2004 DODGE Ram Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
335 complaints
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram Quad Cab. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the recall was not completed. The manufacturer was not contacted. Parts distribution disconnect.
Mar 12, 2024
The contact owned a 2004 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 30 MPH, another driver in an unknown truck ran a red light and crashed into the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to his thigh; medical attention was provided, but he later succumbed to his injuries. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V313000 (Air Bags). The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Feb 09, 2024
Refuse a loaner car while the recall gets done
Dec 28, 2023
Got in a accident and the airbags did not deploy
Apr 16, 2023
I tried to schedule with Landers jeep Chrysler Dodge in Little Rock, Arkansas to fix the airbag recall in my truck on two separate occasions in the first occasion I brought it in. They told me it would take four hours on the phone when I got it there they told me it may take a few days and they don’t even know if they have the parts for it and they told me to reschedule in the second time that I brought it in. The service manager told me he couldn’t service it right now.
Jan 28, 2023
+ 330 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
136 complaints
The driveline driveshaft fell out there’s a pinion nut that came loose and suddenly locked my rear end up without warning. Cant move it
Mar 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the rear wheels locked up and the vehicle skidded sideways. The contact stated that the rear driveshaft had detached. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V796000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
Oct 17, 2022
MY NAME IS [XXX] I PURCHASED MY 2004 1500 Dodge Ram7 yrs. ago From A Private Owner Not knowing it was a Lemon Due To Transmission Problem That’s Why I’M Unable To Drive It To Get The Airbag Fix Of The Recall I Read On Line Today That The Main Problem Is A Defective TORQUE CONVERTERS THAT ARE NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY CAUSED BY SHIFTING WHICH ITS THE PROBLEM WE ARE HAVING I SAW IT WAS POSTED ON LINE AUGUST 22019 I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX SOMEONE ELSIE MANUFACTURE PROBLEMS PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS SITUATION OF WHAT CAN BE DONE MY TRUCK STILL HAVE VA.Tags And Insurance On It But I Cannot Drive It[XXX] home [XXX] cell [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Jul 25, 2022
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON LOOKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS RELATING THIS ISSUE TO AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000
May 19, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PINION NUT LOOSENED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, WHICH CAUSED THE DRIVE SHAFT TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED JEFF D'AMBROSIO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP DOWNINGTOWN (1221 E LANCASTER AVE, DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335) WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON HIS VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 274,000.
Aug 13, 2020
+ 131 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
84 complaints
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal and stalled. In addition, the vehicle vibrated before losing power. The vehicle stalled at an intersection. The contact was stopped for hours, and the vehicle failed to restart. After six hours, the tow truck arrived, and the contact restarted the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the yellow warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact's brother, a mechanic, inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the crankshaft position sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V475000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 312,000.
Sep 11, 2025
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,770.
Apr 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE RECURRING FAILURE APPROXIMATELY TWENTY TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 124,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,581.
Apr 04, 2012
ENGINE STALLED AT IDLE, THEN AGAIN WHEN BRAKING COMING TO A RED LIGHT. IT DOES THIS RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING. ALMOST GOT INTO AN ACCIDENT ON THE SECOND INCIDENT AS TRUCK TOOK A COUPLE TIMES OF TRYING TO RESTART WHILE AT A MAJOR INTERSECTION. NO ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND NO CODES ARE THROWN. DODGE NEEDS TO FIX THIS ON THEIR HEMI MODEL TRUCKS. HAVE READ ON MULTIPLE WEB-SIGHTS THAT THIS IS A CONTINUING PROBLEM! IF DODGE DOESN'T DO SOMETHING SOON TO FIX THIS FOR THEIR CUSTOMERS I WILL BE SELLING MY TRUCK FOR A FORD AGAIN AND NEVER BUY FROM DODGE OR TELL OTHERS TO BUY FROM THEM!!! *TR
Feb 17, 2012
MY 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4, 5.7 LITER HEMI STALLED WHILE DRIVING. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WITHIN 3 MINUTES OF FILLING GAS TANK AND WHILE SLOWING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. SINCE THEN VEHICLE HAS STALLED WITHIN SEVERAL MINUTES OF EACH FILL-UP, (ONCE WHILE STILL AT THE PUMP) A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES. CAR HAS RESTARTED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AND PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS AFTER REMOVING AND REPLACING GAS CAP. *TR
Dec 27, 2011
+ 79 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
57 complaints
SPEEDOMETER NOT WORKING, ABS AND BROKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING. FOUND A FORUM WITH HUNDREDS OF OTHERS HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE.
Feb 23, 2018
BLOWER MOTOR QUITS WORKING WHEN HOT....BLOWER MOTOR WIRING
Jul 11, 2017
TIPM REPLACED IN A 2004 RAM 1500. REPLACED DEFECTIVE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM). FUEL PUMP WOULDN'T SHUT OFF, WIPERS TURNING ON BY THEMSELVES, BOTH SIDES OF MY TAIL LIGHTS BLACKED OUT, NO POWER. FOUND OUT THE GROUND TO THE TAIL LIGHT RELAY IN THE TIPM FAILED . HAD TO REPLACE THE TIPM ON 1-20-16 AT A DODGE DEALER. ALL PROBLEMS HAPPENED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS EITHER STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET OR A HIGHWAY OR TURNING. I ALSO RECEIVED A TICKET FOR NO TAIL LIGHTS. WITHOUT TAIL LIGHTS CAUSED BY A FAULTY TIPM IT CREATED THE UNSAFE CONDITION AND CAUSED A SAFETY RISK OF GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT
Mar 18, 2017
WHEN STATIONARY AND NO KEY IN THE IGNITION: THE ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS DISJUNCTION. SOMETIMES, WHEN THE VEHICLE IS NOT INTENTIONALLY LOCKED, THE DOORS WILL LOCK ON THEIR OWN WITHOUT A PERSON PRESSING THE LOCK BUTTON ON THE DOOR OR THE KEY FOB. AT OTHER TIMES, WHEN THE DOOR IS LOCKED THEN AFTER RETURNING TO THE VEHICLE AT A LATER TIME, THE DOORS WILL BE UNLOCKED. THIS HAPPENS ON A FAIRLY REGULAR BASIS. THIS COULD BE A REAL PROBLEM FOR THEFT OF ITEMS IN THE VEHICLE. ON OCCASION, WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN MOTION OR STOPPED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON AND THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH PANEL ALL LIT THE TRUCK RANDOMLY HAS ALL THE LIGHTS TURN-OFF AND BLINK A FEW TIMES AND THEN, NORMALLY, COME BACK ON WITHIN SECONDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED DURING THE EVENING HOURS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THERE IS SOME SORT OF ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Jun 05, 2016
FAULTY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILS, SHORTS OUT CAUSING DOOR LOCKS TO CONSTANTLY UNLOCK CYCLE KILL BATTERY & ELECTRICAL FAILURE CAUSING ENGINE TO DIE. I HAVE READ COUNTLESS STORIES OF OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM IN 2004-2005 DODGE RAM PICKUPS. DEALERSHIP CHARGES $1000 DOLLARS TO FIX & ADMITS IT IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT BUT REFUSES TO HELP. FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES CUSTOMER SERVICE ALSO REFUSES TO HELP.
Sep 25, 2015
+ 52 more complaints for this component
STEERING
47 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE SHOOK. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPIN AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT GAIN CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE MINOR INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
Oct 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000.
Aug 05, 2016
I OWN A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 WHENEVER IT GETS WET IT SHUTS DOWN AND IT STARTS BY THE STEERING GETTING HARD THEN DASH LIGHT ( CHECK GAGE ) COMES ON THEN I'M A SITTING DUCK AND IT WON'T MOVE. I HAVE HAD ALOT OF WORK DONE BY THE GARAGE AS THEY SAID THIS AND THAT WAS THE ISSUE $2,300 LATTER IT STILL DOES THE SAME ISSUE. I'M LOST AND I KNOW AT LEAST 15 OTHER TRUCK OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE .
Jul 25, 2016
WHEN EVER IT RAINS I CAN'T DRIVE AS WATER SPLASHES UP UNDER THE TRUCK FROM THE ROAD MY CHECK GAGE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN STEERING GETS STIFF AND YOU CAN'T TURN THE STEERING WHEEL . I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED 3 TIMES TO A GARAGE AND ONCE IT SAT INSIDE OUT OF THE RAIN AND DRYER OUT THE WHEEL WAS ABLE TO TURN. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS AND DEATHS AS I COULDN'T STEER AND IN 2 CASES I HAD TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A FREEWAY AS I COULDN'T TURN AROUND THE BEND IN THE ROAD .
Jul 25, 2016
GETTING VERY HARD TO STEER AND WHEEL KEEPS LOCKING UP, FEELS LOOSE, AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS BREAKING (GRINDING NOISES). *TR
Mar 26, 2015
+ 42 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
39 complaints
Driving on freeway , lost power Cruise control automatically shut off yellow light shape of a motor came on ; on the upper left side of the dashboard, had to pull over on side of freeway. Able to restart after a little bit. Another time sitting at traffic light shuts off , same light again . Another time had to wait from 11 pm to 3 am before it started and had called a tow truck.. THE RECALL IT FALLS UNDER IS #20V475000 CRANKSHAFT SENSOR , called and filed claim defect # is11686607 . Please Reply
Sep 12, 2025
My family has owned 3 5.7 HEMI vehicles all ranging from the years of 2002-2006 and they have all had the engine randomly seize up on us while driving almost causing major accidents, two of these vehicles are still owned one in an auto shop. I do not believe that this is a coincidence, I believe this is a manufacturer fault that needs to answer to and possibly pay back everyone effected by this event. The auto shop I have the truck at is Lott's auto in Junction City, KS and they themselves know of this fault as well. This needs to be answered to, it is a safety issue and a waste of money to people who trust Dodge with these vehicles, the auto shop informed me this is with the 5.7 HEMI from all years between 2000-2011. Please investigate this and hold Dodge accountable.
Jan 13, 2022
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOSS POWER STEERING AND BRAKING FUNCTIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXTRA EFFORT WAS NEEDED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND ALSO TO MANEUVER THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND OPERATED FOR APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. BUCKEYE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (278 MANSFIELD AVE, SHELBY, OH 44875, (419) 347-5222) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE AND SINCE THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 201,732.
Oct 05, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE AND THEN DECELERATE WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BERGEY'S CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (408 HARLEYSVILLE PIKE, SOUDERTON, PA 18964, (215) 721-3470) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,870.
Jul 11, 2018
ENGINE SHUTS OFF AT LOW SPEEDS WHILE DRIVING, VERY HAZARDOUS. NOTICE ESPECIALLY AFTER I FILL THE GAS TANK UP. WHEN ENGINE SHUTS OFF, YOU LOOSE POWER STEERING ADN BRAKES. HELP.
May 29, 2018
+ 34 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
36 complaints
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the rear wheels locked up causing the vehicle to bounce back and forth in the middle of the highway. The vehicle then loss motive power and stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and the vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear drum had locked up and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
Jun 09, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PINION NUT WAS LOOSE AND CAUSED THE REAR TIRES TO LOCK UP. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND CONFIRMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 250,000.
Aug 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL CRACKING AND GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION AND WHEEL BEARINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. JEFF SMITH CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (100 IFFIE RD, PERRY, GA 31069, (478) 988-8444) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 180,000.
Aug 20, 2019
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES PER HOUR THE REAR END SIEZED UP CAUSING VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE HALT AND THROWING DRIVESHAFT FROM VEHICLE CAUSING A TWO LANE CLOSURE UNTIL DRIVE SHAFT COULD BE RETRIEVED.
Jun 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE LOCKING BOLT OF THE DRIVE SHAFT HAD DISENGAGED AND THE OUTER SEALS, THE BEARINGS AND RINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Oct 12, 2016
+ 31 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
34 complaints
MY TRUCK DASH TOP PART STARTED CRACKING OUT, AT FIRST IT HAD JUST A SMALL CRACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND NOW AFTER DRIVING FOR COUPLE WEEKS IN A DAILY BASIS (I DRIVE LESS THAN 30 MILES TOTAL PER DAY) IT JUST KEEPS CRACKING ALL OVER. I HAD BEFORE A 2001 DODGE RAM AND THIS HAPPEND TO IT ALSO, THAT YOU COULD ACTUALLY SEE HOLES THROUGH IT.....
Aug 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERE CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN FORD DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 155,000.
Aug 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE'S FENDERS ABOVE THE WHEELS WERE SEVERELY RUSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,000.
Dec 08, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE GRIP HANDLES FAILED WHEN PULLED. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SCREWS THAT HELD THE HANDLES IN PLACE, WHICH WERE INSIDE PLASTIC SLEEVES, WERE NOT STRONG ENOUGH WHEN AN OCCUPANT PULLED THEMSELVES INTO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE HANDLES WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE HANDLES WERE REPLACED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Jul 30, 2015
2004 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE MECHANICAL AND DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT REPAIR ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED A NON-CONSTANT SHAKE OR TREMBLE AND SELF-BRAKING, WITH A LOSS OF POWER AND THE INABILITY TO BE CONTROLLED, BOTH WHEN HAULING HORSES AND WITHOUT ANY TOW. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *JB
Jul 15, 2015
+ 29 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
26 complaints
I WAS DRIVING ON THE BYPASS AND WAS TURNING ON TO THE OFF RAMP WENT TO SLOW DOWN BECAUSE OF RED LIGHT AND OTHER TRAFFIC BRAKES WOULD NOT RESPOND HAD TO SWERVE INTO THE DITCH TO KEEP FROM HITTING OTHER TRAFFIC BRAKES WOULD STILL NOT ENGAGE THEN I HIT A ADVERTISEMENT SIGN AND IT STOPPED ME THE AMBULANCE CAME AND TOOK ME TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE I STAYED FOR 7 DAYS. *TR
Feb 18, 2010
2004 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP, EVERY WINTER I HAVE OWED THIS VEHICLE, THE ABS AND BRAKE WARNING SYSTEM LIGHTS COME ON, WARNING OF ABS FAILURE. EACH TIME IT HAS BEEN "FIXED" THE DEALER HAS CLAIMED IT IS DUE TO MOISTURE IN THE SYSTEM....CAN'T BELIEVE THE SAME THING CAN HAPPEN OVER AND OVER AGAIN. *TR
Feb 17, 2010
I ALSO HAVE A 2004 DODGE THAT HAS HAD ROTOR DAMAGE FOR NO APPARENT REASON! I PURCHASED MY TRUCK IN 2007 WITH 56,000KM. IT NOW HAS 100,000KM AND I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE ROTORS RESURFACED TWICE AND COMPLETELY REPLACED ONCE. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE BRAKES DONE TWICE. MY TRUCK IS ONLY USED FOR HIGHWAY DRIVING, NEVER ANY TOWING OR HAULING AND THERE IS NO FEASIBLE REASON FOR THE ROTORS TO BE WEARING SO QUICKLY. I AS WELL HAVE A SHUDDER IN THE FRONT WHEN BREAKING ON THE HIGHWAY OR OVER 50KM/HR. I HAVE HAD THIS CHECKED AND THEY CANNOT FIND A REASON. A HEADS UP TO ANYONE WITH THESE TRUCKS GET YOUR SPINDLE NUTS CHECKED! I TOOK MY TRUCK IN BECAUSE IT HAD AN ODD SQUEAK ALL OF A SUDDEN AND THEY FOUND THAT MY SPINDLE NUT WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE! IF I HAD CONTINUED ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT GETTING IT CHECKED IMMEDIATELY I VERY WELL COULD'VE DIED AS MY ENTIRE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WOULD'VE APPARENTLY COME OFF! ALSO FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE HAD UNEXPLAINED STALLS WHEN DRIVING GET YOUR EGR VALVE CHECKED. I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT IS WHAT IT TURNED OUT TO BE. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY FURTHER PROBLEMS SINCE HAVING IT CHANGED ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO. I LOVE MY TRUCK AND GENERALLY AM A FAN OF DODGE HOWEVER THIS ROTOR ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AS IT IS OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT. *TR
Jun 15, 2009
WHENEVER I BRAKE OVER 30MPH PULSATING FROM THE FRONT END AND THE STEERING WHEEL JERKS BACK AND FOURTH. ON HIGHWAYS IT IS EVEN WORSE GOING OVER 55MPH REPLACED ROTORS AND BRAKES AND STILL DOING THE SAME THING. NEXT IM REPLACING THE CALIPERS ROTORS AND BRAKES WITH AFTERMARKET UPGRADES AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS. *TR
Oct 22, 2007
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB HEMI, AT 10,000 MILES LOTS OF STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION WHILE BREAKING. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND LEFT IT WITH THEM JUST TO GET A CALL BACK TELLING ME TO COME GET IT. THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WASN'T ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT JUST THAT IS WAS FROM CONDENSATION (LOL). THE AT 14,000 MILES CALLED THEM AND TOOK IT BACK IN AND WE GOT THE SAME STORY. THEN WE WENT THROUGH THE SAME THING 2 MORE TIMES AND THEN AT 30,000 MILES WE TOOK IT BACK IN THERE AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS PROBLEMS WITH IT AND THAT I WOULD NEED A WHOLE BREAK JOB BUT THAT THEY WOULDN'T FIX IT UNDER WARRANTY BECAUSE MY WARRANTY WASN'T GOOD ANY LONGER. WELL OUR INSPECTION WAS UP AND IT WOULDN'T PASS WITH THE BREAK PROBLEMS SO LOTS OF $$ WE HAD TO PUT INTO IT. I DON'T UNDERSTAND IT YOU CAN SPEND TOP DOLLARS FOR A TRUCK AND THEY REALLY WANT YOUR BUSINESS BUT WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG WITH IT THEY DON'T WANT TO KNOW NOTHING OR FIX IT. THE DEALER SHIP ISN'T VERY NICE AND LOVES TO FIGHT WITH PEOPLE. NEEDLESS TO SAY THAT THIS IS A LEASE AND I WILL BE TURNING IT IN WHEN MY LEASE IS UP AND THEY CAN HAVE ALL THE PROBLEMS. I WILL GO SOME WHERE ELSE FOR SURE. *NM
Nov 27, 2006
+ 21 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
20 complaints
Driving on the freeway and the throttle sticks to the floor then releases about half way than stuck back to the floor.could have caused a bad accident.this need to be investigated before someone gets killed if they haven’t already.
Jul 15, 2022
WHILE DRIVING, IDLING OR COMING TO A STOP WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE TRUCK WILL LOSE POWER AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAPPENS CONSTANTLY SO IT'S NOT A RELIABLE VEHICLE TO DRIVE TO WORK OR ANYWHERE ELSE. I HAVE 2 KIDS THAT DRIVE IN THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS A TRAVEL TRAILER THAT'S PULLED AND IT'S UNACCEPTABLE TO HAPPEN. I'VE REPLACED PARTS I THOUGHT WOULD FIX IT SEVERAL TIMES ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. IT'S SHUT OFF WHILE TURNING ONTO A STREET OR INTO A BUSINESS SO I'M JUST SITTING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH CARS DRIVING TOWARDS ME. IT SEEMS LIKE A WAITING GAME BEFORE AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS. THERE'S FORUMS WITH TONS OF PEOPLE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO AND PEOPLE SPEND THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO TROUBLESHOOT WITH THE ISSUE BEING UNFIXED. ALSO, THIS WASN'T ONE INCIDENT. IT HAPPENS CONSTANTLY.
Feb 10, 2020
THE DASH HAS BEGUN TO CRACK AND HAS BEEN POPPING LATELY I AFRAID THAT IS GOING TO FALL A PART COMPLETE MY AND DAMAGE MY ELECTRICAL OR CLOGGED MY AC DUCK WORK.
Nov 26, 2019
WHEN I ORDERED MY 2004 DODGE RAM THE SIDE AIRBAGS WERE OPTIONAL AND I ORDERED THEM. SINCE THE AIRBAGS OCCUPIED THE SIDE AREA ABOVE THE DOOR WINDOWS THE "GRAB HANDLES WERE RELOCATED TO THE A-PILLAR FOR THE DRIVER AND FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. YESTERDAY I WENT TO ENTER THE TRUCK, PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, AND GRABBED THE HANDLE IT PULLED OFF THE A-PILLAR. EVERYONE I HAVE TRANSPORTED IN THE TRUCK USES THESE "GRAB HANDLES" TO ENTER AND EXIT. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEM. I PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR A FRIEND WHO CAN NO LONGER DRIVE AND HAS HAD HIS LEG AMPUTATED BELOW THE KNEE. IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM TO ENTER THE TRUCK WITHOUT THE USE OF THE GRAB HANDLE. THE 2 BOLTS THAT HOLD THE "GRAB HANDLE" TO THE A-PILLAR DID NOT PULL OUT, THE END OF THE PLASTIC SOCKET THE BOLT MOUNTS IN PULLED FROM AROUND THE BOLT AND FREED THE "GRAB HANDLE" AND ALMOST DUMPED ME ON THE GROUND. SINCE THE A-PILLAR TRIM/GRAB HANDLE IS IDENTIFIED AS A "GRAB HANDLE" IN THE FACTORY SHOP MANUAL I FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO YOUR ATTENTION AS A SAFETY PROBLEM.
May 16, 2018
INTERIOR HAND GRABS FRONT SEAT BOTH SIDES INSIDE TO ASSIST IN ENTERING OR EXITING VEHICLE . BROKEN OFF, I H AVE HAD MANY PASSENGERS ALMOST FALL AND 3 THAT DID FALL . PEOPLE THAT FELL BUT I WAS THERE TO HELP THEM FROM FALLING TO GROUND YET RECEIVED SCRAPES AND BRUISES WERE MY WIFE , MY MOM AND ELDERLY WOMAN
Apr 11, 2018
+ 15 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
20 complaints
WHEN FILLING MY GAS TANK AT ANY STATION AT ANY TIME OF YEAR, WHILE FILLING MY GAS TANK WILL CONTINUOUSLY PUKE GAS BACK UP THE FILLER TUBE ALL OVER THE GROUND, THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE AMONG MANY DODGE VEHICLES. IT'S UNSAFE AND TO FIX IT YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE GAS TANK. THIS HAPPENS NO MATTER WHAT, TRUCK ON, TRUCK OFF.
Mar 12, 2020
WHEN I FILL UP I SMELL AND SEE FUEL ON TOP OF TANK. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE
Apr 24, 2019
FUEL TANK STRAP FAILED DUE TO RUST - TANK DRAGGED - 2004 NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL THAT INCLUDED 2009 - 2012. IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED BECAUSE EVERYTHING THEY SAID COULD HAPPEN, DID. PAID $249.54 TO REPAIR AT DEALERSHIP. FREEHOLD DODGE - FREEHOLD, NJ
Aug 17, 2018
SOMETIMES WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE RPMS REV AND DOWN THE A LIGHT ON DASH COMES ON.THE LIGHT SYMBOL LOOKS LIKE A LIGHTING BOLT WITH TWO LINES ONE IN EACH SIDE OF LIGHTING BOLT. SWITCH TRUCK OFF AND RESTART THE LIGHT GOES OFF AND TRUCK RUNS FINE. IT MIGHT NOT DO IT AGAIN A DAY OR SOMETIMES A WEEK OR SO.
Aug 10, 2017
EVERY TIME I GET GAS I PULL OUT ON TO THE ROAD AND IT GOES DEAD AFTER ABOUT 30 SECONDS IT'LL CRANK BACK UP ..HAS JUST ABOUT GOTTEN ME KILLED SEVERAL TIMES.
Aug 01, 2017
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
16 complaints
DODGE RAM 1500, BRAKE LIGHTS STAY CONTINUOUSLY ON WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS HAPPENED WHILE BEING STATIONARY.
Jun 01, 2019
JUST THE OTHER DAY WHEN I WENT TO GO TO THE STORE MY LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS CAME ON BUT WHEN I WENT TO GO HOME, I STARTED THE TRUCK AND THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON AND I HAD TO TAKE BACK STREETS WITH ONLY MY PARKING LIGHTS. THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE TRUCKS AND AUTOS FOR MANY YEARS. I CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY $1000.00 FOR A COMPUTER BOARD WHEN THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH DODGE. AFTER LOOKING ON - LINE, I FUND THAT MANY OF DODGE'S MODELS BUT THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL. THIS IS SUCH A COMMON PROBLEM THAT IS IT NOT TIME FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO FORCE DODGE TO RECALL ALL THESE MODELS AND YEARS! IT IS A SAFETY PROBLEM WHEN THE LIGHTS STOP WORKING AT NIGHT WHEN THE AUTO IS BEING DRIVEN. MY LOW BEAMS WOULD NOT COME BACK ON WHEN I RETURNED TO THE TRUCK TO GO HOME SO I WAS NOT DRIVING THE TRUCK BUT NEEDED TO AND THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON WHEN I STARTED IT. (XXXX) PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jul 25, 2018
HEADLIGHTS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT 4PM ON 12-7-16 AND TURNED MY HEADLIGHTS ON AS I WAS DRIVING PEOPLE WERE HONKING AT ME AND THEN I NOTICED THE HEADLIGHTS WERE OUT . WENT AND INSTALLED NEW BULBS AND THEY WORKED BUT WENT OUT AND NOW THEIR STAYING OUT EXCEPT FOR THE HAZARD LIGHTS!!! I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED 67 MILES HOME AS IT'S DARK AND I COULDN'T SEE AND WITH THE SPEED LIMIT BEING 65MPH ON HIGHWAY, I COULDN'T WALK. *TR
Dec 06, 2016
THE TURN SIGNALS WILL SHOW REVERSED SO WHEN YOU TURN ON THE LEFT BLINKER, THE RIGHT BLINKER WILL BLINK AND VISE-VERSA, OR SOMETIMES THE BLINKERS WILL NOT ENGAGE AT ALL. SOMETIMES IT SHOWS THE OPPOSITE BLINKER ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T SHOW THE BLINKER ON AT ALL. THIS HAPPENS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET WHEN CHANGING LANES, IN MOTION WHILE TURNING, AND STATIONARY WHILE WAITING TO TURN.
