2004 DODGE RAM 3500

7 recalls, 276 complaints - 44 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

Complaint Statistics

276 total complaints 52 crashes 5 fires 28 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
AIR BAGS	40
STEERING	37
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	34
SUSPENSION	17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	14
POWER TRAIN	13
VISIBILITY/WIPER	6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT	6
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL	5
STRUCTURE	5

Incident date: May 8, 2026

he contact owns a (YMM) 2010 Hyundai Elantra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: (example: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was/was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2008

While driving on the highway at normal speed, my vehicle was operating completely normally with no warning lights, messages, or prior issues. Without any warning, the vehicle suddenly lost the ability to accelerate and felt as if it had been shifted into neutral. I immediately had to pull over to th... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2008

The contact owns a 2023 Volkswagen ID.4. The contact stated that while charging the vehicle at a charging station, the charging port started smoking. Upon removing the charger, the contact became aware of a loose pin and melted plastic. The vehicle was driven to a dealer, but the dealer declined to ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2008

The contact owns a 2015 Lexus NX 200t. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was spongy and made an abnormal clicking sound while depressed. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered while coming to a stop. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The ve... Read more

Incident date: Apr 7, 2021

The power steering will suddenly go out while a “Stabilitrak” warning comes up on the display. There are many reports of this problem documented online in this year and model, and the 2015 had a recall for this known issue that was evidently not resolved OR recalled for the 2016 model. Suddenly... Read more

Incident date: Feb 9, 2022

WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 90 IN WASHINGTON STATE, TRAVELING AT ABOUT 60 MPH I NOTICED A HAZE BEHIND THE TRUCK THROUGH THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR MIRROR. AT THE TIME, THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS BY INSTRUMENTS OR WARNING LIGHTS THAT ANYTHING WAS AMISS WITH THE TRUCK. WONDERING IF IT WAS COMING FROM... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Feb 9, 2022

Fire

Incident date: Jul 2, 2019

STEERING BECAME LOOSE AND HAD 1-2INCHES OF SLACK BEFORE GUIDING THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. REPLACED WITH NEW STEERING UNIT. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO LOW GEAR AT BUSY INTERSECTION ENTERING FREEWAY. *TR STARTED IN SECOND OR THIRD REQUIRED COSTLY REBUILD. FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY REQUIRED NEW U... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2019

Incident date: Dec 15, 2019

HAVE TO USE FORCE TO ENGAGE CLUTCH TO START VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WITH A TRAILER ATTACHED. UNABLE TO TURN OFF VEHICLE WHEN FUELING DUE TO PROBABILITY THAT IT WOULD NOT START. TRIED JUMPER CABLES WITHOUT SUCCESS. AFTER STOMPING CLUTCH SEVERAL TIMES VEHICLE STARTED.

Incident date: Mar 3, 2019

2004 DODGE RAM 3500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NUMEROUS REPAIRS MADE TO VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER HAS HELD THE VEHICLE WITHOUT MAKING ANY REPAIRS, OR PREDICTIONS ON WHEN THE REPAIRS WOULD BE COMPLETED. *JS

Incident date: Feb 8, 2019

PURCHASED USED 2004 DODGE 3500 AND WHILE DRIVING HOMEDOING 60 MPH I EXPERIENCED SUCH A VIOLENT SHACKING OF THE FRONT END I NEARLY LOSS CONTROL OF MY TRUCK AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. MY WIFE AND I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. I LATER LEARNED THAT THIS TRUCK SUFFERS FROM DEATH WOBBLE WHIC... Read more

Incident date: Oct 5, 2018

I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO TIRE KINGDOM A REPUTABLE TIRE DEALER AND REPAIR FACILITY TO HAVE MY FRONT END CHECKED OUT, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE LEFT TIE ROD END AND CENTER LINK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE ALSO SAID THAT THIS MODEL TRUCK HAD A RECALL ON THESES PARTS MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER H46 NHTSA REC... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2018

"TAKATA RECALL" I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO GET MY AIRBAG REPLACED AND THE DEALERSHIP STATES THAT THEY CANNOT WORK ON THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT HAS AFTERMARKET WIRING. THE WIRING IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE AIRBAG AND SHOULD HAVE NO IMPACT ON THE ABILITY OF A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG WORKING. THE CURRENT FIX THEY DESIRE... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2005

