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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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Chart based on 129 repairs.
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (22%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 23 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
| 132000 mi US $175 |
Some sort of bushing needed replacing. Was making a squeak/groaning noise |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 142000 mi US $70 |
Replaced power steering pump |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 69000 mi US $250 |
replaced rotors and pads, all four wheels. replaced front wheel bearings. |
| 92000 mi US $35 |
power steering pressure sensor switch failure. |
| 195000 mi US $80 |
Replaced worn stabilizer bar end links |
| 86000 mi US $1165 |
Upper and lower ball joints. Alignment. |
| 188000 mi US $600 |
replace power steering pump |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| 34100 mi | leaking rack , replaced under warranty |
| 82440 mi C $1800 |
Worn tire rod end, and all 4 ball joints (to a varying degree). Upper 2 can only be replaced with control arms (expensive!). |
| 114700 mi C $200 |
Stab bar links became loose and developed clunking on one side. Replaced both since the other side was close to going kaput too. The previously installed MOOG ones thus only lasted 40kkm or so. |
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 $550 |
Replace rack and pinion (leaking) |
| 65000 mi US $1100 |
PWR Steering Rack, PWR Door Lock, O2 Sensor |
| 65000 mi US $100 |
Power steering rack leaking. |
| 123000 mi US $141 |
Needed to replace left tie rod to pass state safety inspection. Dealer reimbursed me. |
| 62700 mi US $170 |
Power steering pump hose was loose and separating from the pump. Shop used a high pressure fuel injection clamp to reattach hose instead of the factory clamp. Shop cleaned up the pump and surrounding area. No further leaks. |
| 148800 mi C $2000 |
just bought the truck. had to replace front end and rack and pinion. also changed leaf springs and a extra leaf spring for higher payload and help with axle rap. |
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 |
L front wheel bearing. Replaced l |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 72700 mi US $786 |
Replaced worn tie rod end and performed front end alignment |
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 $450 |
rear shocks leaking, replaced |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
500-horsepower 8.3L V10 6-speed manual RWD
| 51200 mi US $750 |
Power steering lines and pump replaced due to leaking. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 89280 mi C $30 |
replace sway bar bushings |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 83000 mi US $200 |
Replaced Lower Left ball Joint and had alignment of front end. |
2004 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
215-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 163300 mi US $400 |
Replaced wheel bearings on front |
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