2004 Dodge RAM Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Dodge RAM, 3% of the 58 complaints for this model year.
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 low beam and high beam failed to work properly when applied. Driver noticed that while applying the high beam to the low beam the headlights would turn on and off intermittently. Driver took the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that headlight low beam and high beam dimmer switch needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10117563, filed 2005-04“The left and right side fog lights were cracked from the outside of the light fixture. This caused poor visibility while driving at night. The driver was able to drive to dealer, and mechanic informed the driver that this problem was a warranty not a defect, and consumer was responsible for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10112895, filed 2005-02Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 12% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2004 | 2 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 18 | 3% |
| 1995 | 24 | 4% |
| 1994 | 15 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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