Dodge Ram Complaints (2004)

1,953 consumer complaints on file.

#11206378May 9, 2019
POWER TRAIN
2004 DODGE RAM 1500 DATE OF MFR IS 02 - 04 (FEBRUARY 2004), WHICH FALLS IN THE RECALL ON THE PINION NUT, NHSTA RECALL 14V796000, CHRYSLER RECALL P77, WHICH STATES PINION NUT MAY COME LOOSE DUE TO UNDERSIZE SPLINE ON THE PINION GEAR. THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE FOR THE RECALL FALLS BETWEEN JANUARY 28, 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2005. THE RECALL STATEMENT ONLY STATES 2005 MODEL YEARS, YET THE DATE RANGE FOR THE RECALL ALSO INCLUDE 2004 AND 2006 MODEL YEARS. RECENTLY I HAVE HAD THE PINION NUT ON MY TRUCK COME LOOSE TO THE POINT THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF AND THE RESULT OF IT ALSO ENDED UP A DESTROYED TRANSFER CASE. UNAWARE OF THE RECALL BECAUSE I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE RECALL ONLY INCLUDED 2005 MODEL YEARS, WHEN IN FACT 2004, 2005, AND 2006 MODEL YEARS ARE EFFECTED BY THE RECALL AND OWNERS OF ALL YEARS SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE BUT DID NOT, DUE TO THE VERBAGE OF THE RECALL. I WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS RECALL THROUGH OTHER MEANS AFTER THE INCIDENT OF THE PINION NUT COMING LOOSE ON MY TRUCK SEVERAL DAYS LATER. THE RECALL NEEDS TO BE REVISED TO INCLUDE 2004 AND 2006 MODEL YEARS WHERE THE DATE OF MFR INCLUDES 01-04 TO 08-05 (JANUARY 2004 THROUGH TO AUGUST 2005). THIS RECALL EFFECTS THE DODGE RAM PICKUPS WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATE 9.25 REAR AXLES. AT THE TIME OF MY INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET, AS I WAS ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF THE CITY STREET INTO A PARKING LOT. MY TRUCK IS CURRENTLY BEING WORKED ON MY BY MECHANIC AND WILL REMAIN SO. I AM HIGHLY DISAPPOINTMENT AT CHRYSLER IN THE FACT THAT THIS ISSUE WAS OVERLOOKED AND CONSUMERS ARE IN 2004 AND 2006 MODEL YEARS AND MAY BE UNAWARE OF THE SITUATION. THE DATE OF MFR ON MY TRUCK IS 02-04, FALLING WITHIN THE DATE OF MANUFACTURE VEHICLES FOR THE 14V796000 RECALL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11206513May 9, 2019
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING, A HUMMING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE PASSENGER FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS SHOWING SIGNS OF HESITATION TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING. THE DRIVER COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT DID NOT NOTICE A FAILURE AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE, WITHIN 20 FEET DOWN THE ROAD A RUMBLING AND DRAGGING NOISE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THE DRIVESHAFT WAS DETACHING INTO PIECES. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED A MILE DOWN THE ROAD BY A STATE TROOPER. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE BUT WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11202470April 26, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2004 DODGE RAM 3500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NUMEROUS REPAIRS MADE TO VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER HAS HELD THE VEHICLE WITHOUT MAKING ANY REPAIRS, OR PREDICTIONS ON WHEN THE REPAIRS WOULD BE COMPLETED. *JS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11203459April 24, 2019
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHEN I FILL UP I SMELL AND SEE FUEL ON TOP OF TANK. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11193206April 1, 2019
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HIT A BUMP GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH THE WHOLE FRONT END STARTED SHAKING SO BAD I COULDN'T SEE THE ROAD I FINALLY GOT IT TO STOP WHEN I GOT SLOWED DOWN TO 40 MPH I HAVE BEEN REPLACING FRONT END PARTS BUT NO LUCK WHAT IS GOING ON
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11192535March 29, 2019
STEERING
PURCHASED USED 2004 DODGE 3500 AND WHILE DRIVING HOMEDOING 60 MPH I EXPERIENCED SUCH A VIOLENT SHACKING OF THE FRONT END I NEARLY LOSS CONTROL OF MY TRUCK AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. MY WIFE AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I LATER LEARNED THAT THIS TRUCK SUFFERS FROM DEATH WOBBLE WHICH DODGE IS AWARE OF. AS A RETIRED POLICE OFFICER WITH 30 YEARS I WOULD HAVE TOWED THIS TRUCK AS UNSAFE UNTIL PROPER REPAIRS WERE MADE BASED ON THE VIOLENT SHAKING AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL THE DRIVER EXPERIENCES. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11191006March 22, 2019
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING
ENGINE STALLS WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AND WHEN IN IDLE. THIS STARTED HAPPENING APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS AGO. CHECK ENGINE HAS NEVER TURNED ON.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11187353March 17, 2019
STEERING, SUSPENSION
DEATH WOBBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11187378March 17, 2019
POWER TRAIN
DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN THE BACK WHEELS LOCKED UP AND DRIVE SHAFT FELL OUT. CAUSING ME TO SKID UNCONTROLLABLY TO A STOP.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11180510February 16, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
JUST CAUGHT FIRE BURNED UP COMMON PROBLEM LOTS OF FIRES
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11175063February 7, 2019