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. SINCE 2005, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY SHIFTING THE GEAR INTO PARK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V462000 (POWER TRAIN) IN 2006. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NAPLES DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (6381 AIRPORT PULLING RD N, NAPLES,... Read more

Incident date: Apr 9, 2018

WHILE DRIVING ON A BUSY INTERSTATE HIGHWAY RECENTALLY AND PULLING A CAR TRAILER, I WAS RETURNING HOME FROM A VACATION WHEN THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) FAILED. THIS RESULTS IN A "DEAD PEDAL" SITUATION, WHERE THE ENGINE FALLS TO IDLE, AND THERE IS NO 'DRIVE' TO THE WHEELS. THIS SITUATION IS V... Read more

Incident date: Jan 15, 2018

DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR QUIT WORKING, KEY WOULD NOT OPEN NO ENTRANCE BY KEY FOB. HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED.CAR WAS STATIONARY WHEN DISCOVERED.

Incident date: Feb 28, 2018

AUTOMATIC TRANS.-WHEN PLACED IN PARK, CANNOT GET IT OUT OF PARK IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE SOLENOID THAT RELEASES THE PARKING PAWL DOES NOT ALWAYS RELEASE.

Incident date: Sep 1, 2017

MY 2004 DODGE RAM 3500 WILL GO OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE ON ITS OWN AND I WAS NOT TOLD THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR TRUCK MY TRUCK WENT ON ITS OWN ONE DAY OVER 250 FEET AND DROVE INTO MY NEIGHBORS YARD. THE TRUCK PARKING PAWL WAS NOT COMPLETELY IN AS I WAS TOLD AND THIS ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Sep 1, 2017

Crash

Incident date: Sep 1, 2017

Crash

Incident date: Sep 29, 2017

2004 DODGE RAM 3500. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE TO PERFORM PASSENGER AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD UPDATED 11/06/207*JS

Incident date: Jul 5, 2017

I WAS REVERSING FROM MY DRIVE WAY AND THEN PUT MY TRUCK ON DRIVE TO GO UP THE DRIVE WAY AND THEN TURNED THE GEAR SHIFT COUNTER CLOCK WISE TO PUT IT ON PARK. GOT OUT OF MY TRUCK AND WALKED IN FRONT OF IT AND THEN RAN INSIDE THE HOUSE TO GRAB WHAT I FORGOT. WHEN I CAME BACK OUTSIDE, MY TRUCK WAS MOVIN... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Aug 7, 2017

HAPPENED ON BOTH SIDES 2 MONTH APART. LOUD BANG AND RUMBLE. INSIDE TIRE, TREAD CAME OFF OF TIRE. DAMAGED INSIDE OF WHEEL WELL, RUNNING LIGHTS, FENDERS ON THE DUALLY, METAL SUPPORTS ON FENDER. NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN IN 30+ YEARS OF TOWING AND DRIVING TRUCKS.

Incident date: Aug 7, 2017

Incident date: Jun 23, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CON... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2004

TAKATA RECALL. NOTHING IS HAPPENING WITH THIS RECALL, IF THEY HAVE THE PARTS TO PUT IN NEW VEHICLES THEY SHOULD BE PUTTING THEM IN VEHICLES ON THE ROAD ENDANGERING ME AND MY FAMILY'S LIVES. IF YOU STOP THEM FROM SELLING TRUCKS TILL THEY CORRECT THE RECALL IT WON'T BE ANOTHER 5 OR 10 YEARS BEFORE TH... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2017

THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR WIPER MOTOR SUDDEN FAILURE ON A REMANUFACTURED PART SUPPLIED FROM OREILY AUTO PARTS. I REPLACE MY WIPER MOTOR WHEN THE ORIGINALS WIPER PARK FUNCTION BECAME FINICKY. I INSTALLED THE REBUILD MOTOR TO FACTORY SPEC AND IT FUNCTIONED PROPERLY FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS AND PROCEEDED TO FAIL... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 15, 2017

