general problems of the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500

Five problems related to structure have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2014

2004 Dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle mechanical and dealership service department repair issues. The consumer stated he experienced a non-constant shake or tremble and self-braking, with a loss of power and the inability to be controlled, both when hauling horses and without any tow. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard exhibited an eighteen inch fracture above the instrument cluster. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause an electrical issue or erroneous air bag deployment. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the failure and the manufacturer advised that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2011

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact noticed that the four bolts that detained the front bumper were missing. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. The contact stated he was concerned that the bumper could detach from the vehicle causing a failure to the brake line. The approximate failure mileage was 53,058.

4 Structure problem

Failure Date: 05/15/2010

The panel on the drivers side (with the handle) broke when using it to assist myself into truck which caused me to fall out the truck. There is no other handle to use to get into truck. I was told by dealer that this is not what the handle is to be used for. I'm sure the passenger side is ready to break too. Part number I replaced was 5gr29tl2ag.

5 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2008

I have a 04 quadcab with 61000 miles and very well cared for . I purchased in Dec 2008. When driving at highway speeds there is a extreme amount of wind noise coming from around the doors. Becomes alot worse with any kind of crosswind. All seals checked and in good condition.


Other Structure related problems of the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500



Ram 1500 Service Bulletins
Ram 1500 Safety Recalls
Ram 1500 Defect Investigations