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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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Ram 1500 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (1%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (67%)

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2020 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

8000 mi when plugging trailer in right side of trailer lights did not work 

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2020 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

25000 mi Truck would not start. Would not hold proper voltage when jump started. RAM Care sent a tow truck to get it started and then got me into the dealer for a service appointment same day. Batter replaced and ready within a few hours. 

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2020 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1000 mi Tailgate release not functioning from in cab button, key fob, or gate handle. Replaced sensor and also replaced ELO add in GPS module. Neither fixed problem. Found short in wire harness, replaced section of wiring. 
22000 mi Cooling system seemed to not be performing as well at it should be. During warmer days the AC would need to be on at full blast to keep the interior cool at all, air coming from vents never really got "cold". Found that vehicle has a TSB for poor cooling performance. Had dealer take a look, they stated that cooling was working as expected, nothing done or replaced. 

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2019 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

7800 mi uCONNECT SCREEN WAS BLACK, DEALER RESET IT 

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2019 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 Hybrid 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

27900 mi

C $560
Motor for side-step, Driver side. I went in to the Dealer in January to get it fixed, but it was working (very very slow and it was clear it was on its way out). They did not warranty it. I waited until it was really not working to change it and that was this month. 

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2018 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

30805 mi

US $100
Replace the entire radio UConnect 8.4 head unit. It was rebooting itself every so often. 

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2018 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

88000 mi computer screen went blank and bluetooth stopped working. Also parking sensors, tow hitch electronics, squeak in suspension 
15000 mi After only 3 years battery was weakened. It would no longer remote start the vehicle on cold days (Minnesota.) Battery was replaced under factory warranty. 

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2017 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

1000 mi Battery replacement under warranty 

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2017 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

46000 mi

US $600
Backup camera stopped working and was replaced 

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2017 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

108000 mi

US $53
right side lower beam headlight had to be replaced. Took 1 hour for tec to do. 
68000 mi

US $512
Starter 
8800 mi

US $140
The Latest map is already almost a year behind. It took one hour and twenty minutes to install and the truck has to be running. Who does that? This NAV system is the biggest waste of money I have ever experienced. Love the Truck avoid the Nav!!! 

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2017 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

4000 mi power door lock stem was bent easily correct at no material cost 

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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

24026 mi Tail gate lock froze. Dealer replaced electronic lock mechanism. 
Truck was a no-start. Battery was dead. Dealer installed new battery. 

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2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

28000 mi software update plus new backup camera plus removal of a trim screw jammed between nav screen & trim at time of purchase 

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2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

8600 mi Passive entry drivers side door lock defective - not sensing entry. Replaced under warranty. 
112000 mi Wiring harness connector came loose again, was zip tied earlier by the dealer instead of replacement under warranty. When backing up, car shifted into park on its own. 

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2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

30000 mi Uconnect was throwing a general error notification. Turns out antenna was disconnected and part of the wiring harness needs repair. Bringing vehicle in for further service. 
46000 mi

US $135
Battery went bad and needed replacement. 

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2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

2500 mi Media hub in arm rest console didn't work from factory. Dealer found loose wiring. 

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2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

2000 mi Non-OEM driving lights inoperable. When installing them the dealer tech hadn't plugged them in soundly. Just plugged them in, better this time. 

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2016 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

10000 mi SD Card Reader Jammed 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

24000 mi Issues with XM satellite radio / UConnect system. Radio signal dropping, unit not always completely booting up at start. 
23000 mi Home link overhead console buttons replaced as they sometimes didn't work. None of the three buttons would light up when pressed intermittently. 
23000 mi Went to dealership again, they noticed the issue with the new overhead console still not transmitting a signal intermittently. Informed me they opened a case with FCA , still have not heard anything back. So problem still persists. 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

12000 mi The truck spontaneously locked itself with the keys inside. That's not supposed to be possible. Uconnect operator was unable to unlock the vehicle but they called a locksmith who unlocked the truck. At no charge. 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

32240 mi Volume knob not always working. Dealer updated radio and replace knob. Now ok 
22000 mi the LED's on the bottom of the driver's side mirror was out and the whole fixture part had to be replaced. Airbags had some situations where not working. 
28000 mi Lock button on outside door handle was unresponsive at times. Multiple attempts were needed. 
33000 mi The lock button on the handle of the drivers side door has stopped responding to touch. The locks will also automatically lock if just standing next to vehicle with fob. The dealership could not replicate problem. But it still occurs. The cause is unknown, and therefore not repairable until it gets worse. 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

8000 mi Steering wheel controls for system functions (scrolling to view tire pressure, mpg, trip mileage, etc) would activate Bluetooth voice commands. Dealer had to replace component insert in steering wheel, 
2000 mi one touch up down did not work 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

