2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,099 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 Dodge RAM 1500, 1% of the 1,099 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2004 Dodge RAM 1500 slt hemi rack blowing seals this is going to kill someone 3 in 15000 miles I hope my wife is not driving with my son it is impossible to steer when this happens............ This problem is well know why is it not fixed its also very expensive.”
NHTSA complaint #10355101, filed 2010-09, 100,000 miles“The turn signals, wipers, and high beams on my 04 Dodge RAM 1500 have been giving me issues for the last year. This started out as an intermittent problem and has gotten worse over time. At first it was just the turn signals. When I would signal left the right blinker would come on, or visa versa. Then sometimes it would work fine, and other times it would not come on at all. It's gotten worse over time and now I am at the point where only when I signal left will the right signal come on; nothing else works. …”
NHTSA complaint #10367076, filed 2010-11, 45,000 miles“The right front wheel assembly broke free from vehicle while driving at 40mph nice straight road st 933 going from notre dame to niles michigan. The assembly rotor calipers lug nuts suspension and rim with tire. As the assembly rolled under the truck is caused me to go airborne this happened at 1:30pm on a beautiful day. 08/25/09. After the truck came to a stop I got out and could not believe what just happen. It was just a matter of minutes before the state police arrived. His first question was am I ok do I need medical attention. …”
NHTSA complaint #10285273, filed 2009-09, 13,617 miles“My 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 w/5.7 hemi has stalled on me twice for no apparent reason. For some reason, I had a hard time getting it to start prior to it stalling on both occassions.”
NHTSA complaint #10121934, filed 2005-05, 40,000 miles“- the contact owns a 2004 Dodge ram. He noticed the vehicle certification label had incorrect information. There was recall recall #04v221000 . The manufacturer stated this vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact felt that this vehicle should be included. The vehicle currently has 35,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10187182, filed 2007-04, 35,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V221000May 6, 2004The vehicle certification label on some pickup trucks lists incorrect tire, wheel, and recommended inflation pressure information which does not conform to…Covers: Dodge RAM 1500 2004, RAM 2500 2004
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 11 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 13 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 12 | 1% |
| 2003 | 11 | 1% |
| 2002 | 11 | 1% |
| 2001 | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 | 14 | 3% |
| 1999 | 13 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge RAM 1500
368 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
181 complaintsEngine cooling
116 complaintsElectrical system
99 complaintsSteering
86 complaintsEngine
74 complaintsSuspension
66 complaintsFuel system
62 complaintsBrakes
53 complaintsBody and structure
50 complaintsOther or unknown
37 complaintsExterior lighting
29 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology