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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%)

Chart based on 624 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the Ram 1500.

Ram 1500 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (62%)

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Chart based on 134 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2020 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

24000 mi Unable to continuously fill fuel. While refueling, the fuel filler shuts off repeatedly. Only able to put in less than a gallon at time. Brought in for diagnosis, was found that the fuel tank valve to the charcoal canister was stuck. Fuel tank ordered and replaced. The issue was resolved. 

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2019 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

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

25000 mi

US $865
Air Dam motor failed , set up Check engine light. Ram shop had 1 in stock didn't know when another would be available. Had it replaced and took home the bad part for Grandson to look at fixing. It was 41/2 feet long, stretches across whole front end and directs (scoops?) air as need up into engine bay to supply additional cooling. 

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2019 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

35200 mi Replaced front flange bolts. Bolts had cracked and created a loose joint producing exhaust noise. 

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2018 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

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

17980 mi REflash software update to try to get the truck to stop being really slow and crappy after the FCA dieselgate software update 

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2018 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

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

101000 mi

US $600
Gas tank solenoid stuck 

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2018 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

18000 mi Had a glow plug failure. Had a glow plug issue that was fixed under warranty. 

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2017 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

110000 mi

US $1500
Stopped running, engine stopped working and could not restart 
119000 mi

US $6000
Turbo failure 

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2017 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

35000 mi If the vehicle sat for many days, in warm (summer) weather, out in the sun, with less than half a tank of gas, it might need an unusual amount of time to prime the fuel system and / or crank (over 5 seconds) before it would successfully run. Hasn't been a problem since I changed up my parking situation so it can be in my garage if it's going to sit a few days. I understand there's an ECU update that would be covered by 8 year / 80k mile emissions warranty that probably would fix this if it ever recurs. 
42000 mi CEL came on. OBD2 code reader indicated a code for a fuel system small evaporative leak. The next time I refueled I cleaned the gas cap's rubber seal and its interface on the fill neck, cleared the code from the computer and it hasn't reappeared. 

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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

77000 mi

US $1307
Replace broken exhaust manifold bolts that were causing ticking sound from exhaust leaks. Also replaced exhaust manifold gaskets. This is a somewhat common problem on 5.7L HEMI V8 engines. 

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2017 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

646 mi Emissions control reflash 
40000 mi

US $3200
experienced water in the diesel fuel of my 2017 eco diesel ram.. Dealer suggested station fault. Drop tank, clean tank, fuel lines high pressure pump replaced at dealer suggestion. Truck runs fine after repair. $ months later during a cold spell, The flapper of fill tube would not open while attempting to fuel up. At home found ice preventing flapper from movement. Applied heat gun to melt. when flapper opened found ice at lower section of fill tube. Heat gun with shop vac inside fill tube to prevent water from running into tank. Expressed this to dealer, they had no clear answer. 1 week later we were expecting rain, I folded some paper towels and placed inside fuel door, the next morning paper towels were soaked. The fuel door provides a lousy seal, and the fill tube cap,(which is nothing but a plastic plug insert had water in it. Ram has a poor design here, and 4 months earlier it cost me $3200. Call Customer support, then mopar support, they say nothing they can do without recall or service bulletin. I purchased on amazon a fill tube plug with an oring built on it made of aluminum. It does provide a tight seal for now. Working on a new fuel fill door gasket next. Owners beware of this problem. 
11000 mi EGR Cooler replacement. Coolant leak into exhaust causing overheating. EGR cooler Replaced under warranty. 

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2017 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

48000 mi

US $1400
Oil housing leaking, Oil housing was replaced. 

