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1D7HU18D34S••••••2004 Dodge RAM 1500
This build draws 3.4× more complaints than the average 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 build (16 vs 5).
16on this build
925on the model
195builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedPower Train 4Engine 4Air Bags 3Engine And Engine Cooling 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashOct 2012
Takata recall 2012 accident airbag deployed caused laceration resulting in stitches on eyebrow to bridge of nose
EngineSep 2020
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…
Power TrainOct 2018
While driving on a major roadway in altamonte springs, fl., with no warning, the rear differential failed and seized, locking up the rear wheels and shearing the driveshaft, and slamming me to a complete stop in traffic. Fortunately the vehicles behind me were able to avoid…
WheelsMay 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.…
Service BrakesApr 2009
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…
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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 1D7HU18D34S725533 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.