2004 DODGE RAM 2500

9 recalls, 756 complaints - 47 TSBs

AIR BAGS

Defect Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high ab... Read more

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengers frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For al... Read more

250,896 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assemb... Read more

Consequence

A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

706,664 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, ... Read more

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

242,780 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN

Defect Description

FABTECH IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT PITMAN ARMS, P/NOS. FTS93001 AND FT44039, INSTALLED FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE 2500 4WD, 3500 4WD, AND 1500 4WD MEGA CAB VEHICLES. THE PITMAN ARM CAN FRACTURE AND BREAK AWAY FROM THE STEERING BOX CAUSING TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING CON... Read more

Consequence

STEERING LOSS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

FABTECH WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS WILL INSPECT FOR DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FABTECH AT 1-877-432-2832.

1,500 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FABTECH MOTORSPORTS

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Defect Description

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDER... Read more

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy

SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER... Read more

1,657 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SAFELITE FULFILLMENT, INC.

SUSPENSION

Defect Description

CERTAIN LKI ENTERPRISES, INC., BRAND NAME SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION, PITMAN ARMS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR 2003-2007 DODGE RAM 2500 AND 3500 4X4 LIGHT TRUCKS. DUE TO INADEQUATE HEAT TREATMENT DURING PRODUCTION, THE AFFECTED PITMAN ARMS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE UPPER SPLINED ATTACHMENT ATTACHMEN... Read more

Consequence

PITMAN ARM WEAR OR FAILURE MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

LKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LKI AT 1-800-551-4955.

3,350 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: L.K.I. ENTERPRISES, INC.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUICKLY WITHOUT SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND REMOVING THE KEY, THE DRIVER MAY INADVERTENTLY LEAVE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL IN INDICATED REVERSE.

Consequence

THIS ERROR IS AN UNINTENDED ACTION THAT MAY RESULT IN A LACK OF TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL ENGAGEMENT AND POSSIBLY DELAYED REARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL PERFORM A SOFTWARE MODIFICATION TO EQUIP THESE VEHICLES WITH AN OUT-OF-PARK ALARM. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

250,433 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON SOME PICKUP TRUCKS LISTS INCORRECT TIRE, WHEEL, AND RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.'

Consequence

INSTALLING THE INCORRECT TIRE/RIM SIZES AND LOADING THE VEHICLE TO THE WEIGHTS SHOWN ON THE LABEL CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL OVERLAYS CONTAINING THE CORRECTED INFORMATION RELATIVE TO VEHICLE TIRE AND RIM SIZE, AND RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

6,183 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE TRANSFER CASE TO TRANSMISSION ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION ADAPTER OR TRANSFER CASE HOUSING TO CRACK AND LEAK FLUID.

Consequence

CONTINUED OPERATION CAN RESULT IN PROPELLER SHAFT SEPARATION AND DAMAGE TO FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK. FLUID AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE TRANSFER CASE TO TRANSMISSION FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

514 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

756 total complaints 53 crashes 7 fires 15 injuries 4 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STEERING	134
AIR BAGS	87
SUSPENSION	59
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	58
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	41
SUSPENSION:FRONT	35
EXTERIOR LIGHTING	20
POWER TRAIN	18
STRUCTURE	16
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	15

Incident date: Jul 8, 2026

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time fo... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2026

I am filing this complaint regarding multiple serious safety defects in my 2021 Subaru Outback purchased in July 2021, currently at 48000 miles THERMO CONTROL VALVE FAILURE (26,307 miles) While traveling in the center lane on [XXX] southbound in [XXX] the evening of 1/6/2024 my vehicle suddenly ... Read more

Incident date: May 4, 2026

Incident date: Nov 6, 2011

My 2018 Dodge Ram 2500 has a known faulty issue with the HCU/ABS (hydraulic control unit/Anti-Brake System). My ABS light continues to flash while driving. This problem is very well known with 2017-2018 RAM trucks. The local dealership stated that the part is on backorder till August. This will ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 6, 2011

Incident date: Jul 20, 2022

My vehicle had wat is known as the 3rd gen steering assembly. Which is known and reported by multiple consumers to cause wat everyone calls a death wobble " Death wobble happens in Jeeps, 4x4s, and trucks when rapidly rotating steering wheel components cause your steering wheel to move rapidly from ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2022

When driving over some overpasses on highways the "bump" causes the whole front end to shake and makes steering very hard to maintain. I have heard this called "the Dodge death wobble" and has been reported by many other Dodge Ram owners. I have had all of the ball joints and tie rod replaced. Th... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2022

Incident date: Feb 19, 2022

dodge death wobble. this death wobble started prior to my 100000mile warranty expired, but by the time i drove the truck home, it was over the milage. After a lot of bs and a fee, Dodge "fixed" my problem. ( for a while) They have refused to re-repair their bad design since. .I've spent many hours a... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2022

Incident date: Oct 18, 2021

While the NHTSA is looking at the later Dodge diesel pickups, the 5.9 engines commonly fail at low mileage (mine was at 100,000 miles) by the intank pump failing. Mine shut off at 45mph in traffic on State 33 in Idaho without warning.. My truck was towed to repair facility and waited 4 weeks for a s... Read more

Incident date: Feb 7, 2020

THE FRAME ON MY TRUCK IS RUSTING OUT FROM UNDERNEATH OF ITS SELF, WHICH IS LEADING TO CRACK IN SPOTS. THE DATE PROVIDED BELOW IS AN ABOUT DATE. I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR TIRE WORK AND ASKED THE GUYS IF HE COULD LOOK OVER MY TRUCK TO SEE IF THERE IS SOMETHING THAT I MIGHT HAVE MISSED, I DO IT QUARTERLY.... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2020

VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED ON 3/2/2020. AT THE BOTTOM OF INSPECTION STATEMENT WAS A RECALL ADVISORY NOTICE. I SUBMITTED INFO. ON WEBSITE, BUT I'VE RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. TODAY THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAS COME ON THE DASH AND IT REMAINS ON. WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO AT NO CHARGE TO ME. IS THIS A RECALL??

Incident date: Jul 28, 2018

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. REPLACED BULBS HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT COME BACK ON. WAS TOLD THAT THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE WAS BAD. REPLACED FRONT CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEW ONE. 13 MONTHS LATER NOW THE HORN WILL STOP WORKING A COUPLE TIMES A WEEK A MOUTH VERY INTERMITTENT. TURN SIGNA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 28, 2018

Incident date: Dec 5, 2019

THIS THE THE SECOND ATTEMPT BY ME TO REPORT THIS PROBLEM. IT IS KNWN AS THE DODGE DEATH WOBBLE AND THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM NOT ONLY FOR THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS ANYONE ELSE ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS OCCURS.HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=WA8FJFMH1PA THIS THE SECOND DODGE 200 THAT I HA... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2019

THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED WHEN I PURCHASED THE TRUCK, THE COMPLETE FRONT TIE RODS AS A KIT WERE REPLACED THIS WEEK NOW TO GET A WHEEL ALIGNMENT I HAVE TO REPLACE THE LOWER INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ON THE STEERING COLUMN? I WENT TO DODGE AND WAS TOLD THE STEERING SHAFT IS AVAILABLE BUT WOULD NOT WORK A... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2019

AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 70MPH AFTER HITTING THE SLIGHTEST OF BUMPS OR BRIDGE JOINTS THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK WOULD VIOLENTLY SHAKE SO BAD THAT I COULDN'T CONTROL IT AND SENT THE TRUCK SIDEWAYS ALMOST FLIPPING IT AND HITTING A TRACTOR TRAILER BUT THANK GOD I DIDNT. MY WIFE AND KIDS WERE DRIVING IT AND... Read more

Incident date: May 28, 2019

Incident date: May 24, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT LITHIA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM OF CORPUS CHRISTI (4313 STAPLES ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411) FAILED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE EFFECTIVELY PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE AIR BAG FAILURE IMPACTED THE D... Read more

Incident date: Jun 9, 2018

I HIT A BUMP GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT 65 MPH THE WHOLE FRONT END STARTED SHAKING SO BAD I COULDN'T SEE THE ROAD I FINALLY GOT IT TO STOP WHEN I GOT SLOWED DOWN TO 40 MPH I HAVE BEEN REPLACING FRONT END PARTS BUT NO LUCK WHAT IS GOING ON

Incident date: Mar 10, 2019

DEATH WOBBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED.

Incident date: Mar 10, 2019

DEATH WOBBLE AT HIGHWAY SPEED.