Mar 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ACTIVATING THE LEFT TURNS SIGNAL, THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL WOULD ACTIVATE ERRONEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER NOR WAS THE MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Jan 10, 2012
+ 11 more complaints for this component
TIRES
14 complaints
GALAVIZ AUTO REPAIR & TIRES748 N ARIZONA AVE, CHANDLER, AZ 85225 ACCORDING TO THEM I GOT A DEAL, 4 BRAND NEW TIRES FOR MY DODGE RAM 1500 FOR 400. ME BEING A FEMALE, NOT KNOWING MUCH, DIDN'T NOTICE THE BRANDS WERE NOT EVEN THE SAME AND SIZE ON TWO WERE NOT LIKE THE OTHER TWO. THEY WEREN'T BRAND NEW, USED AND SUPPOSEDLY A YEAR WARRANTY. THE REASON I WENT BACK WAS TO CHECK ON THE TIRE RECALL, OWNER AND SON SAID THEY DON'T DO RECALLS OR REPORT AND TRANSACTIONS WITH NHTSA. HAVE NO RECORDS OF TIRES SOLD AT THERE SHOP. I WAS SCREWED OVER BY AN EX CO WORKER SELLING TIRES AT HIS OWN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. THEY COULDN'T HELP ME WITH ANY THING THAT HAS TO DO WITH RECALLS.
Dec 03, 2020
DRIVING MY 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK; IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS I HAD TWO BLOWOUTS AND TWO FLAT TIRES ON TIRES THAT HAVE LESS THAN 10,000 MILES. THE TIRES ARE MANUFACTURED BY NITTO. I CONTACTED THE CORPORATE OFFICE AND THEY EXPLAINED THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THE TIRES AND I SHOULD MADE CERTAIN THERE WAS PROPER TIRE PRESSURE. (THERE WAS) I EITHER REPAIRED OR REPLACED THE TIRES. MY CONCERN IS SAFETY. IS THERE A RECALL ON NITTO TIRES? *TR
Mar 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH GENERAL AMERITRAC TIRES, SIZE: P265/70/R17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE TREAD ON BOTH REAR TIRES HAD BECOME SEPARATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000. UPDATED 06/17/14 MA
Apr 21, 2014
2004 DODGE RAM 1500. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE TIRES *TGW THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A SET OF COOPER DISCOVERER TIRES, ONLY TO EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION ON THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS DRIVING, HE FELT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHIMMY AND THEN THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND WHEN HE EXITED THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE HAD SHREDDED, BUT IT WAS STILL HOLDING AIR. THE LAST TREAD SEPARATION CAUSED $2000 IN DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
Apr 14, 2011
THIS IS MY 3RD TIRE IN AS MANY MONTHS THAT HAVE CRACKED AND HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ALL 3 HAVE BEEN WITHIN 2000 MILES OF HAVING THE NEW TIRES. *TR
Feb 22, 2011
+ 9 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
13 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FOR A BRIEF MOMENT AND THEN ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED, BUT THE MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Nov 06, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK ABNORMALLY. THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO ANY HIGHER GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTART, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Feb 08, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL WENT INTO LIMP MODE AND THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,857 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,909.
Jun 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WOULD CONTINUOUSLY BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ABNORMALLY ACCELERATE MORE THAN 85 MPH. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 05/04/11 *BF UPDATED 1/11/11 *CN
Mar 25, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MILES PER HOUR, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE FAILURE PREVIOUSLY OCCURRED DURING RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE SINCE NO PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE POLICE WERE CONTACTED DUE TO THE PROPERTY DAMAGE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN CRASH IN 2005 WHEN THE BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER INVESTIGATION WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ASSESSMENT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Mar 30, 2010
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WHEELS
12 complaints
DRIVING VEHICLE ON A STRAIGHTAWAY AT 30MPH AND FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BROKE OFF AND FLEW ACROSS THE STREET. VEHICLE DID NOT ROLL AND DRIVER ABLE TO PUSH INTO PARKING LOT AWAITING TOW. WHEEL HUB CRACKED PER MECHANIC REPORT. RAM CUSTOMER SERVICE DECLINED INVESTIGATION DUE TO "NOT ORIGINAL OWNER, NO CURRENT SERVICE CONTRACT, AND NOT A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE" BUT CONFIRMED THAT THIS VIN NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL OF OTHER RAM 1500 FOR SAME ISSUE DIFFERENT YEARS.
May 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE STUDS DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON MARCH 30, 2018, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE STUDS DETACHED FROM THE WHEEL. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS SENT AN EMAIL REGARDING THE FAILURES, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Mar 30, 2018
I WAS DRIVING MY 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCK LAST SUNDAY (2/5/17) ON A SMOOTH OPEN ROAD SURFACE, WHEN SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE BACK TWO TIRES SEIZED UP WHILE GOING 55MPH. I NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH BOUNCED AND SKIDDED AND THEN CAME TO AN ABRUPT HALT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LANE I'D BEEN DRIVING IN. FORTUNATELY, NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE AROUND AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. IN 2013, DODGE ISSUED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCK AFTER AN NHTSA INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE PINION NUT CAN LOOSEN, CAUSING THE REAR AXLE TO SEIZE AND THE DRIVE SHAFT TO DETACH. THIS IS EXACTLY THE SITUATION I SUFFERED OVER THE WEEKEND, HOWEVER DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE TELLS ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, AND THEY'RE REFUSING TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR. I ASKED SEVERAL TIMES FOR AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY MY VEHICLE WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL, AND NO ONE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE ME WITH AN ANSWER EXCEPT TO SAY THAT THE DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK WAS COMPLETELY "UNRELATED" TO THE RECALL. OUR FAMILY IS NOW DOWN TO ONE VEHICLE, MY HUSBAND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GO TO WORK THIS WEEK FOR LACK OF TRANSPORTATION, AND THE REPAIRS WILL COST IN EXCESS OF $3,000, WHICH I CAN'T AFFORD.
Feb 09, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN AT 5 MPH, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO COLLAPSE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Oct 06, 2016
DRIVING HOME ON 5/27/2016, HEAR HAMMERING AND ASSUME LOCAL CONSTRUCTION. DRIVE A LITTLE FURTHER AND HEAR HAMMERING AGAIN. 3RD TIME, I REALIZE IT'S COMING FROM MY TRUCK AND IN TIME WITH TIRE ROTATION. PULL OVER, BUT TIRES AND WHEELS LOOK FINE. DRIVE FURTHER, HAMMERING CONTINUES. PULL OVER AGAIN, BUT NOTHING BEING DRAGGED UNDERNEATH. AS I SLOWLY DRIVE 2 BLOCKS TO CLOSEST GARAGE, SOME GUY SAYS HE CAN SEE MY FRONT WHEEL MOVING. PULL UP IN FRONT OF GARAGE BAY. MECHANIC SAYS FRONT WHEEL RUSTED TO POINT OF NEAR COLLAPSE. TRY TO MOVE TRUCK INTO BAY BUT TURNING THE WHEELS STRESSES IT TOO MUCH, SO IT'S JACKED IT UP IN PLACE. ONLY IMMEDIATE REMEDY IS SPARE TIRE, BUT SPARE TIRE WINCH RUSTED FROZEN AND THEY HAD TO CUT CABLE AND BOX. MECHANIC SAID FRONT WHEEL MAY NOT HAVE ENDURED IF GONE FURTHER, SHOWED OTHER 3 WHEELS WERE SIMILARLY RUSTING, AND APPARENTLY BECAUSE OF THE COVER THEY PUT ON THE CHROME CLAD STEEL WHEELS. GOOD THING I WAS MOVING SLOWLY AND ON RESIDENTIAL ROADS; IF WHEEL HAD COME OFF ON FASTER ROADS IT COULD EASILY HAVE ENDED UP IN WINDSHIELD OF VEHICLE DRIVING THE OTHER WAY. CHROME CLADDING SEPARATED COMPLETELY. WHEEL HAD CHUNKS OF RUST 2-3"X1/2" + FLAKES FALLING OFF, COMPLETE SEPARATION IN LARGE AREAS. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE - APPARENTLY RESULT OF A DESIGN FLAW MADE WORSE BECAUSE THE CHROME CLADDING HIDES THE RUSTING FROM VIEW ' THAT WAS KNOWN OR SHOULD HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO MANUFACTURER (JUNK YARDS ARE AWARE OF IT,) AND THAT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN LOSS OF LIFE. THANKFULLY, I BELIEVE IT WAS BROKEN SWAY BAR LINK PIN (RUST) THAT CAUSED HAMMERING AND ALERTED ME TO CHECK WHEELS. HAD TO PURCHASE 4 NEW WHEELS, AND HAVE LINK PIN REPLACED. FC/RAM UNWILLING TO ADDRESS, BASED ON YEAR OF TRUCK AND MILEAGE, BUT NO ONE SHOULD EVER HAVE TO WORRY THAT THEIR WHEELS MAY RUST OFF WHERE YOU CANNOT SEE IT. SAVED 1 WHEEL AND CLADDING FOR VERIFICATION; OTHERS DISCARDED.
Jun 10, 2016
+ 7 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
11 complaints
DODGE HAS A KNOWN HISTORY OF FUELING PROBLEMS CAUSING GASOLINE TO FLOW OUT OF THE FILLING TUBE WHILE AT A PUMP. THIS IS A HAZARD CAUSE BY THEIR POOR VENTING COMPONENTS. CHECK THE INTERNET AND SEE THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THIS WITH OTHER MANUFACTURERS, BUT WITH DODGE IT'S A FAMILIAR OCCURRENCE.
Feb 27, 2014
I FILLED UP ALL THE WAY UNTIL THE PUMP CLICKED AT THE GAS STATION AND THEN UPON PULLING OUT OF THE GAS STATION THE TRUCK STALLED INTO TRAFFIC WHILE LEAVING THE GAS STATION. LESS THAN A MILE LATER I HAD TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT AND TRUCK STALLED AGAIN. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK ON 2/9/13 AND THE ISSUE OCCURRED ON 2/11/13. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT BECAUSE A CODE WAS NOT THROWN IT IS MY ISSUE TO DEAL WITH. I HAVE AVOIDED TOPPING OFF AT THE PUMP AND HAVE TO WATCH THE AMOUNT OF GALLONS OF FUEL I PUT IN ORDER NOT TO HAVE THE SAME SITUATION OCCUR AGAIN. THIS IS NOT A VALID FIX IN MY OPINION. I CAN SEE THE SITUATION EXISTS WITH OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME YEAR OF THIS VEHICLE AS WELL. WHY IS THIS NOT BEING ADDRESSED?!?!? *TR
Mar 07, 2013
UNABLE TO FILL GAS TANK BECAUSE OF DEFECT IN GAS TANK.. IT APPEARS THAT A ROLL OVER SAFETY ITEM, DESIGNED TO CUT OFF FUEL FROM POURING OUT OF THE FILLER PIPE, MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED THE FUEL PIPE TO BE BLOCKED AT THE TANK. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR, AS THE GAS TANK, FUEL PUMP AND SENDING UNIT NEED TO BE REPLACED, I CALLED CHRYSLER AND LODGED A COMPLAINT, AND WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Nov 14, 2012
WENT TO FILL MY VEHICLE TANK AND GAS BEGAN TO SUDDENLY FLOW OUT OF FILLER HOSE. AFTER REMOVING AND VISUALLY INSPECTING THE FILLER HOSE AND REMOVING OTHER HOSES DURING TESTING IT WAS DETERMINED THAT A REPLACEMENT TANK WAS NEEDED. THE ON-BOARD REFUELING VAPOR RECOVERY (ORVR) VALVE STOPPED WORKING. AFTER CONSULTING A DEALERSHIP WITH THE DETAILS IT WAS CONFIRMED A NEW TANK WAS NEEDED. WHILE PLACING AN ORDER FOR THE TANK, I WAS TOLD FROM A FEW DEALERSHIPS THAT I WAS ON THE WAITING LIST. AFTER ANOTHER CALL FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD I AM NUMBER 85 ON BACK ORDER LIST TO RECEIVE A NEW FUEL TANK AND THAT WAS JUST FROM HIS DEALERSHIP. HE QUOTED " THEY HAVE NO ETA ON THAT TANK.RIGHT NOW THEY ARE WORKING ON TRUCKS THAT ARE VOR CONCERN FROM OTHER DEALERS FIRST. JUST WANTED TO KEEP YOU INFORMED." BETWEEN FUEL SPITTING OUT OF VEHICLE, TAKING 15 MINUTES TO PUT ONLY 10 GALLONS INTO TANK, AND MOST OF ALL A LARGE BACK ORDER NUMBER. I AM WONDERING OR REQUESTING A RECALL TO BE POSSIBLY PLACED. THE ORVR VALVE CAN NOT BE REPLACED DO TO BEING PLASTIC WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK. *TR
Dec 20, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY ALLOW HIM TO ADD ONE DOLLAR WORTH OF GAS AT A TIME IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE GASOLINE FROM SPEWING BACK OUT FROM THE FILLER TUNE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE POSSIBLY WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO INFORMED HIM THAT HE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AS WELL, BUT WAS UNSURE IF IT WOULD CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 119,000.
Jan 10, 2011
+ 6 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK FAILED NUMEROUS TIMES AND HE HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE TO GET THE DOOR TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Jun 17, 2013
THE DRIVERS DOOR LOCK JUST STUCK IN THE LOCKED POSITION. I GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE, LOCKED IT AND WALKED INTO WORK, WHEN I CAME OUT, THE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. IT CAN NOT BE OPENED BY THE REMOTE KEY FOB. IT CAN NOT BE OPENED BY PULLING THE DOOR LOCK LATCH. WITH SUBSTANTIAL FORCE YOU CAN TURN THE KEY ENOUGH TO RELEASE THE LATCH. THE DOOR WILL OPEN FROM THE INSIDE HANDLE ONLY. *JS
Jul 03, 2012
THE DRIVER DOOR LOCK WILL NOT OPEN EXCEPT BY THE INSIDE HANDLE ON THE DRIVER DOOR. THE TAILGATE LOCK HAS FAILED TO OPEN AT THE SAME TIME AS THE DRIVER DOOR LOCK, AND THE TAILGATE CAN NOT BE DISENGAGED TO OPEN. *TR
Mar 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT DOOR LOCKED AUTOMATICALLY AND FAILED TO OPEN PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,600. AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,616.
Jan 30, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK WITH THE KEY FOB REMOTE OR MANUALLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR OR THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE DOOR ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
Oct 11, 2011
+ 4 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
9 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE DEFROSTER SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE WINDSHIELD BECAME VERY FOGGY AND IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO SEE OUT OF THE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ACTUATOR SYSTEM, HEATER DOOR AND THE HEATER BOX WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD ALL THREE COMPONENTS REPLACED. THE HEATER SYSTEM FAILURE RECURRED 11,000 MILES LATER. CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER TO AGAIN HAVE THE ACTUATOR SYSTEM, HEATER BOX AND THE HEATER DOOR REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,365. UPDATED 04/03/13*LJ
Mar 19, 2013
THE FRONT WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WAS NOT BLOWING STRONG ENOUGH TO DEMIST THE WINDSHIELD. I TRIED THE HVAC KNOB ON OTHER SETTINGS, AND THE AIR FLOW WAS VERY WEAK ON ALL THE SETTINGS. UPON REMOVAL OF THE BLOWER MOTOR FROM THE AIR BOX, I DISCOVERED THAT THE RE-CIRCULATION DOOR HAD DROPPED DOWN AND WAS BLOCKING THE AIR FLOW TO THE BLOWER MOTOR. I WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE RE-CIRCULATION DOOR FROM THE AIR BOX, AND UPON INSPECTION DISCOVERED IT HAD BROKEN AT THE CONNECTION POINT TO THE RE-CIRCULATION ACTUATOR. THE PIECE THAT HAD BROKEN AWAY FROM THE DOOR WAS STILL UP INSIDE THE AIR BOX. HAD THIS PIECE OF PLASTIC FALLEN INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR, IT MAY HAVE DAMAGED THE FAN OR CAUSED AN INJURY. THE HVAC FUNCTIONS WORK FULL STRENGTH NOW, BUT THERE IS NO WAY TO BLOCK THE OUTSIDE AIR FROM COMING INSIDE ON VERY HOT DAYS OR WHEN IT IS SMOKY OR THERE IS AN ODOR OUTSIDE. SOME PEOPLE MAY NOT BE MECHANICALLY ABLE TO FIX THIS PROBLEM ON THEIR OWN, AND I'VE READ THAT THE REPAIR BY THE DEALERSHIP IS EXPENSIVE. SOME PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE DOOR BREAK MULTIPLE TIMES. CHRYSLER CORPORATION SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES AND INSTALL A BETTER DESIGNED AND STRONGER RE-CIRCULATION DOOR. *TR
Sep 26, 2011
AC DEFROST HEATER AIR RECIRCULATION DOOR BREAKS OFF IT PLASTIC AXLE, DROPS INTO AND BLOCKS THE AIR INTAKE INTO THE BLOWER MOTOR. THUS RESULTING IN NO AIRFLOW THRU THE HEAT VENT AC DEFROST SYSTEM. CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS SINCE THE DEFROST SYSTEM WILL NOT GET THE PROPER AIRFLOW TO WORK. *TT
Jul 16, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT PARKED WITH THE ENGINE ON AND THE DEFROSTER AND HEATER ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD WHISTLE AND AS THE CONTACT ENTERED THE VEHICLE, THERE WAS ONLY COLD AIR EMITTING FROM THE VENTILATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE BLEND AIR DOOR FAILED AND WAS NOT ALLOWING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF AIR TO FLOW FROM THE VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Feb 11, 2011
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP, I HAVE NO DEFROST DUE TO A DEFECTIVE DOOR CONTROL IN THE HEATER BOX, I HAD IT FIXED TWICE UNDER WARRANTY AND NOW IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE SAME THING HAPPENS AGAIN AND THEY WILL NOT FIX IT. ALMOST IN TWO ACCIDENTS BECAUSE OF MOISTURE ON THE INSIDE OF WIND SHIELD, PLEASE HELP, NOONE IS MAKING DODGE ACCOUNTABLE! *TR
Jun 18, 2010
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8 complaints
THE HEADLAMP ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING HOME. I REPLACED IT WITH A NEW ONE. IT WOULD NOT WORK. I GOT A SECOND BULB AND TRIED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT AGAIN. STILL WOULD NOT WORK. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THREE DIFFERENT REPAIR SHOPS AND NONE OF THEM COULD FIX IT. I WAS TOLD IT MIGHT BE THE FUSE BOX.
Dec 04, 2019
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.
Jan 08, 2019
2004 DODGE RAM 1500 I'VE BEEN COMPLAINING SINCE THE TRUCK HAD 90000 MILES ON IT ABOUT THE HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT AND NOT TURNING BACK ON. I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT'S THE HEADLIGHT MODULE AND I REPLACED IT WITH A NEW AFTERMARKET ONE BUT THE TRUCKS STILL DOING THE SAME THING. I WAS DRIVING AND THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AND I COULDN'T SEE AND HIT A DEER AT 20MPH ON A BACK ROAD . POLICE WERE NOT CALLED BECAUSE THE DAMAGE WAS ONLY THE BUMPER . BUT IF THIS DOESN'T GET FIXED SOMEONE COULD GET HURT AS WITHOUT LIGHT YOU CAN'T SEE TO DRIVE AND THE LIGHTS WON'T COME BACK ON. THIS IS JUST LIKE THE FORD RECALL I RECEIVED FOR MY CAR... *TR
Dec 06, 2016
MY PARKING AND TAIL LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. , FOUND OUT THIS IS DUE TO THE DESIGN FLAW OF THE ENGINE FUSE BOX AS THE CONNECTORS ARE EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER ELEMENTS , THUS SHORTED OUT THE CIRCUIT BOARD THAT SENDS THE A NEGATIVE SIGNAL TO THE PARK LAMP RELAY AT 86 ,. THE COST OF THE REPAIR IS 500.00. DODGE IS FULLY AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AS THE REPLACEMENT NOW COMES WITH A SPLASH GUARD PLATE TO HELP PROTECT THE CONNECTORS. IF YOU GOOGLE 2004 DODGE RAM PARKING LIGHT ISSUE , YOU WILL SEE THAT A LOT OF US HAVE THIS VERY SAME PROBLEM, THEY SHOULD HONOR THIS RECALL AS IT CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITH OUT THE TAILLIGHTS,. *TR
May 06, 2015
MY VEHICLES RUNNING LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND I WAS UNABLE TO BE SEEN BY OTHER DRIVERS BEHIND ME IN A SNOW STORM BECAUSE MY FUSE BOX JUST CORRODED OUT AND STOPPED WORKING CAUSING THE PARKING LAMPS RELAY TO FAULT. NOW MY VEHICLE HAS NO RUNNING LIGHTS WORKING ANYMORE AND DODGE DID NOT RECALL THIS. *TR
Feb 16, 2015
+ 3 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
8 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND ATTEMPTING A TURN WHEN A PORTION OF THE CUP HOLDER FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT'S DRINK TO FALL TO THE FLOOR WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO SEE IF THE CUP HOLDER PIECE COULD BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
Dec 21, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE ASSISTANCE BAR WAS FRACTURED, CAUSING HER TO FALL ONTO THE GROUND AND SPRAIN HER ANKLE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 40000.
Sep 09, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE HAD THE WRONG LABELS. THE VEHICLE HAD 20 INCH RIMS, BUT THE FRAME INDICATED THAT THEY WERE 17 INCH RIMS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V221000 (EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS). THE DEALER DID NOT REPAIR THE TIRES. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000.
Jan 10, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE EVAPORATOR CORE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. UPDATED 09/18/07.*JB
Aug 29, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LABEL HAS INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC, THEY DID NOT KNOW HOW MUCH AIR TO PUT IN THE TIRE DUE TO THE INCORRECT LABEL. THE LABEL READS P245/20R17, BUT SHOULD READ P27560/R20. THIS ISSUE IS SIMILAR TO NHTSA RECALL # 04V221000 (EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS). DAIMLER CHRYSLER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 50,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATED 02-01-08. *KB
May 25, 2007
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
7 complaints
2004 RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI STALLS AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS, OFTEN AT STOP SIGNS, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, OR PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. WILL USUALLY START IMMEDIATELY BACK UP, SOMETIMES REQUIRES SLIGHT ACCELERATOR PRESSURE WHEN CRANKING IN ORDER TO OBTAIN SELF-SUSTAINING ENGINE SPEED. DURING DECELERATIONS, ENGINE RPM IS ERRATIC AND WILL OFTEN ENCOUNTER A DROP IN RPMS TO APPROXIMATELY 400 RPM BEFORE ENGINE DIES. ISSUE SEEMS TO BE MORE COMMON WHEN ENGINE IS COLD, BUT HAS OCCURED UNDER ALL CONDITIONS. THIS HAS BEEN A PERSISTENT PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 1.5 YEARS, HAPPENING ANYWHERE FROM ONCE A DAY TO A DOZEN TIMES. MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AND MECHANICS HAVE LOOKED AT THIS, WITHOUT RESULT. THE COMPUTER HAS BEEN UPDATED, THE SENSORS, EGR VALVE, AND INTAKE MANIFOLD CLEANED, AND THE THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN REPLACED. STILL NOT FIXED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED . THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE, DANGEROUS, AND FRUSTRATING CONDITION. HAVING 3 KIDS IN THE CAR AT ANY GIVEN TIME ALSO ADDS TO MY FRUSTRATION.