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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

6200 mi Apply TSB for oil spec change. Flash TCU/ECU 

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2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

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

13000 mi Replaced bad sensor 

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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

42780 mi

C $389
High pressure fuel pump experienced catastrophic failure, followed by all 6 injectors. 
44640 mi Another Glow Plug Failed, dealer broke it off in the head. required head replacement. 
55000 mi Check engine light for turbo under performance. Sat at the dealership for a week. They could only replicate the problem once. They don't get many times to work on these engines. Truck has been running fine since. They're just putting in that it was looked at and no resolution. 
87000 mi

US $3400
All six injectors needed to be replaced plus a fuel pipe(?) FCA replaced all of the injectors under the power train warranty. That job alone was 3200. The fuel pipe was replaced under the extended warranty. Out of pocket was 50.00 deductible. Dealership supplied a loaner car while truck was in the shop. 
145 mi

US $100
17k worth of warranty work. Thank God for the 200k extended warranty. Junk do not buy one 

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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

213000 mi Egr cooler was bad 
40000 mi The exhaust filter did not regenerate correctly as normal. Required dealer to use computer to run manual exhaust filter regen cleaning. Free under extended warranty but I lost my truck for at least a day. No opting to manual regen myself. 
91000 mi Wiring harness under the frame rail drivers side disconnected and was not able to shift from park. Multiple electrical symptoms. Dealer mistakenly changed the trans controller and fluid until I recommended they check the connection between the wiring harnesses. 
109000 mi Water pump replaced under extended warranty. Serpentine belt replaced as maintenance. 
29000 mi diesel engine at 29k started making noise and hammered to a stop, towed in( still ran) and needed complete engine-traded out of truck to a gas engine as we were on a trip, oil had been recently changed under prepaid plan and really showed no signs of trouble till the day it happened- evidently there has been issues at the camshaft retaining sprocket bolt etc.. 

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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

42000 mi

US $600
Fuel level sensor failure. Entire fuel pump assembly replaced. 
37820 mi

C $80
I had the exhaust tick. So I checked the manifold bolts and indeed, one of them was broken. I bought the gasket kit and a new set of bolts. As an aside, the bolt broke flush with the aluminum block. I drilled it and used an extractor. The extractor broke off. I reverted to grinding the bolt out of the hole. I damaged the threads in the block. I tapped the hole and it didn't have enough left to put the threads back enough to hold. I cried. I used a Helicoil insert which I thought was pretty sketchy but it is holding. Exhaust tick is still there LOL. 
21000 mi We heard a noise in the engine. The Dealer went through the whole engine and didn't find anything. We no longer hear the noise. 
23995 mi We had been having an issue with a ticking noise from the engine which ended up being a Lifter issue. The parts were indefinitely backordered so we had to wait for the parts. They finally came in and all the Lifters were replaced. 

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2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

7000 mi Sometimes vehicle accelerates on its own even if cruse control is turned off. Brakes will bring it back to normal. No fault codes, dealer unable to duplicate. Software updated. Still does it every few days. 

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2016 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

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

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

73000 mi

US $150
Replace fuel pressure switch 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

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

60000 mi

US $2800
Oil Leak on front engine cover. 

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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 Fuel pump replaced for causing check engine light. 
84000 mi Active Grill Air Shutter Control Circuit Low. It was -21F outside and on start up of truck the check engine light flashed. The above code was given. The code was reset and the check engine light has not returned. 
94000 mi

US $500
The Exhaust manifold bolts sheered off again. This is the second time they have done this. 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

15000 mi Check Engine light engaged. Took to dealer who diagnosed two EMS updates necessary. 
2000 mi oil pressure switch leaking oil 
4000 mi oil temperature switch was leaking oil. part was back ordered and replaced when it came in. 
44000 mi Cleaned EGR TUBE and MAP sensor. Was in limp mode. 

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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

89000 mi

US $600
Egr sensor showing signs of corrosion and faint smell of radiator fluid. Valve was moist to touch. Both powertrain and extended warranty do not cover because the EGR valve is considered a non moving part. I chose to Bypass the EGR at this point. Egr sensor showing signs of corrosion and faint smell of radiator fluid. Valve was moist to touch. Both powertrain and extended warranty do not cover because the EGR valve is considered a non moving part. I chose to Bypass the EGR at this point. 
8000 mi Check engine light with DEF fault. Flash corrected issue. 
26000 mi Catalytic converter threw a code. Dealership said it was bad. They removed and replaced it under warranty. 

