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Ram 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (5%)
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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 624 repairs.
Ram 1500 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (2%)
$100 - $499 (10%)
< $100 (86%)
Chart based on 50 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 4000 mi | Tailgate rattles over bumps. Striker adjustment by dealer wasn’t successful. |
2020 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 29000 mi | Bubbling driver's side dash trim replaced. Peeling wood-look trim on steering wheel. Steering wheel replaced. |
2020 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 59000 mi US $120 |
Broken hinge on sun visor. Removed and replaced visor with a new part |
2019 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 37820 mi | Rear window frame cracked, was leaking. Replaced under warranty, known supplier issue. Driver-side wheel liner replaced. Has been rubbing at full lock since the vehicle was in an accident. Revised liner fitted. Covered under warranty. Note that the part was replaced by the dealer, but the liner that rubbed was installed by the body shop. Tailgate would periodically stick. Dealer adjusted. |
2017 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 6355 mi | Weatherstripping on bottom of Driver’s side front door was replaced. Excess water was pooling on interior door sill. |
2017 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 12400 mi | Rust on the rear bumper....bumper was replaced by dealer at approximately 20,000 km. |
| 24800 mi | Now have 40,000km on vehicle and rust is showing again but dealer in Welland Ontario says it is surface rust and cleaned it upwith some chrome polish....so far it has not returned but I am extremely unhappy as I don't think rust should be present as vehicle is now just over a year old!!!!! |
2017 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 1000 mi | The paint on the left rear door had a defect. The door was repaired by repainting. Exterior trim pieces were replaced as well. |
2017 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 5000 mi | Door realignment |
| 28000 mi US $5 |
The air vent behind the rear seat, drivers side, would leak water into the well under the seat. The dealer kept replacing the high stop light seal and it kept leaking. I took the rear seat out of the truck and siliconed around the loose fitting vent which is 1 inch by 4 inches. That finally stopped the infiltration of water into the truck. |
2016 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 6200 mi | Black trim on roof peeling off |
2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 14000 mi | Pitting/rust on front bumper |
2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 18000 mi | Windshield trim had faded to a dark and light splotchy gray...too new of a vehicle for this. Replaced under warranty. |
2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 117180 mi C $1600 |
paint chip |
| 16000 mi | Front fender wheel trim moulding becoming unglued. Dealer removed and reglued the moulding. |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 32240 mi | RR door seal was loose and coming off body. Dealer replaced, now ok |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 10400 mi | A piece of trim had come loose on top of the cab. Dealer replaced under warranty. I also paid to have remote start installed. |
| 18000 mi | Water leak through rear 3rd (center) brake light. Dealer cleaned and re-seated 3rd brake light |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 11000 mi | Drivers seat cover clip was not tight enough and kept coming loose under seat where it attached to frame. Cover replaced under warranty. |
| 30000 mi | Wind nose on driver's side window, weather stripping replaced. |
| 6000 mi | Cab of vehicle misaligned from the factory in relation to the bed of the truck and frame. The front bumper was also misaligned and required adjustment. Work completed myself. Did not want to be inconvenienced by the dealer. |
| 21000 mi | Paint on roof started peeling. |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 25000 mi US $20 |
Sunroof jammed |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 11560 mi | Factory defect in front right fender caused paint to spider crack. |
| 34100 mi | Adhesive sport trim coverings on door frame were pulled off due to window seal pulling out of door frame and cracked in extreme cold |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 12400 mi | pitting in drivers door glass |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 48360 mi C $400 |
Had some rust spots, which were covered under warranty. Also had some rock chips repaired, which I paid for. |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10000 mi | Creaking coming from arm rests on both front doors. Snaps and crackles from center stack bezel. Buzz and drumming sound coming from center console. Creaking from instrument cluster as vehicle cabin warming up or over bumps. Left front dash speaker grill bowed causing buzz. |
| 16000 mi | Replace Center Stack Bezel for creaking/buzzing noise (85% effective). Replace windshield Rear View Mirror Trim Covers for rattle. Replace Windscreen panel for creaking sounds when ice forms behind glass seal. |
| 19000 mi | Instrument cluster makes loud snapping sounds going over pavement cracks when temperature transitions from cold to warm, warm to cold. Problem still persists. |
| 33000 mi | Snapping sound from steering column clamshell cover during warming of interior and/or over sharp pavement cracks. Tightened clamshell trim screws. Rattle over sharp bumps/pavement cracks. Found unsecured wiring connector hitting inner fender liner. Inner fender liner loose, becomes misaligned. Install fastener to prevent movement. |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 11000 mi | Armrest latches rattles |
| 20300 mi | Replaced center armrest for fit/finish issues. Headlamp moisture inside housing Side appliqués between front and rear doors failing (bubbles/creases). |
