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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (30%)

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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

147000 mi

US $350
Sticky caliper changed out. Pads also changed out at the same time. 
153000 mi

US $120
Piston failed for one of the front calipers. Replaced both front calipers. 
58300 mi

US $54
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. 
59000 mi

US $45
Driverside, rear caliper seized had to replace. 

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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

155800 mi

US $200
Right front wheel started smoking, shop replaces rotor & brake hoses. 

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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

98000 mi

US $960
Brake caliper broke causing pad to be up against the disk. Needed new calipers on each side of the rear of the vehicle. 
39000 mi

US $200
Front calipers sticking, replaced calipers 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

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

83000 mi

US $160
Brake lines rusting badly, replaced before they blew out. 
83000 mi

US $450
e-brake needed ajustment, adjusting mechanism was a ball of rust, replaced it front driver brake caliper locked up 
90000 mi

US $60
New pass rear caliper. 

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2004 Dodge Ram 1500 Brake Problems

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