2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup.
Recalls on the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup
Air bags
Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.
Steering: tie rod assembly
THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN.
Steering: tie rod assembly
The left tie rod assembly may break.
6 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 582 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup at a glance
- Trims
- LaramieSLTST
- Engine
- 5.7L 8-Cylinder, 5.9L 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spd, Automatic 5-spd, Manual 6-spd, Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Fuel
- Gasoline, Diesel
- Body style
- Truck
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup?
Owners have filed 582 complaints about the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup with NHTSA, most often about the steering. There are 9 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 9 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.