2004 Dodge Ram problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (6) · Vehicle Speed Control (4) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
33 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (59)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Other:delivery:fuel Pump 2010-02-02 · SB-14-001-10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dodge: electronic fuel control actuator (fca) available for service/new diagnostics available for dtc p0251. engine surges at idle or mil illumination. further investigation may identify dtc p0251-cp3 pump regulator control-diesel. if p0251 is present, follow the diagnostics in this sb. if other
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) 2008-01-08 · 2500108 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures -- involves installing revised pcv system components. *nj
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2007-04-26 · 1803007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
engine off-idle speed limit feature to protect turbocharger when vehicle is not moving. *kb
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2007-04-26 · 1802907 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. *kb
Unknown Or Other 2007-04-13 · 2301307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
trailer towing mirror - new mirror glass locking tab - new removal procedure. *kb
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/Supercharger 2007-03-14 · 1802207 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
5.9l turbo - diesel engine system enhancements. *kb
Showing the 6 most recent of 59 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-03-12 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram quad cab. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts w…”
2024-02-09 · Air Bags · 70,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2004 dodge ram. the contact stated that while her husband was driving at 30 mph, another driver in an unknown truck ran a red light and crashed into the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the driver sustained injuries to his thigh; medical attention was provided, but he later succumbed to his injuries. a police report was fil…”
2023-08-11 · Structure“the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500 used to haul a 2018 keystone passport ultra lite grand touring. the contact stated that the thermostat in the rv failed to operate as needed. the rv was taken to the dealer, where the thermostat was replaced; however, the failure recurred. the rv was taken back to the dealer, where the thermostat was replaced …”
2022-10-17 · Power Train · 137,000 mi“the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. the contact stated that the rear wheels locked up and the vehicle skidded sideways. the contact stated that the rear driveshaft had detached. the contact stated that oil was leaking from the vehicle. there were no war…”
2012-07-06 · Engine · 57,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to safely maneuver to the shoulder. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the dealer stated that the valve springs needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and …”
2011-10-11 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 106,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram. the contact stated that the driver side door would not unlock with the key fob remote or manually. the contact had to enter the vehicle through the passenger side door or the rear driver side door. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer stated that the door actuator needed to be replaced.…”
2011-09-06 · Wheels“while traveling on the highway i-90 one of my pro comp all terrain tires 33/12.5/r17 lost all the tread, oit peeled off like a retread (they are not re treads) they had about 50% tread life left on the tires and i had just checked the tire pressure as i was hauling a horse trailer. as the tread came off the tire it made a couple rotations and com…”
2011-06-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 104,857 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the electronic throttle control went into limp mode and the warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was stopped and shut off. upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on several occasions wher…”
2011-03-09 · Electrical System · 68,762 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram. the contact stated that the vehicle instrument panel, brake lights and headlights were failing. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the failure was diagnosed as a defective fuse box which would need replacing. the manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and c…”
2011-02-10 · Suspension“2004 dodge ram. consumer states problem with front end of truck. consumer describes a shimmy and shaky motion *tgw the consumer stated when she drove over a rough spot in the road or a bump going off a bridge in cruise control mode, the entire truck would shimmy and shake. once the consumer tapped the brake to disengage the cruise to slow the vehi…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.