2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Problems and Repair Histories
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Dodge Ram 1500 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2004 | Dodge Ram (not HD) | 21 Ram (not HD)s, 10.5 months of data per Ram (not HD), average 94400 miles Small sample size. Join or 21 Ram (not HD)s, 10.5 months of data per Ram (not HD), average 94400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 250480 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 251720 | 11042 | wheel studs broke off rear, replaced studs but had to do rear brakes as a result of damage |
| Dec | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 47000 | 85 | Mistakenly turned on A/C during blizzard when engine compartment was packed with snow. Blew fan motor fuse for condenser. Engine light came on. Bought an engine analyzer to diagnose problem and replaced 30a fuse. Truck good as new. |
| Jan | 2013 | 49000 | 300 | Fuel pump failure. Failed to start, disabled in my garage. |
| Mar | 2013 | 50000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 46000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 70000 | 350 | Sirius Satellite radio not receiving signal |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Louisiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 151000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 153000 | 250 | brake lines needed to be flushed, new pads and rotors were installed |
| Dec | 2012 | 192000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in New Brunswick, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 0 | leaking rack , replaced under warranty replaced both front axles. shake in steering wheel caused by worn splines on both axles .warranty. | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 60760 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 62360 | 70 | EGR Valve causing CEL. Replaced myself (easy to do), part cost was around 70 CAD. |
| Apr | 2013 | 81840 | 1800 | Worn tire rod end, and all 4 ball joints (to a varying degree). Upper 2 can only be replaced with control arms (expensive!). Disassembly revealed CV shafts froze inside hubs (seems common issue). Had to buy used CV/hubs/spindles as backup. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 93000 | 50 | moisture in tail lamp. |
| Aug | 2012 | 95000 | 500 | Had all 4 rotors and pads replaced. and tire rotation. |
| Sep | 2012 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 1100 | PWR Steering Rack, PWR Door Lock, O2 Sensor | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 349 | Wiper motor replacement | |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 161700 | 200 | Right front wheel started smoking, shop replaces rotor & brake hoses. |
| Mar | 2013 | 186000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 81000 | 400 | Water was leaking. Needed to be replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 91000 | 350 | Faulty EGR valve. |
| Apr | 2013 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in North Dakota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 61700 | 170 | Power steering pump hose was loose and separating from the pump. Shop used a high pressure fuel injection clamp to reattach hose instead of the factory clamp. Shop cleaned up the pump and surrounding area. No further leaks. |
| Mar | 2013 | 71000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 2000 | just bought the truck. had to replace front end and rack and pinion. also changed leaf springs and a extra leaf spring for higher payload and help with axle rap. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 600 | splines on shafts into differentials were wore and had to be replaced. fluid change as well. | |
| Nov | 2011 | 170860 | 350 | changed idler pulley which seized. Alternater started to whine after so canged alternater and other idler pulley and also belt tensioner. |
| Aug | 2012 | 183800 | 20 | Rear u-joint replaced. |
| Dec | 2012 | 189100 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 0 | EGR valve replaced | |
| May | 2010 | 65000 | 100 | Power steering rack leaking. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 60140 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 60760 | 1000 | Heater vent door (diverter) malfunctioned. No heat to floor. Well known problem with Dodge trucks. Repair immediately unsuccessful. |
| Dec | 2011 | 71300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 100000 | 400 | Clutch replaced 9 months ago, new clutch kit pilot bearing suffered premature failure. Replace (again) 10/2010. Parts covered by the shop. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 45000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 51000 | 0 | Diagnose engine light. Sensor issue. Mechanic could not diagnose without software from mfr. Took car into dealer. |
| Aug | 2012 | 52000 | 130 | EGV sensor...Dealer wanted $500 to fix. Mechanic charged $130. |
| Mar | 2013 | 56000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 98000 | 960 | Brake caliper broke causing pad to be up against the disk. Needed new calipers on each side of the rear of the vehicle. |
| Jul | 2012 | 102000 | 168 | Replaced throttle position sensor |
| Aug | 2012 | 102500 | 325 | Vehicle still having issues with increased RPM and no change in speed or control by driver. Transmission was flushed, new filters and fluid. |
| Sep | 2012 | 103000 | 100 | PCM needed flashed to fix the erratic surge in horsepower. Not entirely successful. |
| Jan | 2013 | 105000 | 150 | Camshaft sensor needed replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 107000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 84000 | 0 | Muffler was rusted out. Had one from my son's truck that he took off. It only had 4000 miles on it and was factory "new". I installed it in a little under 2 hrs. After purchasing the truck, noticed when when you tilted the steering wheel, the heater blower motor shut off. There was a pinched wire in steering column. Dealer repaired problem at no cost in about an hour. |
| Jul | 2012 | 91300 | 74 | Radiator was plugged due to lack of maintrnence by previous owner. |
| Mar | 2013 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 49000 | 400 | CEL. Replaced both bank 1 02 sensors |
| Sep | 2012 | 53000 | 40 | Replaced driver and passenger door weatherstripping. Original parts ripped due to defective weatherstripping design. Replacement parts are an improved design. Very easy replacements. No tools required. |
| Dec | 2012 | 55000 | 1300 | CEL. Replaced both bank 2 02 sensors. Periodic feel of a miss at cruising speed. After much diagnostics, ultimately re-flashed computer and replaced EGR valve. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 83000 | 160 | Brake lines rusting badly, replaced before they blew out. |
| Apr | 2013 | 83000 | 450 | rear shocks leaking, replaced e-brake needed ajustment, adjusting mechanism was a ball of rust, replaced it front driver brake caliper locked up |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 34000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 50300 | 0 | Chrysler Part # 5017960-AA Grommet, which connects the 4x4 Transfer Case range selector to the shift lever in the cab became brittle and failed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 86180 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 89280 | 30 | replace sway bar bushings |
| Jun | 2011 | 89280 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 83000 | 200 | Replaced front and rear brake pads Replaced Lower Left ball Joint and had alignment of front end. |
| Jan | 2013 | 92000 | 160 | interior light passenger side switch broke - had to replace the wiring harness with both interior light switches - |
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