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER AVAILABLE. WOODHOUSE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (2101 6TH ST, SIOUX CITY, IA 51101, (712) 277-3221) PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE HIM TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000. *TT*JB
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11170035January 14, 2019
SERVICE BRAKES, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, STEERING
MY TRUCK IS ONLY USED FOR TOWING A FIFTH WHEEL, THUS THE LOW MILEAGE. ON A TRIP, THE TRUCK STALLED WITH NO WARNING ON THE FREEWAY, LOST POWER, POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING IN THE 2ND FROM RIGHT LANE. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO PULL IT OVER AND STOP, IN AN UNSAFE AREA. 4 HRS LATER A TOW FOR TRUCK AND 5TH WHEEL WAS ARRANGED. THE TACOMA DODGE DEALER REPLACED THE LIFT FUEL PUMP WITH AN IN TANK LIFT FUEL PUMP. APPARENTLY THE BLOCK MOUNTED PUMP "ALWAYS FAILS AROUND 70K MILES", WHICH IS WHAT MY TRUCK HAS LOGGED. THE HEAT KILLS THE PUMP. I PAID $2106.47 FOR THE REPAIR. THE NEW PUMP FAILED IN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OR 2K MILES. THE EVERETT DWAYNE LANE DEALER HAS THE TRUCK NOW FOR TWO WEEKS, AND CANNOT GET THE WARRANTED PUMP REPLACED FOR ANOTHER 2 WEEKS DUE TO BACK ORDER FROM MOPAR. I BELIEVE THE PUMP TO BE A DEFECT CAUSING EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD, AS NO WARNING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES ARE AFFECTED. SENIORS OFTEN DRIVE RV'S, MANY WOULD NOT BE ABLE PHYSICALLY TO HANDLE THE RIG WITH THIS FAILURE. EVENTUALLY A DEATH WILL OCCUR, AND PROBABLY MANY ALREADY HAVE THAT I AM UNWARE OF. RECALL SHOULD BE IMMEDIATE. SINCERELY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CW *TR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11165939January 8, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TIPM/FCM FAILURE, INTERMITTENT TURN SIGNALS/HAZARD LIGHTS. TURN ON LEFT TURN SIGNAL RIGHT SIGNAL COMES ON, OTHER TIMES NO SIGNALS AT ALL. PROBLEM OCCURES WETHER IN PARK, DRIVING, WITH ENGINE OFF. EXTREMELY COMMON ISSUE THAT HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED WITH REPLACEMENTS COSTING OVER $400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11161962December 17, 2018
POWER TRAIN
REAR AXLE LOCKED UP, ALL THE FLUID LEAKED OUT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11157271December 10, 2018
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVESHAFT FELL TO THE GROUND AND THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11153435November 23, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES
STEEL BRAKE LINE BEHIND GAS TANK WHICH CONNECT TO RUBBER HOSE LINE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT ALMOST GET KILLED BY SLAMMING ONTO A TREE TO STOP
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11143754October 29, 2018
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING NOISE OCCURRED COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN MAKING TURNS, AN ABNORMAL SCRAPING NOISE OCCURRED COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND TO GO THE VEHICLE JERKED, THEN FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD POWERED OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HAYES CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF GAINESVILLE ((770) 535-2835, 3115 FRONTAGE RD, GAINESVILLE, GA 30504) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 301,932.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11142670October 25, 2018
POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR ROADWAY IN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL., WITH NO WARNING, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILED AND SEIZED, LOCKING UP THE REAR WHEELS AND SHEARING THE DRIVESHAFT, AND SLAMMING ME TO A COMPLETE STOP IN TRAFFIC. FORTUNATELY THE VEHICLES BEHIND ME WERE ABLE TO AVOID HITTING ME. I HAD MY TRUCK TOWED TO TIRES PLUS SHOP. THEY EVALUATED THE PROBLEM AND STATED "THE PINION NUT CAME OFF AND DROPPED INTO THE GEARS". NOW THIS IS COSTING ME $3000 TO FIX!!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11138833October 6, 2018
STEERING
I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO TIRE KINGDOM A REPUTABLE TIRE DEALER AND REPAIR FACILITY TO HAVE MY FRONT END CHECKED OUT, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE LEFT TIE ROD END AND CENTER LINK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE ALSO SAID THAT THIS MODEL TRUCK HAD A RECALL ON THESES PARTS MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER H46 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 09E-001 AND MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER N62 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 13V-528 I VERIFIED THAT THERE WAS A UNREPAIRED RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. SO I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH GREENWAY DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM 9051 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32817. I TOLD THEM AND SHOWED THEM THE ESTIMATE FROM TIRE KINGDOM STATING THE REPAIRS WERE NEEDED THEY HAD THE TRUCK ALL DAY OCT 5 2018 BUT DID NOTHING TO THE STEERING TIE RODS
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11131735September 26, 2018
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD AND NECK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY INJURIES FROM THE OTHER DRIVER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW LOT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. *DT *TR *DT *JB *DT*JB
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0

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