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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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- 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 80 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
| 90000 mi US $150 |
Flush and new filter |
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 138000 mi US $2400 |
Replace entire rear end worn out. |
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
| 42000 mi US $700 |
Replacement of leaking transmission cooler line Replacement of transmission shaft seal leak |
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 54000 mi | Shift sensor |
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
| 25920 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). |
| 17300 mi | Drive shaft seal leaking, also requiring replacement. |
| 13900 mi US $350 |
front wheel drive on 4WD failed. |
2010 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 91220 mi | differential (already repaired on a recall by another dealer) blew up on the highway. This time they replace the entire diff. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 106000 mi US $300 |
The shift lever will not fully engage in park. Discovered by the service shop. Transmission is in park, but the linkage in the steering column thinks it is in reverse. Hard to remove key. Not an uncommon issue on a vehicle this old. |
| 87300 mi | Completed repairs to the Shift lever. Works like brand new again. |
2009 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 99000 mi | The dealer attempted to repair a failed rear differential. The differential had failed, due to the dealer's incorrect recall repair. This repair was ALSO done incorrectly and caused the axle to fail AGAIN. |
| 105000 mi | THIRD attempt by the same dealer to fix the rear differential, that had been fine prior to their performance of a recall repair on it in June. |
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
| 57960 mi | replaced inner right seal and main seal |
| 17500 mi US $32 |
Front axle leaking from speed sensor, replaced seal. |
| 56000 mi | During required 5 year power train inspection, the technician discovered a transfer case leak, seal replaced under warranty. |
| 63860 mi C $535 |
Drive shaft detached from differential after coasting down a hill. The pinion nut came loose and then the pinion fell back into the differential, locking it up. |
| 138880 mi C $1000 |
transmission pan |
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
| 38900 mi | Rear Axle howling - replaced rear axle pinion gears. Rear Axle howling - replaced rear axle pinion gears. |
| 40100 mi | Rear axle howling again about 3 weeks later because axle housing was warped. Removed and replaced entire rear axle. Rear axle howling still. Removed and Replaced entire rear axle due to warped axle housing. |
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 |
2007 Dodge Ram 1500
Engine not specified
| 171000 mi US $1700 |
Transmission would not shift out of low. Had to replace transmission with one from Jasper. |
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 129000 mi US $1600 |
Replaced front drive axle and stub shaft. |
2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| 51700 mi US $80 |
Right front axle assembly replaced. |
2006 Dodge Ram 1500
Engine not specified
| 85000 mi US $200 |
Driver side cv joint separated in snow |
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. |
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 155000 mi US $700 |
Pinion bearings in rear end wore out and were growling when driving |
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 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. |
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 2000 mi | Transmission leak from the front pump. |
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. |
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 45000 mi US $100 |
Known issue with the transmission delayed engagement and/or truck surging with codes 0700 and 0841. Possibly caused by defective factory transmission filter. Original canister filter part number was one of the suspected faulty ones. Replaced sump and canister filters and fluid. Problem has gone away at least for now. |
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 44640 mi C $600 |
Transmission was slipping, but still driveable. Repair was done prior to real damage occuring. |
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 150000 mi US $200 |
replaced drive shaft u-joints |
| 146000 mi US $400 |
Prop shaft U joints replaced. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 188000 mi US $10 |
Rear transmission seal leaking. |
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 |
Disassembly revealed CV shafts froze inside hubs (seems common issue). Had to buy used CV/hubs/spindles as backup. |
| 34100 mi | replaced both front axles. shake in steering wheel caused by worn splines on both axles .warranty. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 161200 mi C $600 |
