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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- 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 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2019 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 30399 mi C $644 |
Rotors were cleaned up, pads removed and roughed, all slide points cleaned and lubricated, pins removed, bores cleaned and lubricated, reassembled. |
2019 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 35200 mi | TSB for 'squealing rear brakes' on Ram 1500. Replaced rotors and pads. Covered under 3/36 warranty. |
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
| 62000 mi | Rear brakes |
2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 96000 mi US $50 |
Pads, rotors, and front calipers, bled and refreshed brake fluid |
2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 4000 mi | Brake booster replaced -- vehicle had trouble stopping |
2016 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 12400 mi C $400 |
Four rotors replaced free under goodwill and four wheel brake pads replaced that I paid for. |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 94000 mi US $350 |
replacement of brakes, pads and rotors |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 11500 mi | Brake pedal would rattle going over bumps. Pivot pin and bushings replaced. It is not 100 percent, but not nearly as bothersome as before. So let's call it a fix. |
| 37000 mi US $130 |
Brakes pulsating like they're warped. Dealer said foreign material on rotors causing it and 99 percent from front. Paid for front resurface and it did help but gradually getting worse over the last few weeks. |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 43000 mi US $65 |
The parking brake handle broke off, so it became difficult to release the parking break (it is applied via foot pedal). |
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
| 43400 mi C $97 |
Park brake light stayed on after brake was released. Dealer freed up rusty part and light now goes off when park brake is disengaged. |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| C $80 | Breaks failed after going though icy water. |
| 16680 mi | Brakes FAIL at times!! |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 40300 mi C $20 |
resurface |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 108000 mi US $380 |
Rear pads and rotors as well as ebrakes |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 125000 mi US $100 |
Rear drivers side caliper frozen. Replaced caliper, pads and turned rotor. $100 deductible paid - extended warranty. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 85000 mi US $150 |
Replace back brake pads and rotors |
| 94000 mi US $425 |
pads and rotors |
2012 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 3300 mi | Trailer brake controller failed and was replaced. |
2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 29700 mi | The Service 4WD, ABS and traction control lights all came on. It was a malfunctioning rear sensor. |
2012 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 59000 mi US $100 |
Replaced seized driver's front brake caliper after I changed brake pads and noticed it was seized. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 57000 mi US $120 |
Brake caliper was stuck causing excessive wear on pads and rotor. Caliper, pads, and rotor were replaced. |
| 142000 mi US $100 |
Had error messages on message center (Service 4wd, ABS, and ESP errors). Took to Woodhouse Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Sioux City, IA and they found a bad RF wheel speed sensor. Replaced wheel bearing hub and sensor assembly. Cured problem, no more error messages. Had to order parts, fixed the next day. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 35920 mi C $200 |
Brake cleanup and front pads change as it burned because it was stuck in the dust. |
| 117000 mi US $450 |
New drilled rotors all around and ceramic pads. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 47000 mi | ABS and traction warning light came on and stayed on. The cruise control would not work either. I traded the vehicle without getting it repaired. |
| 90000 mi US $600 |
Traction control, ABS, cruise control were inoperative. Replaced LF speed sensor. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 69000 mi US $350 |
Original equipment brake pads and rotors replaced on the front and rear of the vehicle. OE brake fluid flushed out and replaced with new fluid. Brakes had less than 5% of remaining life left. |
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