RAM 1500 Maintenance Costs

A RAM 1500 will cost about $19,358 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.

This is more than the industry average for popular pickup models by $9,670. There is also a 56.60% chance that a 1500 will require a major repair during that time. This is 26.97% worse than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.

Probability of a Major Vehicle Repair (%)

Est Annual Maintenance/Repair Costs ($)

An extended warranty is strongly recommended.

$6,053

Cost of maintenance/repair in the first five years.

This is more than the industry average for popular Pickup models by $1,767.

57%

Chance that this car will need a major repair in its first five years.

This is 27% worse than similar vehicles in this segment.

Warranty Score:

RAM 1500

The lower your score, the more likely you are to use a warranty within the first 10 years of your car's life. An extended warranty is strongly recommended.

This value is determined by the cost of maintenance and the likelihood of repair values.

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RAM 1500 Maintenance Costs

Year	Major Repair Probability	Annual Costs
1	5.60%	$778
2	9.20%	$902
3	10.42%	$1,143
4	18.45%	$1,462
5	26.46%	$1,769
6	29.91%	$2,321
7	32.09%	$2,572
8	42.33%	$2,694
9	45.87%	$2,805
10	56.60%	$2,912
11	84.88%	$3,112
12	105.59%	$3,396

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

What About RAM 1500 Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure a RAM 1500 is about $2,356 per year. This adds up to around $11,780 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a RAM 1500. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

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