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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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 36 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 manual 4WD

219000 mi

US $400
Steering binding. Replaced steering gear box, power steering pump and hoses 

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2007 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

101000 mi

US $280
Replaced new front hubs + wheel bearings 
245000 mi

US $1000
and replace wheel bearings. 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

108500 mi

C $600
Ball joints were worn out 
114880 mi

C $500
Steering stabilizer shock was worn out along with the steering linkage. 
109200 mi

US $500
U joint went out in the front 
134000 mi

US $1400
Both front wheel bearings and  
101400 mi

US $100
Took in initially for front-end alignment. Lo and behold, new service advisor informed me that the entire front suspension had to be replaced to the tune of $5K. He was shocked when I informed him I had an extended warranty. All was covered. 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

37000 mi

US $25
Power steering pump was leaking as a result of the reservoir over-pressurizing. The fix was to take a new cap and modify the vent system by grinding down a portion of the cap. Problem solved with no further leaks. 
42000 mi

US $284
Shocks replaced with Bilstein HD units. 
117000 mi

US $2000
Front End Rebuild, Wheel Bearing, All Universal Joints Ball Joints, Tie Rods 
129500 mi

US $240
replaced driver's side front wheel bearing. 
156300 mi

US $454
Replaced all four shocks with performance grade shocks. Also replaced the steering stabilizer with a performance unit. 
184000 mi

US $450
Loose steering. Partially caused by the accident in June of 2017. Only partially though. 
187000 mi

US $400
Right front wheel bearing was bad - probably due to accident in June of 2017. 
92000 mi replaced front steering strut. tie-rods also fixed for a recall. i swear when toyota comes out with a diesel pickup, this one will be gone. 
126000 mi

US $2000
replaced both front wheel bearings replaced entire steering assembly, including tie rods,connecting bars, and pitman arm replace upper and lower ball joints on both sides of front suspension replaced steering damper, added aftermarket steering box brace but steering box needs replacement in future replaced shocks with Bilstein HD, added anti-sway bar to rear suspension 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 4WD

155620 mi

C $1900
Ball joints both sides and left tie rod and axle ujoints 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

52000 mi

US $40
High Pressure hose leaking, replaced. 

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2006 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

175700 mi

US $110
replace right outer tie rod with after market factory equivilant 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

106300 mi

US $220
Loud grinding noise from front end, passenger front tire able to wobble once lifted off ground. Replaced wheel bearing. 
128000 mi

US $200
Needed new rear shocks 
126440 mi

C $4500
Both front wheel bearing hubs and all the steering linkages.(Right tie rod fell off while driving). Front breaks including rotors. 
70760 mi

C $1000
worn out tie-rod ends shocks gone ball joints worn out 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

93200 mi

US $65
Swaybar end link ball joints worn and boots torn. Replaced right and left front sway bar end link assemblies 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

8-cylinder manual 4WD

101000 mi

US $50
Power steering switch failed, rust being the primary cause (salt belt truck). 
110000 mi

US $2000
Replaced steering linkage due to worn tie rod end. Updated to 08.5 up Mopar parts Rebuilt entire front suspension and installed Spyntec Manual locking hub conversion. 

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2005 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

225000 mi

US $80
Replaced sway bar links. 

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2004.5 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

119700 mi

US $350
Tie rod ends were replaced previously but adjustments not done correctly. Additionally the dampening piston was replaced. Previously not diagnosed correctly. 

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2004.5 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

193000 mi

US $1700
Replace tie rod end and ball joints Replace front left hub assembly. 

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2003 Dodge Ram HD

Engine not specified

227300 mi

US $700
Replaced worn front upper and lower ball joints, new shocks all the way around, 2" leveling kit and an alignment. 

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2003 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

270000 mi

US $500
Wheel bearings--front. Steering knuckle bearings. Tie rod ends. 
151500 mi

US $220
Front shock failure; leaking and low charge 
163827 mi

US $200
Front right wheel bearing catestrophic failure, replaced both right and left bearings 

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2002 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 2WD

114000 mi

US $600
Right front (passenger side) wheel bearing. Making a loud "winning" noise. Replaced with MOPAR parts. 

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2000 Dodge Ram HD 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel manual 4WD

422000 mi

US $916
Replace upgrade steering gear, shaft, install bracing 

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