Major Problems with 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Dodge Ram 2500
2004 Dodge Ram 2500
AIR BAGS
Victims: 2
2004 Dodge Ram 2500
STEERING
Victims: 1
Mileage: 102321 miles
2004 Dodge Ram 2500
COLUMN SHIFT
Victims: 1
Browse 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 complaints by category
Problems with STEERING, AIR BAGS and AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Ram 2500 owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| STEERING violent shaking in front end at highway speeds when hitting a hole or expansion joint. also the ride is terribly |
130
~ 68771 miles |
| AIR BAGS 2004 dodge ram 2500-vehicle is a single cab and is front heavy. vehicle was going 40 mph and flipped end |
85
~ 15584 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i parked the truck and got out to close a gate when i turned around the truck had slipped into... |
58
~ 23769 miles |
| SUSPENSION this vehicle is subject to violent shaking of the left front suspension upon hitting a bump at highway speeds. the... |
57
~ 83259 miles |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer 2004 ram 2500 stalled and electrical system failed. *ts *ref 10156266 the consume was able to turn the ignition... |
40
~ 82544 miles |
| FRONT > SUSPENSION i am having a violent shake in the front end of my 2004 dodge. this occurs at highway speeds and... |
35
~ 50973 miles |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING turn signal malfunction. signaling left will turn on right side. signaling right will turn off. *tr... |
19
~ 117913 miles |
| POWER TRAIN upon putting the gear in park the vehicle would automatically place itself into reverse and take off in that position.... |
18
~ 78460 miles |
| STRUCTURE the consumer noticed a distinct vibration on the truck that gets worse when traveling highway speeds. *la the dealer/regional service... |
16
~ 54828 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the electronic throttle control light keeps coming on the truck has been in for service and the only thing they... |
15
~ 87883 miles |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the defrost system did not function. as... |
13
~ 111582 miles |
| VISIBILITY the a/c heater/ defroster air does not switch when the control knob is set to defrost. this happens almost all... |
13
~ 68081 miles |
| ENGINE i have always used synthetic oil in this engine. just like the many people that i have found on the... |
12
~ 110337 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle is parked on an incline and there is less than one third tank |
12
~ 70733 miles |
| BODY > STRUCTURE rattle comes from center dashboard area. started approximately 7 months after purchase. 16 months after purchase ratler is still heard |
12
~ 97666 miles |
| WHEELS factory aluminum wheels prone to galvanic corrosion. wheels corrode severely around circumference of inner wheel hub. takes a sledge hammer... |
11
~ 82503 miles |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING from a stop vehicle hesitated before accelerating. dealership was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak... |
11
~ 37904 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the brakes malfunctioned when depressed. the contact... |
10
~ 52497 miles |
| GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN on a number of occasions i thought i put the automatic transmission in park and later realized it was in |
10
~ 10452 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM injector #4 fuel line has broken 8 times. 10-10-12 was the most recent. so far this year the line has... |
9
~ 84064 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER my dodge 2500 series truck does not meet the standards in the 49 cfr 567.4 3) ``gross vehicle weight rating''... |
8
~ 92444 miles |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES all 4 power door lock actuators failed within 60 days. *tr... |
7
~ 101480 miles |
| LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt: the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500 diesel. the contact complained about front upper and lower ball joint... |
7
~ 61294 miles |
| COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2004 dodge diesel 3/4 ton pickup....jumped into reverse and pinned me between a gate and a barn fracturing 14 ribs |
7
~ 44042 miles |
| TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500 quad st/slt. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle... |
6
~ 117997 miles |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 04 2500 truck had poor power and was losing a lot of oil on the highway. it was determined by |
6
~ 33550 miles |
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES tread separation at freeway speed causing extensive damage to driver's side of vehicle. *jb... |
5
~ 80740 miles |
| UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT dt: the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500 diesel. the contact complained about front upper and lower ball joint... |
5
~ 42477 miles |
| GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING while making a right or left turn the steering makes a loud hissing sound.this steering system is also connected to... |
4
~ 88025 miles |
| HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the horn begins honking (unintended) when the vehicle is unoccupied not locked engine not running. ignition key not in.... |
4
~ 53750 miles |
| WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*- the contact stated that the 2004 dodge ram 2500 had a recall listed in the local newspaper for front... |
4
~ 45931 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on the highway a hissing noise was heard from the steering column... |
4
~ 72645 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE problems with transmission on 2004 dodge truck. *mr there were cooling line concerns as well. the consumer was concerned with... |
4
~ 47012 miles |
| DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN drive train vibration (high frequency droan) that can be felt in steering wheel pedals and even in the seat. purchased... |
4
~ 3338 miles |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING diesel exhaust fumes in cab with heater/ac fan on. many complaints of similar problem from other owners of this model... |
4
~ 6282 miles |
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving on freeway engine stalled immediately without warning due to failure of the fuel lift pump. had to purchase |
3
~ 33400 miles |
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY the mode selector did not divert the air from the defroster or to floor heat the defroster door was broken... |
3
~ 105707 miles |
| TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING tl*- the contact stated that the 2004 dodge ram 2500 had a recall listed in the local newspaper for front... |
3
~ 52667 miles |
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE first the freeze plug blew out of the engine within 2 months of purchase (which took approx. 30 days for... |
3
~ 80667 miles |
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i own a 2004 2500 dodge ram pick-up. when the high beam headlights are turned on the low beam lights... |
3
~ 29667 miles |
| TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN while driving at any speed the 4-wheel drive engaged. as a result turning became difficult.*ak... |
3
~ 20072 miles |
| DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN very noticeable vibration in driveline. i could feel it mostly at higher speeds between 60 mph-90mph. noticed it right after... |
3
~ 32334 miles |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL driving on the turnpike and had accelerated to speed between 65 and 70 mph when right front tire went across... |
2
~ 120126 miles |
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE 2004 dodge ram front bumper was loose. customer states he towed the vehicle to california and back before noticing the... |
2
~ 40000 miles |
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER while driving on freeway engine stalled immediately without warning due to failure of the fuel lift pump. had to purchase |
2
~ 81050 miles |
| ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT upon having the truck at dealer b for warranty servicing the dealership installed without my knowledge or consent the e17... |
2
~ 11500 miles |
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER i have a 2004 dodge ram cummins turbo diesel truck. around aug 14 2006 i had a fuel injector fail.... |
2
~ 51044 miles |
| UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my truck is a 2004 dodge ram 2500 with a diesel engine in it. i got it used. it is... |
2
~ 42500 miles |
| HUB > WHEELS left wheel bearing on my 2004 ram 2500 truck has been replaced 8 times. the failure occurs under normal driving... |
2
~ 42500 miles |
| CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states: all of a sudden vehicle died when making a turn in traffic no lights came on it just... |
2
~ 12950 miles |
| DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN 2004 dodge ram [xxx] quad cab slt. there is an obvious noise coming from the rear of the vehicle best... |
2
~ 25500 miles |
| REAR > SUSPENSION while driving 50 mph the vehicle hit a bump in the road and the rear end began to bounce uncontrollably |
2
~ 53661 miles |
| UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE 2004 dodge ram 2500 4x4 pickup caught on fire underbody and was completely totaled.*ak... |
2
~ 48250 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2004 dodge ram 2500 pickup.*mr (nar) windshield wiper fluid odor and electrical brakes installed. *cb ... |
2
~ 38822 miles |
| MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that the windshield wipers failed and sporadically wiped... |
1
~ 104405 miles |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY i have the same problem that many other dodge ram owners have. the air conditioning/heater plenum doors fail and you... |
1
~ 137000 miles |
| HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500 diesel. the contact stated that the shock absorber lift for the... |
1
~ 25000 miles |
| GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. while driving 74 mph the contact heard a banging sound within a... |
1
~ 150000 miles |
| COLUMN > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. the contact stated that when the left turn signal was activated... |
1
|
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500 quad st/slt. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle... |
