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1D7HU18D14S••••••2004 Dodge RAM 1500
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 build (18 vs 5).
18on this build
925on the model
195builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 4Engine And Engine Cooling 3Steering 3Suspension 3
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashApr 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…
Air BagsMay 2026
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the recall notification letter for NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags). The contact was unable to register the vehicle at the DMV. The local dealer was contacted, who informed him the part was backordered. The…
SuspensionMay 2021
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…
Power TrainJul 2020
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…
StructureAug 2015
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…
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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 1D7HU18D14S730522 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.