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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 129 repairs.
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 113 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Maine, United States Nov 2014 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Feb 2015126300 miUS $50 | Rear fenders were rusted through. Cut out rust, sanded, welded in new pieces, painted. | ||
| Jun 2015132000 miUS $175 | Some sort of bushing needed replacing. Was making a squeak/groaning noise | ||
| Oct 2015138700 miUS $600 | Driver's side rocker panel, and cab corners on both sides needed to be replaced due to rust. | ||
| Mar 2016147000 miUS $350 | Sticky caliper changed out. Pads also changed out at the same time. | ||
| Jun 2016149000 miUS $200 | Replaced driver side rocker panel. Patched rust holes in both cab corners | ||
| Sep 2016153000 miUS $120 | Piston failed for one of the front calipers. Replaced both front calipers. | ||
| Apr 2017159000 mi | Windshield wiper arm transmission linkage broke. Used zip ties to re-secure the broken arm. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Illinois, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201147000 miUS $85 | Mistakenly turned on A/C during blizzard when engine compartment was packed with snow. Blew fan motor fuse for condenser. Engine light came on. Bought an engine analyzer to diagnose problem and replaced 30a fuse. Truck good as new. | ||
| Jan 201349000 miUS $300 | Fuel pump failure. Failed to start, disabled in my garage. | ||
| Apr 201558300 miUS $54 | Engine light MIL came on related to OOC fuel gauge. Sender on fuel pump has failed. Too much trouble to change the fuel pump out. Put Electricians tape over low fuel light and rely on odometer for fuel level. Pass. side, rear drum seized had to replace. The piston was missing a chunk and probably cracked. Never saw a piston fail like that. Cars aren't perfect, I'll leave perfection up to God. | ||
| Jun 201559000 miUS $45 | Driverside, rear caliper seized had to replace. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Alberta, Canada Mar 2010 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Apr 2010251720 miC $11042 | wheel studs broke off rear, replaced studs but had to do rear brakes as a result of damage | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States Nov 2013 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013141000 miUS $2000 | Complete engine rebuild due to previous owner overheating and damaging engine Replaced water pump and heater core during engine rebuild | ||
| Feb 2014142000 miUS $70 | Replaced power steering pump Replace radiator (clogged) | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Arizona, United States May 2017 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Aug 2017167000 miUS $50 | Replaced the EGR Valve | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 201472000 miUS $42 | Replaced hood struts. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States Dec 2012 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 201483000 miUS $150 | Check engine light threw P0909 code. Had EGR replaced. Reset and no more code. | ||
| Dec 201483000 mi | 0909 code is back, check engine light is on | ||
| Aug 201586000 miUS $360 | Upper and lower ball joints. Alignment. Replaced broken valve spring. Broke on the way home from the ball joint repair (within 2 minutes of leaving the garage parking lot). | ||
| Sep 201586000 miUS $360 | EGR replaced again. First replacement was with a defective part which was not a factory part. The replacement was then replaced with a factory part. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Louisiana, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Aug 2013128100 miUS $50 | Replaced electric door lock actuator. | ||
| Nov 2014137000 mi | replace water pump | ||
| Jun 2017159000 miUS $40 | replace blower motor | ||
| Jul 2022188000 miUS $600 | replace water pump replace power steering pump | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Tennessee, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2016188000 miUS $10 | Rear transmission seal leaking. | ||
| Jun 2017189000 miUS $150 | Not cooling as it should. | ||
| May 2018195000 miUS $80 | Replaced worn stabilizer bar end links | ||
| Jun 2018198000 miUS $36 | Replaced ignition switch. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013140000 miUS $450 | Replaced radiator | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Feb 201258000 miUS $350 | Sirius Satellite radio not receiving signal | ||
