SuspensionMedium
Air suspension faults on so-equipped trucks.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Confirm the truck levels correctly and check for warning messages.
2013–2018 Ram 1500 · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Ram 1500 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £250–£1,100
- Top three risks, from
- £570
- Worst case, everything
- £3,650
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2018 Ram 1500 is suspension refresh (per axle) at £250–£1,100. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £750–£3,650 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
EngineMedium
Exhaust manifold bolt breakage on the Hemi.
Exhaust / emissions component£200–£950
Inspect · Listen for an exhaust tick on cold start.
ElectricalHigh
TIPM (power distribution module) faults causing no-starts, stalling, or accessory issues.
Electrical diagnosis & module repair£120–£900
Inspect · Test all electrical accessories, remote start, and confirm no intermittent no-start history.
TransmissionMedium
8-speed automatic hesitation or delayed engagement.
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Test-drive from a stop and in stop-go traffic for lag or clunks.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Inspecting a Ram 1500 this week?
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.