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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (39%)
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 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 188000 mi US $10 |
Rear transmission seal leaking. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 34100 mi | replaced both front axles. shake in steering wheel caused by worn splines on both axles .warranty. |
| 82440 mi C $1800 |
Disassembly revealed CV shafts froze inside hubs (seems common issue). Had to buy used CV/hubs/spindles as backup. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 161200 mi C $600 |
splines on shafts into differentials were wore and had to be replaced. fluid change as well. |
| 183900 mi C $20 |
Rear u-joint replaced. |
| 204700 mi C $250 |
Worn bearing in rear diff. Changed axle bearings. Still making same noise. |
| 205220 mi | Worn bearing in rear diff. |
| 95000 mi | 4 wheel drive would not engage |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 100000 mi US $400 |
Clutch replaced 9 months ago, new clutch kit pilot bearing suffered premature failure. Replace (again) 10/2010. Parts covered by the shop. |
| 130300 mi US $1300 |
Pinion gear bearing. Second failure. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 102300 mi US $325 |
Vehicle still having issues with increased RPM and no change in speed or control by driver. Transmission was flushed, new filters and fluid. |
| 98000 mi US $100 |
Transmission pan rusted out and was leaking fluid from the rusty scale. Replaced with new pan and filter and type 4 fluid. |
| 73000 mi US $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. |
| 130000 mi US $200 |
4WD stayed engaged. Part needed to be reattached. $40 part...$120 or so for labor |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 92000 mi US $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
| 50200 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. |
| 66300 mi US $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. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
500-horsepower 8.3L V10 6-speed manual RWD
| 48200 mi US $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. |
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