic lock still not working 

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2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

72000 mi

US $550
Window came off track dealership put back in track and applied glue and charged me 550.00 

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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

176000 mi

US $48
Drivers window Attachments separated from window, has to take off door panel and cover, remove window clips and clean out glue. Clean window attachment area, prime window and re-glue attachments and replace door panel. 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual RWD

203000 mi

US $400
Drivers' seat frame broke at bottom tilt adjustment 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

114700 mi

US $350
Seat belt convenience part pricing. 

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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

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. 

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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
windshield wiper fluid container replaced. 

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2000 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

101000 mi

US $750
Heater Core replaced. New dash pad was required as dash fell apart when it was removed. 

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