Eight problems related to power train have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Three different occasions when I would park somewhere with the automatic transmission selector in park , the truck would take off backwards . Once at shop at home , I was close enough to catch it , without incident . Second time I was at a convenient store , had been in there5 to ten mins. It took off across busy state hiway. Thitd time in a lake. Witnesses on last 2.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle was in park and the gears had independently shifted into reverse at a high rate of speed, crashed into two vehicles and the rear bumper was affected. The driver and the front passenger sustained no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for further testing and diagnosis. The contact was to check with the manufacturer to determine if they may be able to provide a repair solution from a dealer. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. Dyd.
Approached gate across driveway; stopped 2004 Dodge cummins 2500 truck, put in park, opened gate, proceeded through 12' gate. Pulled truck forward to provided enough room for gate to close; put vehicle in park on level ground. Exited my truck, it was stationary, with normal idle. Walked past the rear of the truck to close the gate. Had just latched the gate when I heard a click that made me raise my head as I wondered what the noise was. Then the engine roared in acceleration and the truck flew backwards toward me. I moved out of the way, the truck hit the closed gate, crashed through it, proceeded in reverse down the drive way approximately 10 yards, veered off the driveway through 4 cemented fence posts and horse fencing boards that are 2x6 (very substantial boards). Took out 2 sections of fencing before it met an incline in the pasture which caused the runaway truck to come to a stop. If I had not heard the truck make the clicking noise which was it coming out of the park gear, I would not have had time to get out of its way. After reading multiple other similar incidences, I implore Dodge to stand behind its trucks and rectify the situation for consumers in the future and those of us with financial damages incurred now!!!.
10 minutes after start up I began to travel in drive gear of automatic transmission. Upon acceleration the pedal was dead, I. E. No power. The engine was running fine. After the truck decelerated to about 10 mph the pedal was back and working. This happened again after about 20 seconds. This behavior continued for 30 minutes and stopped. It was colder that morning (10 degrees f). The pedal also had run away acceleration at times before the pedal went dead. I thought it was fuel related but that doesn't explain the run away acceleration. I believe it an electrical problem with the apps system? very scary though. I hope it doesn't die crossing and intersection.
Dodge death wobble. I have a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 that has the death wobble. I see not many have been reported, but everyone ends up with it at one point. Read message boards. They all talk about their experiences. I have to pay 300 bucks to replace parts that are recommended to possibly solve the problem. It is not deadly if handled correctly, but it causes you to have to stop immediately. I had to stop 3 times on the PA turnpike over the weekend. Just got back from dealer. Only suggested to try changing the steering dampener. That is not the issue though.
Clicking and shaking when in 4x4 mode. Sounded like u joints. After having it checked by a mechanic, he found both sides needed ball joints and the u joints on the axle was worn out. This was an expensive repair of over $1200. Also the tie rod ends needed replacement. He said that the weight of the diesel engine was the cause. He said that all of these front ends with the diesel engine needed to be replaced after about 70k miles. I am disappointed.
Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Dodge ram 25oo. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 05v462000 (power train), 09e001000 (steering), 13v528000 (steering), 15v313000 (air bags). The contact stated that while driving at any speed and the gear was shifted to four wheel drive the vehicle spinned out of control. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was towed to the dealer mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Bd.
Upon putting the gear in park, the vehicle would automatically place itself into reverse and take off in that position. The consumer contacted the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. Please provide any further information.