splines on shafts into differentials were wore and had to be replaced. fluid change as well. |
| 183900 mi C $20 |
Rear u-joint replaced. |
| 204700 mi C $250 |
Worn bearing in rear diff. Changed axle bearings. Still making same noise. |
| 205220 mi | Worn bearing in rear diff. |
| 95000 mi | 4 wheel drive would not engage |
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. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 73000 mi US $100 |
Seal on gear on rear axle leaked. Lost all fluid. Damaged gears. Replaced seal and fluid. Complete repair would have been $500. Car now runs loud. |
| 130000 mi US $200 |
4WD stayed engaged. Part needed to be reattached. $40 part...$120 or so for labor |
| 102300 mi US $325 |
Vehicle still having issues with increased RPM and no change in speed or control by driver. Transmission was flushed, new filters and fluid. |
| 98000 mi US $100 |
Transmission pan rusted out and was leaking fluid from the rusty scale. Replaced with new pan and filter and type 4 fluid. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 92000 mi US $500 |
Transmission cooler lines rusted out and were leaking badly. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 50200 mi | Chrysler Part # 5017960-AA Grommet, which connects the 4x4 Transfer Case range selector to the shift lever in the cab became brittle and failed. |
| 66300 mi US $67 |
Chrysler Part # 5017960-AA Grommet, which connects the 4x4 Transfer Case range selector to the shift lever in the cab became brittle and failed. I finally repaired this myself at a cost of less than $68.00. |
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. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 132500 mi US $7 |
Limited slip clutch packs started chattering and grabbing while turning. Added LS additive and it has gone away. I added the proper amount last time I serviced the differential but apparently it needed more. Hope this does the trick. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 135200 mi US $200 |
rear differential bearings replaced |
| 87420 mi C $150 |
clunking from rear differential |
| 99000 mi US $220 |
Universal joint replaced at rear dif. Third repair trip within just a few weeks. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 67000 mi US $550 |
Intermediate Axle shaft outer splines worn completely off where it connects to the CV shaft, Dodge changed part numbers,Front end made wicked grinding noises and 4 wheel no longer worked, note that grinding noise went away if put in 4 wheel |
| 86500 mi US $140 |
Rear end seal and transmission seal both leaking. Removed drive shaft and replaced both seals. Ended up removing rear end plate and clean basket and replaced fluid. Installed new gasket with rtf sealer. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 96000 mi US $187 |
Differential pinion seal leaking. Had seal replaced. |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500
Engine not specified
| 166000 mi | transmission band broke |
| 164000 mi US $165 |
Grinding and popping noise coming from front end. Cv axle and intermediate shaft on passenger side front were worn out and no longer properly meshing. Replaced cv axle and intermediate shaft from front diff. |
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 |
2 broken wheel studs on passenger front tire, replaced all 5 |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 78600 mi US $75 |
u-joint was replaced as it was close to completely coming off. |
| 99000 mi US $350 |
Clutch sensor needed replaced |
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 |
Differential cover was badly rusted. Replaced as a preventative measure. Also renewed differential oil. |
| 84000 mi US $1500 |
Rear u joint noisy, front pinion leaking |
| 120900 mi C $118 |
replaced rear driveshaft u-joints |
| 127920 mi C $100 |
Broken outer cv boot |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual RWD
| 12000 mi | Transmission rebuild due to failed rear seal |
| 16000 mi | Transmission replacement due to failed bearing, another failed rear seal |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 178000 mi US $222 |
the 3 universal joints needed to be replaced |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 173000 mi US $50 |
Transmission coolant lines were repaired. The lines needed repair because they rested on the frame. Therefore the lines rubbed the frame and finally leaked. Assembly/manufacturing error! |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 149300 mi C $750 |
Front diff seal failure |
| 164300 mi C $2000 |
Rear end failed - replaced with used rear axle |
| 167700 mi C $350 |
Rear axle oils seals leaking |
| 172000 mi US $1400 |
Rear diff was making noise. Replaced pinion gears+ bearings |
| 83080 mi C $500 |
Rear axle outer seals leaking. Replaced seals and emerge brake shoes the leaking fluid ruined. |
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 2-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD
| 125000 mi US $500 |
Front differential seal leak |
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