1
~ 109500 miles |
| TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500 quad st.(na) the contact stated both turn signals will not operate properly.... |
1
~ 160000 miles |
| FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ac does not blow cold on passenger side and freezes up losing power took it to dealer under warranty on... |
1
~ 50000 miles |
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. the contact previously took his vehicle to the dealer for rough idling.... |
1
~ 70000 miles |
| AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the vehicle had not been off road for several months but was driven on pavement. while driving down the road... |
1
~ 27100 miles |
| BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE 2004 dodge ram front bumper was loose. customer states he towed the vehicle to california and back before noticing the... |
1
|
| CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL trying to engage speed control will lock for about 1 minute then kick out.*ak... |
1
~ 90000 miles |
| CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my 2004 dodge ram 2500 developed a vibration in the front end a about 35 000 miles. it was most... |
1
~ 52555 miles |
| AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN my 2004 dodge ram 2500 developed a vibration in the front end a about 35 000 miles. it was most... |
1
~ 52555 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC abs brakes are locking up. especially noticeable while roads are wet. i have been to the dealer on 3 occasions. |
1
|
| EXTERNAL > WARNINGS > BACK OVER PREVENTION your nhtsa recall on my 2004 dodge ram 2500 has caused problems. it is the one that is supposed to... |
1
~ 24333 miles |
| MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on the highway a hissing noise was heard from the steering column... |
1
~ 50223 miles |
| FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING dt*: the contact states when the left signal is turned on the right signal blinks. the right signal does not |
1
~ 70000 miles |
| WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY improper functioning of windshield wipers. while in intermittent position they will randomly work at normal low-speeds for a few cycles... |
1
|
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING making right turn onto narrow interstate bridge engine died with loss of power steering and braking. this is 9th time... |
1
~ 21122 miles |
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL i own a 2004.5 dodge cummins diesel. at 7000 miles the truck burned up 6 fuel injectors. dodge claimed it... |
1
~ 7000 miles |
| AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT dt: the head blew on the engine at 7 000 miles. prior to engine light come on. took vehicle to... |
1
~ 7000 miles |
| EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the head blew on the engine at 7 000 miles. prior to engine light come on. took vehicle to... |
1
~ 7000 miles |
| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the head blew on the engine at 7 000 miles. prior to engine light come on. took vehicle to... |
1
~ 7000 miles |
| CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM dt: the head blew on the engine at 7 000 miles. prior to engine light come on. took vehicle to... |
1
~ 7000 miles |
| RIM > WHEELS factory aluminum wheels prone to galvanic corrosion. wheels corrode severely around circumference of inner wheel hub. takes a sledge hammer... |
1
|
| CENTER SUPPORT BEARING > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN my wife and i bought a 2004 dodge 2500 hemi quad cab pick-up last march. we took is back to... |
1
~ 400 miles |
| PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle is a 2004 dodge ram 2500 with automatic transmission and a diesel engine. i exited the vehicle to check... |
1
~ 3856 miles |
| COIL SPRINGS > SPRINGS > FRONT the front left tire started wobbling severely at about sixty miles an hour and could have caused serious injury if |
1
~ 22000 miles |
| EQUIPMENT dodge ram 2500 quad cab short bed highly unstable and too lite in back end. *bf *tc... |
1
|
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS at around 20000 miles on my ram 2500 the rotors warped seems to be a common problem on dodge ram... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
| AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN 2004 dodge ram 2500 4x4 cummins diesel vibration at 70 mph to 75 mph vehicle was bought new. i took... |
1
~ 150 miles |
| SWITCH > BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i have a 2004 dodge ram 2500 with a 6 speed manual transmission. the sensor in my manual transmission that... |
1
~ 18 miles |
| HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION with normal driving the upper and lower front ball joints went out of my truck within the first 60 000... |
1
~ 60000 miles |
| FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2004 dodge ram 2500 pickup.*mr (nar) windshield wiper fluid odor and electrical brakes installed. *cb ... |
1
|
| SEAT BELTS ltr re defective shift lever for 2004 dodge 2500 quad cab concerned that a safety recall service notice for an... |
1
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