Incident date: Jan 7, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR AN UNKNOWN RECALL REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER AVAILABLE. WOODHOUSE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT (2101 ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2018

MY TRUCK IS ONLY USED FOR TOWING A FIFTH WHEEL, THUS THE LOW MILEAGE. ON A TRIP, THE TRUCK STALLED WITH NO WARNING ON THE FREEWAY, LOST POWER, POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING IN THE 2ND FROM RIGHT LANE. I WAS BARELY ABLE TO PULL IT OVER AND STOP, IN AN UNSAFE AREA. 4 HRS LATER A TOW FOR TRUCK AND 5T... Read more

Incident date: Jun 18, 2018

Incident date: Nov 15, 2018

STEEL BRAKE LINE BEHIND GAS TANK WHICH CONNECT TO RUBBER HOSE LINE COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT ALMOST GET KILLED BY SLAMMING ONTO A TREE TO STOP

Incident date: Sep 3, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK FOR THE DRIVER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE ELECTRONIC REMOTE LOCK WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MANUALLY OPEN THE DOOR WITH THE KEY, BUT THE KEY FAILED TO TURN AND UNLOCK T... Read more

Incident date: Sep 3, 2018

Incident date: May 26, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE POWER STEERING GEAR BOX SIDE BOLT SHEARED IN HALF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT OF A POSSIBLE RECALL, BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE RECALL INFORM... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2006

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HOLD ONTO THE ROOF HANDLE, THE HANDLE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000.

Incident date: Jun 15, 2008

TRUCK DIES WHILE DRIVING AND MAKES IT EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER ! SEEMS TO BE SOME SORT OF FUEL PROBLEM ! THIS HAS BEEN ONGOING FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND I DON'T TRUST IT TO ATTEMPT TO DRIVE IN TRAFFIC TO A DEALER FOR REPAIRS ! THE TRUCK CURRENTLY HAS APPROX. 87,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT ! PROBLEM SEEM TO ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2008

Incident date: Apr 3, 2004

I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK BRAND NEW AND NEVER BEEN ABUSED BUT BACK ON 4/03/2004 MY TRUCK GAUGES WOULD FLICKER AND GO TO ZERO AND THEN GO BACK ALL IN A MILLISECOND. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. IT KEEPS DOING IT TO THIS DAY. YOU COULD BE DRIVING THE TRUCK AT LOW SPEED AND HIGH SPEEDS WHEN IT DO... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2004

Incident date: Dec 6, 2017

WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK ONCE AND THEN THEY STOP WORKING. I SEE THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE ON A LOT OF DODGES DURING THESE YEARS. MY TRUCK DOESN'T HAVE THE RECALL. BUT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM, I CRASHED INTO SOMEONE DUE TO IT. PLEASE FIGURE THIS OUT I KNOW OF SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO AS ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Nov 20, 2017

TAKATA RECALL POSSIBILITY OF DANGER DUE TO DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO DRIVER AND PASSENGERS

Incident date: Oct 9, 2017

THREE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHEN I WOULD PARK SOMEWHERE WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SELECTOR IN PARK , THE TRUCK WOULD TAKE OFF BACKWARDS . ONCE AT SHOP AT HOME , I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO CATCH IT , WITHOUT INCIDENT . SECOND TIME I WAS AT A CONVENIENT STORE , HAD BEEN IN THERE5 TO TEN MINS. IT T... Read more

Incident date: Oct 9, 2017

I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK A YEAR AND A HALF AGO, AND MY TIPM HAS GONE BAD. NO REAR LIGHTS AT NIGHT. HAVE GONE TO DEALERSHIP AND THE PART IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER, AND HAS BEEN FOR SOME TIME. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS TRUCK IS WHAT I'VE BEEN TOLD. IT SHOULD BE RECALLED BY DODGE.

Incident date: Oct 9, 2017

Incident date: Aug 1, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, BOTH THE HIGH BEAM AND LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. ALSO, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT OPERATE DUE TO DAMAGED ELECTRICAL WIRES LOCATED IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR PANEL. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE WIRES ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2017

Incident date: Nov 30, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 2500. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DEFOGGER FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OUT THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MILFORD CHRYSLER SALES (500 US-6, MILFORD, PA 18337 (570... Read more

Incident date: Jul 10, 2015

AIR CONDITION WIRE PLUGIN AT STEERING COLUMN GETS TO HOT AND MELTED PART OF PLUG CONNECTION I HAD TO HAVE NEW WIRE RUN JUST FOR AC FAN

