Worst 2004 Dodge 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Airbags
Suspension Failures
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Dodge 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 134 | 4 | — | 95,392 mi | |
| Airbags | 87 | 2 | — | 132,516 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 59 | — | — | 87,972 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 58 | 25 | — | 33,625 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 41 | 1 | 2 | 105,295 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 35 | — | — | 54,062 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 20 | — | — | 127,019 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 18 | 4 | — | 83,075 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 16 | — | — | 67,480 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 15 | 1 | 1 | 101,403 mi | |
| Visibility | 13 | — | — | 73,755 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 13 | 1 | — | 120,880 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 12 | — | 1 | 110,337 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 12 | — | — | 77,164 mi | |
| Body Structure | 12 | — | — | 117,199 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 11 | — | — | 41,695 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 11 | 1 | — | 100,837 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 108,082 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 10 | 7 | — | 10,452 mi | |
| Brakes | 10 | — | 1 | 65,621 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 7 | — | — | 118,393 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift | 7 | 4 | — | 51,382 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 7 | — | — | 71,509 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 40,260 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 141,597 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 5 | — | — | 42,477 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2004 Dodge 2500
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,200,340 vehicles.
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 absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
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 assembly may break.
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, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008, BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN. ADDITIONALLY, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 VEHICLES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THE AFFECTED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AS A REPLACEMENT PART DURING NORMAL SERVICE.
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2004 Dodge 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Does the 2004 Dodge 2500 have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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