| Aug 201469000 miUS $250 | replaced rotors and pads, all four wheels. replaced front wheel bearings. | ||
| Jan 202292000 miUS $35 | power steering pressure sensor switch failure. | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Alberta, Canada Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201161460 miC $70 | EGR Valve causing CEL. Replaced myself (easy to do). | ||
| Apr 201382440 miC $1800 | Worn tire rod end, and all 4 ball joints (to a varying degree). Upper 2 can only be replaced with control arms (expensive!). Disassembly revealed CV shafts froze inside hubs (seems common issue). Had to buy used CV/hubs/spindles as backup. | ||
| Feb 201492460 mi | One of the vent flaps inside the dash stopped working. Partly disassembled dash and repaired the cracked plastic part of the outside air flap - there are how-to videos on Youtube to help in disassembly. 0 cost but time-consuming. | ||
| Apr 2015109840 miC $150 | The exhaust manifold bolts broke on the right side, have not checked the left one yet. The repair is still pending, only bought parts (gaskets and bolts set) | ||
| Dec 2015114700 miC $200 | Stab bar links became loose and developed clunking on one side. Replaced both since the other side was close to going kaput too. The previously installed MOOG ones thus only lasted 40kkm or so. | ||
| Mar 2017124620 miC $35 | Oil pressure sender for the instrument cluster started working intermittently, resulting in 0 oil pressure reading on the gage. Shutting engine and restarting it would fix it. However, replaced with a new one before it fails completely. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in New Brunswick, Canada - Jan 2010 | |||
| Jan 201034100 mi | replaced both front axles. shake in steering wheel caused by worn splines on both axles .warranty. leaking rack , replaced under warranty | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Maryland, United States Mar 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Dec 201193000 miUS $50 | moisture in tail lamp. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Ohio, United States - Jan 2009 | |||
| Jan 200965000 miUS $1100 | PWR Steering Rack, PWR Door Lock, O2 Sensor | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Missouri, United States Jul 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201595000 mi | 4 wheel drive would not engage | ||
| Jan 2016US $550 | Bad engine temperature sensor replaced. Replace rack and pinion (leaking) | ||
| Sep 2016110000 miUS $425 | Replaced regulator for drivers window. | ||
| Dec 2016114000 miUS $533 | Replaced catalytic converter. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Michigan, United States Apr 2009 - Oct 2012 | |||
| May 200956000 mi | EGR valve replaced | ||
| May 201065000 miUS $100 | Power steering rack leaking. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - May 2013 | |||
| Oct 2012155800 miUS $200 | Right front wheel started smoking, shop replaces rotor & brake hoses. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Saskatchewan, Canada Sep 2009 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 2009148800 miC $2000 | just bought the truck. had to replace front end and rack and pinion. also changed leaf springs and a extra leaf spring for higher payload and help with axle rap. | ||
| Jan 2011161200 miC $600 | splines on shafts into differentials were wore and had to be replaced. fluid change as well. | ||
| Nov 2011169880 miC $350 | Changed idler pulley which seized. Alternator started to whine after so changed alternator and other idler pulley and also belt tensioner. changed idler pulley which seized. Alternater started to whine after so canged alternater and other idler pulley and also belt tensioner. | ||
| Aug 2012183900 miC $20 | Rear u-joint replaced. | ||
| May 2013193100 miC $140 | Front control module controlling headlights went | ||
| Oct 2015204700 miC $250 | Worn bearing in rear diff. Changed axle bearings. Still making same noise. | ||
| Sep 2016205220 mi | Worn bearing in rear diff. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Missouri, United States Oct 2017 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Nov 2017123000 miUS $141 | Needed to replace left tie rod to pass state safety inspection. Dealer reimbursed me. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Ontario, Canada Mar 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Nov 200974732 miC $349 | Wiper motor replacement | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Minnesota, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Nov 201181000 miUS $400 | Water was leaking. Needed to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 201291000 miUS $350 | Faulty EGR valve. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in North Dakota, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Feb 201162700 miUS $170 | Power steering pump hose was loose and separating from the pump. Shop used a high pressure fuel injection clamp to reattach hose instead of the factory clamp. Shop cleaned up the pump and surrounding area. No further leaks. | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Oct 2010100000 miUS $400 | Clutch replaced 9 months ago, new clutch kit pilot bearing suffered premature failure. Replace (again) 10/2010. Parts covered by the shop. | ||
