2004 Dodge RAM 3500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 214 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,943miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Dodge RAM 3500, 4% of the 214 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,943 miles.
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.
“When driving on the highway I hit a series of bumps at 60 MPH and my truck began to shake violently. I then had to slow down to 30mph to regain control.”
NHTSA complaint #10775443, filed 2015-09, 53,809 miles“I have a 2004 Dodge 3500. The dash has two large cracks. One is above the airbag and I am concerned if the airbag comes out, will the dash come apart and hit the passenger.”
NHTSA complaint #10369456, filed 2010-12, 85,000 miles“Happened on both sides 2 month apart. Loud bang and rumble. Inside tire, tread came off of tire. Damaged inside of wheel well, running lights, fenders on the dually, metal supports on fender. Never had this happen in 30+ years of towing and driving trucks.”
NHTSA complaint #11013392, filed 2017-08, 203,000 miles“When mud gets underneath the vehicle, it does not go into park. The consumer has to continuously move the gear. The consumer thought the vehicle was in park and it was in reverse and was almost run over.”
NHTSA complaint #10109678, filed 2005-02, 28,000 miles“My 2004 RAM 3500 has had extreme road/wind noise through the front driver/passenger door seals. This instance, though not a safety hazard is very irritating while traveling longer distances at highway speeds. I have had a dealer repair to the driver's door and they made a mess of it. My old seal was removed and replaced. The old seal was cut down and a portion was glued to the door frame structure. Couple of notes on this fix. It didn't fix the problem and it was poorly done. My door is now covered with ugly black sealant and a terrible looking cut portion of an old door seal. …”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 4% |
| 2003 | 53 | 19% |
| 2002 | 9 | 20% |
| 2001 | 31 | 24% |
| 2000 | 9 | 16% |
| 1999 | 18 | 17% |
| 1998 | 3 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 4% |
| 1996 | 11 | 9% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 4 | 6% |
| 1993 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge RAM 3500
64 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsSteering
41 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge RAM 3500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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