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Ram 3500 repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 10 repairs.
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Ram 3500 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (60%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Ram 3500 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

Ram in Oregon, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

24000 mi
Automatic steering pump hose broke. 
Mar 2018

29000 mi

US $1200
Replaced pads all around 

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2015 Ram 3500 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Ram in Texas, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

39000 mi

US $3000
DEF pump failed, Surprise, shortage of DEF pumps in system (high failure rate item). Dealer was great. Picked up truck, got bad diesel, truck died after 5 miles, need to pump diesel out, replace filters, good to go 

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2014 Ram 3500 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Ram in Arizona, United States
Jun 2017 - Jan 2022
Oct 2017

20000 mi
Issues with Key FOBs, Doors Locking/Unlocking, and Driver Memory Function... Replaced FOB 1— repair unsuccessful 
Nov 2017

20000 mi
Key FOBS, Door Unlocking/Locking, and Driver Memory Feature... Partially Repaired. Issues still happen intermittantly 
Ram in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

25630 mi
When shifting to Park, the engine would not shut down with my foot on the bake because the dash indication was that the vehicle was not in park. After several tries with the column gear selector, the indication would show it was in park and I could shut down. It turned out that my 2014 model had a rubber mount at the fork where the gear selector at the transmission was located and was from a 2010 model. New selector cable installed and system works properly. 
Ram in Kentucky, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2017

28300 mi
The left trailer lights would not work when hooked to the truck. The fuse was replaced. 
Nov 2017

34000 mi

US $159
The right side number two battery failed. Removed and replaced. Battery was only three years old. 
Jan 2022

84000 mi
Now on my 23rd recall for this vehicle! Unreal. Recall was to check condition and torque of my wheel lug nuts. All was good 

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2012 Ram 3500 4-door

8-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

Ram in Virginia, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

49000 mi

US $1200
Two oxygen sensors and ECM were replaced. 

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Ram 3500 Repair Histories

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