2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Dodge Ram 1500 2004

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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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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (67%)

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

126300 mi

US $50
Rear fenders were rusted through. Cut out rust, sanded, welded in new pieces, painted. 
138700 mi

US $600
Driver's side rocker panel, and cab corners on both sides needed to be replaced due to rust. 
149000 mi

US $200
Replaced driver side rocker panel. Patched rust holes in both cab corners 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

72000 mi

US $42
Replaced hood struts. 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

93000 mi

US $50
moisture in tail lamp. 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

70000 mi Rusted out rear wheel well. Seems to be a common problem on Dodge trucks of this vintage. 
132000 mi

US $50
Wheel well rust issue. Not able to hold onto fender flares any longer. Had to do further repairs to the metal work. 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

53000 mi

US $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. 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

91800 mi

US $160
interior light passenger side switch broke - had to replace the wiring harness with both interior light switches - 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Body Problems

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