Four problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake job 10-21-2010 brake lines 1-3-2014 9-24-2013 new oil pan 60. 45 2 new rear brake rotors 213. 45 l. Rear brake hose 24. 42 oil pan gasket 37. 45 1 set ceramic brake pads 54. 88 rt. Rear brake hose 24. 42 8qt oil 40. 00 1 set parking brake shoes 64. 59 1 3/16x36" brake line 8. 00 1 oil filter 6. 50 1 hardware kit 49. 33 1 l. Front brake hose 56. 54 l. Exhaust manifold 217. 00 381. 80 1 r. Front brake hose 56. 54 other parts 320. 06 tax 19. 09 brake fluid 5. 00 1414. 95 3 hrs. Labor@60. 00 580. 89 tax 9. 62 +2. 5 hrs@65. 00 346. 54 Dodge said sorry nine years old and nine maine winters! if I knew at the time about the nine winters gee I want a truck longer than nine winters, I guess moving my Dodge truck south, how many years will it last now Dodge?.
Engine manifold bolts broke on each side of engine. Leaks now and blow gasket. Common problem on all ram pickups factory exhaust with no broken hangers.
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.
The head blew on the engine at 7,000 miles. Prior to engine light come on. Took vehicle to Dodge, and mechanic determined that there was a bad plug. The vehicle is at dealer currently, and has been there for 30 days, it has had numerous problems. They have replaced oxygen sensors, the engine head twice , intake manifold, air conditioner, the defective window seals , and catalytic converter.