11000 mi radio not turning off/volume not responding. 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

16500 mi Module needed reprogramming. 
11000 mi Steering wheel menu buttons replaced due to left ones not working properly. Covered by warranty. Instrument cluster back lighting flickers in cold weather. Dealer could not replicate. 
32000 mi Flickering instrument cluster lights 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

24000 mi About 1/2 hour into drive, navy screen shows that the vehicle 911 system needs service. Dealer could not duplicate problem (didn't drive long enough because it takes 1/2 hour every time), just reflashed radio. Problem still exists. 
63000 mi

US $95
Driver side door switch for window 
35960 mi Air Con stopped working. Diagnosed as a problem with/near the condenser, where AC charge commonly leaks by an O-ring. No repair made, part wait time is unknown, backlog of 95 people in the area with same issue on recent model dodge rams. 
20000 mi The central door lock is activated by pressing a button on the drivers door handle (outside). About half the time it fails to lock the doors, and you have to press 2 to 4 times to get it to activate. Still having shifter warnings. No sol'n. 
22000 mi A transducer for the A/C failed so no cooling would occur. The hands-free blue tooth system suddenly quit recognizing my cell phone. An "update" to the software was required. 
33021 mi A/C stopped, found to be empty of refrigerant and replaced condenser. 
43000 mi

US $65
After a software update the USB interface failed to "see" my mp3 player. 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

14000 mi Software update on UConnect stereo system allowed voice commands to select song title and/or song artist and/or album title for SD card with over 900 songs on it. 

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2015 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1000 mi bad battery, replaced under warranty 

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2015 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

31000 mi Occasionally the touch screen radio will not come on at startup. Dealership ordered a new one, but as of 1/18 it is still not repaired. 
23000 mi Recall for software upgrade concerning passenger restraint system. 

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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 replaced wiper motor and assembly 
200500 mi

US $598
Also light switch went bad. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

42780 mi

C $100
Turn signal issue. Turned out to be a junction box. Took a long time to repair, more due to dealer issues then complexity of the problem. They cleaned out the junction box, greased it, and taped it up. Issue was fast blinking on turn signal, even though a bulb was not blown. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

8000 mi The manual controls on the console for the radio and hvac were stopped functioning. The controls on the steering wheel and on the computer screen continued to function. The replacement unit also failed and another one had to be ordered 
12300 mi Console controls replaced. 
13000 mi On irregular basis, after ignition shut off, lights off and key removed, the dash lights would go off and then later come back on. On 3 occasions the battery was drained and the truck had to be jumped. Since, dash lights observed back on 
15000 mi The main computer housed in the center console continues to demonstrate problems and poor design. In earlier reports I have described different problems. Most recently, the radio and HVAC controls on the console stopped functioning 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

4000 mi Active grill did not work. 
19000 mi Fuel gauge pegged on empty, check engine light on, "fuel sensor fail" on message screen. Found bad fuel level sending unit. Replaced under warranty. Passenger side view mirror LED light failure. Puddle lamps in both mirrors failed. All replaced under warranty. 
29000 mi Both puddle lamps on underside of side view mirrors burnt out again. Second instance. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

19300 mi brake light out. they said they fixed, but still not working. it went out when I went through a car wash. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

98000 mi Main screen doesn’t always come on at startup. Takes several minutes to turn on. Vehicle phone malfunction error alert. Dealership did not address issue and suggested I buy an aftermarket radio. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

1700 mi Radio Module for remote door lock not working on the door handles. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

20460 mi While it was in for its oil change and check up, the radio had to be replaced under warranty, as it was loosing its presets in mid use. 
21000 mi Starter replaced 
38000 mi Front parking sensors replaced 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

62000 mi

C $500
Refrigerant, leaked out. No availability of R1234-yf refrigerant, so I sourced the adapters for my r134 guages and added duracool propane based refrigerant myself 

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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
Auto Start malfunction. 

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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

9920 mi Outside temp. was registering wrong. Dealer flashed, correcting problem. 
22940 mi DRIVER SEAT HEAT NOT WORKING 
29760 mi Bluetooth connection problems. 
53320 mi Back-up Camera replaced, it was blurry 
58900 mi Ram Box Power Lock 
5000 mi Tailgate lock would not unlock electrically 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

US $75 Foglamp was out, loose wire in the housing. 
46000 mi

US $25
Center high mounted stop lamp burned out - lamp replaced. 
22900 mi Battery failed. Replaced under warranty. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

51000 mi

US $300
All the TPS sensors went bad in approx 3 weeks time. 
10000 mi Warranty software updates. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