Jan 10, 2011
2004 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 5.7L HEMI. ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLS WHEN IT REACHES TEMPERATURE IF THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING (STOP OR TURN). THE ENGINE APPEARS TO FAIL TO SWITCH CORRECTLY FROM HIGH TO LOW IDLE AND GOES RIGHT TO ZERO. THIS RESULTS IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING AND SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD. THIS HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR MORE FREQUENTLY WITH TIME AND BY THE ONLINE DESCRIPTIONS IS GETTING TO BE FAIRLY COMMON. *TR
Sep 18, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE COASTING ACROSS RAILROAD TRACKS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED WITHIN MINUTES OF STALLING. THERE WAS ELECTRICAL POWER, BUT THE ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED AT LEAST THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS, IN WHICH THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. UPDATED 3/3/09 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE WOULD ALWAYS START UP AFTER IT STALLED. UPDATED 03/04/09. *JB
Jan 29, 2009
TRUCK STARTED STALLING A FEW WEEKS AGO FOR MY WIFE. I FINALLY HAD THE CHANCE TO DRIVE IT AND IT FELL FLAT ON ITS FACE. MY ENTIRE FAMILY WAS ALMOST PUT INTO A TELEPHONE POLE AT 45 MPH SINCE THE TRUCK LOST ALL POWER. THIS TIME IT DIDN'T STALL IT JUST RAN WITH NO ACCELERATION AND HELD AT 4,000 RPMS. EXTENSIVE ATTEMPTS FOR COOPERATION BY DEALERSHIP AND DAIMLER CHRYSLER HAVE LED ME TO BELIEVE I BOUGHT A REALLY EXPENSIVE COFFIN. I ESTABLISHED THE TSB CODES W/ BOTH AND WAS LEFT HANSEN HIGH AND DRY. I GOT THAT " SURE WE'LL HELP, HERE' S A NEW TRUCK BUT WE CAN'T PAY OFF YOURS EVEN THOUGH WE SOLD IT TO YOU." AND THE" WE'RE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS EVEN THOUGH WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM IS OUR FAULT." I WILL NOT PURCHASE A DODGE VEHICLE AGAIN. SHAME ON DODGE!!!! I DON'T REALLY BLAME THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY THEMSELVES SHOULD HAVE CHECKED ALL THIS WITH THE TRUCK BEFORE SELLING IT TO ME. DAIMLER CHRYSLER REPRESENTATIVES WHO DECIDED THIS ISN'T A PROBLEM SHOULD BE MADE SHOULD BE PUNISHED BY LAW TO DRIVE THESE FAULTY VEHICLES UNTIL THEY ARE INJURED OR KILLED. MAYBE THEN THESE PROBLEMS WILL BE REPAIRED. *NM
Dec 26, 2006
VEHICLE STALLED IN VARYING CONDITIONS. STALLED/STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT 3 TIMES. COASTING DOWN HILL 3 TIMES 60 + MPH. ACCELERATING UP HILL 4 TIMES AT 60 + MPH. DRIVING FROM STOP WITH WHEELS TURNED AF FULL LOCK 2 TIMES. ALSO STALLED AFTER STARTING UP OR WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE 2 TIMES. *AK
Jan 25, 2006
+ 2 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
5 complaints
DRIVERS SEAT SEAT BELT IS LOSE AND WILL NOT RETRACT. IF PUT THE BRAKES ON HARD THE SEATBELT WILL NOT LOCK. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK LIKE THIS ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO
Dec 01, 2020
WHILE SEAT BELTS ARE BUCKLED SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT TURN OFF WHILE STATIONARY AND MOVING.
Aug 03, 2018
DRIVERS SEAT BELT DOES NOT LOCK OR RESTRAIN DURING HEAVY BREAKING, ALSO DOES NOT RETRACT WHEN PULLED OUT FOR USAGE. DANGER OF INJURY FROM AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT IF INVOLVED IN FRONTAL CRASH.
Jun 04, 2018
MY COMPLAINT IS THE SEAT BELTS FOR MY KIDS WON'T LOCK UP !!! I HAVE TRIED TO LOCK THE SEATBELT FOR THE CAR SEAT AND IT JUST WON'T I HAVE GOTTEN MULTIPLE TICKETS FOR THIS AND I WANT THE ISSUE FIXED BY THE DODGE COMPANY !!!!!! OF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT I MEAN WATCH THE LINK BELOW. . HOW TO ENGAGE THE SEAT BELT LOCKING FEATURE: HTTP://YOUTU.BE/P6O_NUISAG4 THIS IS PUTTING FAMILY'S WITH KIDS IN DANGER AND IT'S A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AS THEIR KIDS ....
Oct 13, 2016
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS SUDDENLY DEPRESSED AND THE BACK SEAT SAFETY BELTS DID NOT HOLD THE CHILD SAFETY SEATS. THE CHILD AND THE SEAT WERE THROWN FORWARD AND A MINOR HEAD INJURY WAS SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER HOWEVER NO PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELTS WERE FOUND. *AK
Aug 16, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED INTO THE OTHER LANE, SPUN AROUND, DROVE INTO A DITCH, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED AND RECEIVED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000. UPDATED 01/06/17*LJ CONSUMER STATED THE REAR AXLE BROKE AND THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF AND WAS LAYING IN THE DITCH BY THE TRUCK! UPDATED 7/12/18*JB
Dec 01, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FELT THE STEERING WHEEL BECOME CONSTRICTIVE AND HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
Oct 01, 2015
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON FRONT SUSPENSION HAVE DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT THEY MUST BE REPLACED FOR CONCERNS OF SAFETY. THIS IS VERY LOW MILEAGE FOR BALL JOINTS TO FAIL. AND SINCE MY 2WD TRUCK HAS UNITIZED BALL JOINTS (PART OF UPPER CONTROL ARM, WHICH ALSO HAS TO BE REPLACED), THEY ARE VERY EXPENSIVE. *TR
Nov 10, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REPLACING ALL OF THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC FOUND DETERIORATION ON THE FRONT AND REAR LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS, AS WELL AS THE TIE ROD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR INSPECTION TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
May 09, 2013
2004 DODGE RAM. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH FRONT END OF TRUCK. CONSUMER DESCRIBES A SHIMMY AND SHAKY MOTION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN SHE DROVE OVER A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD OR A BUMP GOING OFF A BRIDGE IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE, THE ENTIRE TRUCK WOULD SHIMMY AND SHAKE. ONCE THE CONSUMER TAPPED THE BRAKE TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, THE SHAKE AND SHIMMY WOULD CEASE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY PERFORMED MAINTENANCE TO THE FRONT END, BUT THE FIX ONLY LASTED FOR A FEW MONTHS. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE NEEDED U-JOINTS, A DAMPER AND THE FITTINGS NEEDED TO BE LUBRICATED. ALSO, THE DRAG LINKAGE WHICH WAS RECALLED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. *JB
Feb 10, 2011
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
5 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AXLE WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000. UPDATED 01/06/2017*CT THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVE SHAFT DISCONNECTED FROM THE REAR AXLE. UPDATED 03/06/17.*JB
Sep 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING AND THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SEIZED. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
Jul 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE REAR WHEELS SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A TECHNICIAN. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE U JOINT, REAR AXLES, GEAR OIL, DIFFERENTIAL, GASKET, AND MULTIPLE PARTS IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE CONTACT AND THE TECHNICIAN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
Apr 13, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A LOUD GRINDING NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK AS SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND UPON INSPECTION BY THE CONTACT, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS HANGING LOOSE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WERE TWO PUDDLES OF OIL AND THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS BENT. THE VEHICLE BECAME INOPERATIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AXLE WAS DAMAGED AND THAT THE PINION NUT CAME LOOSE. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE REAR AXLE AND THE CARRIER OF THE AXLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V796000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED ON THE CAMPAIGN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,612. UPDATED 8/10/15*CN
Jan 26, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR SHAFT HAD BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE DUE A FAILED TO PINION NUT, WHICH ALSO CAUSED THE REAR BRAKES TO SEIZE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000. *TR
Mar 03, 2014
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
5 complaints
WHEN I PURCHASED THIS DODGE RAM 1500 HEMI 5.7 IT HAD A BAD ENGINE. AFTER THE ENGINE WAS FIXED, I NOTICE THE TRUCK WOULD JUST STOP RUNNING OR STALL AND NO ENGINE LIGHT. I WOULD START IT BACK UP AND IT WOULD KILL AT ANYTIME I WOULD SLOW DOWN TO TURN OR SLOW DOWN TO STOP. THIS WOULD HAPPEN 2 TO 10 TIMES A DAY. THEN NOT FOR A DAY OR TWO. WHEN I LOOKED ONLINE THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER IS NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM. THIS CAN KILL SOMEONE AND I HAD TO STOP MY SON FROM USING THIS TRUCK. BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID HE WOULD GET KILLED OR KILL SOMEONE ELSE. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FOR THIS MATTER. UPDATED 9/15/15 *LN.... UPDATED 09/30/15*BF *CN
Aug 05, 2015
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 35 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD NO POWER TO MY BRAKES OR STEERING AND THE ENGINE STOPPED. I MANAGED TO PULL OVER PLACED IT IN PARK AND IT STARTED RIGHT UP. ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS REMAINED WORKING AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THIS SCENARIO HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES AND IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION I WAS SITTING AT STOP LIGHT AND IT TURNED GREEN TOOK MY FOOT OFF OF THE BRAKE AND PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR THE AND THE TRUCK ROLLED BACKWARDS AND ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME SINCE THERE WAS A SLIGHT DECLINE TOWARDS THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. AGAIN ALL ELECTRICAL WAS FINE, BUT THE ENGINE QUIT. FOR ALL SCENARIOS I DID NOT EVEN KNOW THE ENGINE STOPPED BESIDES THE BRAKES AND STEERING HAD NO POWER. THE ENGINE JUST SIMPLY STOPPED RUNNING,
Jul 17, 2015
AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH, I HEARD A LOUD "SMACK!" BEFORE THE ENGINE STALLED AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. LUCKILY, I'M PRETTY STRONG AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER. THE ENGINE WOULD START BUT NOT TURN OVER WITH 4 OR 5 ATTEMPTS. IT STARTED ON THE FIFTH OR SIXTH TRY BUT WOULD NOT IDLE. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET IT TO START AND ON MY WAY TO THE MECHANIC, I COULD TELL SOMETHING WAS BROKEN IN THE ENGINE. AFTER INSPECTING THE ENGINE AND LOOKING INTO IT, IT'S BEEN DETERMINED THAT A VALVE SPRING BROKE AND SENT THE VALVE THROUGH THE PISTON AND INTO THE CYLINDER, EFFECTIVELY CEASING THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE TRAVELED AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. *TR
Apr 02, 2015
I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK ABOUT 2.5 MONTHS AGO USED WITH 59XXX MILES ON IT. THIS INCIDENT HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES NOW. THE FIRST TIME I WAS COMING OFF THE FREEWAY APPROACHING A STOPLIGHT. AS I WAS SLOWING DOWN WHEN I HIT ABOUT 20 MPH MY TRUCK COMPLETELY STALLED. ALL POWER WAS ON AFTER STALL, BUT I HAD NO BRAKES, NO STEERING, AND NO ENGINE. LUCKILY IM A STRONG GUY AND HAD PLENTY OF ROOM TO KEEP A STRAIGHT LINE AND VERY FORCEFULLY APPLY THE NON POWERED BRAKES. IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP SO I KIND OF SHRUGGED IT OFF. IT HAPPENED A FEW MORE TIMES SINCE THEN, SAME SYMPTOMS: SLOWING DOWN FOR A TURN OR A STOP.... ENGINE DIES, NO STEERING, NO BRAKES, DEAD TRUCK, STARTS RIGHT UP. HOWEVER LAST NIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY IT STALLED ON ME A QUARTER OF THE WAY THROUGH A LEFT HAND TURN AT ABOUT 15 MPH. I COULDN'T TURN THE WHEEL HARD ENOUGH TO FINISH MY TURN, I COULDN'T APPLY THE BRAKES HARD ENOUGH TO STOP IN A SAFE AMOUNT OF TIME, I DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC LANE. I HAD TO QUICKLY APPLY MY EMERGENCY BRAKE. STOPPING JUST IN TIME ABOUT 1 FOOT SHORT OF DRIVING INTO A GUARDRAIL WITH A STEEP EMBANKMENT ON THE OTHER SIDE. I AM LITERALLY SCARED TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK NOW, SCARED FOR MY LIFE AND OTHER PEOPLES LIVES. APPARENTLY THERE SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS STALLING, BUT NO RECALLS TO MY KNOWLEDGE OR DEFINITIVE PROBLEM HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED... PLEASE HELP! RESPECTFULLY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Dec 27, 2014
BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND MY TRUCK STALLED WHILE MOVING ALMOST CAUSING ME TO REAR END THE PERSON AHEAD OF ME SINCE I LOST ALL CONTROL OF MY BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. FROM WHAT I'M READING THIS HAD HAPPENED TO MANY PEOPLE WITH THE SAME YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF RECALL AND ITS TOO DANGEROUS OF A SITUATION. *TR
Oct 18, 2012
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
The contact owned a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while making a right turn into oncoming traffic, the vehicle rear-ended a semi-truck in front, where it came to a stop. No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy during the collision. Additionally, the seat belts became inoperable and failed to restrain the contact, causing the contact to strike the windshield. The contact sustained a 2-inch cut that required 15 stitches, an eyelid injury that required 7 stitches, multiple bruises, and whiplash injuries, and was transported to a local emergency room for medical treatment. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was not available.
Oct 31, 2025
On 3/24/2022 my mother, Helen Mallazzo was involved in an accident in Queen Creek, Arizona. Police were called and a report was filed. When this accident occurred the seatbelts failed to restrain her and her dog and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in both of their heads hitting the windshield and leaving two large cracks in the windshield.
Feb 12, 2023
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC) MODULE NEED TO BE REPLACE, THE LIGHT KEEP COMING ON
Oct 07, 2015
AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A HEAD ON COLLISION AS WELL AS A SIDE COLLISION. PASSENGER OF VEHICLE WAS INJURED. ENOUGH DAMAGE WAS DONE TO THE VEHICLE THAT IT WAS CLAIMED A TOTAL LOSS. *NM
Oct 18, 2005
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4 complaints
I recently figured out a problem with my truck that is an extreme danger. When you fill up the fuel tank at any gas station, it seems that the fuel enters the vapor canister and makes the engine stall for about a mile before it starts running properly. After several close encounters after filling the tank, I looked upon other threads of Dodge Ram owners and found this to be a common problem that was never addressed by Chrysler and never acted upon by NHTSA. Please look into this and advise a course of action to have Chrysler repair this problem.. It is a matter of time before either I or another with the same problem are seriously injured or killed due to this defect. Many Thanks In Advance!!
Oct 12, 2022
AS STATED IN OTHER COMPLAINTS, THE VEHICLE WILL STALL AFTER SLOWING DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. IF YOU RIDE THE BRAKE AND GAS, YOU CAN KEEP FROM STALLING. THIS INCIDENT STARTED TO HAPPEN AFTER A SMELL OF GAS VAPOR SMELL AFTER FILLING TANK. RESEARCHED STALLING AND GAS SMELL, WAS LED TO OTHER SCALP NOTICE FOR HEMI GAS TANK DUE TO ETHANOL GAS CAUSING THE ROLLOVER VALVE IN THE GAS TANK TO EXPAND AND NOT CLOSE. WHEN YOU FILL THE TANK YOU GET LIQUID GAS IN THE PURGE VAPOR CANISTER AND LINE. THIS GIVING YOU THE GAS SMELL UPON FILLING. I HAVE STOPPED FILLING THE TANK PAST 3/4 AND HAVE NOT HAD THE ISSUE SINCE. KIND OF DISAPPOINTED THAT OTHER HEMI MODELS GAS TANKS WERE RECALLED, BUT NOT THE TRUCK EVEN THOUGH IT HAS THE SAME ISSUE.
Jul 27, 2015
I HAVE TWO ISSUES WHICH I BELIEVE ARE RELATED. THE ANTI ROLLOVER VALVE IN THE FUEL TANK IS STICKING PREVENTING FUEL FROM ENTERING THE TANK PROPERLY AND BUBBLING BACK UP THE FILLER TUBE. THIS HAPPENS WHENEVER YOU ATTEMPT TO PUT IN FUEL AND HAS RESULTED IN MULTIPLE FUEL SPILLS. THE SECOND ISSUE IS AFTER A FILL UP THE TRUCK MAY STALL 4-5 TIMES WHILE AT IDLE AT STOP LIGHTS OR EVEN WHILE ROLLING RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND NO ADVANCED WARNING. BOTH ISSUES HAVE MULTIPLE OCCURRENCES. I REPAIRED MY FUEL TANK BY ADDING AN AUXILIARY ANTI-ROLLOVER VALVE AND PLUMBING IT INTO THE EXISTING EVAP CONNECTIONS. THIS AFTER THE DEALER REFUSED TO WARRANTY THE TANK EVEN THOUGH SOME MODELS HAVE BEEN RECALLED AND THIS DOES HAVE A BULLETIN PUBLISHED. *TR
Jun 06, 2013
DODGE 1500 STALLS AT SLOWING DOWN. SAME PROBLEM AS REPORTED IN MULTIPLE POSTINGS HERE. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
Mar 21, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR OVER TWENTY-FOUR HOURS, WITHOUT BEING STARTED OR DRIVEN, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR WAS DISPATCHED FROM FCA TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE AND NO DETERMINATION OF WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 30972693 BY THE INVESTIGATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.
Jun 29, 2017
A MALFUNCTION IN THE UNDER HOOD ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSED A FIRE WHICH DESTROYED THE ENGINE, FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND SEVERELY DAMAGED THE INTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY AND HAD NOT BEEN STARTED NOR DRIVEN IN OVER 24 HOURS UP TO THE TIME THE INCIDENT OCCURRED.
Jan 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY EVERY 15 MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 234,000. UPDATED 09/03/15*LJ UPDATED 10/26/2017*CN
Jun 23, 2015
THE TRUCK STALLS OUT WHEN STOPPING, TURNING, OR JUST SITTING AT LIGHT. HAVE REPLACED EGR, THROTTLE BODY, PCV, AND HAD PCM UPDATED; BUT TRUCK IS STILL STALLING. DEALER CAN'T FIND ANY TROUBLE CODES AND CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. DEALER HAS PUT IN CALLS TO CHRYSLER STAR, BUT NO RESPONSES YET. FROM LOOKING ON LINE, I CAN SEE THAT THERE ARE MANY OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ISSUE. I JUST KNOW THAT THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE TRUCK STALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN IN TRAFFIC. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THERE IS NOT A FIX OR A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE. YES, THIS IS A SLOW SPEED ISSUE; BUT IT IS STILL DANGEROUS. PLEASE HELP! *TR
Jan 19, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
4 complaints
2004 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB WITH HEMI ENGINE. FOR SEVERAL YEARS HAS BEEN STALLING, WHEN I FINALLY REALIZED IT WAS STALLING SHORTLY AFTER FUELING AND LETTING THE FUEL HOSE CLICK OFF. I HAVE HAD IT TO THE DEALER 3X AND THE USUAL NO PROBLEM FOUND ANSWER WAS GIVEN. JUST RECENTLY AFTER STALLING IN AN INTERSECTION AFTER GETTING GAS I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. THEY REPLACED THE VAPOR CANISTER, SOLENOID AND FLASHED THE COMPUTER WITH AN UPDATE. PICKED UP THE VEHICLE AND SAME THING HAPPENED STALLED WHILE TURNING INTO A GROCERY. TOOK IT BACK DEALER SAYS NO IDEA WHAT IT IS-SO THEY SAID ALL THAT IS LEFT IS TO CHANGE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING FUEL PUMP. I JUST FUELED UP, LET THE GAS HOSE CLICK OFF AND NOW I DON'T SEE THE STALL, AT LEAST AS YET. THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS OUT THERE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRING EACH DAY AND PUTS FOLKS LIVES AT DANGER WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING SLOWLY AND/OR TURNING AT INTERSECTIONS ETC. CHRYSLER SHOULD LIVE UP TO THE RECOGNITION OD THIS SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. *TR
Dec 16, 2010
2004 DODGE RAM 1500, V8, STALLS WHEN PRESSING BRAKE AND RELEASING, COMING TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. ALSO STALLS SOMETIMES WHEN MOVING AT A LOW SPEED, HAS STALLED TWO TIMES WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. USUALLY STARTS BACK UP, THERE HAS BEEN A COUPLE TIMES THAT IT DOES NOT START UP. LAST TIME I CHECKED, IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE STALL WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION, OR, GOING AT A LOW SPEED. SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE KILLED! AND NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW THE FIX TO THIS. I HAVE REPLACED THE EGR VALVE AND THE BRAKE SWITCH, NEITHER HAVE WORKED. DODGE NEEDS TO OWN UP AND FIX THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Jul 21, 2010
2004 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT WITH HEMI 5.7 ENGINE - 61K MILES. UNTIL NOW I HAVE BEEN VERY HAPPY WITH THE TRUCK. IT IS A PLEASURE TRUCK AND HAS NEVER HAULED ANYTHING. I HAVE DONE EVEYTHING TO MAINTAIN THE TRUCK PERFECTLY. I HAD THE GSR VALVE REPLACED AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. EVER SINCE THEN THE TRUCK JUST QUITS AND STALLS AND HAS LEFT ME IN VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE THE TRUCK NOW. WHEN IT STALLS IT WILL NOT START OR EVEN TURN OVER AND HAS TO BE TOWED - TWICE NOW IN A WEEK. AFTER SOME TIME THE TRUCK STARTS AND THE MECHANICS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG. THIS TRUCK IS DANGEROUS AND I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE ON ANY INTERSTATE. WHAT CAN I DO?? *TR
Feb 26, 2010
MY DODGE RAM WITH THE 5.7 (HEMI) ENGINE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. EXAMPLES INCLUDE STOP LIGHTS, AND DRIVING CONDITIONS RANGING FROM 20-65MPH. DODGE SERVICED THE VEHICLE BUT THE PROBLEM STILL REMAINS. THE MOST RECENT EVENT WAS 5/18/05. I AM AWAITING WORD ON THE CURRENT CONDITION OF MY TRUCK FROM THE DEALERSHIP...REM
May 24, 2005
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4 complaints
BRAKING ON THE HIGHWAY LED TO ENGINE STALL AND FULL LOSS OF POWER TO VEHICLE. VEHICLE STALLED IN LEFT LANE AND NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH. ALSO, RACK AND PINION STEERING BEGAN TO FAIL AT 50,000 MILES. REPLACED AT 54,000. *TR
May 01, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WHEN TURNING OR WHILE STOPPED. THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL AND NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE PRESENT. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED IN COLD WEATHER. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO FAILURES. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 26,250 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,500.
Feb 01, 2008
ENGINE DIED TWICE IN 2 1/2 YEARS TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING A 240 LBS MAN CAN NOT TURN THE WHEEL AFTER ENGINE DIES BRAKES WORK FINE JUST NO STEERING. *JB
Feb 07, 2007
THIS HAPPEN TO ME THREE TIMES THE FIRST TIME DECEMBER 2003 TWO MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE VEHICLE. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED JUNE 2004, AND THE THIRD TIME IT HAPPENED SEPTEMBER 2004. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE HIGH ABOUT 30 TO 35 MPH WHEN THE TRUCK STALLED. I HAD NO INDICATION THAT IT STALLED EXCEPT FOR LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE SECOND TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS DRIVING DOWN A GRAVEL ROAD ABOUT 35 TO 40MPH. I WAS COMING UP ON A CURVE IN THE ROAD, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. AGAIN I LOST POWER STEERING, AND CAME CLOSE TO GOING INTO THE DITCH WITH MY 1 YEAR OLD BOY. THE THIRD TIME THIS HAPPENED I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN TWICE FOR THIS, AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE COMPUTER IN THE ENGINE PROBRABLY JUST RESET ITSELF, AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. I HAVE WRITTEN A LETTER TO DODGE, AND SENT IT IN WITH THEIR SURVEY AFTER THE LAST INCIDENT, AND HAVEN'T HEARD BACK.
May 24, 2005
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
THE PINION NUT HAS LOOSENED UP AND THAT CAUSED THE DRIVESHAFT TO BECOME UNSTABLE AND IT HAS CAUSED PROBLEMS THAT HAVE TO BE CHANGED SUCH AS (CRUSH SLAVE, INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS,SPACERS, AND PINION NUT) ALL HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THIS SAME ISSUE HAPPENED TO THE 2005 DODGE RAM AND THEY RECALLED THOSE TRUCKS JUST NOT THE YEAR OF MINE. I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK WHEN THIS HAPPENED AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR MY FAMILY AND I AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD WAY IF THE DRIVESHAFT BECAME UNATTACHED OR THE REAR-END LOCKED UP ON ME.
Jan 27, 2021
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, MY DODGE RAM TRUCK REAR AXLE LOCKED UP AND THREW THE DRIVESHAFT OUT ONTO THE ROAD. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME. WHEN I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK, THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID EVERYWHERE. THAT'S WHEN I NOTICED THE TRANSFER CASE WAS CRACKED IN HALF. I WAS LEFT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF CATFISH LAKE ROAD. HAD TO CALL FAMILY TO COME GET ME AND CALLED THE TOW TRUCK COMPANY TO HAVE THE TRUCK TOWED BACK TO THE HOUSE. THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED ON JUNE 20, 2016 AT APPROXIMATELY 08:00PM. I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK. MY TRUCK COULD HAVE FLIPPED IF I HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO KEEP IT UNDER CONTROL BECAUSE THE REAR AXLE COMPLETELY LOCKED UP. THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FATALITY.
