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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 43 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
| 49000 mi US $300 |
Fuel pump failure. Failed to start, disabled in my garage. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 141000 mi US $2000 |
Complete engine rebuild due to previous owner overheating and damaging engine Replaced water pump and heater core during engine rebuild |
| 142000 mi US $70 |
Replace radiator (clogged) |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 137000 mi | replace water pump |
| 188000 mi US $600 |
replace water pump |
| 140000 mi US $450 |
Replaced radiator |
| 167000 mi US $50 |
Replaced the EGR Valve |
| 198000 mi US $36 |
Replaced ignition switch. |
| 83000 mi US $150 |
Check engine light threw P0909 code. Had EGR replaced. Reset and no more code. |
| 83000 mi | 0909 code is back, check engine light is on |
| 86000 mi US $360 |
Replaced broken valve spring. Broke on the way home from the ball joint repair (within 2 minutes of leaving the garage parking lot). |
| 86000 mi US $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. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 61460 mi C $70 |
EGR Valve causing CEL. Replaced myself (easy to do). |
| 109840 mi C $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) |
| 124620 mi C $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. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 98500 mi US $515 |
Bad engine temperature sensor replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $533 |
Replaced catalytic converter. |
| 169880 mi C $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. |
| 56000 mi | EGR valve replaced |
| 81000 mi US $400 |
Water was leaking. Needed to be replaced. |
| 91000 mi US $350 |
Faulty EGR valve. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 130300 mi US $1300 |
Rotted engine bay fuel line |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 145000 mi US $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
| 111600 mi C $500 |
Crankshaft sensor quit 500Km from home on a Sunday night. |
| 154380 mi C $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. |
| 102000 mi US $168 |
Replaced throttle position sensor |
| 103000 mi US $100 |
PCM needed flashed to fix the erratic surge in horsepower. Not entirely successful. |
| 101500 mi US $150 |
Camshaft sensor needed replaced |
| 84000 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. |
| 91200 mi US $74 |
Radiator was plugged due to lack of maintrnence by previous owner. |
| 51000 mi | Diagnose engine light. Sensor issue. Mechanic could not diagnose without software from mfr. Took car into dealer. |
| 52000 mi US $130 |
EGV sensor...Dealer wanted $500 to fix. Mechanic charged $130. |
| 76300 mi US $250 |
Oxygen sensor plus something else |
| 121000 mi US $800 |
Oxygen sensor plus other stuff |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 49000 mi US $400 |
CEL. Replaced both bank 1 02 sensors |
| 55000 mi US $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. |
| 72700 mi US $786 |
Replaced rusty and vibrating exhaust manifold heat shields |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 78000 mi US $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. |
| 80000 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
| 52000 mi US $750 |
Oil cooler lines replaced due to leaking. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 103000 mi US $45 |
Emmisions control valve replaced |
| 104000 mi US $2000 |
Fuel tank replacement |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 124000 mi US $200 |
Radiator slowly dripping coolant. Replaced w/ OEM radiator. Also replaced radiator hoses and thermostat. Replaced all spark plugs as maintenance item. |
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