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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

3000 mi Active grille shutters failed at 955 miles and set off the CEL. RAM dealer replaced the entire grille shutter assembly. 
12000 mi EGR Sensor triggered CEL. No driveability issues. A PCM update was due from Dec 2015 to correct the CEL issues with the EGR and related sensors. 
14880 mi CEL light came on, Dealer updated the program and it went away CEL light came on again, dealer replaced catalytic converter. 
Exhaust fuels were leaking into the cabin. Was in dealership 8 times over 2 months. They sent out Ram engineer and could not find problem. But O2 meter was showing fumes. in March some type of exhaust sensor changed, problem fixed. 
49000 mi Glow plug replaced. 

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2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

119040 mi

C $454
throttle body 
243040 mi

C $50
throttle body tested bad, replaced [a few months ago]. Still having some issues so replaced gas pedal position sensor and unknown if it will act up again. time will tell 
25000 mi

US $20
Flash pcm Emission control module replaced 

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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 Check engine light came on. Dealer reset. No repair made. Light has come on and gone off once since, has stayed off since then. Appears dealer treated symptom not problem. 

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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

20091 mi Replaced thermostat that was stuck open to try to fix problem with heat output. 

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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 check engine light came on, low voltage. Reset and hasn't returned. 
17000 mi Engine idiot light came on, diagnosed as a slow egr valve. Made an appointment to get it looked at, in the meantime email the light went off and has stayed of. Didn't go to the appointment. 500 miles later it is still off. 
20000 mi idiot light came on again, then went off again a day later. It hasn't come on since. 

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2015 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

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

16000 mi fault indicator light came on- required 2 software updates per shop 
17500 mi Evaporation system- schrader(?) valve 
42000 mi The check engine light came on. It was a small EVAP leak. Repositioning the air filter cover seems to have fixed the problem. 
43000 mi

US $14
Check engine light came on. OBD showed a small evap leak. Replaced gas cap with a non oem gas cap. Problem solved. 

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2014 Ram 1500

Engine not specified

11900 mi Leaking engine oil pan 
14800 mi Engine oil pan leak reappeared 
25800 mi O2 sensor failure 

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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

230000 mi Fuel lift pump at 230,000 miles. Also replaced chalky serpentine belt at 250,000 as preventative 
265000 mi

US $700
plugged catalytic converter bad glow plug 
369000 mi

US $150
Radiator buy it from Sasquatch off the Internet. 
371000 mi Replaced waterpump. Watch reservoir level as radiator & system can be low even though reservoir has a couple inches of coolant left 
12400 mi leak in water pump 
26040 mi 2nd water pump replacement 
46292 mi Replaced leaking coolant temperature sensor. Repair was under warranty. 
48980 mi

C $95
Replaced egr cooler was leaking 

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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

32000 mi

US $2000
Fiat-Chrysler America refused to cover the DEF repairs, even though they say that they are covered in the warranty manual. The EPA also concurred that they are required to be covered. FCA refused despite the EPA insistence. I eventually got FCA to pay for half of the repairs. My only other recourse would have been a lawsuit. So instead I sold the truck and vowed to never buy another Fiat-Chrysler product. 

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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

137020 mi

C $1000
Exhaust manifold bolts replaced. 
140120 mi

C $350
Changed 2 coils and spark plugs. 
29000 mi Check engine light for "coolant bypass valve stuck", noticed transmission temp not warming to operating temp. Dealer uploaded new calibration. 
30000 mi

US $50
Key would not work. Had to be towed. My warranty had just expired a few days earlier so the dealer only charged me $50.00. 
66000 mi

US $700
Fuel pump 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

23500 mi

US $50
Evaporative emissions trouble codes P0440, P0456, P0457, including loose gas cap warning. Replaced gas cap and that did not fix it. Tested vapor purge valve and it was okay. Found hose near gas tank was slightly loose and installed hose clamp on it. Problem seems to be resolved. 

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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

23000 mi MIL light came on. Oil pressure sensor malfunction. Replaced sensor under warranty. 
47000 mi Noticed significant oil leak. Replaced oil filter housing/oil cooler assembly. 