Jun 24, 2016
ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING. DEALER INSTALLED UPDATED PCM CALIBRATION. STALLING CONTINUES TO OCCUR DURING THE SAME CONDITIONS, ESPECIALLY WHILE TURNING, BUT LESS FREQUENTLY. *NM
Mar 10, 2006
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO PERFORM AS DESIGNED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COURTESY CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM TAMPA (9207 E. ADAMO DR, TAMPA, FL 33619, (813) 694-8784) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09E009000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.*DT*JB
Jul 13, 2020
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED ACTING UP BY GOING SLOW, THEN FAST, THEN SLOW, THEN INTERMITTANT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION...NOW THEY DO NOT WORK ALL THE TIME WHEN THEY ARE ON AND THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. THE WIPERS WILL JUST STOP OUT OF THE BLUE AND I HAVE TO MANUALLY TWIST THEM OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN. I HAVE TO KEEP TURNING THE WIPERS OFF AND THEN BACK ON FOR THE DURATION OF THE TRIP, AND PART OF THE TIME THE WIPERS WILL NOT ENGAGE AT ALL. IT WAS POURING DOWN RAIN AND I WAS ON THE FREEWAY. IT CONTINUES TO DO THIS AND WHILE THERE IS A RECALL FOR MODELS OF THIS YEAR, I WAS TOLD THIS PARTICULAR TRUCK DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR A NEW WIPER MODULE.
Mar 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WAS FOGGED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BLEND DOORS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Dec 15, 2014
STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
ENGINE STALLS WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AND WHEN IN IDLE. THIS STARTED HAPPENING APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS AGO. CHECK ENGINE HAS NEVER TURNED ON.
Mar 22, 2019
THE TRUCK STALLS AT STOPS AND TURNS AFTER FUEL FILL UP
Feb 19, 2016
AFTER FILLING GAS TANK FULL, ENGINE DIES WHEN BRAKING AND TURNING A CORNER (LOSING STEERING) AND COMING TO A STOP. STARTS BACK UP FINE, BUT STALLS AGAIN ON NEXT LOW SPEED BRAKING OR TURNING A CORNER. VERY SIMILAR TO OTHER ACCOUNTS THAT I HAVE READ. I'VE HAD NEW PLUGS AND O2 SENSORS COSTING MUCHO FOR ZERO RESULT. WHEN THIS OCCURS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A SLOW TURN, I HAVE TO THROW IT UP TO NEUTRAL TO RESTART. ONCE I THREW IT IN PARK GOING SLOWLY, BUT IT WAS DANGEROUS TO SCREECH TO A HALT WITH A CAR BEHIND ME ALMOST REAR ENDED ME. I'VE BEEN TOLD THE SAME CRAP BY DEALERS ABOUT THIS AND I KNOW THEY ARE PLAYING DUMB. THE ONLY REMEDY THAT I USE FOR THIS IS SIMILAR TO OTHERS WHICH IS JUST DON'T FILL IT ALL THE WAY UP UNLESS YOU ARE GETTING RIGHT OUT ON THE HIGHWAY TO RUN THOSE SPEEDS AND NOT BE STOPPING. I CAN'T LET OTHERS DRIVE MY TRUCK UNLESS I MAKE SURE THAT THE TANK IS BELOW THREE QUARTERS OF A TANK. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THERE'S NOT A QUICK AND DIRTY FIX FOR THIS. SEEMS LIKE YOU SHOULD DISABLE EMISSIONS DEVICES IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY. *TR
Aug 05, 2013
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
15V-313 WE HAVE A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 THAT HAS ALL THE ISSUES I'VE READ ON HERE FOR COMPLAINTS. THE WIND SHIELD WIPERS ONLY WORK ON THE HIGHEST SETTING AND WHEN TURNED OFF STOP WHEREVER ON THE WINDSHIELD WHEN YOU TURN THE SWITCH TO SHUT THEM OFF, THE ENGINE SEEMS TO BE LEAKING OIL SOME PLACE, HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBELIES, REAR END HAS FOAM IN THE FLUID, IM GUESSING FROM READING THIS THAT MY REAR AXEL IS ABOUT TO FLY OUT FROM UNDERNEATH MY TEUCK WHILE DRIVING BY THE WAY IT SOUNDS AND SLIPS, AND NOW A RECALL ON AIR BAGS. I FEAR EVERYTIME I DRIVE BEHIND THE WHEEL OF MY TRUCK AND BY THE SOUNDS OF IT AFTER READING ALL THESE COMPLAINTS THAT THERE IS GOOD REASON TO FEAR FOR MY LIFE. HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE TO DRIVE IF THERE THIS DANGEROUS. SOUNDS LIKE CHRYSLER SHOULD BE BUYING THESE TRUCKS BACK SO ALL THERE CUSTOMERS DONT HAVE TO RISK THERE LIVES DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN A POOR DESIGNED VEHICLE THE PRODUCED. NOT SURE WHY THERE ALLOWED TO KEEP THEM ON THE STREETS BEING SO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. OUR TRUCK HAS EVERY PROBLEM THAT PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT ON HERE BUT YET ONLY HAS ONE RECALL WHEN LOOKED UP BY VIN. WHY IS THAT?
Jun 26, 2016
ENTERING OFF THE HIGHWAY RT 95 FELT VIBRATION THEN CAUGHT THE END OF THE CURB TRYING TO CONTROL IT WENT INTO THE GRASS, INTO A GUARD RAIL THEN ALSO INTO A HAS SITTERS MATERIAL DANGER WITH SIGNS ALL OVER IT BUILDING NEXT TO THE TOLLBOOTH BECAUSE IT WAS SLIPPERY GRASS I COULD NOT STOP THEN PROCEEDED TO SOMEHOW TOTALED TWO CARS ON THE OP. CIT. SIDE OF THE SMALL BUILDING THE PARK CARS THAT WERE WORKERS AT THE TOLLBOOTH IT WAS AN INDUSTRIAL PARK BUILDING AND I WANT THROUGH I HAVE YET TO GET ANY INFORMATION NOR GOT ANY TYPE OF RESPONSE FROM CHRYSLER DODGE OR ANYBODY I HAVE A MISSING TOOTH DUE TO THE ACCIDENT IT WENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND I HAVE A POLICE REPORT AND HOSPITAL BILLS NO RENTAL BILLS AND THEN ON TO WORK IT'S JUST TERRIBLE WITH NO TRUCK .. I'M SICK OVER THE WHOLE THING AND NOW PILE OF BILLS THAT I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH I REALLY PRESCIENT THE NEW BUYBACK YOU HAD DONE BECAUSE NONE OF MYRECALLS ON MY TRUCK HAD GOTTEN DONE PLEASE HELP.
Jan 12, 2016
I RECIEVED A LETTER STATING A RECALL.
Dec 08, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
WHILE APPLYING URGENT BRAKING AT FULL PEDAL FORCE DUE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE CHANGING LANES IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AT A MUCH LOWER SPEED, THE ABS SYSTEM FAILED TO FUNCTION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SKID FOR TWO TO THREE SECONDS OVER AN UNKNOWN DISTANCE. AFTER APPROXIMATELY TWO TO THREE SECONDS APPLYING FULL FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SKIDDING, THE PEDAL SUDDENLY RELEASED ALL RESISTANCE AGAINST THE DRIVER'S FOOT AND WAS ABLE TO BECOME FULLY-DEPRESSED AGAINST THE FLOORBOARD/FIREWALL OF THE VEHICLE. AT THE MOMENT OF THE EVENT, THE VEHICLE GAVE A VIOLENT SHUDDER AND ALL BRAKING POWER WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED FORWARD WITHOUT BRAKES UNTIL STRIKING ANOTHER VEHICLE AND COMING TO A FULL STOP, RESULTING IN MULTIPLE INJURIES AND A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. POST-COLLISION, THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE PEDAL WAS ABLE TO BE PRESSED COMPLETELY TO THE FLOORBOARD/FIREWALL OF THE VEHICLE WITH VERY LITTLE RESISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE SPEED WHEN BRAKING WAS INITIATED WAS BETWEEN 45 AND 50 MILES PER HOUR. POLICE RESPONDING TO THE COLLISION ESTIMATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES PER HOUR AT THE FINAL POINT OF COLLISION WITH THE SECOND VEHICLE INVOLVED ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT. *JS
Dec 30, 2015
THIS TRUCK HAS ONLY APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES. I NOTICED THAT MY BRAKES WERE ACTING STRANGELY -- SPONGY AND NOT BRAKING PROPERLY. THEY WERE THE ORIGINAL BRAKES. ON 8/4/2015, I TOOK THE TRUCK INTO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE RECALL WORK DONE FOR AIRBAGS. I RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE DEALERSHIP INDICATING THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE BRAKES AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I AGREED TO THE WORK. WHEN I WENT TO PICK UP THE TRUCK, I WAS ADVISED BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THEY HAD A GREAT DEAL OF DIFFICULTY EVEN PUTTING THE BRAKES BACK TOGETHER AND THAT SOMETHING WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY ON MY TRUCK WHEN IT WAS BUILT! SINCE THIS INCIDENT, I SPOKE WITH SOMEONE WHO OWNS THE "SAME" TRUCK AS MINE -- 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 HEMI -- AND HIS BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED IN HIS DRIVEWAY YESTERDAY! I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA TO MAKE "OFFICIALS" AWARE OF THIS IN THE EVENT THAT THERE IS AN UNKNOWN, ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKING SYSTEMS OF 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 PICK-UP TRUCKS.
Oct 26, 2015
ABS LIGHT COMES ON THEN STAYS OFF AND THEN COMES BACK ON AFTER SO LONG. *TR
Aug 11, 2014
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION OVER FIVE MONTHS AGO. THE DEALER CONTINUED TO STATE THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND EXPOSED THE AIR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Nov 04, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE SLID DOWN THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE NEAR THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Oct 29, 2015
ANOTHER SINGLE DRIVER VEHICLE RAN A STOP SIGN AND THE SINGLE DRIVER DODGE HIT THE DRIVER'S DOOR DIRECTLY AND DEPLOYED BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS AND TOTALED BOTH VEHICLES. THE DRIVERS AIR BAG LAUNCHED METAL INTO THE LEFT WRIST AND FOREARM OF THE DRIVER WHILE HIS HANDS WERE IN THE 10 AND 2 O'CLOCK STEERING WHEEL POSITIONS. THE LEFT WRIST LACERATIONS AND LARGE HEMATOMA REQUIRED HOSPITAL CARE AND LEFT SCARS. THE DRIVER ALSO SUFFERED LOWER BACK DAMAGE REQUIRING SURGERY. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED IN JANUARY 2014 AND SENT FOR SALVAGE. ON DECEMBER 15, 2014 I RECEIVED A CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL (P40/NHTSA 14V-354) ON THE AIR BAG INFLATORS OF THE 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE PROBLEM IN THE RECALL NOTICE IS DESCRIBED AS; EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE, DURING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT EVENTS, COULD RESULT IN AN INCREASED CHANCE OF OCCUPANT INJURY DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Jul 21, 2015
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT WOULD GIVE OUT AT RANDOM TIMES BROUGHT TO DEALER AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS FCM (LATER FOUND OUT BY ANOTHER MECHANIC THAT IT WAS A LOOSE CONNECTOR AT THE TIPM ISSUE WAS ALSO THE SAME EXACT THING ON OUR WORK TRUCK A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500 DUALLY). THE MAIN SAFETY ISSUE IS WITH THE POWER RACK AND PINION, IT HAS GIVEN OUT TWICE ON THE ROAD IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, THE FIX THE FIRST TIME WAS A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE POWER RACK AND PINION SYSTEM. THE SECOND TIME, THE REPLACEMENT OF INNER TIE ROD SEALS. ANOTHER COMPUTER ISSUE WAS BROUGHT IN FOR LOSS OF POWER TO WHOLE TRUCK AT RANDOM TIMES, CRUISE CONTROL FAILING, POWER SURGES. UNIT REPLACED TWICE IN ONE YEAR TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
Nov 03, 2015
ENGINE STALLING BY 2004 DODGE RAM 1500-5.7L V8 ENGINE. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING ISSUE AND DIRECTLY LED TO AN ACCIDENT CAUSING OVER $10,000 IN DAMAGE AND NEAR FATAL INJURIES. FURTHER, THIS VEHICLE (AND OTHERS I HAVE BECOME AWARE OF) HAVE BEEN SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP ON TIME/SCHEDULE BUT THIS ISSUE HAS NEVER BEEN ADDRESSED NOR HAVE THEY BEEN RECALLED OR REPAIRED DESPITE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. FORTUNATELY THE REPAIRS WERE COVERED BY INSURANCE BUT THE VEHICLE STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEM FOR WHICH NEITHER THE LOCAL DEALER NOR CHRYSLER-DODGE ET, AL. HAS ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE (ALTHOUGH READING THE FILES IT IS CLEAR THEY SPENT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AND MAN HOURS TO REFUTE/DISMISS THIS MATTER. *TR
May 06, 2009
VEHICLE HAD UNDER 100,000 MILES WHEN THIS STARTED. 1. POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKS 2. SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T PUT IT IN GEAR AFTER YOU PUT IT IN PARK. *NM
Jan 30, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
3 complaints
I DON'T REMEMBER THE EXACT DATE OR MILEAGE AS THE FIRST FAILURE'S WERE LOW IN FREQUENCY. THE TRUCK DIES AFTER FILLING UP WITH FUEL. YOU CAN BE UP TO SPEED BUT NORMALLY HAPPENS SHORTLY AFTER FILL UP AND ENTERING TRAFFIC. NO TROUBLE LIGHTS ARE SHOWING ON THE DASH AND TRUCK NORMALLY STARTS BACK UP FAIRLY EASILY, ALTHOUGH SOUNDS FLOODED. NOW THE TRUCK DOES THIS AT ALMOST EVERY FILL UP. NO CODE DIAGNOSTICS ARE SHOWING. I HAVE REPLACED THE EGR AND SPARK PLUGS, NO CHANGE.
Jul 23, 2015
VEHICLE STALLS AFTER A GAS FILL-UP. DEALER HAD FILLED THE VEHICLE UP AND IT STALLED REPEATEDLY FOR ABOUT 10 MILES AND THEN WAS FINE. THE NEXT TIME I FILLED IT UP IT STALLED REPEATEDLY AGAIN. I RETURNED IT TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. THEY REPLACED THE CHARCOAL CANISTERS AND PURGE VALVE SOLENOID. AFTER THE NEXT FILL UP IT DID NOT STALL. HOWEVER, AFTER THE SECOND FILL-UP IT STARTED MISSING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND THEN STALLED ON AN EXIT/ENTRY RAMP OF SHORT CURVATURE AND HAD TO BE HURRIEDLY RESTARTED WHILE TURNING AT HIGH SPEED. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE A RECALL. SOCIAL MEDIA IS RAMPANT WITH THIS ISSUE WITH DODGES. NOT FILLING THE TANK WITH GAS IS NOT A SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM AS SOME WOULD SUGGEST. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECTIFIED!!! *TR
Feb 18, 2015
AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, IT STALLS SEVERAL TIMES WHEN BRAKING, SLOWING DOWN, OR AT IDLE. THIS ALWAYS OCCURS IN COLDER WEATHER MONTHS. *TR
May 27, 2013
TIRES,WHEELS
3 complaints
FELT THE REAR END COME UP OFF THE GROUND AND A LOUD BANG. SPARE TIRE HAD COME LOOSE FROM UNDER VEHICLE. LUCKY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME OR COULD HAVE BEEN BAD. RIM IS BENT AND UNUSABLE NOW. IT IS HELD UP BY A SMALL GAUGE WIRE AND WILL EVENTUALLY FRAY AND BREAK LOOSE. *TR
Mar 12, 2014
WHILE DRIVING THE SPARE TIRE WHICH IS SUSPENDED UNDER THE VEHICLE FELL TO THE GROUND. THE METAL BRACKET THAT PASSES THROUGH THE CENTER OF THE SPARE TIRE TO SUSPEND IT RUSTED WHERE IT CONNECTS TO THE SUSPENSION CABLE CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL TO THE GROUND. FORTUNATELY I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY THROUGH A SHOPPING PLAZA AND THERE WAS NO VEHICLES BEHIND ME. IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT FOR ANYONE BEHIND ME. VERY UNSAFE DESIGN. I MENTION WHAT OCCURRED TO MY NEIGHBOR WHO HAS A SIMILAR DODGE RAM AND HE INFORMED ME THAT THE SAME THING HAD OCCURRED TO HIS VEHICLE. HE TOO WAS FORTUNATE THAT THE SPARE TIRE FELL IN THE DRIVEWAY OF HIS HOME. IN LOOKING ON THE INTERNET, NUMEROUS FORUMS REPORT THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND DISCUSS THE SAFETY ISSUE WITH DODGE BEFORE ANYONE GETS HURT. THANKS. *TR
Dec 28, 2013
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY I-90 ONE OF MY PRO COMP ALL TERRAIN TIRES 33/12.5/R17 LOST ALL THE TREAD, OIT PEELED OFF LIKE A RETREAD (THEY ARE NOT RE TREADS) THEY HAD ABOUT 50% TREAD LIFE LEFT ON THE TIRES AND I HAD JUST CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE AS I WAS HAULING A HORSE TRAILER. AS THE TREAD CAME OFF THE TIRE IT MADE A COUPLE ROTATIONS AND COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE SIDE OF MY TRUCK BED. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE TIRE STILL HAD AIR IN IT JUST NO TREAD. THE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. I HAVE READ A NUMBER OF POSTS ON THE INTERNET WITH OTHERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Sep 06, 2011
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
3 complaints
BOTH FRONT HUB/WHEEL-BEARING ASSEMBLIES HAVE FAILED ON MY TRUCK. MY TRUCK HAS 50K MILES! THE FRONT WHEEL-BEARING ON BOTH SIDES MAKES NOISES, SOMETIMES SOUNDS LIKE IT IS CATCHING OR GETTING STUCK. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO WRECK IN A DITCH AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. THE NOISE STARTS OUT ONLY ONCE IN A WHILE, THEN SEEMS TO BE CONSTANTLY GRINDING. *TR
Jan 01, 2011
AROUND 6/2009 MY PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL HUB STARTING TO MAKE A CRACKING AND POPPING NOISE AT PARKING LOT SPEEDS, I TOOK IT TO HAVE REPLACED. IT WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW PART. NOW ONLY A YEAR LATER MY DRIVER SIDE WHEEL HUB IS MAKING THE SAME CRACKING AND POPPING NOISE. I BELIEVE THE BEARINGS ARE SUB STANDARD AND NEED TO BE CHECKED INTO. *TR
Mar 18, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE VEHICLE HAS 20 INCH TIRES AND THE WHEELS ARE UNSTABLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE VEERS INTO ANOTHER LANE. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING IS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 60,279 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR
Jul 10, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
WHILE USING A TIRE INFLATER THE PLUGS INTO MY CIGARETTE LIGHTER OF MY 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 THE TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE BEHIND THE DASH. TURNS OUT THE FUSE DID NOT BLOW HEATING THE CIRCUIT UNTIL IT STARTED BURNING THE PLASTIC IN THE DASH THE FUSE THAT WAS IN THE DASH I PURCHASED FROM HARBOR FREIGHT A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO I HAD NOT KNOWN THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUSES. NOW WHAT? *TR
Oct 19, 2010
HAVE HAD PROBLEM WITH ABS LIGHT COMING ON, AND MORE FREQUENTLY ENGINE COMING TO A STALL WHEN STOPPING, BELIEVED TO BEING BROUGHT ON BY RAPID STOPPING WITH ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATING. HAVE HAD PROBLEM "FIXED" TWICE ALREADY -- MOISTURE IN C.A.B WIRING, WATER DAMAGE SEVERAL INCHES INTO HARNESS WITH SUBSEQUENT CORROSION, CURRENTLY IN SHOP BEING FIXED FOR THE 3RD TIME. ..THE ENGINE STALLING JUST STARTED HAPPENING WITHIN THE LAST 2 MONTHS HOWEVER. *TR
Mar 17, 2008
AT AROUND 8:00 AM ON OCTOBER 12, 2006, THERE WAS A SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION FROM THE DRIVER'S DASHBOARD OF MY 2004 DODGE DURANGO WHILE IT WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE (NOT EVEN TURNED ON). THIS INCIDENT NEARLY BURNED OUR CONDO UNIT WHICH WAS ABOVE THE GARAGE AND ENDANGERED MY WIFE AND KIDS WHO WERE STILL SLEEPING. LUCKILY, MY WIFE AWOKE AND CALLED 911 (INCIDENT REPORT #2006-6223247-000 CCFD CLARK COUNTY). AFTER SEVERAL COMMUNICATIONS WITH CHRYSLER DODGE, THEY SENT AN "INVESTIGATOR" ONLY AFTER 4 DAYS TO TAKE PICTURES; THEY SENT US A LETTER SAYING IT WAS NOT A FACTORY DEFECT AND THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE. WHEN ASKED WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN THE POSSIBLE CAUSE -THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW (?!?). WE THEN CONSULTED AND ASKED HELP FROM THE DEALERSHIP (INTEGRITY DODGE, LV,NV -SINCE WE GOT THE VEHICLE ONLY A YEAR AGO AND IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT IT WAS OUR ONLY CAR) THEY SAID THE SAME THING AND INSIST WE CONTACT OUR INSURANCE. WE ASKED THEM WHY WE SHOULD USE OUR INSURANCE WHEN THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE CAR WAS JUST SITTING IN THE GARAGE? BESIDES, IF THE INSURANCE COMPANY WERE TO REIMBURSE US IT WOULD BE VERY MUCH BELOW WHAT WE OWE OUR BANK AND WOULD ALSO CHARGE US A DEDUCTIBLE. HONESTLY, MY FAMILY IS HAVING SUCH A HARD TIME WITH WHAT HAPPENED AND ESPECIALLY WHEN WE ARE ALSO A LITTLE TIGHT ON OUR FINANCES SINCE MY WIFE IS NOT WORKING BECAUSE SHE IS TAKING CARE OF OUR 8 YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER AND 6 MONTH-OLD BABY; AND I JUST STARTED ON A NEW JOB. AS OF NOW WE CAN'T AFFORD FANCY LAWYERS OR HIRE PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS TO SCRUTINIZE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE -SO WE DON'T HAVE ANYBODY ON OUR SIDE. HOPING YOU CAN HELP US AND THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME. *NM
Oct 31, 2006
TIRES,EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
TWO YEARS AGO I TOTALED A DODGE RAM 1500 SRT-10. ONLY DAYS BEFORE THE WRECK THAT COULD HAVE TAKEN MY LIFE, I PURCHASED NEW TIRES FOR THAT VEHICLE. LADEN WITH COMPANY SUPPLIES, THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AT 65 MPH. I FLIPPED 8 TIMES, LANDING ON THE ROOF 3 TIMES AND WAS LUCKY TO WALK AWAY. AS I MENTIONED, IT HAS BEEN TWO YEARS SINCE THIS ACCIDENT. WHY IS IT NOW I BECOME, BY MY OWN MERITS,AWARE OF THE NHTSA RECALL AFFECTING THAT EXACT ISSUE. THE FAILURE OF THE RESPONSIBLE COMPANY TO NOTIFY ME OF THIS DOCUMENT RECALL, HOWEVER SLIGHT, COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE. THE ENSUING FINANCIAL REPERCUSSIONS FROM THAT ACCIDENT WILL NEVER BE REMEDIED. I WAS FOUND AT FAULT FOR THE ACCIDENT AND IT MAKES ME FURIOUS AND SAD THAT NO ONE EVER MENTIONED THE POSSIBILITY OF MY INNOCENCE WITHIN THIS INFORMATION. *TR
Nov 28, 2007
I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK WHEN I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND WAS STRANDED. I PUT MY SPARE TIRE ON AND DROVER TO MY HOUSE. I THEN HAD A INSPECTION OF THE TIRES TO FIND THE FRONT TIRES WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF UNDERINFLATION AND WEAR ON THE OUTER EDGES. THE REAR TIRES INCLUDING THE ONE THAT WENT FLAT WERE SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERINFLATION, WEAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TIRE. I CALLED DAIMLER CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SUPPORT ON TWO OCCASIONS(CASE #14711417) AND INFORMED THEM THAT THE TIRE INFLATION LABEL IN THE DOOR JAM ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, THE SAME ON THE DEALER AND HANDBOOK REFER YOU FOR QUICK REFERENCE. IT STATED THE VEHICLE CAME WITH P245/70R17, AS PER THE VEHICLE INFORMATION REPORT FROM THE DEALER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE CAME WITH P275/60R20. THE P275/60R20 SIZE WHEELS ARE CURRENTLY ON THE VEHICLE AND CAME WITH THEM FROM THE FACTORY. DAIMLER CHRYSLER DOES NOT WANT TO PAY FOR THE TIRES AND THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THEY STATE THAT ITS GOODYEARS RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE THE TIRES, WHEN THEY INSTALLED THE WRONG TIRE PRESSURES LABEL ON THE VEHICLE. *NM
May 04, 2006
DT: ON JULY 6, 2005 THE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO ROAD CONSTRUCTION OR ROAD DAMAGE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT. THE TIRE WAS PURCHASED NEW ON JULY 1, 2005. THE TRAILER THAT THE TIRE WAS ON WAS CUSTOM MADE BY A MANUFACTURER. THE TRAILER IS A TWO WHEELED TRAILER. IT WAS THE TIRE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT BLEW OUT. IT IS AN ENCLOSED TOW TRAILER. *AK
Sep 28, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH A HEMI IT HAS A STALLING AND IDLE DROP PROBLEM. I HAVE ALMOST HIT OTHER CAR DUE TO THE ENGINE STALLING LOSS OF STEERING AND BRAKES. I HAVE TAKEN MY TRUCK IN HAD THE UPGRADE DONE STALLING WAS LESS NOW ONLY TWICE BUT IDLE DROPS TO 300 RPM AND BOUNCES AROUND TRUCK SHAKES LIKE ITS GOING TO STALL THEN SMOOTHES OUT AND RPMS GO BACK TO 1100 OR SO. DEALER JUST KEEPS TELLING ME THEY ARE WORKING DIRECT WITH CHRYSLER CORP ON THIS AND THEY WILL KEEP IN TOUCH. THEY HAVE YET TO CALL ME I CALL THEM ONCE A WEEK TO SEE WHAT IS GOING ON AND GET THE SAME STORY THE ARE WORKING ON IT...*JB
Dec 01, 2005
THE VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY STALLED IN TRAFFIC. THE CONSUMER WAS RECENTLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE, AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. AFTER THE DEALER SERVICED THE VEHICLE WHICH INCLUDED REPLACING THE COMPUTER, THE VEHICLE'S PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. *AK THE LAST FIX AND THE THIRD TIME THE INCIDENT OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE LOST OVER 3 MILES TO THE GALLON OF GAS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY PROGRAMMED THE SOFTWARE TO RUN RICH, WHICH IN RETURN, BURNS MORE GAS. *SC *JB
Apr 28, 2005
CHECK ENGINE LITE KEEPS COMING ON. HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER 4 DIFFERENT TIMES. DEALER SAYS ISSUE IS WITH O2 SENSORS. SECOND TIME IN ALL SENSORS AND COMPUTER REPLACED. STILL IS OCCURRING. DEALER SAID THEY WHERE BRINGING IN FIELD SERVICE TECH ON 3RD TIME. LAST ISSUE OCCURRED 30 MARCH 05. DEALER IS UNABLE TO DIAGNOIS CASE OF ISSUE.*AK
Apr 04, 2005
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY 55 MPH AND HEARD A NOISE WHILE EXITING AND WE THOUGHT WE HIT A LARGE HOLE. BEFORE WE REACHED THE END OF THE OFF RAMP TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH BUT GIVING THE TRUCK SOME GAS TO ACCELERATE WE HEARD A VERY LOUD POP AND IT FELT LIKE SOMETHING HIT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK.WE PULLED OFF TO SIDE AND CHECKED UNDER THE TRUCK TO SEE THE SLIP YOLK AND U JOINT OF THE DRIVELINE WERE BROKEN AND THE FLANGE NUT ON REAR END WAS BACKED OFF AND THE REAR END WAS SHATTERED. ALSO THE FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY LINES WERE BROKE FROM THE SLIP YOLK AND U JOINT BREAKING. IS THIS ISSUE RELATED TO RECALL NUMBER 14V79600
Jul 22, 2020
THE TRUCK STALLS AT IDLE OR LOW SPEEDS AFTER REFUELING. IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME. IT IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND THE TRUCK IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. IT HAS HAPPENED AS I AM ENTERING OFF-RAMPS AND PROCEEDING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS. THE PROBLEM IS THE VAPOR/LIQUID SEPARATOR VALVE LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THE VALVE IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT LIQUID FUEL FROM ENTERING THE CHARCOAL CANISTER/EMISSIONS SYSTEM. WHEN THE VALVE FAILS, LIQUID GAS CAN ENTER THE LINE AND FILL THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. AFTER REFUELING, THE PCM ON THE VEHICLE DETECTS A CHANGE IN FUEL LEVEL. THEN, WHEN THE ENGINE MEETS CERTAIN TEMPERATURE AND DRIVING CRITERIA, THE PCM ISSUES A PURGE COMMAND TO THE CHARCOAL CANISTER TO REMOVE THE STORED GAS VAPORS. IT?S AT THAT POINT THAT ALL THE LIQUID GAS IN THE LINE GETS SUCKED INTO THE CHARCOAL CANISTER. THE PCM EXPECTS TO SEE GAS VAPORS ENTERING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND IT IS PREPARED TO ADJUST AIR/FUEL MIXTURES TO COMPENSATE. HOWEVER, IT IS NOT PREPARED TO SEE LIQUID GAS COMING INTO THE INTAKE. THAT?S WHAT CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL. UNFORTUNATELY, THE ONLY FIX IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE GAS TANK. CHRYSLER DOES NOT SELL THE VAPOR/LIQUID VALVE AS A SEPARATE UNIT. ONCE THE TANK IS REPLACED AND THE CHARCOAL CANISTER PURGED, THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL-KNOWN TO CHRYSLER ACROSS A BROAD RANGE OF VEHICLES, INCLUDING PICKUPS, MINIVANS AND SUVS. CHRYSLER SETTLED WITH COMPLAINANTS ON SOME MODELS AND YEARS BY AGREEING TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY TO LIFETIME, BUT REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM OUTSIDE OF THOSE VEHICLES. I AM LOOKING AT A $1,300 REPAIR BILL FOR A KNOWN DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE PART, THE REPLACEMENT FOR WHICH CHRYSLER REFUSES TO SELL SEPARATE FROM THE GAS TANK ITSELF. I WOULD BE DEEPLY GRATEFUL FOR ANY ASSISTANCE YOU MAY PROVIDE. *TR
Mar 24, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
AIRBAGS RECALL WHEN TO HAVE IT CHECKI AND THE DASH BOARD BROKE APART LIKE PEANUT BRITTLE. THEAY SAID THEY COULD NOT REPLACE THE DASH BOARD. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE PERFORMING THE AIRBAG RECALL THE DASHBOARD BROKE APART. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE DASHBOARD. ALSO THE CARGO LIGHT CAUGHT FIRE AND DAMAGED THE HEADLINER.*JS
Oct 03, 2019
MY 2004 DODGE RAM DRIVER SIDE STOP WORKING MY KEYS GOT LOCK INSIDE THE ONLY WAY TO OPEN IS BY USING THE REMOTE AND CLIMB THROUGH ONE OF THE OTHER DOORS WHICH NOW IT IS IMPOSSIBLE SINCE NONE OF MY DOORS OPEN ANYMORE SPECIALLY THE DRIVER DOOR THAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO OPEN EITHER WITH THE ORIGINAL KEY OR THE REMOTE WHICH I CAN'T DO EITHER, THIS IS VERY FRUSTRATING BECAUSE I AM AN OLDER WOMAN AND CAN'T BE CLIMBING THROUGH MY WINDOW TO DO PERFORM THIS. PLEASE HELP *TR *JS
Sep 12, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL BANGING NOISE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING UNDER THE VEHICLE AND THAT THE DRIVE SHAFT WAS MISSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NORMANDIN CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM FIAT (900 CAPITAL EXPRESSWAY AUTO MALL, SAN JOSE, CA 95136) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW DRIVE SHAFT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 171,000.