| 22000 mi | floor mats had label peeling |
| 33000 mi | replace start button for second time - peeling. it is a manufacturing defect |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 40000 mi | Wind noise from drivers door. Went away shortly after the trip to the dealer. |
| 2480 mi | Windshield was leaking. Had it resealed. Was not charged. |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 26000 mi | Leather Steering Wheel was not holding up well, Ram replaced under warranty |
| 38000 mi | Window trim came off |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 2000 mi | One headlight had developed water inside of it and it was replaced. |
| 6000 mi | The factory fender flares were separating from the body of the truck. There was a rattle from the HVAC vent on the passenger side. |
| fish eye style factory blemish in the paint on the rear door. |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 9920 mi C $100 |
Front Bumper 'spoiler' falling off. |
| 10720 mi | Truck was taken in for front 'spoiler' falling off and running board mounts RUSTING!!! Parts STILL ON ORDER!!!! NO REPAIR TO DATE for nearly TWO MONTHS!!! |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 6820 mi | A bolt in front passenger door hinge was loose, Aligned door and tightened. 10 min repair. |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 16000 mi | Adjust rear bumper |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 31700 mi | Weather stripping kept coming loose and had to replace complete molding |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 20300 mi | Driver seat had broken spring |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 19874 mi | Found a large puddle in the seat well under rear seat. The high mount brake light was leaking. Dealer resealed the brake light under warranty. |
| 19000 mi | Front carpet passenger side wont stay up. Fix attempted, but failed. Pictures taken for warranty replacement. Waiting for replacement approval. |
| 20000 mi | Still waiting for carpet to be replaced, FCA wants pictures taken of carpet. We live 75 miles away from dealer, and have not been able to go get pictures taken |
| 38000 mi | The black venal trim on both door pillars is coming off and the rubber type of material on the outside bottom of all the doors is not staying in place, and the headliner is pushing down on the sealing door strips on the right rear door keep. |
| 42000 mi | Dealer is waiting on vinyl for one door, other three doors vinyl is ready to install, but due to back order still waiting. |
| 42800 mi | Vinyl trim on door posts were completed. factory has a HUGe back order on this. It took from when I has 35K to 44K to finaly get then to the dealer. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 21700 mi | Wheel flares came loose and started to separate from body. Took into dealer and had two of them replaced under warranty. Other two not considered bad enough yet for warranty. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 39000 mi | Water leaked into the backup camera after using a high pressure car wash. I removed the camera from the tailgate, dried it out, and reinstalled it. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 62000 mi | Water leaking into interior around rear window. Found screws holding 3rd brake light in place to be loose. Tightened, and monitoring. Have seen others with this leak that have to replace seal or add additional sealant to completely resolve issue. |
| 5000 mi | Water leaking in from the third brake light. Dealer replaced with upgraded/improved brake light. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 9000 mi | The seats in the truck are VERY uncomfortable! I can't stand to sit longer than 1 hour or I am in real pain in my hips. Dealer and Ram say's that's the way the cheaper seats are. I hate these seats! I may have a upholstery shop look at it. |
2013 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 16120 mi | water leak inside truck from the back and they seel the third light and told me truck was ok and it rain after they fix it and water leak again call them back and have apoitment 8 of july they will strip inside truck and poor water 4 leak |
2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 63000 mi US $500 |
Cheap factory leather seat cover replaced. |
| 8000 mi | The 2012 Dodge Ram is having some problems with inferior leather on the steering wheels that splits. I only have 6,000 miles on the truck and Dodge replaced the steering wheel, an approximately $1,000 item due to the electronic controls. |
| 10000 mi | The second steering wheel also developed cracks in the leather. Dealer is deciding whether this will again be covered...cost is $1,000. Not fixed at this time. |
2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 10000 mi | Driver's seat developed a wrinkle. Replaced under warranty |
2012 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 73000 mi US $100 |
Third brake light gasket failed and leaked inside, soaked headliner and school books behind seat. Well known problem on all 2009-2018 Rams, mine was not covered under a TSB. Repair cost waived by dealer due to book damage. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 59000 mi | Cab brake light gasket leaking. Made a new one. Had to pull the rear bench seat out to get carpet out for drying. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 37000 mi US $150 |
Drain line was found plugged. Dealer cleaned line. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49000 mi | Loose tail light. Missing screw. |
| 75000 mi US $84 |
Emergency brake handle broke. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 6000 mi US $80 |
chrome step bar chrome peeled away from bar. replaced under warranty. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 9920 mi | water inside truck from thr third light and back vent rear window and have trouble with eletronic all kind of trouble and dont trust my truck no more i think i have a lemon good thing i bought extended warrenty |
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