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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

169000 mi

US $250
replaced the window/lock control on driver's side, it had fallen off at some point 

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2007 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

230000 mi

US $900
had a leak in the compressor and in the high pressure hose 
283000 mi

US $250
Replaced both batteries 

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2007 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

257000 mi

US $1000
Complete rebuild of A/C system. Replaced all components of AC system (compressor, condensor, evaporator, drier, orifice, hose, etc). Evaporator requires removal of dash. Replaced heater core and ventilation flaps as well while dash was apart. Significant investment of time and money. Hopefully will last a long time since the truck now has an entirely new AC system. 
317000 mi

US $600
A/C quit. Compressor seized. 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

104000 mi

US $700
Compressor went out again, had to replace it and a few other components. 
102700 mi

US $250
A/C was blowing warm air. Coolant added + sealer. 
200000 mi

US $1400
TIPM replaced 
216900 mi

US $85
Replace alternator 
174000 mi

US $1800
A/C compressor failure, also recirculation door failure inside A/C ductwork 
108000 mi

US $1250
The doors in the dash that work off the AC. I had all 3 doors replaced. 
93000 mi

US $150
Tach not getting correct signal...would show revs <500 rpm event at freeways speeds. Turns out sending unit from engine was not functioning correctly and the dash unit was replaced under aftermarket warranty for $100 deductible. 
101400 mi

US $100
Electric lock and window started working only intermittently on rear driver's side door. Required an entire new wiring harness for the truck. Luckily I paid only a single deductible of $100 for this and the suspension. 
73000 mi

US $837
Replaced the A/C compressor 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

48000 mi Air bag inflator replaced recalled. 
129500 mi

US $360
Replaced AC compressor, orifice, and dryer with a full recharge. 
15000 mi Dead batteries 
40000 mi

US $236
Last year (summer 2010) my wife noticed the AC was compromised. We live where AC isn't an inconvenience unless we leave the area: dealership suspected a plugged coolant line & said the problem is resolved Diverter for blower not working: dealer maintained diverter door needed replacing. Repair done today....haven't been in the truck yet. My wife drove it home....after all, it's her truck. wiring harness for driver's side passenger door replaced 
79000 mi

US $350
blinkers have a mind of their own. when i went to signal a left turn, the opposite light came on. almost caused accident. semi truck locked up hi tires thinking i was going to cut him off. the blinker issue happened only after 45 minutes.. 
96000 mi air con recirc door. broke . dealer stated never heard of issue. odd, on forums everywhere it is listed as an issue and out of warranty fix.......update. bought recirc door on ebay. took 2 hours from start to finish to put new door in. total cost was $40. 
97000 mi

US $150
driver power seat. decided to quit. took seat apart and put in new motor. dealer stated that entire seat needed replacement. odd...went to store with old one in hand and found like item. 
25000 mi

US $100
The AC recirculation door broke and landed on top of the blower motor resulting in poor AC performance. AC system also had to be recharged 
34000 mi

US $197
Batteries failed. 
42115 mi Replace failed batteries. 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 4WD

89280 mi

C $1915
AC compressor failed, new AC compressor 
122540 mi

C $40
AC Blend door broke off new door installed broken wires to door lock rear passenger side door 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 2-door

8-cylinder manual AWD

38000 mi

US $400
Re-circ door fell into fan motor. Replacement door from "heater treater" $129. Plus $11.50 switch for glove box that broke upon dissasembly Recirculating door made from inferior material. Saved owner/self $1,000, from dealer est. 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

59520 mi

C $10
Fuse went that controlled all lights in the interior 
80080 mi

C $150
Starter went bad 
128000 mi Air conditioner quit - it was determined that the coil under the dash had developed a leak. once that was repaired it was determined there was another failure - the electric fan behind the radiator was not running when called for. truck would not start in cold conditions after previous repair - fan motor vibrated badly on high 
179900 mi

C $350
Power door locks quit working. Dealer repaired problem. 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

94000 mi

US $42
Illumination bulbs had burned out in HVAC control panel and instrument cluster. R&R both and replaced all illumination bulbs - 3 in HVAC panel and 11 in instrument cluster. 

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2004.5 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

90000 mi

US $25
Right rear turn signal will not work, "Lamp out" indication on dash panel even with brand new bulbs installed. Cause has not been determined at this point, and issue continues to be a problem. 
90200 mi

US $60
Replaced Tail-light bulb circuit board. 

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2003 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

229000 mi

US $220
Heating, A/C blend doors broken. Installed 2 of 4 blend doors in plenum. 

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2003 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

137000 mi

US $300
Drivers side switch panel for windows had bad solder joint. Opened and resoldered. 
151500 mi

US $20
Dash backlight bulb failure. One/Two failed, replaced 10 of the 11 (bulbs come in 10 pack at rebate) 
165676 mi

US $45
Reverse light switch intermittent - flickering lights. Replaced. 

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2003 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

230240 mi

C $325
Alternator failed 

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2001 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

413666 mi

US $1500
Alternator not providing enough power. Replaced. 

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