2004 Dodge RAM Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Dodge RAM, 2% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,000 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.
“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 offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were 57,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10464496, filed 2012-07, 57,000 milesEngine: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge RAM
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTires
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge RAM
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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