Incident date: Apr 12, 2014

WHEN DRIVING IF ENGINE STOPS RUNNING ON MY CUMMINGS DIESEL YOU CAN NOT STEER AT ALL AND THE BRAKES DO NOT WORK THEIRS NO WAY ANYONE COULD PUSH THE BRAKE PEDDLE DOWN WHAT YOU DO THEN IS PUSH PARKING BRAKE THEN SHIFT TO NEUTRAL THEN START ENGINE HOPEFULLY

Incident date: Apr 12, 2014

Incident date: Jul 11, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2017

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AND WHEN CONTACTED DEALER TOLD THEY ARE NOT RECEIVING PARTS. THIS HAS BEEN A MONTH OR MORE SINCE RECEIVING FROM MANUFACTURE NOTICE THAT THE RECALL RESPONSE IS URGENT. PERHAPS DODGE NEEDS SOME FURTHER GOVERNMENT PRODDING. PLEASE HELP

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 DODGE RAM 2500

47 manufacturer communications from 33 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	9
350000 EQUIPMENT	8
160000 STRUCTURE	7
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER	2
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1
020000 SUSPENSION	1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	1

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi

116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

160000 STRUCTURE

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

350000 EQUIPMENT

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece

350000 EQUIPMENT

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

160000 STRUCTURE

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

350000 EQUIPMENT

Connecting to the DRB III Emulator for Cummins Engines

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

160000 STRUCTURE

Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253

350000 EQUIPMENT

020000 SUSPENSION

If replacing the steering linkage or drag link inner tie rod assembly at the pitman arm on a vehicle built before Febuary 14 th, 2008, verify that the pitman arm part number is 68039930AA. The part number is embossed on the pitman arm.~If

010000 STEERING

116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch

140000 AIR BAGS

56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc

350000 EQUIPMENT

68069384A$, R8069384A$, 68086182A$, R8027067A$, RL002012A$ - Gasket, Cylinder Head Cover Before replacing injectors for Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, and/or P0206, please make sure that the wiring loom and/or

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Heavy Duty Filtration MOPAR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available

092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER

Heavy Duty Filtration MOPAR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available

017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

DODGE: BULLETIN PROVIDING ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES FOR TIE ROD BALL STUD HOUSING FOR THE RIGHT AND LEFT. MODEL YRS FOR CAB CHASSIS (REG AND MEGA PICKUPS AND 4X4) 2003-2011. *PE

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

CHRYSLER GROUP: THERE ARE DIAGNOSTIC ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM. *RM

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

1-2 SHIFT HUNT AT LIGHT THROTTLE. *KB

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

NEW WATER PUMP FOR 3.7L ENGINE - NO LONGER COMMON WITH 4.7L. ADVANCED SERVICE INFORMATION #05-002. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

LONG CRANK TIMES IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

IDLE FLUCTUATION/DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THROTTLE BODY COKING. *TT

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

EMISSIONS RECALL E09 - NEW VECI LABELS. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

IMPROVED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING IN TOW/HAUL MODE. *EH

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FUEL ECONOMY IMPROVEMENT, WHITE SMOKE ON START UP, ACCURACY OF FUEL MILEAGE IN OVERHEAD CONSOLE DISPLAY. FLASH. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RECOMMENDED 12V SWITCHED ACCESSORY SOURCES. THIS IS A FISHER SERVICE BULLETIN. *MR

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SERVICE ACTION 03014 - POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SEAL INSPECTION/REPAIR PROCEDURE. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM 2500