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2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

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

11000 mi Catalyst was not efficient it was replaced and also the sensor. I had it back for oil change. They must have checked it then told me they where going to replace it. No service or maintenance light ever came on. Ran fine. 
44000 mi HO2 [water in fuel?] sensor 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

94000 mi

US $400
Left side exhaust manifold cracked and replaced 
98000 mi 2 Exhaust manifold bolts broke 

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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

11160 mi Would not start from sitting outside in -16oC for 2 days. Engine would crank over but not run. Finnally after 30mins of efforts starting its would idle. Engine would not run, many efforts to crank it over. After 30 mins of trying it finally would idle. Repair at dealer was to install new flash to computer, it was not successful. Problem remains if left out in cold too long. 
11160 mi DEF frozen, causing check engine light to come on. Dealer updated software. 
17980 mi noisy fuel pump -replaced fuel pump 

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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

10000 mi Oil filler cap apparently fell off (due to being improperly tightened) or popped off, resulting in oil spewing into engine compartment. 
20300 mi DEF injector failed, injector replaced; Exhaust sensor also failed; part replaced. 
28000 mi Check engine light came on and stayed on for two days then went off. 
53000 mi

US $250
Check engine light was coming on frequently; problem was bad overflow relief valve; valve was replaced. 
9700 mi Lifter making very loud noise on start-up after sitting more than 24hours. Doesn't do it every time. Dealer took it for 1 day and couldn't replicate issue. Has done this several times since. Since it's a lease I'm letting go. 

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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

80000 mi

US $19
software update for engine running rich and rough after a fuel-up. TSB but no recall. 
88000 mi

US $100
Gas cap and evap system valve 

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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 Water pump started leaking and pulley was wobbling. Dealer replaced under powertrain warranty. 
91000 mi Truck had a ticking sound on start. Exhaust manifold was warped and had broken bolts. Replaced both exhaust manifolds under warranty. 
62000 mi

US $520
3 exhaust manifold bolts were found to be broken off at the head, removed and replaced all manifold bolts 
36900 mi Check engine light was on. Diagnostic revealed faulty gas cap. Replaced under warranty. 
49000 mi Needed to be reprogrammed to correct MIL light for P26AB code. 
63307 mi

US $100
3 way coolant valve was replaced. CEL was illuminated and throwing P26AB code. 
67000 mi

US $100
Fuel pump and sensor were replaced due to failed sensor. 

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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

62000 mi

US $95
A gasket had split where the Oil filter and water jackets are located between the heads causing oil to pump out and down the back of the engine. 
41000 mi Faulty valves cylinder 1 caused rough idle; intake and exhaust valves replaced, new gaskets for parts removed and replaced 
55000 mi Leaking radiator. 

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2014 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

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

24000 mi Failed oil pressure switch 

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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

33000 mi

US $94
Ignition switch replaced as key fob was not recognized 

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2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

15000 mi Faulty engine oil pressure sensor. Sensor was replaced. 

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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

92 mi

US $100
Engine rebuild due to 1 lifter failure and resultant camshaft lobe damage. 
198000 mi

US $4500
Top-end engine rebuild due to 2 left side lifters failing & damaging camshaft lobe (2nd time - first was at 92K) 
210500 mi

US $880
Broken exhaust manifold bolt (passenger side) - extraction, new gasket & bolts 
219000 mi Top end of engine damaged beyond repair due to Hemi oiling issues (despite expensive full synthetic oil changes every 2k miles). Engine done for good this time. 
47800 mi P0520 engine oil pressure sensor circuit malfunction, repair still in progress, ordered wrong part initially. 
55400 mi

US $50
Finally installed correct oil pressure sending unit 
82000 mi Exhaust leak. Driver's exhaust manifold warped, causing 2 exhaust bolts to fail. Manifold, gasket, and broken bolts replaced. 