10000 mi Integrated SiriusXM satellite radio function began sounding like a skipping CD, on ll channels. The Uconnect 8.4 audio system was replaced under warranty. 
33400 mi Switch for the sliding rear window had intermittent problem. 
32000 mi "Your vehicle phone needs service" - the Sprint EVDO unit in the mirror housing apparently isn't working right. Also, the clock can't keep time (probably related to problem above). 
38000 mi Replaced radio to fix problem reported in November 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

59000 mi Reprogram of air bag module per recall. 
71000 mi

US $10
Repaired damaged wires to media hub located in center console 
65000 mi

US $250
CEL for fuel level sensor, replaced fuel level sensor 
66380 mi

US $250
blower motor found inoperable, found faulty ground to blower motor and loose connector elsewhere 
56000 mi camera produced a very blurry image. Dealer supplied a new camera, and I put it in. 
105000 mi

US $750
AC compressor quit. Replaced all parts except heat exchanger. 
25000 mi Engine light came on, Dealer found battery was drained. They replaced a faulty module and still had a battery draining problem. They found a connector in the wheel well had water in it. They repacked the connector with dielectric grease. 
13700 mi Xm radio lost reception 
27400 mi Front bumper sensors would give a false positive in rain or snow 
59000 mi Wiring frayed to right rear power window, also motor failed. 
89000 mi

US $100
Failed gauge failed, dealership replaced fuel level sensor under extended warranty. LED map lights in overhead console started flickering and went dim. Had to replace entire overhead console. 
14000 mi Outside temperature sensor was bad. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

24000 mi Sensor for airbag in driver's seat malfunctioned causing airbag warning light to come on dashboard 
37100 mi

US $730
Driver's seat airbag sensor failed a second time. Sensor and part of the wiring harness replaced and not covered under warranty. 
49000 mi Reprogramming of the Cruise Control module as part of a recall. 
72000 mi Recall part 
9300 mi Radio and backup camera screen inoperable. Turns out system needed a reset performed by the dealer. No parts were replaced. 
7000 mi The Uconnect has problems pairing. After 5 calls to Uconnect, and all representatives unable to fix the error we are waiting a advanced person to help. I have even downloaded an update that does not load. Perhaps the radio has a defective US. 
10000 mi Uconnect still has issues enev after the dealer up date done in NOV. I am going to call uconnect on Dec. 1,2014 
26300 mi Speed control for the third time was rechecked. Drops from 65 mph to 43 before low gear kicks in to get speed up to 65. At 55 it drops to 41. This is so very frustrating. Dealer says the reprogramed truck. This did not fix the problem. 

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2014 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

80000 mi

US $17
Engine code for active louvers. Wire to motor was broken near plug replace connection 

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2014 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

47000 mi

US $200
failed alternator 

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2013 Ram 1500

Engine not specified

30000 mi Had to replace stereo, 911 service was showing error and asking me to bring to dealer 

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2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

14700 mi Cruse control switch failed 
36000 mi

US $100
Radio system failed replaced with new unit 

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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 ERS (manual gear select feature for the auto transmission) not working; U1449 OBDII code stored (Implausible ERS message). Body control module replaced. Covered by Carmax warranty; Carmax billed from dealer. Would have cost $560 parts and labor. 
82000 mi

US $600
In cold weather, intermittent door lock malfunctions, especially from remote. Also, at low dimmer settings, dash lights flickered. Initially diagnosed as driver's door lock module. After I suggested for the 3rd time, Body control module diagnosed faulty and replaced. 

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2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

34800 mi Radio antenna would not screw in. Cable and housing replaced. 
15000 mi Uconnect 5.0 froze up, dealer could not unlock it. Had to replace head unit. Vehicle was drivable, but I chose to leave it there instead of having nothing to listen to. 

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2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

21700 mi Faulty proximity transponder thingie in keyfob. 
24800 mi Replaced the previously diagnosed faulty FOB 
108500 mi

C $100
Replaced rear view camera in tailgate, old one got moisture in it 
153760 mi

C $110
Driver door latch module intermittent failure. Door not always locking/unlocking from fob, door buttons, exterior handle. Voltages read properly into the door ruling out the common problem of failure in the wiring harness between the body and the door. $108 shipped from Rockauto, problem solved. Pain in the butt to take door apart but youtube came to the rescue! 

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2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

40 mi

US $1800
UConnect 8.4 system bricked during an update. Had to be replaced. This also caused the battery to fail which required replacement. 
98000 mi

US $115
Replaced battery, as old one had died 
8000 mi The heated seat and steering wheel would not automatically come on when checked to do so. 
5000 mi Battery wasn't charging properly. They changed the alternator. 
18000 mi Fix steering wheel harnesd 
23000 mi damaged harness 
28000 mi Another Harness Failure......FML 

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2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

13000 mi Nav not working right 
59000 mi Recall on occupant restraint systems. System was updated with firmware flash. 