| Nov 2012130300 miUS $1300 | Pinion gear bearing. Second failure. Rotted engine bay fuel line L front wheel bearing. Replaced l | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in British Columbia, Canada Feb 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Mar 201160760 miC $1000 | Heater vent door (diverter) malfunctioned. No heat to floor. Well known problem with Dodge trucks. Repair immediately unsuccessful. | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Tennessee, United States Jun 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Nov 2013145000 miUS $3465 | Blown head gaskets for the 3rd time since it was new. Replaced the engine this time with a used engine. | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Minnesota, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201198000 miUS $960 | Brake caliper broke causing pad to be up against the disk. Needed new calipers on each side of the rear of the vehicle. | ||
| Jul 2012102000 miUS $168 | Replaced throttle position sensor | ||
| Aug 2012102300 miUS $325 | Vehicle still having issues with increased RPM and no change in speed or control by driver. Transmission was flushed, new filters and fluid. | ||
| Sep 2012103000 miUS $100 | PCM needed flashed to fix the erratic surge in horsepower. Not entirely successful. | ||
| Jan 2013100300 miUS $150 | Camshaft sensor needed replaced | ||
| Jul 2013107200 miUS $130 | A/C needed complete drain and recharge. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201251000 mi | Diagnose engine light. Sensor issue. Mechanic could not diagnose without software from mfr. Took car into dealer. | ||
| Aug 201252000 miUS $130 | EGV sensor...Dealer wanted $500 to fix. Mechanic charged $130. | ||
| Aug 201467000 miUS $150 | Exterior door handle broken. Repaired, not replaced. $90 part to be replaced. Automatic lock still not working | ||
| Dec 201470000 mi | Rusted out rear wheel well. Seems to be a common problem on Dodge trucks of this vintage. | ||
| Mar 201573000 miUS $100 | Seal on gear on rear axle leaked. Lost all fluid. Damaged gears. Replaced seal and fluid. Complete repair would have been $500. Car now runs loud. | ||
| Oct 201576300 miUS $250 | Oxygen sensor plus something else | ||
| Oct 2017121000 miUS $800 | Oxygen sensor plus other stuff | ||
| Mar 2018130000 miUS $200 | 4WD stayed engaged. Part needed to be reattached. $40 part...$120 or so for labor | ||
| Jun 2018132000 miUS $50 | Wheel well rust issue. Not able to hold onto fender flares any longer. Had to do further repairs to the metal work. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Mar 201184000 mi | Muffler was rusted out. Had one from my son's truck that he took off. It only had 4000 miles on it and was factory "new". I installed it in a little under 2 hrs. After purchasing the truck, noticed when when you tilted the steering wheel, the heater blower motor shut off. There was a pinched wire in steering column. Dealer repaired problem at no cost in about an hour. | ||
| Jul 201291200 miUS $74 | Radiator was plugged due to lack of maintrnence by previous owner. | ||
| Mar 201498000 miUS $100 | Transmission pan rusted out and was leaking fluid from the rusty scale. Replaced with new pan and filter and type 4 fluid. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2013 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Sep 201339000 miUS $200 | Front calipers sticking, replaced calipers | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2018111600 miC $500 | Crankshaft sensor quit 500Km from home on a Sunday night. | ||
| Apr 2022154380 miC $165 | Replaced both chain hydraulic tensioners, one was shot, very noisy even sending cam timing error. Once done, the quietest engines i had since i don't know when. | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Virginia, United States May 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 201249000 miUS $400 | CEL. Replaced both bank 1 02 sensors | ||