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2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

58000 mi

US $2000
Shorting of ignition wires rubbing on engine cover caused ECU failure 
60760 mi Leak in the exhaust by the exhaust manifold. 
115320 mi

C $210
The check engine light came on. The diagnosis was the fuel rail pressure sensor. It was an inexpensive and simple repair once the part arrived. 

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2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

111946 mi

C $437
Replace water pump and serpentine belt 

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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

58000 mi

US $100
Ignition coil failed 
61800 mi

US $450
Radiator leak unable to repair so radiator replaced 
12000 mi All preignition lights illuminated, but no ignition. No sound from ignition, nothing. Of course,dealer could not duplicate (3 trips) 

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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

75020 mi

C $500
Water pump replaced, after leaking coolant was noticed for a few weeks. 
94860 mi

C $100
Coolant leak from bad seal on line. 
97960 mi Leaking coolant (again) from plastic plug that houses a sensor. Pulled out and reseated with sealant. I can't keep coolant in this piece of crap. 
128960 mi

C $3600
The Ram's notoriously poorly designed Hemi finally caught up to me. Experienced hesitation, stalling and finally a CEL. Camshaft is destroyed and engine needs full upper rebuild. Corrected exhaust manifold leak Fixed yet another coolant leak while the engine was apart for camshaft replacement and exhaust manifold repair 
129642 mi After cam and lifter replacement 7 days later I experienced stalling, stuttering, bad and rough accelleration, CEL. Oil was changed (1000km since major repair) and problem mysteriously disappeared. Probably metal shavings clogging up the MDS system. 
131440 mi After top end rebuild, had a bad solenoid in the MDS system causing stuttering, stalling, hesitation. Covered by shop under warranty on original repair. 
145080 mi

C $25
repeated code P000B, camshaft position sensor delayed response. When cleared returns every 200-300 km. no symptoms, normal operation. Replaced CPS hoping to eliminate continuous code returns. Not sure if repair was successful until I have 2-300km more on the odometer. 

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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

39200 mi

US $26
Gas Cap 
92000 mi Exhaust manifold leak. Warped exhaust manifold. Unable to remove studs. Replaced head and manifold. Repairs covered by manufacturer. Out of pocket $60 to cover 8 spark plugs on opposite side to match 8 new plugs that came with the new head. $60.00 spark plug change! 

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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 engine light came on again, they replaced the gas cap 
20000 mi Engine light on again, sensor issue 
20000 mi

US $20
Ran smoke test, said there was a leak. Had to order part so I'll have to take it back again 
59000 mi Broken manifold bolt(s) causing exhaust leakage. Bolts replaced under warranty. 
10000 mi Oil leak at the filter. Dealer had to add a part that extended the "stem" the oil filter screwed onto. The factory one was too short. It's a known problem with the 2013s, Chrysler has a "star case" on it, but hasn't issued a recall. 

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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

53000 mi 3 exhaust manifold bolts broke, made the engine sound like it "ticked" until it warmed up. New exhaust manifold gaskets and bolts, covered under factory warranty. 
98900 mi broken exhaust manifold studs and warped manifolds were replaced 
109000 mi

US $211
reconnected evap hose and cleared CEL codes, problem occured immediately after a DEALER replaced manifolds under warranty but would not address it. Find an Honest mechanic he'll put a hose back on knocked off by another shop and not add it to the bill. 
112450 mi

US $4000
At 112,XXX miles a roller lifter on cyl #4 failed, sending shavings and parts through the engine.. because the vehicle was just out of warranty I negotiated with Chrysler Care for assistance on replacing the entire engine. I paid $4000 of the >$10,000 bill for the factory new engine and labor. Not at All happy, this engine should have still been running strong at 200,000 miles. 

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2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

33000 mi Tip start had been giving problems when cold, usually trying to start too long (starter would drag on after engine was started) Dealer could not replicate the issue but did do an update. 

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2013 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

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

6000 mi Fuel filter light came on and dealer said there is a TSB on that particular problem 
21400 mi Check engine light came on, took it into the dealer and they said there was a flash for the computer 

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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

50000 mi

US $82
Check engine lite came on. Dealer reset code, checked the fault code, and checked system, found no problems. 