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2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

116000 mi Chrysler pushed out an OTA(over-the-air) update for the 8.4AN radio/xm/nav system and on my system would not complete the install and reboot, so for 3 months every time I turned on the vehicle the reboot would start over, taking out all the electronic controls on the screen. It took approx 8 weeks to get a new head unit and it was replaced and reprogrammed with my XM account on Oct 26th '17. 

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2013 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

29000 mi Gps antennae failed and general radio software issues. Replaced antenna and upgraded software under warranty 

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2012 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

7500 mi Driver's power window and lock switch assembly stopped working. 

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2012 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

60240 mi

C $70
Bought my truck in to possibly fix my driving light problem which are also my high beams!. Found out there was a recall and it was a wire in my steering wheel. Was told was probable TIPM problem, and have no warranty. more to story! Possibly TIPM problem. Because of my driving lights not working. Now have found out why dealer will not work, because of big huge law suit pending and a big danger. More to story. Both daytime running lights/ hi beams hat to be hard wired, because both of the plug ins were shot. Too much to replace so they were pig tailed together. Problem solved ☺️ 
82460 mi

C $600
The sensor quit working for the left front wheel bearing hub assembly. Unfortunately the sensor is built in. 

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2012 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

1000 mi Our satellite radio stopped working within an hour of leaving dealer. It was the antennae. They ordered it and installed but it took about a month for it to get installed! :( 

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2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

69000 mi

US $250
Both key fobs gradually became useless. They wouldn't work on remote start, then wouldn't unlock car. Not a battery issue. New fob was purchased and programmed. No obvious reason for this, but dealer says they've seen it before. These are the older Mercedes style fobs. 
27000 mi Radio has electrical static on AM that goes away when brake pedal is pressed. Static on AM radio when driving that would go away when the brakes applied. 

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2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

69000 mi

US $300
Bearings went out on HVAC fan. Blower was replaced. 

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2012 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

83000 mi

US $100
Fuel level sending unit died and set constant fuel warning light and CEL, dealer dropped tank and replaced entire pump unit. $100 deductible. 

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2012 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

77500 mi Done on warranty, there were a leak in the system, ac condenser and hardware replaced 

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2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

2000 mi BATTERY DEAD ONE MORNING, CHARGED IT UP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, TOOK TO THE DEALER HAD CODES CLEARED STILL DON'T KNOW WHY THE BATTERY DIED HASN'T HAPPENED SINCE 
58000 mi Driver side door lock when electrically activated does no latch the door when conditions outside are rainy. The door will not latch and therefore you can open it by pulling on handle. Key locking works fine. 

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2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

9000 mi air mode doors in dash replaced due to sticking and loud noise, both defroster and floor units 
19000 mi Passenger side heated seat, and heated steering wheel did not heat. 
23300 mi

US $100
Headlight harness was bad, replaced entire harness (under extended warranty, paid $100 deductible) 
51600 mi

US $100
Headlight harness on RH failed, replaced under extended warranty, paid $100 deductible, warranty covered the rest. 
57000 mi

US $100
Key Fob was weak, did not work all the time, asked for new battery, they found that the unit was bad and replaced with new and programmed for me. 
69000 mi

US $20
Defrost setting on HVAC was inoperative. Blend door actuator had a stripped gear. The actuator was replaced. 
120000 mi

US $900
A/c failed. Heater core was replaced 

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2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

65000 mi Satellite radio was cutting out, and sometimes would not come back on for days. Display worked but no sound or control. 
97000 mi

US $200
Right rear door lock inoperable using unlock/lock buttons. Radio bluetooth (Uconnect) won't recognize commands, download phonebook or just plain won't work. Dealer unable to duplicate problem and told that microphone is mounted in proper location, upper left windshield, have to shout to be heard. 
120000 mi Tire pressure monitor failing. Right rear. Cost prohibitive to replace just one at the dealer so living with it until I order some online and have installed. 

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2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

39000 mi

US $150
wipers would not shut off, turn signals would not work, horn would blow intermittently. 

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2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

90000 mi

US $600
Alternator noisy and was replaced. 
98400 mi

US $600
Window actuator, wipers 

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2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

8000 mi Horns would turn on and stay on while driving. I would have to remove the 2 fuses to shut them off. Then after replacing the fuses the truck would be fine. Of course the dealer could never find a problem. 
6000 mi

US $32
passenger side outer mirror light, (LED) 

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2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

52000 mi

US $175
Keys programmed to new WIN in vehicle 

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Ram 1500 Electrical Problems

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