general problems of the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the front driver's side door would not unlock for the driver to enter the vehicle. The electronic remote lock was not functioning. The contact attempted to manually open the door with the key, but the key failed to turn and unlock the door. In order to enter the vehicle, the driver had to enter through the rear door and climb over to reach the front driver's seat. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 160,000.

I purchased this truck a year and a half ago, and my tipm has gone bad. No rear lights at night. Have gone to dealership and the part is on national back order, and has been for some time. This is a common problem for this truck is what I've been told. It should be recalled by Dodge.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. While operating the vehicle, both the high beam and low beam headlights would not illuminate. Also, the rear driver's side window would not operate due to damaged electrical wires located in the driver side door panel. The contact indicated that the wires became damaged by opening and closing the doors. In addition, while at a stop light, the vehicle momentarily experienced unintended acceleration. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer (jerry wood Dodge in salisbury, nc) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 195,000.

Driving at any time any conditions turning or strait roads the ect light comes on. When this happens you loose all control of the vehicle steering and brakes included. The rpms will jump up high then drop so low the truck will die or idle really rough. Rameys can't fix it local service stations can't fix I've almost wrecked several times bc of this I've had a new throttle body installed no fix 150$ then a new bell crank assembly 400$ still no fix I've searched and called everyone who might have an idea Dodge should look into this because it's not a rare thing from what I see online.

On June 8, 2016, my vehicle /truck was dropped off at the indicated Dodge dealership for recall work. Due to an issue with ecu due to battery change, I requested a reflash of the ecu be performed in order for vehicle to pass smog. I subsequently received a telephone call from dealership stating vehicle was ready to be picked up. Upon taking possession of the truck I was advised by phil (service tech) that reflash was preformed and additional updates were programmed into the ecu. Prior to leaving location, I was advised there were no problems encountered during the ecu reflash. On June 11, 2016, I began driving the truck per in accordance with general motors "drive cycle" procedures. Approximately 10 minutes into driving vehicle, the heating element warning indicator light illuminated in the dash while the seat belt chime sounded simultaneously. This warning light/seat belt chime continued for several cycles, each time the warning light indication lasting several minutes then going off only to should again minutes later. On June 21, 2016, I spoke to phil (autonation Dodge service tech) who explained no work had been done to identify and correct the problem since June, 16. As of the submission of this complaint, I have not received telephone call back from Dodge. I currently retain voice message fro adrian, all receipts/invoices, cellphone video of indicator light/seat belt alarm sounding, as as all call logs. Furthermore, Dodge refuses to repair a problem they caused and is refusing to look for an alternate solution to repair damage they caused.

On this model, as well as others within a close date range, the forward control module(fcm) shuts off the headlights if it recognizes any disruption in current or ground. This has happened to me about 4 times in the last year and causes a safety concern as the only thing I can do is turn on my brights, which in turn blinds other drivers. The module is located outboard of the fuse box, located above driver side wheel well in the engine compartment. Price is usually around $400 for part, then I have to take it to somebody to have it keyed to my computer for another $100-200. There is no variable as to when it happens, sometimes while in motion, sometimes while stationary.

Air condition wire plugin at steering column gets to hot and melted part of plug connection I had to have new wire run just for ac fan.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the windshield failed. The windshield wiper sporadically wiped the windshield. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 09e009000 (visibility). The dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the windshield motor assembly failed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage 95,000. Li.

Driving westbound on m46 during dusk, headlights were on, suddenly I was being signaled my high beams were on. I stopped at a nearby gas station to check out what was going on and all of my lights had failed. Closer inspection revealed the totally integrated power module had failed without warning.

The drivers door lock actuator malfunctioned in the locked position and the key could not unlock the door. Without your key fob you are locked out of your car! this is a common problem from the searches I did on the internet. This could be a safety issue.

You can not turn on left turn signal without the right signal coming on too. To make a right turn you need to keep pressing on right turn signal to keep it blinking. I see many other owners with same problem. This is an accident waiting to happen!!!!!!!!!!.

My 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 does not have working running lights. I cannot safely drive the vehicle at night. Per the Dodge dealer, they have diagnosed it as part number 68005476aa (fuse box/power control module). The part is, and has been, on national back order for a very long time. Apparently, this is a wide spread problem that others are experiencing in varying electrical/lighting ways. The lack of improper or non-working lights poses a safety issue. The non availability of parts makes a perfectly good vehicle non-drivable.

Without the clutch being engaged the truck will start. This is improper and will allow the truck to be started while in gear, allowing unwanted movement forwards or backwards.

Drivers side door lock will not in unlock using the unlock switch. Switch unlocks the other doors but not the drivers door. Will open with inside door handle. When trying to open it from the outside with the key is very hard. Lock does not want to stay unlocked.

Driver side door lock stuck in down position. Keyless entry will not work. Door will not unlock from outside. Only way to open door is from inside. On-line research indicates a common problem - door actuator.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the multifunction switch would fail intermittently. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2004 ram Dodge 2500. The contact was driving 35 mph when the vehicle became resistant to acceleration. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery acid corroded the cable that ran from the pedal to the control box. The cable was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The contact added a plastic cover between the battery and the cable. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

2004 Dodge 2500 turn indicator in left hand position makes right hand signal activate. All left hand indicators do not work.