MY DODGE TRUCKS VIOLENTLY WOBBLING OUT OF CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH, I HIT A MINOR BUMP IN THE ROADWAY AND THE TRUCK STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE ONLY WAY IT STOPPED WAS I HAD TO REDUCE MY SPEED TO 10 MPH, THE PROBLEM WAS I WAS IN THE EXPRESS LANE, I WAS IN FRONT OF A... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2017

Incident date: Jan 5, 2017

TRUCK CURRENTLY HAS 76,000 MILES. REPLACED ALL 4 BALL JOINTS AT THE SAME TIME, FEWER THAN 40K. HAD TO REPLACE AN INJECTOR AROUND THE SAME TIME. FILTERS DODGE CAME OUT WITH WERE TOO LARGE, LETTING "JUNK" INTO THE INJECTORS. NOT ONG AFTER THAT, WE WERE DRIVING AND LOST POWER. PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD, S... Read more

Incident date: Jan 5, 2017

Incident date: Jun 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT FUNCTION AFTER BEING STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OIL FILTERS WERE DEFECTIVE AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WA... Read more

Incident date: Dec 15, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V462000 (AIR BAGS). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, IT ACCELERATED IN REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHAT COMPONENT WAS DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIR... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2016

TAKATA RECALL CALLED DEALER (CARSON CITY DODGE - JEEP) WHEN RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED IN THE MAIL, I WAS ADDED TO A LIST AND TOLD TO WAIT, STILL HAVE NOT BEEN CALLED EVEN THOUGH OTHERS HAVE GONE IN AND THE DEALER HAS DONE A REPLACEMENT WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT OR THEM BEING ON THE "LIST".

Incident date: Aug 15, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WA... Read more

Incident date: Aug 9, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPA... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2015

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FO... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND TOWING A TRAILER, THE FLIP UP TOW MIRRORS VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO USE THE TOW MIRRORS DUE TO THE VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFO... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL RE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 25, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2004

I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK NEW AND I BELIEVE CODE E17 IS THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ALWAYS GO INTO PARK. IT STAYS IN REVERSE I HAVE HAD CLOSE CALLS WITH THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A REAL CONCERN. THE DAM SIGNAL HORN TO ALERT YOU IS TO SLOW TO RESPOND AND FAILS WHEN PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT. ALSO I LOST MY SERPE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 12, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V770000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU... Read more

Incident date: Jun 21, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 3500. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V770000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTU... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 DODGE RAM 3500

44 manufacturer communications from 32 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	10
350000 EQUIPMENT	9
160000 STRUCTURE	8
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER	2
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	1

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

160000 STRUCTURE

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

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

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

010000 STEERING

POWER STEERING FLUID CONTAMINATION. *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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

OIL PRESSURE FALLS BELOW NORMAL DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. THIS INCLUDES CHEVROLET AND GMC 4500 SERIES AND ISUZU NPR AND NPRHD MODELS. *EH

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 3500

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: 2006

TURN SIGNAL MALFUNCTION

ODI HAS CLOSED THIS INVESTIGATION BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE COMPLAINTS, OTHER FIELD DATA AND TECHNICAL DATA SUBMITTED BY CHRYSLER TO THE AGENCY.CHRYSLER REPORTS THAT THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS HARD WIRED INTO THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) AND THE CLUSTER DECIDES WHICH DIRECTION HAS BEEN SELECTED BASED... Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1998

TIRE VALVE

DODGE RAM 3500 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE RAM 3500 across all model years (1994, 2012).

96 Total Recalls

3,822 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

242 Reported Crashes

157 Reported Fires

9 Reported Deaths

DODGE RAM 3500 - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2012	9	502	View
2011	5	293	View
2010	9	0	View
2009	5	130	View
2008	11	221	View
2007	14	284	View
2006	11	349	View
2005	7	240	View
2004 (current)	7	276
2003	9	330	View
2002	1	59	View
2001	1	168	View
2000	1	77	View
1999	1	146	View
1998	1	134	View
1997	1	153	View
1996	1	182	View
1995	1	132	View
1994	1	102	View
1993	0	26	View
1992	0	11	View
1991	0	5	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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2004 DODGE RAM 3500

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 DODGE RAM 3500

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE RAM 3500

DODGE RAM 3500 - All Years Overview

DODGE RAM 3500 - Year by Year

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