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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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- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
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Chart based on 626 repairs.
Ram 1500 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (78%)
Chart based on 63 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 |
Transfer case and differential (front and rear) fluids were replaced. |
2019 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 2300 mi | The dealer replaced the transmission valve body to try and fix an intermittent failure to shift into gear. So far it seems to be working ok. |
2018 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 29 mi | ECM program update for the transmission. They updated the software and the error message went away for two weeks then came back. They said the update didn't take so they did it again and it's been fine since. |
2017 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17000 mi | Rotary shifter clicks loudly when shifting. Eligible for warranty replacement when parts come off of back order. |
2017 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 7000 mi | Recall - Flashed memory with update to prevent shifting out of park issues. |
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
| 13640 mi | CEL for TCU CEL for TCU. Dealership flashed TCM AGAIN. One day later tranny shifting rough. |
| 19840 mi | Rough shifting. Very hard down shifts. |
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
| 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 RWD
2016 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 | Shift valve replaced due to rough shifting |
2016 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 16800 mi | Transmission would sometimes slip out of 4WD to Neutral or 2WD without warning. RAM found a faulty 4WD control module and replaced it under warranty. |
2016 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 14260 mi | Replaced transmission shift position module. |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 17980 mi | vibration at speeds over 95kph |
| 17980 mi | vibration in drivetrain over 95 kph |
| 22320 mi | same vibration in drivetrain over 95 kph , they still could not find anything, I had tires road force balanced they are fine, they don't know what is causing it or how they are going to fix it. |
| 6820 mi | After TCM reprogram, transmission was still stuck in 4th gear. Went back to dealer, they took apart the transmission, to notice a fault on the assembly line. |
| 6944 mi | Transfer-case had been badly re-assembled by the tech after transmission warranty job |
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 $300 |
CV joint replacement passenger side |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | thump noise from drivetrain when accelerating or stopping. Dealer tightened all bolts attaching drivetrain to chassis and thump noise went away. |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 240hp 3.0L V6 Diesel 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 62000 mi | 4wd actuator. |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10000 mi US $20 |
Transmission 2-1 bump and once stopped and the brake pedal is released, a second bump occurs. 2 piece driveshaft has almost no grease. It was pulled apart and greased properly. No bump after brake is released. 90% of the 2-1 bump eliminated. |
| 11500 mi | Occasional 2-1 transmission bump. No codes, no software updates. Normal per dealer. |
| 21000 mi | Hard downshift while traveling to mountainous areas uphill. Would downshift from 8 to 3rd resulting in large jolt. Trans temp about 260 degrees and ticking sound from trans area. Check engine light code P0729 valve body. Replaced trans. |
| 32 mi | Transmission continues to overheat and cause harsh downshifts during drives longer than 1 hour. Dealer did not drive it long enough to duplicate concern, but did ecu re flash that did not correct issue. |
| 37235 mi | Again, transmission overheated and did harsh downshifting after driving for over an hour. During the drive, heated fluids were observed spraying out the back of truck. After driving for an hour dealer finally was able to duplicate concern and found transmission cooler electronic thermostat not operating. In addition transmission life seriously affected with that many miles over the months with same complaint. Dealer only replaced oil cooler, but during post repair tech stated that truck still had aggressive downshift. Traded in truck day after leaving repair shop. |
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 |
Reset tcm |
2015 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 10000 mi | Periodic warning that the shifter needed repair, but no obvious malfunctioning. Dealer did a software update that they expect to solve the problem. |
| 46000 mi | A "Check Engine" light came on, diagnostics showed it to be a fault in the electronic transmission control unit. So many of these are failing that it took over 3 weeks for the part to come in. Warrantee repair. |
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 | Doesn't always engage in park correctly. |
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 | Harsh 2 - 1 downshift. Transmission computer reprogrammed. |
| 10720 mi | Rough downshift into first when slowing to a stop. Recall for airbag sensor/module |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 52300 mi | Found out that the drive shaft had a slight bend. Other dealer said "that is just how Ram trucks feel" when I complained of vibration. 50K miles later, Uftring Dodge Ram fixed the problem. |
| 64000 mi | Vibration still present at highway speeds. Second dealer says everything checks out. They admit that it vibrates but cannot fix the problem |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 44 mi | Transmission would not go into park, and gave me a "service transmission" warning on EVIC. After rocking the shifter several times from park to drive, it eventually went into park. This occurred a couple more times that day, and hasn't reoccurred since. |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 32000 mi | Dealer replaced the transmission due to shifting problem on lower gear. |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 67000 mi US $250 |
transmission cooler lines repaired, amount paid by me is deductible |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 10000 mi | Software update that failed |
2014 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
305-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 20000 mi | Suspected vibration from the Driveshaft. Checked to see if included in published TSB. |
| 10000 mi | shifts were harsh and too firm, and when making a stop a clunk had developed. The dealer had a transmission computer update, which cleared up all the isues. |
| 24000 mi | TSB on transmission Transmission and speed control issues. Trans does not respond to kick down instantly when passing. Update done before made speed control not down shift until speed drops by 18 mph. Wont climb up hill while in speed control. Third time report |
| 52900 mi | Left front axle boot leaking. repaced axle and boot. This mean both right and left axle's and boots have been replaced. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 104068 mi C $569 |
Repair left front axle assembly |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 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. |
2013 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
395-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 41000 mi | This was the third time that the truck went in for shifting hard,not smooth like new. They fixed it by doing a software upgrade to the Transmission. |
| 59000 mi | Transmission started shifting hard again, seems to be a reoccurring issue, they say they did a upgrade, and the shifting goes smooth for away, it happens about every 4 to 5 months now. |
| 66000 mi | Was having a problem with hard shifting, problem cause a total rebuilt of the Transmission. |
2012 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 68200 mi C $40 |
Change cooling hose |
2012 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 33253 mi US $229 |
Transmission not engaging normally at very low speed, slight pulsation at take-off, and slow to downshift at road speeds. Trans control computer update installed under warranty. I requested that the pan and filter be pulled and checked for wear debris. None found, new filter and fluid installed at my expense because no problem found.. |
| 5000 mi | 6 speed automatic transmission wouldn't shift from 4th. If revs got too high the truck would shut off. |
| 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
| 36000 mi | Shifting was occasionally irregular or indecisive. Mostly occurred at low speeds |
| 79000 mi | Ive gotten three warnings of “service 4WD soon” on center screen. Nothing acts wrong. This occurs spontaneously while doing normal driving on highway. No 4WD involved. It goes away after 5-20 minutes. Dealer found no codes and did nothing. It’s happened one more time since dealer scanned it. |
| 28700 mi | Faulty sensor in transmission. Check engine light was on, transmission had a hard time downshifting and cruise control didn't work. |
| 169000 mi US $1200 |
rebuilt rear end |
2012 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 59000 mi US $100 |
Noise coming from driveline while shifting into reverse, dealer diagnosed as rear differential failing. Replaced rear axle under warranty. |
2011 Ram 1500
Engine not specified
| 34000 mi US $570 |
Leaking |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 1500 mi | REPLACED torque convertor and front transmission pump REPLACED torque convertor and front transmission pump |
| 56000 mi | While towing a pull behind camper I would have shudder with a screech sound when climbing a hill in direct(3rd) at 4k rpm. The shift to OD(4th) was a 1000 rpm change and that was when it happened. I talked to the trans mechanic at Huntsville Landers FCA dealership and he recommended B & G fluid conditioner. It worked and now I get some brief shudder but no sound of a clutch pack slipping. This can of conditioner was a freebie but I do have a good relationship with the parts dept. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 19000 mi | Replaced seal in transmission after notice of leak in driveway. Warranty work. |
| 14800 mi | Trans would not engage. Towed to dealer, found filter had come loose inside pan. Dealer flushed trans replaced fluid and filter all under warranty (5 yr 100K power train warranty). Done within the same 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
| 97000 mi US $200 |
Front differential leak. Dealer replaced right axle also. |
| 23200 mi | Dealer replaced torque converter because of a vibration noise at 1400 - 1700 rpm. A service bulletin was covering this problem. |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
310-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 60000 mi | Valve body needed part |
| 54500 mi | Transmission shifting erratically and making unusual noise. Dealer could not duplicate. Don't know why because it's noticeable as hell |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 56300 mi | Exhaust resonance/vibration noise - They replaced drive shaft and checked other possibilities. Problem not remedied. They have no solution and will call me if another remedy becomes available. |
| 28000 mi US $125 |
Leaking tranny cooler lines |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 31820 mi | Rebuilt Torque converter replaced due to a shudder on torque converter clutch engagement with a new torque converter assembly. Shudder is back, not as severe, but it is going over time. Not impressed at all. |
| 33020 mi | Brought truck back for shudder issue on torque converter application, it is not as severe, but it is still like driving over ruble strips, kind of ridiculous! |
| 36580 mi | Replaced the torque converter to eliminate the shuddering. This time with a new one. Last time they installed a rebuilt one. |
| 5000 mi | They replaced the Torque Converter. Car STILL vibrates when the MDS kicks in at 35-50 mph |
| 40300 mi | Front axle boots failed, warranty replacement |
2011 Ram 1500 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 11160 mi | i did not go to the dealer yet but the transmission is jerking when i go slow |
| 9920 mi | They changed the throttle body valve today, still the same jerk, and stall when I come to a stop. No code. They're now checking the tech line to try to figure out what to do with my lemon. Could not fix jerk, replaced the truck. |
| 12400 mi | The transmission had a hard first to second gear shift, the transmission computer |
| 28180 mi | 4x4 computer was replaced |
| 67580 mi C $3400 |
4th gear failure, CEL was coming on. Complete transmission replaced. |
2011 Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
390-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 28000 mi | Noise during 2-3 shift. |
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