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1D7HA18DX4S••••••2004 Dodge RAM 1500
This build draws 2.1× more complaints than the average 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
925on the model
195builds in total
1involved a crash
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 3Engine 2Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashMay 2009
The contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving 60 mph, the contact suddenly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the median on the highway. None of the air bags deployed and both the passenger and driver were injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle has not…
EngineAug 2014
Engine stalled while driving a few times. Some times while turning causing a loss of steering. Finally engine quit, luckily while still and a valve sprig broke and valve dropped. Dodge has long know about this dangerous situation. Now I amount of warranty and out of luck. But…
SuspensionOct 2009
There is a recall for 2006 dodge ram 1500 trucks for the front wheel bearing, it wears out causing a lot of noise and vibration and the wheel can actually fall off, the campaign # for this incident is g02. My problem is I own a 2004 dodge ram 1500 with only 77000 kilometers and…
Power TrainFeb 2008
Vehicle started to stall upon slowing down for a light or at a stop. Took it in to the dealership who upon first "diagnosing" did not find anything wrong/could not locate problem. Had general maintainance (tune-up, fuel injection svc., oil change)done on vehicle at that time.…
EquipmentMay 2005
My 2004 dodge ram 1500 w/5.7 hemi has stalled on me twice for no apparent reason. For some reason, I had a hard time getting it to start prior to it stalling on both occassions
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1D7HA18DX4S543689 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.