Eight problems related to engine have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
All model of the Dodge 4. 7 motor. Motor stops running due to a prone sludge build up Dodge will not recognize it as a motor failure . It is infact a design flaw Dodge needs to address this someone is going to get killed breaking down on a highway or such. Motor stops and it is impossible to steer or brake with the engine off at 65 mph. This really needs to be addressed. Thousand of people are being stranded in need of please research. [xxx] thankyou information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).
After driving at highway speeds for a period of time, once I stop the vehicle and almost always happens after I proceed into a turn, without warning, the vehicle's engine cuts off. I have carried it to the dealer twice, they say they have never heard of this before and can find no problem, they tell me once this has been brought to the manufacturers attention more than three times, a service bulletin is issued. I know of one other owner of this same vehicle with the same problem and the internet has numerous complaints about the same problem with the make and model of this vehicle.
Oil pressure gauge went to zero. Never came back. Dodge will not warranty the engine , dealer says the engine is shot, 56k and is still under warranty. Dealership started at 8 grand to fix it. Is now down to 4,500. It appears this could be a common problem but Dodge won't warranty the repair.
Hemi engine dies for no reason. 3 times within 1yr and half, truck restarts fine. Happens after it is put in gear and driven for @150ft. Took to dealer and the denied any problems.
At 6:45 am as I approached a red stop light the engine died. I noticed it because the breaking and steering became difficult. It restarted easily and I was able to get to work without any other problems.
When the driver moved across two lanes to initiate a left turn the truck lost all power. The consumer pushed down on the accelerator but noting happened until the driver pushed the pedal all the way to the floor. When the pedal was pushed all the way to the floor the truck lurched forward quickly at a very high rpm. The problem has never occurred again, even after the dealer examined the vehicle. The cruise control would not disengage until the vehicle's speed exceeded 8 mph over the set speed.
At less than 300 miles, shifted into 4 wheel drive while doing 65 mph on the interstate. Taken to dealership and was told a wire was left loose and wrapped around another part causing the problem. Also complained the truck was dying while driving. Also told this was a wiring problem. At 19000 the tires needed replaced and at 80000 miles the oil pressure gauge dropped to 0.
While traveling at a high speed, vehicle completely shut down. Consumer said there was a tractor traveling close behind and almost resulted in a rear end collision.