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Expensive Ram 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (58%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (4%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 24 repairs.
Ram 1500 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (50%)
$1000 - $2499 (50%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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 |
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. |
2017 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 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. |
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
| 145 mi US $100 |
17k worth of warranty work. Thank God for the 200k extended warranty. Junk do not buy one |
| 13000 mi US $140000 |
Driveshaft completely torn in half |
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 |
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. |
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. |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 66960 mi C $1200 |
Airbag had hole in it |
| 137020 mi C $1000 |
Exhaust manifold bolts replaced. |
| 140120 mi C $350 |
Changed 2 coils and spark plugs. |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 43000 mi US $118 |
An air suspension service alert was appearing in the vehicle information center indicating a potential problem with the system. |
| 53000 mi US $250 |
Check engine light was coming on frequently; problem was bad overflow relief valve; valve was replaced. |
| 142000 mi US $1300 |
Air suspension system; replaced air suspension control module. Air suspension system. Immediate maintenance message came on again repeatedly. Dealer determined it was bad control valve plus clogs in air supply; replaced valve and unclogged lines. Also had wheel alignment performed. Drove for two days when warning message flashed again; returned to dealer. |
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. |
| 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 |
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 |
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. |
| 108500 mi C $100 |
Replaced rear view camera in tailgate, old one got moisture in it |
| 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 |
| 132990 mi C $400 |
4WD actuator/motor on front axle failed causing the truck to not be able to shift into 4WD auto or full time. Replaced. |
| 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! |
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. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 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. |
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) |
2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 69000 mi US $2700 |
Transmission needed replaced. Vehicle wouldn't go into any gear after leaving shops. |
2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 169000 mi US $1200 |
rebuilt rear end |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 97000 mi US $200 |
Front differential leak. Dealer replaced right axle also. Replaced both coolant lines. Dealer found leak in one. 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. |
| 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. |
| 117000 mi US $450 |
New drilled rotors all around and ceramic pads. Struts all around and new bushings on stabilizers. |
| 132000 mi US $1748 |
Bushings were worn out and the truck was swaying. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 67580 mi C $3400 |
4th gear failure, CEL was coming on. Complete transmission replaced. |
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