general problems of the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500

Six problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 10/09/2017

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.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2015

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the running lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2012

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.

4 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2012

Low beam head lights come on and off randomly when in the on position.

5 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 01/13/2011

While driving my 2004 Ram 2500 at night, all lights suddenly turned of. After hitting the dash they came back on but would go on and off on their own. This has happened 10 or 12 times now in the past month but the dealer says it is not their problem. I was told it will cost $900 to repair.

6 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2008

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 25000. The contact stated at the directional signals and the windshield wiper failed. When the right directional signals was activated, the left directional would flash and the windshield wiper would not clear the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 136,000.


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