Complaints
71
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#18 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:43,192 mi
#25 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Avg mileage:26,950 mi
#34 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:1,200 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | — | 43,192 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 | — | — | 26,950 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 1,200 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | 1 | — | 30,993 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 28,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 1 | — | 73,428 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | 65,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | 44,333 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 12,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 82,500 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 | 1 | — | 32,250 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 2,965 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 73,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 190,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | 1 | — | 1,300 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 137,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 1 | 1 | — | 22,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 38 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 | — | — | 541 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | — |
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