Interior fire unknown sorce burnt the trucks dash right through the middle fire broke through windsheild. Truck had 50000 miles on it owned since new never had any problems no aftermarket items installed. Truck was setting in a parking lot not running keys out of vehicle. Truck may be considered total loss by insurance company.

I own a 2004 Dodge 2500 ram when I turn on the turn signal to go left the right on turns on , it almost caused us to be involve in a auto wreck , the on coming vehicle believed we was turn the other way, this happens all the time , now my 2006 Dodge caravan is doing the same thing , I used to be a mechanic so I did some trouble shooting and found fault with the turn assembly , if I move it around just so it will correct its self some times- this needs to be fixed fast someone can get hurt or even worse.

My 2004 Dodge ram turn signal intermittently will not work when you turn on right blinker or it will turn on the left blinker. Went to dealer to ask about it they said it has happened on other trucks but no recall yet. They said it would cost about $800. 00 to fix so I might want to wait till it fails completely. I just don't want to get in accident caused by wrong blinker going off.

Headlights malfunctioned attributed to the front control module according to Chrysler star representative. This is a "known" problem that the dealer was not prepared or able to diagnose. According to Chrysler star support desk the front control module p/n 56051036ad has a known problem. I was only able to find this out after calling Chrysler customer service and insisting that the dealer call their star support desk and open an incident. The rep at the support desk immediately told the service tech that the front control module had a known problem. The intermittent failure created a safety hazard on the highway by not functioning at all or malfunctioning. Lights on truck can fail at any time headlights,taillights,brake lights because of this front control module there is no backup on the system when it fails. . Read more...

Dodge Ram 2500 pickup under hood fuse box and front control module get corroded and stop working correctly resulting in operator losing headlights or signal light local dealership has 5 on order and I found out that they are on national backorder looking on Dodge forum's I see that there are alot of people having the same problem.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions, the tail lights failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to corrosion in the fuse box. The vehicle was not repaired due to the massive back order for the component. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. Updated 11/25/08. Updated 11/25/08.

Problem 1) the engine has a exhaust manifold leak. This is due to Dodge using inadequate bolts on the head and the bolts broke. The removal of the exhaust manifold requires the bolts to be drilled and tapped out. Dodge should have corrected this problem but would not. Problem 2) the vehicle leaks profusely in the cab. Ever since I bought this vehicle the cab has leaked. It leaks under the rear seat and it leaks from the front visor as well. I have tried to seal with rtv since Dodge could never fix the problem. It still leaks. Problem 3) the passenger front window works intermittently at best. Problem 4) the rear doors will not release the child lock function. I have tried numerous times but apparently the switch in the door does not work.

Ac does not blow cold on passenger side and freezes up losing power; took it to dealer under warranty on two occasions and they said they could "not duplicate complaint". I also have taken it to the dealer while under warranty and complained that the drivers door never seals properly and the wind noise is ridiculous! they said they heard nothing and "could not duplicate" my complaint. I have replaced the rubber door strip which did nothing. The dash board cracked while under warranty and the dealer said that I would have to pay $600 even under warranty. Online you can find that Dodge clearly had a resin problem for several years causing their plastics to crack prematurely. I have looked online for all of these issues and there are numerous complaints out there for the same problems. No I have no warranty and still all the same issues.

Right trailer light failed on a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 with factory tow package while towing in 2007. This led to being rear ended while towing with my truck. Initialy assumed it was a problem with the trailer. Following a deployment when I tried to rent a trailer uhaul determined there was a problem with my truck and a repair shop in kansas determined the failure was resultant from the power distribution center part # 68005476aa (which is on national back order and has been for some time) in 2011. The failure is on going and as a result of the backorder for said part has not been resolved. Consequence is that I am unable to safely and legaly tow with my Dodge Ram 2500 with a factory tow package. I have ordered the replacement part but have not recieved it.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact previously took his vehicle to the dealer for rough idling. The dealer replaced three injectors and there had been no further occurrences. On April 15, 2008, while driving 55 mph, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the speed increased to 80 mph. He depressed the pedal again and the speed instantly shot up to 100 mph. He placed the vehicle into neutral and coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and they found error code p2122 for the ecm assembly, as well as bell housing failure. The manufacturer stated that they would not offer any assistance and the contact would be responsible for the repairs. The current mileage was 155,559 and failure mileage was 70,000.

I bought this truck brand new and never been abused but back on 4/03/2004 my truck gauges would flicker and go to zero and then go back all in a millisecond. This has happened since I have owned it. It keeps doing it to this day. You could be driving the truck at low speed and high speeds when it does it the germlin dash shake. It happens so fast that I can't get a picture of it. I have taken it to the dealer nurmious times and they said there's nothing wrong with it. But yet you look at all the Dodge forums and everyone that's owns a 2003 to 2005 Dodge ram cummins 2500 or 3500 this has happened to them. What happens if the gauges cause the truck to shut down at a high rate of speed? I have looked over all the recalls and think a investagation should be done on this. I currently only have 106,000 miles on my 2004! Dodge Ram 2500. Like I said this has gone on since April of 2004 and to this day still does it. Like I said I have taken it to the dealer nurmious times and they said nothing is wrong and no they say they can fix it for a large amount of money since it's not covered under warranty.

The 7 pin plug has never worked right the left turn and left brake light do not work nor have they ever.