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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

185000 mi

US $6200
Replace cam & Lifters (Hemi-tick) 

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2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

45700 mi Sheared manifold bolt on both sides 

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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

17000 mi Truck would suddenly stop when accelerator was depressed. Determined that putting foot on gas and brake at same time causes onboard computer to malfunction and engine dies. Cleared malfunction code and amended bad driving habit. 
64000 mi

US $833
Exhaust manifold bolts had broken. 
54000 mi Emission problem, vacuum tube in gas filler has leak, dealer says it is not covered under emission warranty. I am going to contact factory as it is not a normal wear item and should be covered under emission warranty. 
55000 mi Check engine light, has leak in emission, the dealer says its not covered, they wanted to charge me seven hundred dollars to repair. I refused since it should be covered under the emission warranty. They tried to charge me one hundred thirty dollars for diagnosis. Still not repaired. 
56000 mi

US $185
Emissions leak repaired at independent shop for much less than dealer wanted, $185 vs. $700. 

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2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

51460 mi truck would stall. Ignition switch replaced under warranty. 

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2012 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

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

78000 mi

US $100
Heard exhaust leak near engine. Nine snapped bolts and studs on both heads and one header collector. All studs and bolts removed and replaced. $100 warranty deductible. 

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2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

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

4000 mi THEY REPLACED THE MODULE FOR THE IGNITION 

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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

42000 mi

US $388
Leaking vapor line above fuel tank. 
107000 mi

US $100
Variable Valve Solenoid failed, engine ran but lost power and "Check Engine" light came on. Took to dealership, diagnosed and repaired within one visit. Total cost $100 (the deductible on my extended warranty) 
109000 mi When variable valve solenoid was replaced in December, technician putting it all back together had broken the fan shroud. I had the dealership replace the entire fan shroud with a new one. No cost to me (their fault). 
120000 mi

US $200
Muffler rusted out and tailpipes fell off. Muffler 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 Cylinder #5 was misfiring. Diagnostic revealed lobe on cam for this cylinder was worn 1/8" below shoulders. Dealer replaced everything from cam up, including new heads. 77,178 miles on engine. Mechanic said they had been seeing this. 
89000 mi

US $87
Return heater core line was laying across transmission line at junction and rubbed hole through. 
97000 mi

US $200
Replaced both coolant lines. Dealer found leak in one. 
112000 mi

US $450
Weep hole started to go on water pump. Other items preventive. Replaced: Water pump Upper & Lower Radiator Hose Thermostat Both Heater Hoses Serpentine Belt Clamps Coolant Also replaced, had started to squeak: Tensioner Pulley Idler Arm Pulley  
118000 mi

US $100
MPG started to drop. Checked and replaced all plugs with Iridium plugs. 
50840 mi 1 bolt broken on the right side manifold. It made a small tick noise at startup for 1 minute. Repaired quickly. 

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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

23000 mi replace front crank seal it was leaking engine oil 

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2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

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

61000 mi Exhaust manifold leak 
97000 mi Broke exhaust manifold bolt which led to a warped manifold. 
48000 mi Irritating reverbration/vibration in exhaust under light acceleration at moderate to higher speeds. 
60000 mi

US $285
Broken bolt in exhaust system. 

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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

90520 mi

C $300
Broken manifold bolts 
49480 mi Passenger side exhaust manifold studs broke off, replaced under warranty. Noticed on cold morning starts, a tick and sounded like someone dropping marbles in the engine. 
2000 mi Car vibrates when MDS kicks in. 

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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
The ignition switch (Wireless Ignition Node, or WIN) failed mechanically--key would not turn--and had to be replaced. 
69500 mi

US $100
Passenger side exhaust manifold warped, breaking off bolts in the cylinder head. Bolts were removed from cylinder head and a new exhaust manifold was fitted. 
9920 mi Changed fuel pump to try to fix jerk. Not successful. 

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2011 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

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

37000 mi Warped Leaking exhaust manifold, broken manifold bolts. 

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