Seven problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. While attempting to make a u-turn, the vehicle lost acceleration. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned the vehicle off, waited a few minutes, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle operated normally. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while at a traffic light. The dealer diagnosed that the throttle position sensor needed replacement. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired four times for the same failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired again. The approximate failure mileage was 141,044.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while parked, the engine compartment caught fire on the driver side. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries reported and a fire report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic, that the failure was the result of NHTSA campaign number: 04v185000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.
I have always used synthetic oil in this engine. Just like the many people that I have found on the internet mine threw a rod. Destroyed the core. Estimated cost is 6,000. This is a horrible thing. It appears that Dodge is well aware of this an a recall should have happened long ago.
The valve springs in the compression chambers go. As you are driving you suddenly lose power and compression is gone, I have had this happen twice now with 2 chambers each time being gone. It is a scary and dangerous situation. As I ow look to replace the engine after the most recent incident, what I am discovering is that the engines available are available because of the same issue. This seems to be a fairly widespread issue on this 5. 7 litre, hemi engine.
Was driving down icy road and without warning the engine accelerated to near redline, sent the truck sideways and within seconds of disaster the engine finally decelerated and I got control of the truck. After cautiously limping the truck home, lost all throttle response, then after short time was erratic. This is a possible deadly situation if this occurred in the wrong situation. Dodge/Chrysler needs to address this problem before someone is killed. A code of p2121 and p2123 came up and I have been told the part alone is 530. 00 to replace. Have not taken any action yet to get this item fixed. Will not drive the truck, will have to be towed. Not at all impressed with Dodge's product and will be the last time I purchase an "american" made product. Vehicle: 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 automatic engine: cummins h/o turbo diesel outside temp -10f snowy conditions,.
My under warranty 2004 Dodge ram with a hemi engine has loud lifters and runs rough. The lifter may seize causing the engine to suck a valve and seize the engine yet the dealer nor Dodge will do anything and claims it's normal. I have 2 other older Dodge's and I'm no fool. The engine has 29,000 miles and when I first complained it had 20,000. Please guide me to finding help.
From a stop vehicle hesitated before accelerating. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.