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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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 129 repairs.
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 18 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
| 47000 mi US $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. |
| 58300 mi US $65 |
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. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 128100 mi US $50 |
Replaced electric door lock actuator. |
| 159000 mi US $40 |
replace blower motor |
| 189000 mi US $150 |
Not cooling as it should. |
| 58000 mi US $350 |
Sirius Satellite radio not receiving signal |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 92460 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. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 110000 mi US $425 |
Replaced regulator for drivers window. |
| 74732 mi C $349 |
Wiper motor replacement |
| 193100 mi C $140 |
Front control module controlling headlights went |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 60760 mi C $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 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 107200 mi US $130 |
A/C needed complete drain and recharge. |
| 84000 mi | 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. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 59300 mi US $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 |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 85000 mi | Stereo went bad. Had to replace the stereo, put in an aftermarket stereo. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 79200 mi US $15 |
Lamp out light illuminated on the dash intermittently. Found the right rear tail light circuit board failed for the tail light. Replaced. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
500-horsepower 8.3L V10 6-speed manual RWD
| 51000 mi US $235 |
I was in the fourth year of a three year battery. Finally gave up and replaced the battery. |
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