Apr 10, 2018
I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK DOWN A BACK COUNTRY ROAD ON THE SWAY TO WORK WHEN I NOTICED A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE TRUCK. I BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN FROM 55MPH AND THEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. I GOT OUT TO FIND THE TRANSFER CASE BLOWN APART AND THE REAR END WAS LOCKED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A SERIOUS MATTER IF I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OR HAD NOT BEGUN TO SLOW DOWN. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION I HAVE FOUND MANY RECALLS ON MY TRUCK. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS GOING TO RUN ME AROUND 3 GRAND, IF THE TRANSMISSION ISN'T MESSED UP. *TR
Mar 28, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
TAKATA RECALL. I HAVE A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB. I AM HAVING ISSUE FINDING MOPAR-OEM BELL CRANK PART# 53032456 AE. IF YOU GO TO THE DEALER IN ELK GROVE CA, THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER 270. OR ON THE MORPAR WEBSITE THEY ARE ON BACK ORDER TOO. WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE TRUCK HAS ( ) WITH A LIGHTING VOLT. YOU LOOSE ALL POWER AND THE TRUCK STAYS AT HIGH IDLE ABOUT 1800 RPMS. DIFFICULT BRAKING WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE TRANSMISSION SHUTTERS.
Sep 24, 2017
I PURCHASED THIS 2004 DODGE ON JANUARY 5TH 2015. I WAS TO RETURN ON JANUARY 7TH TO HAVE DIFFERENT TIRES & RIMS INSTALLED. ON THE WAY I STOPPED AND FILLED THE GAS TANK. AFTERWARDS EVERY STOP SIGN I CAME TO THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT. IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP BUT CONTINUED TO STALL AT EVERY STOP SIGN. THE MECHANIC AT REDDING TRUCK & AUTO DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SENSOR WAS BAD AND REPLACED IT AT NO CHARGE. IT RAN FINE UNTIL I FILLED THE GAS TANK AGAIN AND STARTED HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH IT STALLING OUT. SO NOW IF I FILL THE TANK IT WILL STALL OUT UNTIL I DRIVE IT FOR SEVERAL MILES OR UNTIL I RUN SOME OF THE GAS OUT OF THE TANK. I WAS TOLD NOT TO FILL THE TANK WHICH IS NOT A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Jan 28, 2015
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL BEARING SEIZED AND FRACTURED. THE FRONT FENDER WAS DAMAGED, THE DRIVER SIDE HUB ASSEMBLY, AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WERE DESTROYED DURING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Oct 28, 2015
PROBLEMS WITH 2004 DODGE 1500 RAM.*MR THE TRUCK WOULD BOUNCE AND SHAKE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO REPLACED ONE SHOCK BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO BOUNCE AND SHAKE. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE MANUFACTURER PUT A DIFFERENT FRAME ON THE VEHICLE IN 2002 AND THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *NM
Aug 20, 2004
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
WHILE PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT TO PROCEED ON A MAIN ROAD THE VEHICLE DIED WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PULL OUT AND CROSS MULTIPLE LANES OF ON COMING TRAFFIC. I PUSHED THE ACCELERATOR AND THE TRUCK BRIEFLY ACCELERATED AND THEN JUST DIED. I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART THE ENGINE. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WITH APPROXIMATELY 6500 MILES ON IT AND NOW I HAVE 204000 . THIS IS THE 4TH OCCASION IT HAS STALLED WHILE AT LOW SPEED FOR NO REASON. THE LATEST OCCASION JUST OCCURRED ON08/11/15 WHILE I WAS GOING THREW A ROUND ABOUT. I ENTERED THE ROUND ABOUT TURNING SLIGHTLY TO THE RIGHT ,HALF WAY AROUND COMING OUT OF THE TURN AS IT WAS STRAIGHTENING THE TRUCK JUST SHUT DOWN. IN ALL THE OCCURRENCES I HAVE BEEN TRAVELING AT LOWER SPEEDS 30 MPH OR LESS. 2 ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE. ON THE LAST OCCURRENCE I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE TRUCK WHILE COASTING IN NEUTRAL ,EVEN THOUGH THE SIDE OF THE DASH THAT THE GEAR RANGE IS BURNT OUT SO YOU CANT ACTUALLY SEE WHAT GEAR YOU ARE IN. ALL THE TIMES IT HAS STALLED IT HAS BEEN DURING SUMMER MONTHS HOT OUTSIDE AND NO PRECIPITATION. AT TIMES THE TRUCK WILL HIT A LOW RPM WHILE AT AN IDLE BUT WILL RECOVER. THE VEHICLE HAS GONE YEARS IN BETWEEN STALLS FIRST 2 WHEN THE TRUCK HAD LESS THAN A 80K, AND THE LAST 2 STALL OUTS ABOUT A YEAR APART. NO CODES STORED IN THE COMPUTER. TOTALLY RANDOM EVENTS.
Aug 25, 2015
VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR A STOP SIGN, TRAFFIC OR RED LIGHT OR WHEN TURNING. *TR
Feb 25, 2013
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
WAS DRIVING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT APPROX. 20MPH WHEN THE FRONT END FELL OUT ONTO THE ROAD.
Aug 10, 2015
AT APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES OUR 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 BEGAN PULLING HARD TO THE RIGHT. AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WILL CROSS 4 LANES OF TRAFFIC WITHIN SECONDS IF THE DRIVER IS NOT PULLING TO THE LEFT IN ORDER TO COMPENSATE FOR THE RIGHT PULL. WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE ALIGNED SEVERAL TIMES BY DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS AS WELL AS AT ALIGNMENT SHOPS, AND THE ISSUE PERSISTS. DAIMLER CHRYSLER CLAIMED THE ISSUE WAS TIRE RELATED, AND WE HAD THE TIRE DEALER MOVE TIRES AROUND REPEATEDLY TRYING TO MAKE THE PROBLEM GO AWAY. WE HAVE ALSO REPLACED TIRES WITH NO CHANGE IN THE PULL. RECENTLY, WE NOTICED THE PULL IS FAR WORSE WHEN THE VEHICLE HAS A FULL TANK OF GAS, WHICH LEADS ME TO SUSPECT WEIGHT OR WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION IS A FACTOR. WE HAD STEERING RACK AND DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE AT APPROXIMATELY 25,000 MILES. BOTH WERE REPLACED AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO EXIST. ALSO, ALIGNMENT NUMBERS GO FROM WITHIN SPECIFICATION TO WILDLY OUT OF SPECIFICATION EACH TIME THE TRUCK IS PLACED ON A RACK. THIS VEHICLE CONTROL ISSUE IS 100% REPEATABLE. *JB
Aug 28, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS
2 complaints
TRUCK STARTED SQUEAKING THEN MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHILE TURNING IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE STEERING WHEEL MAKES A NOISE WHILE TURNING. DIDN'T KNOW THERE WAS ANY RECALLS ON THIS TRUCK. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THE MAN SAID THE WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO COME OFF. *TR
Mar 12, 2015
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 REGULAR CAB PICKUP W/ 20" WHEELS & OEM GOODYEAR WRANGLER HP TIERS 5.7 HEMI. VEHICLE IS 100% STOCK AND UNMODIFIED AND MAINTAINED METICULOUSLY. AT RANDOM INTERVALS ON THE HIGHWAY BETWEEN 60 & 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE WILL ABRUPTLY DEVELOP A MASSIVE SHAKING SENSATION. VIOLENT ENOUGH TO MAKE IT FEEL LIKE IT MAY LOOSE CONTROL OR HAVE A FLAT TIRE. THEN IF YOU SLOW DOWN THE TRUCK RIDE SMOOTHES AS GLASS AND WILL BE FINE TILL IT STARTS TO BUILD AGAIN, OR A BUMP SETS IT OFF. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN THROWOUT THE INTERNET AND COMMONLY CALLED "DEATH WOBBLE". THIS CONDITION SEEMS TO AFFECT PRIMARILY RAM 1500-2500 FROM 2003-2008. *TR
Jul 10, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE TRUCK LOST ALL POWER AND STALLED. I IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED THE TRUCK AND PROCEEDED TO THE NEXT INTERSECTION, AND IT LOST POWER AND STALLED AGAIN WHILE BRAKING TO A FULL STOP. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TWO MILES CLOSER TO MY HOME, CAME TO A STOP AND THE ENGINE REVVED UP SLIGHTLY, AND THEN IDLED LOW TO THE POINT WHERE I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO STALL AGAIN. I GOT IT HOME AND HAD IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. THE TRUCK WAS CHECKED OUT, THE TRUCK DID NOT STALL AFTER REPEATED TESTING FOR THE NEXT WEEK. I PICKED IT UP, GOT A QUARTER MILE DOWN THE ROAD AND IT LOST POWER AND STALLED AGAIN. I IMMEDIATELY RETURNED IT TO THE MECHANIC AND, AGAIN, THE TRUCK DID NOT DUPLICATE THE STALLING, BUT THE MECHANIC DID SEE IT REV UP WHEN COMING TO A STOP. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE IDLE POSITIONING SENSOR AND I PICKED UP MY TRUCK ONLY FOR IT TO STALL ON MY WAY HOME. MY MECHANIC HAS HAD MY TRUCK MORE THAN I HAVE OVER THE LAST TWO MONTHS AND THE PROBLEM REMAINS UNDIAGNOSED. AFTER BASIC RESEARCH ON DODGE FORUMS, THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE ARE DEALING WITH AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE CONSIDERING THAT THE TRUCK LOSES POWER AND STALLS WITHOUT WARNING IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNS AND COMING TO A STOP. PLEASE HELP RESOLVE THIS ISSUE BEFORE IT COSTS SOMEONE THEIR LIFE. I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON HAVING THIS PROBLEM. *TR
Jan 15, 2015
WHILE DRIVING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT 25 MPH VEHICLE LOST POWER AND DIDN'T WANT TO TAKE THE GAS THEN CUT OFF. WOULD NOT RESTART , ENGINE WOULD ROTATE BUT NOT START. PUMPED THE ACCELERATOR THEN ENGINE RESTARTED AND RAN ROUGH WITH NO POWER . HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP TO BE CHECK. I WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE WAS BLOWN . WHEN I CHECK THE DASH THE THROTTLE ELEC. LIGHT WAS ON. *TR
Mar 30, 2014
STEERING,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ABNORMAL POP WAS HEARD AS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SEALANT FAILED, CAUSING THE FRONT WINDSHIELD TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REFERRED THE CONTACT TO A GLASS SPECIALIST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GLASS SPECIALIST WHO INSPECTED THE WINDSHIELD AND ADVISED THAT THE URETHANE SEALANT WAS NOT STICKING TO THE GLASS. THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED BY THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD RETURN HIS CALL WITHIN 24 HOURS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,500. .... UPDATED 02-20-13 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING COLUMN BECAME LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AS WELL AS THE GEAR ASSEMBLY, STEERING RACK, GEAR SHAFT, FLUID. THE VEHICLE NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. UPDATED 02/25/2013 *JS
Jan 07, 2013
I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 65 IN MOBILE, AL DOING A SPEED OF AROUND 65 MPH. SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING, MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED-UP AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. THANKFULLY, THERE WERE NOT MANY CARS ON THE HIGHWAY AND I WAS ABLE TO COAST ACROSS 3 LANES OF THE HIGHWAY, FINALLY STOPPING IN A DITCH ON AN OFF RAMP. THE PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED WAS THE POWER STEERING PUMP POPPED OFF, WRAPPED AROUND MY SERPENTINE BELT, AND CRACKED MY HEAD GASKET. THEY REPLACED ALL PARTS THAT WERE DAMAGED. ONE MONTH LATER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULATOR MALFUNCTIONED DURING A RAIN STORM AND I HAD NO WIND SHIELD WIPERS. *NM
Aug 12, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
REMOTE UNLOCK STOPPED WORKING ON DRIVERS SIDE DOOR AND CAN'T UNLOCK WITH KEY. THE DOOR WILL OPEN FROM THE INSIDE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE IS WORKING OK. HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF THIS SAME COMPLAINT ONLINE. *TR
Jan 05, 2013
THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR HAS QUIT WORKING. THIS PROHIBITS ANY OF THE POWER DOOR LOCKS FROM WORKING AND THE FOB WONT WORK. CD PLAYER HAS A CD STUCK IN IT AND WILL NOT EJECT. THESE ISSUES ARE WELL DOCUMENTED ON WEBSITES AS PROMINENT PROBLEMS. *TR
Nov 09, 2011
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCK IS STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION AND CANNOT BE UNLOCKED FROM OUTSIDE EVEN WITH KEY. REMOTE DOES NOT WORK EITHER TO UNLOCK DOOR. VERY DANGEROUS WITH POSSIBLE CHILDREN AND/OR PETS INSIDE THE VEHICLE IN 100 DEGREE TEXAS HEAT! *TR
Aug 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK WAS JAMMED AND THE KEY COULD NOT BE INSERTED INTO THE MANUAL KEY LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. UPDATED 11/29/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOOR ACTUATOR WAS REPLACED. 12/07/11
Oct 19, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHEN VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF. VEHICLE STALLS AT SLOW SPEEDS. CAN'T TELL THE ENGINE QUIT AS THE RPMS BOTTOM OUT AND ENGINE DIES. VERY DANGEROUS FOR DRIVING. NO CONTROL AFTER THE ENGINE STOPS. THIS HAPPENED TWICE TODAY. FIRST TIME WAS IN TRAFFIC IN A TOWN AT A STOP LIGHT. COULDN'T RESTART THE ENGINE FOR AWHILE AND COULDN'T GET THE TRUCK OUT OF TRAFFIC. SECOND TIME SLOWED TO TURN AROUND IN A DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE AND BACKED UP WHEN I CAME TO A STOP TO SHIFT TO D THE ENGINE STALLED AND I DIDN'T KNOW IT. MY TRUCK WAS AT AN ANGLE CROSSING 2 LANES OF TRAFFIC. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO GET IT RESTARTED. I GOOGLED THE PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON AND DANGEROUS WITH LIMITED SUCCESS ON FINDING A REPAIR SOLUTION. *TR
Nov 07, 2011
DT: AT CERTAIN SPEEDS THE TRUCK IS CHOKING DOWN, NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS. *AK AT TIME THE VEHICLE OPERATES AS IF IT'S NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL. THE GAS MILEAGE HAS ALSO BEEN DRASTICALLY REDUCED. *NM
Aug 12, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
MY TRUCK STALLS AS I COME TO A STOP. THIS HAPPENS PROBABLY ABOUT 4 TIMES A MONTH SINCE THE DATE ABOVE. THE DEALERSHIP HASN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. I HAVE READ ON FORUMS ONLINE THAT A TON OF OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. SOME SAY IT HAS TO DO WITH ERG VALVE AND IT SHOULD BE RECALLED. THEY SAID THEY REPLACE THE EGR VALVE AND THE PROBLEM IS FIXED.
Sep 29, 2011
MY 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 PICK UP WITH A 5.7 LITER ENGINE BEGAN TO STALL UPON BRAKING AND COMING TO A STOP. THE ENGINE WOULD LOSE RPM AND DIE (STALL) LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKES OR STEERING. IT WOULD RESTART EASILY BUT OCCUR AGAIN FREQUENTLY. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND AFTER EXTENSIVE AND EXPENSIVE DIAGNOSIS WAS FOUND TO HAVE A FAILING THROTTLE BODY AND ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL FAILURE. A NEW THROTTLE BODY WAS OBTAINED FROM DODGE (DIFFERENT PART NUMBER FROM ORIGINAL) AND INSTALLED. TOTAL COST FOR THE WORK WAS APPROXIMATELY $2,500.00. MY RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS PROBLEM IS EXTENSIVE IN THIS MODEL AND IS DANGEROUS.
Mar 03, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROLLER IN MY 2004 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED. THE WIRING HARNESS COMPLETELY MELTED THROUGH WIRES AND ALL, AND THE BRAKE CONTROL MECHANISM ITSELF MELTED AND BURNED. THE PART WAS INSPECTED BY CHRYSLER BUT IN THEIR DETERMINATION SINCE I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THE VEHICLE THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REPAIRS. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MY LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER HAS TOLD ME THAT HE HAS SEEN THIS PROBLEM BEFORE, AND I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY INDEPENDENT SERVICE TECH'S THAT THIS IS DEFINITELY A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. THAT THE BRAKING CONTROLLER IS DRAWING MORE AMPERAGE THAN IT SHOULD BE. CHRYSLER HAS TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING MORE THEY WILL DO IN THIS SITUATION. *TR
Apr 16, 2009
ABS MODULE FAILED. WATER LEAKING FROM HOOD CAUSED ABS CONNECTOR TO CORRODE UP RESULTING IN FAILURE OF THE INSTRUMENTATION PANEL (ALL GAUGES) INCLUDING WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND OVERHEAD INFORMATION CENTER. NO ANTI LOCK BRAKES. *JB
Mar 04, 2007
SEATS
2 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT MOUNTS OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE AND ADVISED HIM TO CALL THE DODGE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE OCCURS ON ALL 2004-2005 RAMS AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR OUT OF POCKET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,457. UPDATED 1/6/09 *CN UPDATED 01/14/09. *JB
Dec 02, 2008
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE IN TWO AREAS, ONE A SHARP PIECE OF METALWAS PROTRUDING THROUGH THE MATERIAL IN THE BACK WHICH CAUSED CUTS ON MY BACK AND CLOTHS. SECOND, A BAR THATWAS UNDER THE SEAT BROKE AND ALLOWED THE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN BRAKING AND BACK WHEN ACCELERATING.*AK
Mar 25, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
2004, DODGE RAM 1500, 5.7L. TRUCK WILL SOMETIMES STALL WHILE SLOWING FOR A STOP OR TURN. HAD THE TSB 18-013-05A DONE BY THE DEALER AND THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM ESPECIALLY INTO TURNS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE LOSES ITS POWER STEERING. *JB
Jan 02, 2007
WHEN THE DRIVER MOVED ACROSS TWO LANES TO INITIATE A LEFT TURN THE TRUCK LOST ALL POWER. THE CONSUMER PUSHED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR BUT NOTING HAPPENED UNTIL THE DRIVER PUSHED THE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. WHEN THE PEDAL WAS PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR THE TRUCK LURCHED FORWARD QUICKLY AT A VERY HIGH RPM. THE PROBLEM HAS NEVER OCCURRED AGAIN, EVEN AFTER THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE. THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNTIL THE VEHICLE'S SPEED EXCEEDED 8 MPH OVER THE SET SPEED. *AK
Aug 05, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2 complaints
I HAVE PLACED THREE SETS OF ROTORS ON MY 2004 DODGE 1500 RAM QUAD CAB IN 65,000 MILES. FIRST SET WARPED AT ABOUT 18,000 MILES, THE DEALERSHIP TURNED THEM AND CHARGED ME $90.00. THEY IN TURN WARPED AGAIN AT ABOUT 23,000 MILES. REPLACED THEM WITH WAGGNER HIGH PERFORMANCE ROTORS AT ABOUT $110.00 A PIECE. THE ROTORS AND PADS LASTED ABOUT 35,000 AND THE ROTORS WERE SO WARPED, THEY COULDN'T BE TURNED. DEALERSHIP IS ABSOLUTLY NO HELP WHAT SO EVER. THEY DENY EVEN HAVING A PROBLEM. I TOLD THE SERVICE WRITER TYPE IN DODGE BRAKE PROBLEMS AND YOU'LL GET MORE THAN YOUR SHARE OF INFO. HE SAID HE COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. I'VE BEEN DRIVING CHRYSLER PRODUCTS FOR OVER 40 YEARS... THIS LEMON HAS ENDED ALL THAT.
