Power Train Related Problems of the 2004 Dodge RAM

Table 1 shows five common power train related problems of the 2004 Dodge RAM. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission gear indicator (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Dodge RAM


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2004 Dodge RAM

The Automatic Transmission problem

: the contact stated when the vehicle was placed into reverse or when the door needed to be opened for greater visibility while backing or connecting a trailer, the parking alarm sounded. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified and refused to remove the alarm due to federal mandate of   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problem

I put my truck into park to run in and pick up my dry-cleaning ( was inside maybe 60 seconds) came out to find my truck gone and after looking I find it across the parking lot. It had jumped the curb went through their landscaping and hit a tree damaging the rear bumper,tailgate, bed side and   Read details...

The Clutch problem

Since purchased my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500, five speed standard, will not decelerate for three to four seconds. Problems also with the clutch. It has to be pressed fully to the floor. The service manager said that this was "the way the truck was built".   Read details...


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