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Dodge Ram HD repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (23%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (3%)

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Dodge Ram HD brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

101000 mi

US $300
New rotors and pads 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

91000 mi

US $50
Jake brake compressor froze and burned the belt in half. put stock belt to bypass the Jake brake compressor 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

129500 mi

US $240
replaced front rotors and drivers side caliper. 
154000 mi

US $150
Replaced the rear calipers 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

122200 mi

US $3000
Emergency brake failure - some parts deteriorated others needed replaced.  

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

114000 mi

US $60
Replaced worn original rear brake pads and replaced worn caliper slide pins and boots that were starting to stick 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder manual 4WD

113000 mi

US $500
Replaced rear pads, rotors, calipers and both rubber lines. Mostly due to rust and as preventive maintenance. 2nd brake service for this vehicle so pad life has been good. Also replaced parking brake shoes and replaced the drivers side wheel seal. 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

120000 mi

US $25
New rear pads 

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2004.5 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

183000 mi

US $150
Replaced front brake pads 
193000 mi

US $550
Replace rear rotors and pads 
260000 mi

US $2400
Replace pads, rotors, shoes; repair parking brake cable; also replace hub seals 

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2003 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

142500 mi

US $450
Replace calipers and master cylinder, brake pads and one rear rotor 

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2003 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

165676 mi

US $45
Broken front E brake cable. Replaced. 

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2003 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

227540 mi

C $500
Rusted and brake lines. 
243040 mi

C $50
Parking brake tensioner rusted and broke, replaced with new dealer part. 

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Dodge Ram HD Brake Problems

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