Oct 15, 2006
2004 RAM 1500 HEMI SPORT QC HAD TERRIBLE SHIMMY IN FRONT END UPON STOPPING AND TRUCK WAS HARD TO CONTROL. DEALER STATED ROTORS WERE WARPED AND TURNED THEM. THIS WAS AT 9500 MILES. AGAIN AT 15000 MILES TRUCK IS DOING SAME THING. DEALER SAID THEY WOULD TURN THEM AGAIN BUT THAT WAS ALL. SAID THEY COULD TURN THEM AS MANY TIMES AS THEY WANTED. SAID THEY TURNED THEM BUT THE WHEELS HAVEN'T BEEN REMOVED FROM TRUCK. DEALER OR DODGE UNWILLING TO FIX PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH BOTH ADMIT THERE IS A PROBLEM. BACK ROTOR IS WARPED AND HAS BAD GROVES IN IT. FEEL I AM GETTING BUM DEAL ON 36000 DOLLAR TRUCK.
Jun 30, 2005
STEERING,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I tried to get the service done Iam a one vehicle owner the dealership told me I had to pay out of pocket for the rental car with no set day of service The dealership didn’t care whether I got the recall done cause of the year of the vehicle they provided no transportation solution
Jun 25, 2024
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I was driving to work that morning traveling about 40 into the city when all of a sudden I heard a loud noise, I barely could handle the steering wheel to coast it to the side before it came to a complete hault, I look out my window and my drive shaft broke in 2 pieces was passing me on the main road. Front end was on the side shoulder, back end was out in the road. I jumped out of the truck and grabbed up both ends of my drive shafts and put in the back of my 04 dodge ram truck, then started directing traffic on this busy road of morning commuters. Fluid was everywhere on the road so I'm trying to put sand from the side of the road onto the fluid that was on the road that had leaked out my truck all while directing traffic to keep from creating an accident. An law officer came ask was I alright, I answered explained what had happened and he never took a report instead replied with "Seems like you got everything handled" and got back in his car and drove off. I called for a tow service for their assistance and requested it be took to a shop. Where it now sits unrivaled. It was inspected by the mechanic and learned that the pinyin nut had came off cause my rear end to lock up which caused my drive shaft to come out and when it hit broke it smooth into 2 pieces that caused damage to my transmission case. This could have ended very badly for me that day, I'm thankful that it didn't. But now my truck is tore up do to a faulty manufacturers pinyin nut. And I need my truck fixed so I can work and support my family. This was not my doings. I love my truck very much and desperately need it back up and running
May 14, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 used to haul a 2018 Keystone Passport Ultra Lite Grand Touring. The contact stated that the thermostat in the RV failed to operate as needed. The RV was taken to the dealer, where the thermostat was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The RV was taken back to the dealer, where the thermostat was replaced a second time. Additionally, the contact stated that the RV interior structure had detached in several areas, and the RV was leaking an unknown substance. The contact stated that a nearby camper repair facility inspected the RV and opened the release valve, where water had accumulated underneath the RV. The RV was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown
Aug 11, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
Mechanic said TIPM went bad. All gages guit working, check engine light stays on wind shield whipers turn on & off, engine stalls,all lights randomly turn on and off head lights turn signals exc. Transmission and 4 wheel drive say repair. Anti lock breaks acting up. Mechanic said this is happening alot for 2004 Dodge Ram trucks.
Oct 18, 2022
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I was driving from Colorado to Indiana and all the sudden I heard a noise so I pulled over to the right side of the road. When a man came across the median and got a fire extinguisher from his truck and stated for me and my 3 dogs to get out because my truck was on fire. He stated that the driver shaft was on fire with flames by my gas tank.
Nov 08, 2021
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
Severe rust and corrosion on body and suspension parts. Started at around 10 years of age. Support for bed to frame shows severe corrosion making hauling unsafe. Water is able to enter the cab through corroded rocker panels causing mold. Also, electrical system malfunction in throttle body can cause no response from accelerator at intermittent times.
Jun 30, 2021
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WATER IS LEAKING INTO THE CAB FROM THE GRAB BAR LOCATED ON THE "A" PILLAR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE AND THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB #23-003-04) FOR THIS PROBLEM, WHICH WAS ISSUED FOR MANY MODEL YEARS OF THIS TYPE VEHICLE.
Nov 16, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
JUST CAUGHT FIRE BURNED UP COMMON PROBLEM LOTS OF FIRES
Feb 16, 2019
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
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.
Oct 29, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
FIRST IT WAS FUEL LIGHT COMING ON THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED COMING ON. GOT THAT OFF THEN THE BLOWN LIGHT STARTED COMING ON CHANGE ALL BLOWN FUSES AND LIGHTS BUT LIGHT WOULDN'T GO OUT AND ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. PAID TO FIXED AFTER 1 YEAR IT STARTED UP ALL OVER AGAIN.
Sep 13, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TURN SIGNAL, WINSHIELD WIPERS, AND SPEED CONTROL HAS A MIND OF THEIR OWN. HALF THE TIME NOT WORKING THE REST OF THE TIME THE WHEN SIGNALING TO TURN RIGHT THE RIGHT DONT WORK THEN WHEN SIGNALING LEFT THE RIGHT SIDE BLINKS INSTEAD OF THE LEFT. THE WINSHIELD WIPERS JUST RANDOMLY SWIPE SOMETIMES WHEN NOT EVEN CRANKED AND KEYS NOT EVEN IN THE IGNITION.
Oct 30, 2017
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
ENGINE STALLS AT ALL SPEEDS ON AN INTERSTATE WHILE GOING 75 MPH WITH NO CONTROL OF STEERING DUE TO LOST OF POWER STEERING OR BRAKES. SOMETIMES IT WILL RESTART OF SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T RIGHT AWAY BUT AFTER ABOUT THIRTY MINUTES IT WILL RESTART. THIS IS ALSO TRUE OF PARKING LOTS AND CITY STREETS. WITH NO CODES OR ENGINE CHECK LIGHT TO REFER TO.
Oct 03, 2017
POWER TRAIN,WHEELS
1 complaint
4/23/2017 REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY FELL OFF. CAUSED DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. LUCKILY IT HAPPENED WHILE TURNING IN A PARKING LOT. I'VE SEEN A LOT OF ONLINE POSTINGS AND PICTURES OF FAILURES AND ACCIDENTS DUE TO THIS PRODUCT DEFICIENCY. PLEASE ADVISE... THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME...
Apr 24, 2017
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE COMPLETELY FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND AND CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE FRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
Sep 26, 2016
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE, THE CHECK ENGINE, THE ABS AND THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT AND VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS UNAVAILABLE.
Aug 04, 2016
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE DRIVESHAFT DETACHED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING AND THE REAR AXLE LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PINION NUT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V796000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Jul 14, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE DASH MODUAL THAT CONTROLS THE INTERIOR LIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, AND INTERIOR SIGNALS NO LONGER WORKS. THE GUAGES WORK AND THE SIGNALS WORK BUT THERE ARE NO LIGHTS. THIS POSES A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE YOU CANNOT SEE YOUR SPEED, OIL, TEMP, AND BATTERY GUAGES. IM NOT SURE WHEN IY WENT BAD, I GOT INTO MY TRUCK ONE NIGHT AND NONE OF MY INTERIOR LIGHTS WORKED.
May 04, 2016
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE PINION NUT DETACHED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A CEMENT BARRIER. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BUMP TO THE HEAD AND BODY BRUISES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH THE IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE REAR DRIVESHAFT AND BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A RECALL FOR THE 2005 MODELS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V796000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Mar 30, 2016
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE WITH THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WHICH WAS REPLACED DUE TO A FAULTY HOUSING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE IN THE REAR, THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL FRACTURED AND THE PINION NUT DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,000.
Mar 29, 2016
AIR BAGS,WHEELS
1 complaint
I HAVE RECEIVED MANY NOTICES ABOUT THE AIR BAG FAILURE ON MY 04 RAM TRUCK. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MY DEALER OVER A YEAR AGO AND THEY CANNOT ACQUIRE THE PARTS TO REPLACE IT, THIS IS ONGOING AND DUMB. EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT I AM AT RISK AND IF SOMETHING EVER HAPPENED TO ME MY FAMILY WOULD SUE DODGE CORP. BUT I WISH TO LIVE WITH PEACE OF MIND. ALSO CODES R25 P81 P40 AT WHICH THE WHELL HUBS ARE FAILING EVERY 3-4 YEARS AND I KEEP PURCHASING WITH REPLACEMENT PARTS FROM LOCAL AUTO PARTS STORES.
Mar 27, 2016
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED AND REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE OIL PAN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SECOND AIR BAG. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SWITCH FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE DEALER DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE FOR THE LEAKING OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000.
Feb 11, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED, THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED, AND THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
Nov 13, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
LAST SPRING, APRIL 2015, I NOTICED THAT MY DEFROSTER WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE AIR BLOWS OUT OF THE A.C. VENTS, BUT NOT THE TOP DASHBOARD VENTS. I WENT ONLINE TO SEE: 1. HOW WIDESPREAD THE PROBLEM WAS (VERY COMMON IN OLDER VEHICLES; I BOUGHT MY TRUCK NEW IN 2004 FROM A DEALER THAT IS NOW OUT OF BUSINESS) 2. WHAT THE REACTION FROM DODGE WAS ( $1.500.00 TO REPAIR, EVEN THOUGH THEY MUST DO AN AIRBAG RECALL REPAIR IN THE SAME AREA) 3. HOW EXPENSIVE IT WOULD BE TO HAVE A PROFESSIONAL REPAIR JOB DONE ( EST. $1,200.00 - $1,500.00) 4. HOW EXPENSIVE/DIFFICULT IT WOULD BE TO ATTEMPT TO REPAIR MYSELF (UNIFORMLY INEXPENSIVE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE IN METAL FOR AROUND $50.00, NOT THE CHEAP DODGE PLASTIC) ( DO - IT - YOURSELF INSTRUCTIONS ARE COMPLEX, COUNTER-INTUITIVE, TIME CONSUMING...8 HOURS OR MORE, AND REQUIRE SPECIAL TOOLS AS WELL AS PHYSICAL DEXTERITY) I AM STUCK HAVING TO FIND $1,500.00 FOR A REPAIR, OR DRIVE IN THE FOG THIS WINTER WITH NO DEFROST. ALL BECAUSE OF A $1.500.00 REPAIR BILL FOR A $50.00 PART.
Sep 05, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE, PULL TO THE LEFT, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD, WHERE THE INSURANCE COMPANY DEEMED THE VEHICLE DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED. MA 10/8 *CN
Aug 28, 2015
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY FAMILY AND I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. (WE HAD JUST HAD THE TRUCK SERVICED ABOUT 4 DAYS PRIOR AT OUR LOCAL DEALERSHIP.) ALL THE SUDDEN THE TRUCK MAKES THIS SOUND. I SLOWED DOWN, ROLLED MY WINDOW DOWN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT IF IT WAS MY VEHICLE OR NOT. VERY FAINT AT FIRST AND INCREASED WITH A LOUD BOOM. I GET OUT TO FIND MY DRIVE SHAFT ON THE GROUND. AND THE PINION NUT NOWHERE TO BE SEEN. GONE. LUCKILY WE WERE ON A COUNTRY ROAD AND MY FAMILY IS SAFE.
Aug 16, 2015
SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
POPPING AND GRINDING IN REAR END POPPING IN THE CV AXLE FRONT TIRES LEANING IN AND WEARING ON INSIDE WITH NEW TIRES AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT HAVE ADDED NEW CALIPERS ROTORS BRAKES 2 NEW CV AXLES AND THE PROBLEM STILL NOT FIXED
Jul 27, 2015
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 25 MPH HAD JUST MADE A LEFT TURN, AND OUT OF NO WHERE MY TRUCK WENT SIDE WAYS HEARD A SCREECHING TIRE SOUND THEN A BANG, THEN THE WHOLE TRUCK STARTED TO SHAKE VERY VIOLENTLY. I BRAKED IMMEDIATELY AND THE BANGING CONTINUED, I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY AND TRIED TO GIVE IT GAS TO GET TO THE EDGE OF THE STREET BUT THE BANGING GO WORST, TURN OFF AND EXITED THE TRUCK, NOTICED A BIG PIECE OF METAL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ALONG WITH A LOT OF OIL , RAN UP TO IT TO ONLY NOTICE IT WAS HALF OF MY DRIVE SHAFT, IT HAD SNAPPED IN TWO STILL ATTACHED TO A PIECE OF THE REAR END, ALONG WITH FRAGMENT PIECES ALL OVER THE FLOOR OF THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING, SEEMED LIKE SOMETHING BLEW UP IN THE DIFFERENTIAL. I LOOKED UNDER THE TRUCK AND NOTICED THE BANGING NOISE AND VIOLENT MOVEMENT WAS COMING FROM THE OTHER HALF OF THE DRIVE SHAFT THAT WAS STILL ATTACKED TO THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS STILL SPINNING WHEN I HAD IT IN GEAR. THE CAR BEHIND ME HAD TO AVOID THE DRIVE SHAFT THAT SNAPPED OFF SINCE HE SAID IT FLEW OUT THE REAR OF MY TRUCK AS I WAS DRIVING. HAD TO GET TOWED HOME AND HAVE THE DIFFERENTIAL OIL CLEANED OF THE ROAD WAY. I WENT HOME AND NOTICE THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS VERY SAME THING AT IT COVERED TRUCKS MANUFACTURED JANUARY 28 OF 2004 THROUGH AUGUST 3, 2005, MY TRUCK WAS MANUFACTURED APRIL 2004 SO IT SHOULD BE COVERED BUT THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURE ARE GIVING THE RUN AROUND. PLEASE HELP! *TR
Jul 11, 2015
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I RECIEVED THE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE SOMETIME IN THE MONTH OF JUNE...HAVING WAITED WHAT SEEMED TO BE MORE THAN A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE UNAVAILABLE PARTS TO COME IN...I DECIDED TO JUST STOP BY THE DEALERSHIP ON HWY 41 IN HENDERSON. JULY 7TH 2014. SOMETIME BETWEEN 1PM AND 2PM. THE GENTLEMAN EXPRESSED TO ME EVERYTHING WAS ON BACK ORDER, THAT IT WAS NOT LIKELY TO OCCUR AND HE HASNT SEEN A TRUCK NEEDING THIS RECAL. HE SEEMED UNCONCERNED ABOUT MY ISSUE. HE DIDNT ASK MY NAME. MY NUMBER OR ACKNOWLEDGE MY LETTER. HE SAID HE WAS SURE MY NUMBER WAS IN HIS DATA BASE AND HE WOULD CALL WHEN PARTS CAME IN. THIS IS OUR FAMILY VEHICLE THAT WE DRIVE ON THE REGULAR!! HAVING NOT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE 2 YEARS AGO IF THAT FROM MY BROTHER IN LAW...I DOUBT I AM IN HIS SYSTEM!
Jul 10, 2015
AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HEARD A BUZZING NOISE. IN ADDITION, THE HORN FAILED TO SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V770000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
Jun 22, 2015
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND DID NOT EFFECTIVELY STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE VEERED ACROSS THE ROADWAY AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED BRUISES TO THE BODY AND MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000. UPDATED 11/18/15*LJ UPDATED 1/12/16 *JS UPDATED 01/26/16.*JB
Jun 15, 2015
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE REAR END SEIZED, WHICH MADE THE VEHICLE SLIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVESHAFT, THE REAR BRAKE CABLES, AND THE REAR PASSENGER SHOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Mar 06, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHEN BRAKING, THE VEHICLE ENGINE STALLS AS I SLOW DOWN. THE ISSUE WAS INTERMITTENT, BUT NOW HAPPENS EACH TIME I BREAK. I HAVE TO PULL OVER WITH NO POWER STEERING AND RESTART THE VEHICLE IN P OR N. SOMETIMES, I HAVE TO WAIT A FEW MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL LET ME RESTART. *TR
Jan 07, 2015
STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
I ORIGINALLY REPORTED THIS ACCIDENT TO NHTSA WEBSITE AND I'M NOT ABLE TO FIND THE COMPLAINT BECAUSE THE WEBSITE HAS CHANGE. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN CUSSETA, GA, THE TRUCK MADE A LOUD NOISE ON THE LEFT SIDE AN HOUR BEFORE STARTED SPINNING OUT OF CONTROL, AND IT DID IT AGAIN BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. THE TRUCK WAS DEEMED TOTAL AND THE MECHANIC FROM THE WRECKAGE COMPANY SAID THE AXLE BROKE. I REPORTED THIS TO DODGE/CHRYSLER AND THEY SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO CHECK THE TRUCK AND HE SAID TO ME "I WAS LUCKY TO BE ALIVE" DODGE/CHRYSLER NEVER GAME ME NO INFORMATION AT ALL, I WAS ACTUALLY BRUSH ASIDE LIKE NOTHING. PLEASE HELP ME FIND THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT I SUBMITTED. *JS
Jan 01, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE WHO OWNS A DODGE,I WENT TO FUEL UP THE TRUCK AND IT WENT ALL OVER THE GROUND RATHER THAN IN THE TANK...TOOK IT TO THE DEALER...CHECK VALVE BAD...NEED NEW TANK....NEVER BUY DODGE AGAIN.. *TR
Dec 29, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TRUCK LOST ALL POWER, THROTTLE LAMP BLINKING. STALLED ON ROADWAY, WOULD START BUT WOULD NOT GIVE THROTTLE TO MOVE THE TRUCK. TURNED KEY OFF THEN BACK ON A FEW TIMES AND WOULD LET ME APPLY THROTTLE FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN BACK TO NO POWER. I DID THIS A FEW TIMES JUST TO GET OFF THE ROADWAY. THERE IS NO THROTTLE CABLE SO IT IS A COMPUTER CONTROL PROBLEM. *TR
Dec 13, 2014
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
HAD JUST FILLED GAS TANK FIFTEEN MINUTES EARLIER. DRIVING ON MOUNTAIN RD. SLOWED FOR CURVE AND ENGINE QUIT, ALMOST RAN INTO LOGGING TRUCK HEADON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AFTER FILLUP. ONCE WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON FREEWAY. SLOWED TO LET ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND ENGINE QUITE AS SOON AS I TOUCHED THE BRAKES. WHEN I FILL GAS TANK IT USUALLY DIE AT FIRST STOP. DOES THIS UNTIL I HAVE USED UP SOME OF THE GAS. HAVE ASKED DEALER WHO SOLD THE TRUCK TO ME TO LOOK INTO THIS SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE I GET KILLED. NO RESPONSE. I NO LONGER DRIVE THAT ROAD JUST AFTER FILL UP. HAVE CHECKED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT SEVERAL 1500 RAM OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. IT WILL BE LIKE THE IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM. PEOPLE WILL HAVE TO GET KILLED TO GET IT FIXED. *TR
Nov 18, 2014
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I HAD THE TRUCK OFF, IN PARK AND E-BRAKE ENGAGED. A FRIEND OF MINE WAS WATCHING MY CHILD WHILE I WAS PULLED AWAY AND SHE HAD LET HIM PLAY WITH STEERING WHEEL (HE LOVES PLAYING WITH STEERING WHEELS). ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEAR THE SITTER SCREAMING AND TURN AROUND AND SAW MY TRUCK ROLLING DOWN THE INCLINED DRIVEWAY WITH MY TODDLER STILL IN DRIVERS SEAT AND DOOR OPEN. I DID WHAT ANY SANE MOTHER WOULD AND TRIED TO RUN TO JUMP IN AND HIT BRAKE BUT ENDED UP BEING DRAGGED BY THE TRUCK AFTER IT HIT A POTHOLE BEFORE CROSSING INTO A MAJOR ROAD. WHEN THE TRUCK FINALLY CAME TO A REST AFTER CRASHING INTO A LARGE FENCE WITH TREES BEHIND IT, I MANAGED TO GET MY CHILD OUT OF TRUCK AND NOTICED THE E-BRAKE WAS STILL ENGAGED. THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO A SHOP YET BUT WILL BE SOON. THIS IS THE ONLY INCIDENCE OF THIS MALFUNCTION WITH MY TRUCK THAT I KNOW OF AND IVE HAD IT SINCE 2009. HOWEVER, I HAVE PREVIOUSLY HAD BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES WHERE MY BRAKE LINES POPPED OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. THIS REALLY NEEDS TO BE CHECKED OUT. I NOW HAVE A CERVICAL SPINE INJURY, SPRAINED WRIST, SPRAINED ANKLE, SEVERE ROAD BURN WHERE I WAS DRAGGED, AND MULTIPLE BRUISES, KNOTS AND SCRAPES. WE WERE JUST LUCKY IT HAPPENED AFTER 5 O CLOCK TRAFFIC HAD CLEARED OUT. THERE IS A POLICE REPORT FILED AND MY DOCTORS HAVE TOLD ME I NEED TO LOOK INTO GETTING AN ATTORNEY. *TT
Apr 15, 2014
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
ONCOMING VEHICLE LOST CONTROL CAME ACROSS 4 LANES TO HIT FRONT OF TRUCK. DODGE IS TOTALED BUT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I CONTACTED DODGE TO HAVE THEM CHECK THEM OUT AND WAS TOLD, FIRST A SPECIAL TASK FORCE WOULD COME CHECK THE AIRBAGS AND WE WOULD BE COMPENSATED, THEN LATER WAS TOLD DUE TO THE AGE AND MILEAGE OF MY TRUCK THEY WOULDN'T BUT I COULD TAKE IT TO A DODGE DEALERSHIP AND SEE IF THEY WOULD RUN THE TEST AT MY EXPENSE. DODGE DIDN'T SEEM TO CARE WHY AIR BAGS DIDN'T GO OFF SINCE THE TRUCK IS 10 YEARS OLD. *TR
Feb 19, 2014
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING SATURDAY, 11/23/2013, I NOTICED A VIBRATION AND HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN I TURNED THE CAR WOULD CROAK OR MOAN. I COULD TELL SOMETHING WAS WRONG BECAUSE MY BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SPONGY AND HAD TO BE PRESSED IN FULLY IN ORDER TO STOP THE CAR. I BEGAN TO HEAD HOME WITH THE TRUCK AS I DID NOT WANT A SAFETY HAZARD WHERE I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. I ALSO NOTICED THAT IN ORDER TO STEER STRAIGHT, I HAD TO HOLD MY STEERING WHEEL APPROXIMATELY 30 DEGREES LEFT. UPON GETTING THE TRUCK HOME I IMMEDIATELY SAW MY PROBLEM. MY FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS SITTING IN THE WHEEL WELL ON AN ANGLE. LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE WERE POURING OUT OF THE UNDERCARRIAGE, AND RUBBER GOO WAS LEAVING A TRAIL WHERE I DROVE. I JACKED THE CAR AND REMOVED THE WHEEL, AND COULD SEE EVEN MORE. MY WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY WAS SEPARATED AND BROKEN. THIS CAUSED MY TIRE TO SIT ON THE HUB CROOKED AND LEAN AGAINST MY CONTROL ARM. THE HEAT FROM THIS FRICTION WAS SO INTENSE THAT IT MELTED MY CV BOOT, WHICH IS WHY I HAD A RUBBER GOO TRAIL. IT ALSO MELTED THE ABS SENSOR ON THE WHEEL HUB ITSELF. CAUSING MY ABS TO GO OUT. THE HUB ITSELF HAD A PIECE COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF, AS IF A WELD BROKE. THE HEAT ALSO WARPED MY ROTOR, AND CRACKED MY BRAKE PADS IN THAT SIDE. LUCKILY, I DID NOT HAVE ANY WHEEL SEPARATION OR TOTAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, CAUSING CRASH OR INJURY. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO UTILIZE BRAKING AND DRIVE HOME AT ABOUT 20MPH WITH HAZARDS ON. THE WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN RECALLED IN SEVERAL YEAR DODGE RAM 1500S, INCLUDING 2004, 2006, AND OTHERS, FOR BEARING ISSUES. HOWEVER DODGE CLAIMED IT WAS ONLY A FAULTY PART IN 2WD APPLICATIONS. NOW WE KNOW THIS IS NOT TRUE. I HAVE A 4WD RAM THAT HAD THE HUB ASSEMBLY FAIL AND A PARTIAL BRAKING FAILURE. I AM OUT OF ROOM, BUT I HAVE PICTURES OF THE PARTS BROKEN ON THE CAR, AND PICTURES OF THE REMOVED PARTS AS WELL. *TR
