RAM 1500 Maintenance Costs
A RAM 1500 will cost about $18,072 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.
This is more than the industry average for popular pickup models by $7,800. There is also a 56.00% chance that a 1500 will require a major repair during that time. This is 34.50% worse than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.
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RAM 1500 Maintenance Costs
| Year | Major Repair Probability | Annual Costs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.78% | $592 |
| 2 | 9.58% | $693 |
| 3 | 10.75% | $882 |
| 4 | 18.98% | $1,169 |
| 5 | 27.20% | $1,358 |
| 6 | 30.59% | $1,742 |
| 7 | 33.00% | $2,441 |
| 8 | 42.66% | $2,772 |
| 9 | 47.14% | $2,993 |
| 10 | 56.00% | $3,430 |
| 11 | 86.74% | $3,526 |
| 12 | 107.90% | $4,052 |
RAM 1500 Maintenance Schedule
| Mileage | Recommended Maintenance |
|---|---|
| 8,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 16,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 24,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter |
| 32,000 | Replace Air Filter, Spark Plugs Replacement, Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter |
| 40,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 48,000 | Rotate Tires, Spark Plugs Replacement, Change Oil and Filter |
| 56,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 64,000 | Replace Air Filter, Spark Plugs Replacement, Rotate Tires, Ignition Cable (Spark plug wires) Replacement, Change Oil and Filter |
| 72,000 | Rotate Tires, Change Oil and Filter |
| 80,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush |
| 88,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 96,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Ignition Cable (Spark plug wires) Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Spark Plugs Replacement |
| 104,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush |
| 112,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 120,000 | Rotate Tires, Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement, Change Oil and Filter, Transmission Fluid Service |
| 128,000 | Replace Air Filter, Spark Plugs Replacement, Rotate Tires, Ignition Cable (Spark plug wires) Replacement, Change Oil and Filter |
| 136,000 | Change Oil and Filter, Rotate Tires |
| 144,000 | Rotate Tires, Spark Plugs Replacement, Change Oil and Filter |
Other RAM 1500 Costs of Ownership
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