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003

FALSE PARK

THERE HAVE BEEN 50 COMPLAINTS TO ODI AND DAIMLERCHRYSLER ALLEGING INCIDENTS OF REVERSE POWERED ROLLAWAY IN SUBJECT VEHICLES THAT WERE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED.THE INCIDENTS ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE RESULTED IN 42 CRASHES AND 3 INJURIES. ACCORDING TO DAIMLERCHRYSLER,... INCIDENT VEHICLE INSPECTIONS HAVE NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MISADJUSTED OR BROKEN PARTS.A TYPICAL INCIDENT IS BELIEVED TO INVOLVE THE FOLLOWING SET OF CONDITIONS:(1) WITH THE VEHICLE ON A RELATIVELY LEVEL SURFACE, AN ATTEMPTED SHIFT INTO PARK INADVERTENTLY PLACES THE TRANSMISSION IN A POSITION BETWEEN THE REVERSE AND PARK GEAR DETENTS; (2) THE DRIVER EXITS THE VEHICLE WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE RUNNING, AND THE PARKING BRAKE DISENGAGED; AND (3) AFTER SOME DELAY, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TRAVELING REARWARD.IN PRIOR INVESTIGATIONS OF OTHER DAIMLERCHRYSLER PRODUCTS, REVERSE MOTION WAS FOUND TO RESULT FROM A GRADUAL PRESSURIZATION OF THE REVERSE CIRCUIT (HYDRAULIC REVERSE). DAIMLERCHRYSLER ATTRIBUTES THE INCIDENTS TO OPERATOR ERROR IN USING A SYSTEM THAT FUNCTIONED AS DESIGNED.ACCORDING TO DAIMLERCHRYSLER, THE ALLEGED DEFECT CANNOT OCCUR IF THE DRIVER:(1) SHIFTS FULLY INTO PARK AS INDICATED BY END OF SHIFTER TRAVEL SLAM, THE FORWARD THROW OF THE SHIFT LEVER, AND/OR THE ILLUMINATION OF THE PARK INDICATION IN THE PRNDL DISPLAY; (2) REMOVES THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION; (3) TURNS THE ENGINE OFF; OR (4) ENGAGES THE PARKING BRAKE. THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH:(1) DAIMLERCHRYSLER'S RE-SPECIFIC TRANSMISSIONS THAT HAVE BEEN THE SUBJECT OF TWO PREVIOUS ODI REVERSE POWERED ROLLAWAY INVESTIGATIONS (EA96-006 & EA01-017); AND (2) A COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFT MECHANISM WITH AN ELECTRONIC GEAR POSITION INDICATOR (PRNDL) THAT IS LOCATED IN THE DASH DISPLAY DIRECTLY FORWARD OF THE STEERING WHEEL.TWO PEER POPULATIONS OF DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE ANALYZED FOR COMPARISON WITH THE SUBJECT VEHICLES:(1) MY 2001-02 RAM 2500/3500 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIMILAR TRANSMISSIONS, BUT A DIFFERENT SHIFTER WITH A MECHANICAL PRNDL; AND (2) MY 2003-04 RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SAME SHIFTER AS THE SUBJECT VEHICLES BUT DIFFERENT TRANSMISSIONS.THE COMPLAINT RATE IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES IS SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER THAN IN THE TWO PEER POPULATIONS.THIS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL

ALLEGED THAT THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN FRAY OR SEVER DURING NORMAL USE RESULTING IN THE THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE OR AN INABILITY TO ACCELERATE.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999

OVERSENSITIVE STEERING

ODI has received 14 consumer complaints concerning steering control concerns.Complainants typically alleged that the steering is loose, oversensitive, or has excessive play.They further alleged that this phenomena contributes to the vehicle wondering back and forth and being difficult to maintain in... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER

ALLEGE FAILURE OF THE COIL SPRING/SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKET AT ITS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE FRAME MAY ALLOW COLLAPSE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION, AND POTENTIALLY AFFECT STEERING OR BRAKING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

ALLEGED FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

IN 1994, CHRYSLER INTRODUCTED A PLASTIC FUEL TANK, THAT WAS SHAPED DIFFERENTLY FROM THE METAL TANK IT REPLACED.DUE TO THE DIFFERENT SHAPE OF THE NEW TANK,GLAVAL HAD SOME PROBLEMS WITH SCREWS, THAT IT INSTALLS, RUPTURING THE FUEL TANK.THIS PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED DURING EARLY PRODUCTION AND GLAVAL COR... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

TRANS HOSE SEPARATION

There is no summary currently available

DODGE RAM 2500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM 2500 across all model years (1994, 2012).

88 Total Recalls

8,102 Total Complaints

7 Investigations

464 Reported Crashes

188 Reported Fires

14 Reported Deaths

DODGE RAM 2500 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2012	5	385	View
2011	4	389	View
2010	4	0	View
2009	5	261	View
2008	9	405	View
2007	11	506	View
2006	9	903	View
2005	9	541	View
2004 (current)	9	756
2003	9	866	View
2002	2	210	View
2001	2	561	View
2000	2	269	View
1999	2	422	View
1998	2	310	View
1997	1	275	View
1996	1	365	View
1995	1	354	View
1994	1	210	View
1993	0	55	View
1992	0	43	View
1991	0	16	View

Other DODGE Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
DURANGO	234	19,190	View
CARAVAN	213	14,304	View
GRAND CARAVAN	203	18,754	View
CHARGER	200	8,152	View
RAM	176	5,521	View
DAKOTA	153	9,250	View
CHALLENGER	102	2,357	View
STRATUS	94	3,621	View

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