Nov 27, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 CREW CAB 5.7L HEMI 2WD AND IT CONTINUES TO STALL EVERY NOW AND THEN AT LOW SPEEDS OR AT A COMPLETE STOP. VEHICLE WILL START RIGHT UP WITH NO PROBLEM BUT BATTERY GAUGE TAKES A FEW SECONDS TO RISE TO OPERATING LEVELS. TRANSMISSION ALSO FEELS LIKE IT WANTS TO SLIP AT TIME OF STALL. HAD ENGINE AND TRANS CHANGED, BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR CHECKED OUT OKAY AS WELL. DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT A LOT OF INCIDENTS HAPPEN AFTER VEHICLE TRANSMISSION HA BEEN SERVICED OR TRANSMISSION FLUID IS LOW; OTHER INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM HAVE SAID THEY HAD THE ERG VALVE, TPS SENSOR, MAP SENSOR AND EVEN SOFTWARE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT YOU END UP SPENDING HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO FIGURE THIS OUT. I DON'T KNOW WHY CHRYSLER DOESN'T ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. *JB
Sep 05, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
IN THE FALL OF LAST YEAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON IN MY 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CODE THAT CAME UP WAS MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 8. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE FUEL INJECTOR WHICH THEY REPLACED. A FEW DAYS LATER AFTER GETTING MY TRUCK BACK THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. THIS TIME THE CODE WAS MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 6. I TOOK IT TO A VERY TRUSTED MECHANIC WHO STATED IT WAS A ROCKER ARM THAT HAD COME OFF DUE TO JUNK IN THE ENGINE. ONCE IT WAS FIXED AGAIN THE LIGHT CAME ON SAYING MISFIRE IN CYLINDER 8. THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE ROCKER ARM ON THAT CYLINDER AND REPLACED IT. THIS HAPPENED 4 MORE TIMES IN THE NEXT MONTH. THE MECHANIC, WHO IS VERY REPUTABLE, BELIEVES THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT WILL CONTINUE TO OCCUR NO MATTER HOW OFTEN IT IS REPAIRED. HE ALSO STATED HE HAS SEEN THIS IN MANY MANY DODGE TRUCKS AND MOST NOTABLY IN THE 474 ENGINE. IT IS AN ENGINE AND SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO LOSS OF THROTTLE WHICH OCCURS VERY OFTEN WHEN THE PROBLEM IS ON GOING AND IS DEFINITE RISK OF CAUSING AN AUTO ACCIDENT. THIS CODE IS COMING UP EVERY OTHER DAY NOW AND I BELIEVE IT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *TR
Aug 26, 2013
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED AND BRAKES GAVE OUT WHICH ALLOWED VEHICLE WHICH RESULTED IN CRASHING INTO A TREE. *TR
Jul 14, 2013
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING AT FREEWAY SPEED, AROUND 70 MPH. SUDDENLY, I HEARD A NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK AND I NOTICED MY SPEEDOMETER WENT TO ZERO. I WAS STILL MOVING AT THE SAME SPEED. THE FAULT CODE IDENTIFIED A FAILURE IN THE SPEED SENSOR IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, SO I PULLED THE DIFFERENTIAL COVER OFF AND FOUND WHAT WAS LEFT OF THE SPEED SENSOR IN THE BOTTOM OF THE HOUSING. I ALSO FOUND PIECES OF WHAT WAS LATER IDENTIFIED AS C CLIPS FROM MY LSD CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. THE INDUCTIVE PORTION OF THE SPEED SENSOR PROTRUDES INTO THE DIFFERENTIAL HOUSING AND WAS HIT BY THE FLYING PIECES OF C CLIPS. THE CARRIER BEARING ALSO HAD A GROVE CUT INTO IT BY THESE CLIPS AS THEY WORKED THEIR WAY OUT. I AM TOLD THAT IF I HAD NOT CAUGHT THIS, IT WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN CARRIER BEARING FAILURE AND LOCK UP OF MY REAR AXLE. I REMOVED ALL OF THE METAL C CLIP PIECES AND REMOVED THE REMAINING C CLIPS THAT HAD NOT YET FALLEN OUT. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS ANY CONNECTION, BUT MY LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING CRACKED IN HALF ON THE LOWER MAIN LEAF. I HAD TO REPLACE THE SPRING ASSEMBLY AT MY COST. I NOW HAVE A PERMANENT WHINE AT LOW SPEEDS AND CURRENTLY HAVE 125,000 MILES ON MY TRUCK. I AM CERTAINLY GLAD THAT I FOUND THESE METAL PIECES WHEN I DID! THERE APPEARS TO BE MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS FAILURE IN MY TRUCK MODEL, RANGING FROM MODEL YEARS 2003 THROUGH 2006 RAM 1500 EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.7 HEMI. AT THIS TIME, CHRYSLER HAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED THE PATTERNED FAILURES IN THESE REAR DIFFERENTIALS. *TR
Mar 10, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING MY 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 WHILE TURNING AT APPROX 5 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR STALLED OUT THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. THERE IS NO CODE AND SEVERAL REPAIR SHOPS DON T HAVE A CLUE WHAT TO FIX AND JUST WANT TO START REPLACING PARTS. *TR
Feb 04, 2013
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
2004 DODGE RAM 1500 5.7L HEMI WILL STOP RUNNING WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVING AND THE STEERING LOCKS UP. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL CLOSE CALLS AND AM CURRENTLY SEEKING HELP IN THIS MATTER. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THREE MECHANICS WHO HAVE REPLACED ALL THE OXYGEN SENSORS, THE MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR, THROTTLE BODY, EGR VALVE, AIR INTAKE FILTER AND THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO END TO THIS AND EVERYONE IS JUST SHOOTING IN THE DARK. THE DEALERSHIPS DO NOT GET A CODE WHEN THEY HOOK UP TO THE VEHICLE. I AM IN FEAR OF MY SAFETY. I HAVE FOUND SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE ON THE INTERNET WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Jan 02, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I BOUGHT AN 04 RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI THAT HAD AROUND 80K MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN OCT 2010. IT WAS AWESOME THE FIRST AND A HALF I HAD IT, ONLY MINOR REPAIRS I.E BATTERY, IDLER PULLEY, IGNITION SWITCH. I DID REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON IT AS WELL AS OIL CHANGES. IN LATE MARCH 2012 I WENT TO PUT GAS IN MY TRUCK AND IT WOULD NOT LET ME PUT MORE THAN 10 OR 15 CENTS IN BEFORE IT WOULD "BACK FILL" I WAS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE WITH THAT, THEN IN EARLY APRIL 2012 I WAS DRIVING HOME AFTER RUNNING SOME ERRANDS, THE TRUCK HAD RUN GREAT ALL DAY JUST LIKE NORMAL, BUT ABOUT 8 MILES FROM HOUSE I HEAR THIS "THUNK" AND I HAVE NO POWER AND I HAD THIS AWFUL SHAKING AND RATTLING NOISE. THERE WERE NOT EVEN ANY WARNING LIGHTS TELLING WE THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG, I CALLED SOMEONE TO TOW IT HOME THAT NIGHT. I DID THANKFULLY HAVE ANOTHER CAR TO DRIVE. IN THE MONTHS SINCE I HAVE BEEN SLOWLY TEARING THE ENGINE APART WITH MY DAD, THIS WEEK WE FINALLY PULLED THE HEADS AND DISCOVERED THAT MY # 6 PISTON WAS COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND HAD PUNCHED A HOLE IN MY BLOCK! MY ORIGINAL THOUGHT WAS THAT THIS WAS JUST A RANDOM FLUKE AND IT WAS JUST MINE, BUT AFTER READING ON SOME DODGE FORUMS I SEE THAT IT WAS NOT JUST MINE! THIS IS RIDICULOUS FOR AN ENGINE THAT HAS NO MORE MILES THAN THIS AND HAD BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED. MY PARENTS HAVE A 1999 FORD F150 THAT HAS ALMOST 300K ON IT AND HAS NOT BEEN MAINTAINED NEARLY AS WELL... AS MY DAD PUTS IT "IT HAS BEEN RUN HARD AND PUT UP WET" THIS ENGINE HAS RUN LIKE A CHAMP! IT EVEN STILL HAS THE ORIGINAL BATTERY IN IT! THERE ARE MANY MORE REPORTS OF THIS HAPPENING TO THIS ENGINE BOTH IN THE DURANGO WITH THAT YEAR HEMI AS WELL AS THE RAM ON THIS FORUM HTTP://TOWNHALL-TALK.EDMUNDS.COM/DIRECT/VIEW/.F1DD4B2/270. *TR
Nov 12, 2012
VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, I TURNED THE CLIMATE CONTROL TO THE DEFROST SETTING. AFTER 5 MINUTES, NO AIR WAS BLOWING TO THE WINDSHIELD, ONLY FROM THE DASH VENTS. NO FLOOR AIR, NO DEFROSTER AIR, ONLY DASH VENT AIR. TEMPERATURE ADJUSTED FROM WARM TO COLD JUST FINE, HOWEVER. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THAT I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM, WAS TOLD TO BRING THE TRUCK IN FOR A DIAGNOSIS AT A FEE TO PROVIDE AN ESTIMATE. I CALLED A SECOND DEALERSHIP, WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE MANAGER THAT BY MY DESCRIPTION, THE "RECIRC" DOOR AND "MODE 1" DOOR NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE "MODE 2" DOOR MIGHT ALSO NEED REPLACEMENT, BUT THAT MY "BLEND" DOOR IS WORKING. THE ESTIMATED COST TO REPAIR WOULD BE AROUND $1300.00 TO GET MY DEFROSTER FUNCTIONING AGAIN. I ASKED IF THIS WAS A COMMON ISSUE, HE SAID IT WAS VERY COMMON. I ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE, HE REPLIED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR COMFORT FEATURES, THAT HE WAS AWARE OF. I WOULD THINK THAT THE DEFROSTER WAS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Aug 11, 2012
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
AT 80,000 MILES CITY DRIVING BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT HUBS FAILED. LEFT HUB LOCKED UP ALMOST SENDING ME INTO CENTER CONCRETE WALL. DAMAGE TO FT END WAS EXTENSIVE. CALLED DEALERSHIP TO FIND OUT IF I HAD 2 WHEEL OR 4 WHEEL ABS, GIVE THEM MY VIN NUMBER.. LOOOOOOONG STORY SHOT, THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT TELL ME IF I HAD 2 OR 4 WHEEL ABS. I HAD TO PULL APART TO FIND OUT. ITS A SHAME THE VERY PEOPLE THAT MAKE THE TRUCK, CAN'T TELL YOU WHATS ON THE TRUCK. $500.00 LATER 2 WHEEL ABS HUBS LEFT AND RIGHT, REPLACED BY MYSELF. NOT TO MENTION THE UNDER CARRIAGE DAMAGE DONE DUE TO HUB LOCKING UP. SENT TRUCK TO AUTO SHOP TO REPAIR FRONT END DAMAGE. BEWARE..IF YOU'RE HEARING A NOISE IN FRONT THAT SOUNDS LIKE A BIG BOLT IN YOUR TIRE AND THERE IS NOT, GET THE HUBS LOOKED AT RIGHT AWAY. THIS IS HOW MY ISSUE AND COSTLY REPAIRS STARTED. *TR
Jan 17, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
ABOUT 30 PERCENT OF THE TIME, MY TURN SIGNALS AND FLASHERS DO NOT INDICATE THE SIGNAL I WANT TO GIVE. DURING THOSE TIMES, WHEN I INDICATE RIGHT IT DOESN'T FLASH AT ALL. IF I INDICATE LEFT, IT INDICATES RIGHT. ALSO IF I PUT ON THE HAZARDS, IT EITHER CORRECTS THE PROBLEM OR IT INDICATES LEFT. THIS IS VERY FRUSTRATING AND PROVIDES A BIG SAFETY INCIDENT ON THE ROAD. I HAVE NOTICED THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAS HAD THIS BEFORE AS IT IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE ON THE WEB. IT INCREASES SUBSTANTIALLY DURING THE FALL AND WINTER MONTHS AND IS ALMOST NOT EXISTENT DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. IT ALSO AFFECTS MY WIPERS THAT WHEN I HAVE THE LIGHTS ON I CAN SEE THAT MY VEHICLE IS ACTING UP BECAUSE THE WIPERS ARE AT 1 DETENT LESS THAN WHAT I AM TRYING TO PROVIDE. THIS MAKES IT SO I CAN'T USE THE FAST WIPING POSITION. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. *TR
Nov 14, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TRUCK BEGAN TO OVERHEAT WHEN STOPPING FOR MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES. TAKEN TO THE SHOP AND THEY REPLACED COOLING FAN MOTOR AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR. THREE WEEKS LATER IT DID THE SAME THING AND ALL PARTS WE'RE REPLACED AGAIN. THIS TIME IT HAS LASTED FOR SIX MONTHS BUT TRUCK HAS BEGUN TO OVERHEAT AGAIN. *TR
Nov 13, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
2004 DODGE 1500 RAM HEMI 5.7 QUAD CAB WITH FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL. TURNING ON CRUISE CONTROL AND OFF FUNCTIONS NORMALLY. SELECTING "SET" ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL FAILS TO ENGAGE CRUISE CONTROL DESIRED SPEED WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. THIS HAPPENS 10-15 TIMES OUT OF 75-90 TIMES SELECTED DURING A PERIOD OF A MONTH. ALSO, PERIODICALLY DURING THE 10-15 TIMES A MONTH, CRUISE CONTROL WILL BE ENGAGED WITH A CURRENT SPEED "SET," AND WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK SLOWS DOWN AND PREVENTS RE-ENGAGEMENT OF "SET" ON THE LEFT HAND CONTROLLER OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE CRUISE CONTROL IS STILL ON. CHANGED BATTERY WITH NO EFFECT. THROTTLE BODY IS FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. NO BLOWN FUSES. SEEMS THAT TEMPERATURE EXTREMES OF 45 DEGREES OR BELOW AND 90 DEGREES AND HIGHER HEIGHTENS THE EFFECTS OF THIS DEFICIENCY. WHEN TURNING IGNITION FROM OFF THROUGH INTERMEDIATE TO ON POSITION (NOT START) WITH TRIP BUTTON HELD IN GREATER THAN 15 SECS, C-CODE DISPLAYS 67 15 THEN DISPLAYS 00 00. TRUCK HAS 66945 MILES CURRENTLY. *TR
Apr 20, 2011
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON HIGHWAY 47 FOLLOWING A VAN AND SOME OTHER VEHICLES WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN EVERYONE LOCKED UP AND BY THE TIME I SAW THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME HIT THE BRAKES I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND SLID INTO HIM DAMAGING HIS REAR PANEL DOORS AND THE FRONT END OF MY TRUCK. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYED EITHER ON THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK THAT I WAS DRIVING. IT WAS RAINING AT THE TIME AND THE ROADS WERE SATURATED SO STOPPING ABRUPTLY WAS OUT OF THE QUESTION STILL I TRIED, NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THE CRASH HOWEVER THE VERY NEXT DAY I EXPERIENCED THIS VERY SEVERE NOSE BLEED THAT LASTED ABOUT 15-20 NON STOP WHEN IT FINALLY SLOWED TO A TRICKLE I WENT TO THE NEARBY HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM. WE WERE TRAVELING ABOUT 40-45 MPH WHEN THE CRASH OCCURRED AND I'M CURIOUS AS TO WHY THE BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *TR
Mar 15, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
2004 RAM 1500 5.7 HEMI STALLS AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS, OFTEN AT STOP SIGNS, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, OR PARKING LOT MANEUVERS. WILL USUALLY START IMMEDIATELY BACK UP, SOMETIMES REQUIRES SLIGHT ACCELERATOR PRESSURE WHEN CRANKING IN ORDER TO OBTAIN SELF-SUSTAINING ENGINE SPEED. DURING DECELERATIONS, ENGINE RPM IS ERRATIC AND WILL OFTEN ENCOUNTER A TRANSIENT DROP IN RPM'S TO APPROXIMATELY 400 RPM BEFORE ENGINE DIES. ISSUE SEEMS TO BE MORE COMMON AND SEVERE IN COLD WEATHER, OR WHEN ENGINE IS COLD, BUT HAS OCCURRED UNDER ALL CONDITIONS. THIS HAS BEEN A PERSISTENT PROBLEM FOR ABOUT TWO YEARS, HAPPENING ANYWHERE FROM ONCE A DAY TO A DOZEN TIMES. MULTIPLE DEALERSHIPS AND MECHANICS HAVE LOOKED AT THIS, WITHOUT RESULT. THE COMPUTER HAS BEEN UPDATED, THE SENSORS, EGR VALVE, AND INTAKE MANIFOLD CLEANED, AND THE THROTTLE BODY HAS BEEN REPLACED. STILL NOT FIXED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED AND HAS LESS THAN 55K MILES. THIS IS AN EXPENSIVE, DANGEROUS, AND FRUSTRATING CONDITION. *TR
Dec 20, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
THE TURN SIGNALS, WIPERS, AND HIGH BEAMS ON MY 04 DODGE RAM 1500 HAVE BEEN GIVING ME ISSUES FOR THE LAST YEAR. THIS STARTED OUT AS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME. AT FIRST IT WAS JUST THE TURN SIGNALS. WHEN I WOULD SIGNAL LEFT THE RIGHT BLINKER WOULD COME ON, OR VISA VERSA. THEN SOMETIMES IT WOULD WORK FINE, AND OTHER TIMES IT WOULD NOT COME ON AT ALL. IT'S GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME AND NOW I AM AT THE POINT WHERE ONLY WHEN I SIGNAL LEFT WILL THE RIGHT SIGNAL COME ON; NOTHING ELSE WORKS. MY HAZARD SWITCH AT ONE TIME WOULD WORK THE LEFT SIGNAL, AND THE LEFT CLICKER WOULD WORK THE RIGHT SIGNAL BUT NOW THAT DOES NOT WORK EITHER. AT THIS POINT MY HAZARD SWITCH AND LEFT CLICKER NOW ONLY WORK THE RIGHT BLINKER AND I HAVE NO WAY TO WORK THE LEFT. AS FOR THE HIGH BEAMS, SOMETIMES I AM UN-ABLE TO DISENGAGE THEM WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR ON-COMING TRAFFIC. AT THIS POINT I DO NOT RISK IT AND JUST DON'T USE THEM, WHICH CAN BE DANGEROUS TO MYSELF AT SOME TIMES. THE WIPERS HAVE A MIND OF THEIR OWN. SOMETIMES WHEN I HAVE THEM ON FULL SPEED/FAST IN HEAVY RAIN THEY WILL ALL OF A SUDDEN REDUCE TO THE LOWEST OR MIDDLE SETTING. SOMETIMES THEY WILL JUST NOT TURN ON AT ALL. I ALMOST GOT INTO A MAJOR ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS AND NOW JUST AVOID DRIVING IN THE RAIN IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. *TR
Nov 22, 2010
WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I HEARD WHINE NOISE COMING FROM MY FRONT WHEEL HUBS ON MY 04 RAM 1500 2WD WITH 73,724 MILES IN JANUARY OF 2010. TOOK TO CHRYSLER DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED HUBS WERE LOOSE AND REPLACE THEM BOTH WITH AFTERMARKET HUBS PART NUMBER 515072. 10 MONTHS LATER AND APPROX 4000 MILES ON NOVEMBER 10, 2010 AT 7 PM I WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN IN AN EMPTY LOT GOING TO AN ATM AND FELT AND HEARD A POP THEN MY RIGHT FRONT END WAS ON THE ASPHALT. GOT OUT AND FOUND MY WHEEL LAYING NEXT TO MY TRUCK WITH ALL LUG NUTS STILL IN PLACE. I INSPECTED THE DAMAGE AND THE WHEEL HUB BROKE COMPLETELY APART LUCKILY I WAS GOING SLOW IN A PARKING LOT. MY FRONT RIGHT FENDER IS DAMAGED, THE BRAKE CALIPER SNAPPED OFF THE SPINDLE AND HUB IS IN SEVERAL PIECES WITH ROLLER BEARINGS SPREAD OUT OVER AREA THAT IS JUST WHAT I SAW THE MAY BE MORE DAMAGE. CALLED THE DEALER THEY SENT A WRECKER TO GET MY TRUCK AND STILL WAITING TO SEE WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. THEY ACT LIKE THEY DON'T NOW ANYTHING. *TR
Nov 13, 2010
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO GEAR HE APPLIED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE RUBBER FLEXIBLE HYDRAULIC HOSE LINE FITTING FAILED WHICH CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE FLEXIBLE LINE . IN JUNE OF 2010 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE THEY STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE CORRODED AND CAUSED THE PARKING BRAKE TO FAIL. THE DEALER CLEANED AND RELEASED THE PARKING BRAKE. HE ALSO EXPERIENCED FAILURE WITH THE POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC HOSE LEAKING; HOWEVER, THE DEALER PLACED THE HOSE CLAMP IN ORDER TO STOP THE LEAKING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 70,000. UPDATED 1/19/2010 *CN UPDATED 03/28/11
Oct 22, 2010
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2004 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT HEMI RACK BLOWING SEALS THIS IS GOING TO KILL SOMEONE 3 IN 15000 MILES I HOPE MY WIFE IS NOT DRIVING WITH MY SON IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER WHEN THIS HAPPENS............ THIS PROBLEM IS WELL KNOW WHY IS IT NOT FIXED ITS ALSO VERY EXPENSIVE. *TR
Sep 12, 2010
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
2004 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP, ENGINE RPM'S SURGE CONSISTENTLY WITH NO CONSEQUENCE OTHER THAN THE TRUCK SHUTTING DOWN. STARTS BACK MOST OF THE TIME WITH NO PROBLEM BUT THERE HAS BEEN INSTANCES WHERE THE TRUCK DOES NOT WANT TO RESTART. WHILE DRIVING THE RPM'S RUN FINE BUT WHEN YOU DECELERATE FOR TURNING OR PARKING OR INTERSECTIONS THE TRUCK IS SLOW TO GEAR DOWN AND THE RPM'S SURGE AGAIN SHUTTING THE TRUCK DOWN. THIS IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM WITH THE TRUCK. *TR
Jun 10, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
TRUCK SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING - I HAD TO STAND ON THE BRAKES AND STEERING WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. THIS HAPPENED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO EARLY MORNING TRAFFIC IN I95 IN FT LAUDERDALE WHERE EVERYBODY IS GOING 70-75 MPH. IF THAT TRUCK HAD HIT ME, I AND SEVERAL OTHERS AROUND ME WOULD HAVE DIED. WE WERE JUST PLAIN LUCKY. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT A DOZEN TIMES AND I KEPT FIXING THINGS WHICH WERE NOT BROKEN BEFORE I DID A LITTLE RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THIS TRUCK IS FAMOUS FOR THIS PROBLEM. 2 DEALERS WILL NOT EVEN RETURN MY CALLS WHEN I START TO DISCUSS THIS PROBLEM. THEY EITHER KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND DO NOT WANT TO GET INVOLVED OR REALIZE THIS CANNOT BE FIXED. I HAVE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ACROSS FLORIDA TO BRING IT BACK TO WHERE I PURCHASED IT. MY BROTHER IS FLYING DOWN FROM BOSTON TO FOLLOW ME IN CASE I HAVE TROUBLE. IF DELAER GIVES ME A NEGATIVE RESPONSE I AM PLANNING ON SUING CHRYSLER AND THE DEALER AS I REALLY BELIEVE THEY KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM WHEN THEY SOLD ME THE TRUCK THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF OTHERS WITH THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH THE SAME EXACT TRUCK. WHY HAS NHTSA NOT DONE SOMETHING? *CN
Mar 28, 2010
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,TIRES,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BROKE FREE FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT 40MPH NICE STRAIGHT ROAD ST 933 GOING FROM NOTRE DAME TO NILES MICHIGAN. THE ASSEMBLY ROTOR CALIPERS LUG NUTS SUSPENSION AND RIM WITH TIRE. AS THE ASSEMBLY ROLLED UNDER THE TRUCK IS CAUSED ME TO GO AIRBORNE THIS HAPPENED AT 1:30PM ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY. 08/25/09. AFTER THE TRUCK CAME TO A STOP I GOT OUT AND COULD NOT BELIEVE WHAT JUST HAPPEN. IT WAS JUST A MATTER OF MINUTES BEFORE THE STATE POLICE ARRIVED. HIS FIRST QUESTION WAS AM I OK DO I NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION. HIS SECOND Q UESTION WHERE IS THE OTHER VEHICLE I TOLD HIM THERE IS NONE. QUESTION 2 WHERE IS THE REST OF THE TRUCK. I SAID I DO NOT KNOW. MY INSURANCE IS BENT ON GETTING THE TRUCK AUCTION OFF TRYING TO RECOUP SOME OF THERE MONEY. I GOT ON YOUR HOMEPAGE AND FOUND A RECALL NOTICE CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V221000 AFFECTING 6183 VEHICLES. THE TRUCK SITS AT COPART SALVAGE CASE EXP.0001961. I ALSO CALLED THE MANUFACTURE THEY SAID IT MUST HAVE GOTTEN LOST IN THE MAIL. THEW RECALL WAS IN 2004 TWO MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE OF THE TRUCK THEY OFFERED NO HELP. WHAT IS THERE WAS SOME TRAFFIC THAT DAY THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN MANY DEATHS INCLUDING MYSELF. *TR
Sep 25, 2009
TRAILER HITCHES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT'S SON-IN-LAW OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 7 MPH AND TOWING A 2004 WEEKEND WARRIOR FIFTH WHEEL, THE CROSS MEMBER DETACHED FROM THE UPRIGHT ON THE TRAILER HITCH. THE AMOUNT BEING TOWED AT THE TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000 POUNDS. THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. UPDATED 1/6/09 *CN ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER AN ANALYSIS REVEALED POOR QUALITY WELDING. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A NEW HITCH ASSEMBLED AND INSTALLED AT NO COST. UPDATED 01/14/09. *JB