| Sep 201253000 miUS $40 | Replaced driver and passenger door weatherstripping. Original parts ripped due to defective weatherstripping design. Replacement parts are an improved design. Very easy replacements. No tools required. | ||
| Dec 201255000 miUS $1300 | CEL. Replaced both bank 2 02 sensors. Periodic feel of a miss at cruising speed. After much diagnostics, ultimately re-flashed computer and replaced EGR valve. | ||
| May 201359300 miUS $107 | Recirculation door broke at pivot pins and fell loose in the housing, leaving the HVAC system open to outside and inside air. Removed recirc door, pivot pins and actuator motor from new assembly and replaced failed components in the vehicle | ||
| Feb 201572700 miUS $786 | Replaced worn tie rod end and performed front end alignment Replaced rusty and vibrating exhaust manifold heat shields | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Mar 201383000 miUS $160 | Brake lines rusting badly, replaced before they blew out. | ||
| Apr 201383000 miUS $450 | rear shocks leaking, replaced e-brake needed ajustment, adjusting mechanism was a ball of rust, replaced it front driver brake caliper locked up | ||
| Jun 201385000 mi | Stereo went bad. Had to replace the stereo, put in an aftermarket stereo. | ||
| Jun 201490000 miUS $60 | New pass rear caliper. | ||
| Oct 201492000 miUS $500 | Transmission cooler lines rusted out and were leaking badly. | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jul 201250200 mi | Chrysler Part # 5017960-AA Grommet, which connects the 4x4 Transfer Case range selector to the shift lever in the cab became brittle and failed. | ||
| Jul 201466300 miUS $67 | Chrysler Part # 5017960-AA Grommet, which connects the 4x4 Transfer Case range selector to the shift lever in the cab became brittle and failed. I finally repaired this myself at a cost of less than $68.00. | ||
| Feb 201678000 miUS $469 | Check engine light came on, engine began to run roughly and developed a slight knock. Mechanic found a broken valve lifter. Replaced bad lifter, also cleaned throttle body and replaced plugs while there. | ||
| Aug 201679200 miUS $15 | Lamp out light illuminated on the dash intermittently. Found the right rear tail light circuit board failed for the tail light. Replaced. | ||
| Nov 201680000 mi | Slow leak somewhere in cooling system (never smelled antifreeze at all) resulted in an overheating of the engine. Head gasket(s) failed, water now streaming out of the muffler/tailpipe. Traded vehicle in at a great loss. | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
500-horsepower 8.3L V10 6-speed manual RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Oct 201348200 miUS $2200 | Damaged reverse gear, synchros, bearings and main shaft required repair. Clutch was removed and flywheel was resurfaced. Clutch was relatively new and was re-used. | ||
| Jun 201451000 miUS $235 | I was in the fourth year of a three year battery. Finally gave up and replaced the battery. | ||
| Jan 201749500 miUS $750 | Oil cooler lines replaced due to leaking. Power steering lines and pump replaced due to leaking. | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Manitoba, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201189280 miC $30 | replace sway bar bushings | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in North Carolina, United States Mar 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 2021103000 miUS $45 | Emmisions control valve replaced | ||
| Apr 2022104000 miUS $2000 | Fuel tank replacement | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Indiana, United States May 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Dec 201183000 miUS $200 | Replaced Lower Left ball Joint and had alignment of front end. | ||
| Jan 2013121500 miUS $160 | interior light passenger side switch broke - had to replace the wiring harness with both interior light switches - | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States Apr 2015 - May 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017124000 miUS $200 | Radiator slowly dripping coolant. Replaced w/ OEM radiator. Also replaced radiator hoses and thermostat. Replaced all spark plugs as maintenance item. | ||
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
215-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Texas, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 2016US $400 | Replaced wheel bearings on front | ||
2003.5 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge in Indiana, United States Jan 2017 - Feb 2017 | |||
| Feb 201766000 miUS $200 | Leaking power steering hoses replaced. | ||
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