Oct 20, 2008
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 5.7 LITER WITH 48K MILES THAT HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS (E.G. ERG VALVE REPLACED, POWER STEERING RESERVOIR (CURRENTLY BEING REPLACED), AND ENGINE STALLING AT AN IDLE, WHILE TURNING, WHILE BACKING UP, OR COASTING. THE STALLING OCCURS OUT OF THE BLUE AS IF SOMEONE FLIPPED A SWITCH CAUSING THE ENGINE TO DIE. THE ELECTRICAL STAYS ON, JUST THE ENGINE DIES. MOST OF THE TIME IT STARTS RIGHT BACK UP BUT SOMETIMES IT TAKES AWHILE. THE STALLING HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IS VERY UNPREDICTABLE. THE STALLING BEGAN ABOUT THREE - FOUR MONTHS AGO. I CURRENTLY HAVE IT IN FOR REPAIRS AT LEE'S SUMMIT DODGE, LEE'S SUMMIT MISSOURI. *TR
Feb 27, 2008
STEERING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ON 02/15/08 I DISCOVERED A PUDDLE OF FLUID UNDERNEATH MY TRUCK. UPON INVESTIGATION I FOUND THAT THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING RACK, WHERE THE RETURN LINE ENTERS IT. THE RUBBER RETURN HOSE IS ATTACHED TO THE STUD WITH A HOSE CLAMP ALLIED AT THE FACTORY. HOWEVER THE CLAMP IS SO LOOSE THAT THE HOSE CAN BE TURNED BY HAND. THIS LOOSE CLAMP ALLOWED FLUID TO ESCAPE. I INSTALLED A NEW HOUSE CLAMP AND THEN HAD TO ADD ALMOST 1/2 QUART OF FLUID TO THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET I FOUND A DODGE RAM FORUM AND FOUND 3 PAGES OF POSTS ABOUT THIS EXACT TOPIC. APPARENTLY THIS IS A VERY FREQUENT HAPPENING, WHICH LEADS TO THE TOTAL DRAINING OF THE POWER STEERING FLUID. IN TURN THE POWER STEERING PUMP OFTEN FAILS. IN ADDITION THE LACK OF FLUID AND STEERING ASSISTANCE CAUSE THE STEERING RACK TO COMPLETELY FAIL!! ANY LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN A 5,800 POUND TRUCK IS COMPLETELY UNSAFE AND MUST BE DEALT WITH BY DODGE, WHO DESIGNED THIS SYSTEM POORLY. *TR
Feb 23, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE RIGHT LAMPS ARE NOT RECEIVING THE PROPER CURRENT, ONLY RECEIVING CURRENT WHILE UTILIZING THE PARK LAMP. NO BRAKE, HAZARD OR TURN LIGHTS. ! USING THE TEST LIGHT I TESTED EVERY FUSE WITHIN THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER WHICH INDICATED IN NO FAILURES OR BLOWN FUSES. YET WHEN UTILIZING THE RIGHT BLINKER THE RELAY HAS A MUFFLED CLICK THAT WAS BARELY AUDIBLE UNLIKE THE LEFT BLINKER WHERE THE RELAY SOUNDED NICE AND STRONG WITH OR WITHOUT THE TRAILER TOW HARNESSES BEING UTILIZED. UPON RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH VARIOUS YEARS OF DODGE LAM?S. II BELIEVE THAT THIS PROBLEM THAT VARIES IN LOW OR HIGH MILEAGE DODGE TRUCK?S NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER DUE TO THE VAST AMOUNT OF COMPLAINTS AND QUERIES FOR THE SAME EXACT PROBLEMS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE THE INTEGRATED POWER MODULE), $ 300.00 JUST SO HAPPENS TO CONTROL EVERYTHING INCLUDING MOST IMPORTANTLY THE AIR BAG SYSTEM. *AK
Jul 09, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY HUSBAND BOUGHT OUR 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 (HEMI) IN JAN 2004 AND HAS ABOUT 130,000 MILES NOW. WE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE BREAKS AND ROTORS JUST LIKE EVERY ONE ELSE ON HERE IN MARCH OF 2005 WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE ON AND THE TRUCK LOST ALL POWER. THE RPM WENT TO ZERO BUT THE TRUCK WAS STILL RUNNING . TO GET THE RPM TO COME BACK ON WE WOULD HAVE TO TURN OFF THE TRUCK AND RESTART THE TRUCK. EVERY TIME THE ELECTRICAL LIGHT WOULD COME ON, ALL WHILE IN TRAFFIC AT 65-70 MPH. THIS WENT ON FROM MARCH 2005- JAN 2007. WE HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES AND THEY COULDN'T GET ANY CODES TO COME UP. THEN IN JANUARY 07 WE GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY TO STOP AT A STORE AND HAD TO MAKE A LEFT TURN INTO THE STORE. THE TRUCK MADE A LOUD POP NOISE AND DIED. WHEN MY HUSBAND STARTED THE TRUCK BACK UP IT WAS SPUTTERING AND WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING WITHOUT KEEPING THE TRUCK ABOVE 2000 RPMS. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY DAD WHO IS A ROBERTSON TIRE REPAIR TECH. HE COULDN'T GET ANY CODES TO COME UP. THEN ABOUT 45 MIN AFTER LETTING THE TRUCK SIT HE RAN THE CODES AGAIN AND GOT ABOUT FIFTEEN CODES. WE REPLACED ALL THE SENSORS AND IT DIDN'T HELP SO WENT TO THE DEALER AGAIN. THEY COULDN'T GET ANY CODES AND COULDN'T TELL US WHAT WAS WRONG. WHY IT WOULDN'T STAY RUNNING. SO I JUST THOUGHT I WOULD FILE MY COMPLAINT AND LET EVERYONE KNOW WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ITS DONE STALLING WHAT HAPPENS NEXT. I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER DODGE. *NM
Mar 01, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
ABS FAILED, WHEELS LOCKED UP, VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH VEHICLE IN FRONT. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE IS A WRITE OFF. *NM
Jan 15, 2007
SEAT BELTS,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
DODGE RAM 2004-5 QUAD CAB, LOCATION OF LATCH AND ANCHOR LOCATIONS. THE ANCHOR LOCATION FOR THE REAR SEAT NEEDS TO BE CHANGED, THE LOCATION IS TOO CLOSE TO THE HEAD AND LIMITS THE ABILITY TO INSTALL THE SEAT PROPERLY. ALSO AN ANCHOR NEEDS TO BE ADDED TO THE FRONT SEAT, CENTER. *NM
Dec 24, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
REAR AXLE NOISE. REPEATEDLY REPORTED TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT. FAILURE AND COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF REAR AXLE. TRANSMISSION WILL NOT TEMPORALLY NOT ENGAGE AFTER VEHICLE SITS FOR A LONG PERIOD. INCREASING ENGINE RPMS WILL ENGAGE TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE LOST SUBSTANTIAL POWER WHILE OPERATING IN MID WESTERN STATES OF MONTANA AND WYOMING. STILL LOSS OF POWER NOTICED UPON RETURNING TO CT. *JB
Oct 03, 2006
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE COMING TO A STOP AND WHILE IDLING. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE SEALS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF THE TRANSMISSION (WIRING HARNESS) LEAKED ALLOWING WATER TO GET INTO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THE WIRING TO THE WIRING HARNESS WAS CORRODED. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED SEVERAL CONNECTORS AND REPLACED A GROUND WIRE. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT IF CLEANING THE CONNECTORS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM, THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED.
Sep 29, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THROUGH THE WOODS, THE UNDERBODY SKID PLATE COLLECTED MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF ROAD DEBRIS WHICH CAUSED A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THIS WAS DETERMINED AFTER THE CONTACT OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE AND FLAMES FROM UNDERNEATH BOTH SIDES OF THE UNDERBODY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A NEARBY WATER HOSE WHERE THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THERE WAS MINOR FIRE DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO THE REMAINING UNDERBODY AND SHIELD. AFTER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION WHO DETERMINED THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SKID PLATE ON THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED BY ANOTHER MANUFACTURER FOR ANOTHER TYPE OF VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWED A FAULT WITH THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. UPDATED 09/05/06. *JB
Aug 04, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN MY WIPERS OFTEN STOP WORKING ON HIGH SPEED WHICH MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE IN A DOWN POUR. ALSO MY BLOWER FAN FOR THE A/C DEFROSTER HEATER ETC. STOPS BLOWING WHEN TILT WHEEL IS MOVED TO SOME POSITIONS. IT HAS PROCEEDED TO THE POINT OF NOT BLOWING AT ALL AND SOMETIMES WILL START BLOWING WHEN I AM NOT IN MY TRUCK WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. I WAS TOLD BY A DEALER MECHANIC THAT IT IS A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH AND THAT HE HAS CHANGED SEVERAL. HE SAID IT IS CAUSED FROM THE WIRING HARNESS HANGING TO LOOSE AND REPEATED TILTING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE IGNITION SWITCH TO BREAK AND HAVE A BAD CONNECTION. THIS IS ALSO PROBABLY WHAT CAUSES SOME TRUCKS TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. THESE ARE ALL VERY DANGEROUS SITUATIONS IF THEY OCCUR AT CERTAIN TIMES. *JB
Jun 07, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THE BRAKES PULSATE. THE DEALERSHIP TURNED THE ROTORS WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE ROTORS MUST BE TURNED EVERY 6,000-10,000 MILES. ALSO, AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND PUTTING IT INTO GEAR, THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO NEUTRAL, BUT THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV. THE VEHICLE WAS PUT INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF, UPON TURNING THE VEHICLE ON; A LIGHTNING BOLT WAS ON THE DASHBOARD. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV AND THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED IT OPERATED PROPERLY. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE ANY CODES ON THE COMPUTER, BUT DETERMINED THE WARNING LIGHT MEANT SOMETHING TRIGGERED THE THROTTLE. THE VEHICLE SURGED A SECOND TIME.
Mar 16, 2006
STEERING,SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
THIS STARTED OUT WITH A TIRE ALMOST BEING FLAT. PUMPED UP THE TIRE AT HOME AND TOOK VEHICLE TO A TIRE SHOP TO BE REPAIRED. WHEN THE SHOP TOOK THE TIRE OFF THE TRUCK, THEY TOLD ME THE TIRE IS NO GOOD, IT IS LEAKING THROUGH THE SIDEWALL. THEY PUT MY SPARE ON AND I WENT TO THE GOODYEAR DEALER IN MY TOWN. THE GOODYEAR DEALER LOOKED AT THE LEAK THROUGH THE SIDEWALL AND REMOVED THE TIRE FROM THE RIM. THERE WAS 2 , 2 INCH CUTS ON THE INSIDE OF THE TIRE SIDEWALL (1 AT THE LEAK) OF THIS TIRE THAT HE COULD NOT EXPLAIN. HE TOLD ME A NEW TIRE WAS $180.00 AND I ASKED HIM TO CONTACT GOODYEAR CORPORATE BECAUSE THERE IS HARDLY ANY WEAR/MILES ON THESE TIRES. HE CONTACTED GOODYEAR AND 3 DAYS LATER THEY SAID THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TIRE FOR $94.00. THIS TIRE HAD 4/32 WORN OFF FROM IT!!! WHILE WAITING FOR GOODYEAR CORPORATE TO REPLY TO THE LOCAL GOODYEAR DEALER I TOOK THE TRUCK TO MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER TO HAVE THEM RAISE THE TRUCK ON THE HOIST TO CHECK THE REST OF THE TIRES FOR A SLIGHT BULGE ON THE INNER SIDEWALL BECAUSE OF FEAR OF THESE TIRES BLOWING OUT THE SIDEWALL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND CAUSING A FATALITY! THEY DID NOT SEE ANY BUT BEFORE I LEFT THEY TOLD ME TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO GET BOTH OUTER TIE ROD ENDS AND THE LEFT (DRIVER) SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACED! THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW ON 12-31-2003, HAS 26,600 MILES ON IT AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED AT THIS DEALER.PARTS AND LABOR WERE COVERED BY WARRANTY BUT WHAT IS GOING TO FAIL NEXT?
Mar 12, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
AT LESS THAN 300 MILES, SHIFTED INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHILE DOING 65 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD A WIRE WAS LEFT LOOSE AND WRAPPED AROUND ANOTHER PART CAUSING THE PROBLEM. ALSO COMPLAINED THE TRUCK WAS DYING WHILE DRIVING. ALSO TOLD THIS WAS A WIRING PROBLEM. AT 19000 THE TIRES NEEDED REPLACED AND AT 80000 MILES THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE DROPPED TO 0. *NM
Mar 05, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AND AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 6 OCCASIONS FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE FIRST 3 TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED, THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. ON THE FOURTH TIME THE PCM, MAP SENSOR AND THE NGC CONTROLLER WERE REPLACED. THIS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM FOR ONLY A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE STALLING RETURNED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK FOR INSPECTION TWO MORE TIMES HOWEVER, NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION, IT HAS BEEN OVERHAULED 2 TIMES AND THE VEHICLE IS STILL HAVING ENGINE HESITATION PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER 5 TIMES DUE TO THE ABS. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE PULSATES. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE ABS AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
Feb 23, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER ROTATED TIRES AND TIGHTENED THE LUGS: NUTS IMPROPERLY AND CAUSED THE ROTORS TO WARP. DEALER SAID IT WAS THE DRIVER'S FAULT. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK
Oct 12, 2005
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT: THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT THE HEADLIGHT DIM SWITCH WAS NOT FUNCTIONING ON THE 2004 DODGE 1500 SINCE APRIL 2005. THE HEADLIGHT WOULD STAY ON BRIGHT OR DIM BUT NOT SWITCH. AT THE SAME TIME THE WINDSHIELD WASHER WOULD NOT WORK. THE DEALER REPLACED THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN BACK TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS FOUR TIMES, AND HAD THE SAME SWITCH REPLACED TWICE, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED, BUT WAS NOT CONSTANT. THE CONTACT WROTE TO CHRYSLER, BUT HAD NO SATISFACTION. ALSO, ON ONE OCCASION THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE. AT THAT TIME, THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT WORK, AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT COME ON. THIS PROBLEM HAD NOT RECURRED, BUT THE DEALER HAD NO EXPLANATION OR SOLUTION. *AK (11/17/05) *SC
Oct 07, 2005
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
DT: CONSUME ROWNED A 2004 DODGE 1500 RAM. SOMETIMES IT WILL STALL WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING. ONCE IT CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO BUMP A BRICK WALL. WHICH CAUSED A SLIGHT DENT IN THE BUMPER. IT HAS A VIBRATION THAT SEEMED TO BE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL NOT START. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK. WHEN THE DEALER RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST THEY SAID THAT IT WAS NOT SHOWING THE CODES FOR THESE PROBLEMS. AFTER FIVE TRIES THE DEALER WAS ABLE TO GET THE DOOR LOCK FIXED. AS FOR THE OTHER PROBLEMS THE DEALER PUT A NEW COMPUTER IN THE VEHICLE. THIS FIXED THE PROBLEM FOR ABOUT A WEEK, AND THEN THE PROBLEMS CAME BACK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS THE ONE THAT SAID TO PUT THE NEW COMPUTER IN. *AK
Jul 27, 2005
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
DODGE RAM 1500 YEAR 2004 PURCHASED BRAND NEW ON MARCH THE VEHICLE HAD 22 MILES ON IT WHEN THE ACCIDENT OCCURED IT HAD APPROX. 10,000 MILES. PROBLE DEFECTIVE AXLE AND OR RIM. NOTE: PREVIOUS TIRE BLOW OUT RIM TOTALED AND REPAIRED THAT RIM WAS PLACED ON THE TRUCK AND THE TIRES ROTATION AND THAT RIM WENT TO THE LEFT REAR AXLE, TIRE IS LOST.
Jul 20, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WARPED ROTORS AT 9,000 AND THE FRONT END JUMPS ALL OVER THE ROAD MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS TO STEER, THE DEALER RESURFACED ROTORS AND THEN AT 13,000 MILES IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN. WE HAVE COMPLAIN SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT THIS AND GOT NO WEAR. NOW THAT OUR WARRANTY IS UP I GUESS WE GET STUCK REPLACING THE ROTORS AFTER PAYING 35,000.00 FOR OUR DODGE, WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SMALLER SUV ALSO AND WILL PROBABLY NOT BUY ANOTHER DODGE, CHRYSLER,PRODUCT AGAIN. NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH OUR TAHOE @ OVER 60,000 MILES.I THINK THIS IS UNFAIR TO CONSUMERS! PLEASE HELP INVESTAGATE THIS MATTER. P.S. I SEEN A ADV.FOR DODGE 2500 AND IT SAID LARGEST BRAKES IN CLASS THAT IS A JOKE!*AK
Apr 04, 2005
SUSPENSION,TIRES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH SOMETHING IN THE FRONT END POPPED FOLLOWED BY THE LEFT FRONT TIRE SEPARATING FROM THE TRUCK. WHEN THIS OCCURRED VEHICLE SHARPLY PULLED TO THE LEFT AND COLLIDED WITH A POLE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWING YARD, THEN TO A BODY SHOP. THE BODY SHOP OR THE INSURANCE COMPANY COULDN'T INDICATE WHAT POPPED AND CAUSED THE TIRE TO SEPARATE. *AK
Mar 23, 2005
VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE CRUISE CONTROL SHUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE POWER WINDOWS ARE ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO DODGE OF BURNSVILLE, WHERE THE PROBLEM WAS NOT DUPLICATED BY THE MECHANIC. I CAN NOW INDUCE THIS PROBLEM CONSISTANTLY BY ACTIVATING THE POWER WINDOWS. *AK
Mar 17, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
700 ORIGIANL MILES - PIN CONNECTIONS(1ST SHOP I TOOK IT TO SAID IT WAS READING A TRANSMISSTION ERROR, BUT COULDN'T FIX IT); 6000 MILES-FUEL PUMP AND MAP SENSOR; 8000 MILES-TRANSMISSION CONTROLLER. THIS HAS LEFT ME STRANDED, AND I'VE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TWICE.*AK
Mar 17, 2005
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DRIVING NORTHBOUND ON THE 101 FREEWAY IN THE FAR RIGHT LANE CHANGED TO THE CENTER LANE ON DRY ASPHALT PASS A SLOWER MOVING CAR AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE. FACE IMPACTED THE STEERING WHEEL .DON,T RECALL ANYMORE THAN THAT DO HAVE AN ACCIDENT REPORT. THINK THE RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE OR SOMETHING IN THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION. TIE ROD OR BALL JOINT THE INSIDE OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL IS ESTROYED AND WAS OFF. THE TRUCK COMPLETE WITH LARGE BRACKET BROKEN TIE ROD AND BALL JOINTS AND ROTOR . OUTSIDE OF WHEEL IS NOT DAMAGED. RIGHT REAR WHEEL HAS THE BRAKE DRUM/DISC AND PART OF THE BROKEN OFF AXLE STILL BOLTED TO IT.. ALLPAR HAS A REPORT ON DODGE RAM AXLES BRAKING 2002 AND UP.STATES A NEW DESIGN IS IN PLACE FOR 2006. IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM..*AK TRUCK HIT A CONCRETE WALL AND SKIDDED TO A STOP IN THE THIRD LANE OF TRAFFIC ON FIRE UNDER THE FRONT END A FOLLOWING WITTNESS STATED SPARKS WERE FLYING THROUGH THE AIR.. THEY ALSO PUT OUT THE FIRE. MAJOR FRONT END DAMAGE AND NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DODGE DENIED ANY RESPONCIBILLITY A CLAIM WAS FILED HAVE THE LETTERS AND EMAIL. THE DEALERS ADDED FURTHER INJURY BY CHARGING AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AND HIGH INTEREST FOR A NEW MAGNUM SXT.MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO BUY THE RT MODEL.. I DO HAVE THE TWO WHEELS IN QUESTION AT THE SHOP I WORK AT TRI CITY TANSMISSION SERVICE. AND PHOTOS OF THE AFTERMATH.. AT THE BODY SHOP.THEY COULN'T BELIEVE I WALKED AWAY. THANKYOU FOR YOUR TIME SINCERELY MICHAEL A YOUNG
Dec 14, 2004
POWER TRAIN,SEATS
1 complaint
WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CONSUMER HEARD A BREAKING SOUND FROM THE REAR LEFT SIDE, BUT DIDN'T THINK IT CAME FROM HER VEHICLE. TWO HOURS LATER, THE NOISE OCCURRED AGAIN, BUT LOUDER. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STARTED SPINNING IN THE LEFT DIRECTION UNTIL IT CRASHED INTO A DITCH AND HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER WHILE SPINNING DRIVER'S DOOR OPENED, AND THE SEAT CONNECTION IN THE MIDDLE BROKE. THIS WAS A BENCH SEAT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SLID FORWARD, AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE SLID BACKWARDS. WHEN VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP THE RENTAL STORE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE REAR AXLE BROKE. *AK *SC
Oct 15, 2004
PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF PARK. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS, CAUSING A MINOR COLLISION. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *SC *JB
Sep 29, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
BRAKES LOCKED UP ON 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. *MR THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. THEY UNLOCKED ON THEIR OWN AND CONTINUED TO BE FUNCTIONAL. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT SOMETHING OTHER THAN THE BRAKE FLUID WAS IN THE BRAKE FLUID. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE SOMEONE IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT, SELLING DEALERSHIP, OR MANUFACTURER TOPPED THE FLUID OFF INCORRECTLY. *SC A FAULTY BELT WAS REPLACED IN THE ENGINE. *JB
Jul 23, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON. WHEN WE TOOK IT TO THE SERVICE CENTER THE FIRST TIME WE WERE TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE TRANSMISSION; THE COLINOID WAS THEN REPLACED. THE SECOND TIME WE TOOK IT IN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT BECAUSE THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WE WERE TOLD THAT THE COMPUTER IS SENDING THE EXACT SAME CODE. WE WERE TOLD WE WOULD NEED A NEW COMPUTER, AT 56,000 MILES. IT WAS INSTALLED. THE THIRD TIME WE TOOK IT IN TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON WE WERE TOLD ONCE AGAIN THAT THE COMPUTER IS INDICATING THE SAME PROBLEM. AFTER THREE DAYS OF BEING WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION WE WERE TOLD THAT A BALL BEARING IN THE VALVE BODY WAS IN THE WRONG SPOT , TO QUOTE THE SERVICE MANAGER. WE TOLD THIS WAS FIXED SO WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE HOME. ONE MILE FROM OUR HOME (WE HAD JUST LEFT THE DEALERSHIP HAVING THE TRANSMISSION "FIXED") THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE CLIMBED QUICKLY TO HOT. ONCE WE ARRIVED AT HOME, WE OPENED THE HOOD TO FIND A PERFECTLY STRAIGHT SLICE ON THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE. OF COURSE, I AM SURE YOU ARE AWARE THAT THE ONLY PLACE TO PURCHASE A NEW HOSE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP. WE REPLACED THE HOSE OURSELVES FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF $32.00 BECAUSE WE WERE TOLD BY THE SERVICE DEPATMENT, WHEN WE WENT BACK THE NEXT DAY, THAT IT WAS CONSIDERED REGULAR MAINTANCE AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. I CAN ACCEPT THAT EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT THREE ASE CERTIFIED MECHANICS THAT WE SPOKE TO REGARDING THIS HOSE TOLD US IT SHOULD HAVE HELD UP FOR AT LEAST 100,00 MILES (NOT 59,000).*AK
May 07, 2004
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How many problems does the 2004 DODGE Ram have?
The 2004 DODGE Ram currently has 1144 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2004 DODGE Ram?
The most common problems reported for the 2004 DODGE Ram are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2004 DODGE Ram problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2004 DODGE Ram comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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