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2004 DODGE RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Issues in the 2004 DODGE RAM 1500

7 engine and engine coolingcooling system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System Complaints

#10372318 |
2004 DODGE RAM 4.7L AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE DESIGN OF THE RADIATORS WITH THE PLASTIC SIDES ON THE ALUMINUM RADIATOR CORE IS DEFECTIVE. DURING THE WINTER THE RADIATOR LEAKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE COUPLING OF THE PLASTIC TO THE ALUMINUM. I THINK THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN SINCE VEHICLES CAN OVERHEAT WITHOUT PROPER ANTI-FREEZE LEVELS, AND LEAVE OWNERS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF HIGHWAYS, AND ROADS. LET ALONE IT'S NOT GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT NOR ANIMALS THAT ENJOY THE TASTE OF ANTI-FREEZE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME WITH THIS TRUCK. I REPLACED THE RADIATOR WITH THE SAME TYPE A YEAR AGO, AND NOW IT'S DOING THE SAME THING AS BEFORE. THIS IS AN O.E.M. RADIATOR. *TR
#10360736 |
2004 DODGE 5.7 HEMI ENGINE HAS 2 DROPPED THE VALVE IN THE NUMBER 6 PISTON ON TWO SEPARATE ENGINES, RESULTING IN CASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AND NEEDING TO REPLACE THE MOTOR. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS OF THIS HAPPENING ON EDMUNDS .COM. ALMOST ALL OF THE ENGINES ARE BETWEEN 70,000 AND 80,000 MILES. DODGE HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL TO ACCEPT THE DEFECT AND IS COSTING THEIR CUSTOMERS BETWEEN 5K AND 10K DOLLARS AN ENGINE FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT NOW HOW TO PUT THE ENGINE IN. I AM CURRENTLY A DODGE MECHANIC AND HAVE RECOGNIZED THIS PROBLEM AND WOULD LIKE TO MAKE IT PUBLIC. HAVE BROUGHT THIS TO CHRYSLER CORPORATION'S ATTENTION WITH NO RESULT. THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO STEP IN AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BECAUSE DODGE IS REFUSING THERE IS AN ISSUE. *TR
#10311923 |
I HAVE A 2004 DODGE 1500. ON 18 FEB 10 FOR NO APPARENT REASON TRUCK STARTED TO OVERHEAT. I HAVE NOT TAKEN IT TO A DEALER YET BUT I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT IS STARTING TO DEVELOP WITH THIS VEHICLE AND CURRENTLY DODGE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS. SEVERAL ITEMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON THESE VEHICLES BUT SO FAR NOTHING HAS HELPED. *TR
#10236452 |
1)LEFT HOUSE IN MORNING FOUND WHILE DRIVING DOWN RD TRUCK WAS BLOWING WHITE SMOKE FROM TAILPIPE 2)TRUCK CUTS OFF DUE TO WATER LEAKING INTO CYLINDER#1 3)DEALER SERVICE DEPT> FOUND THE HEAD GASKET WAS DAMAGED AND WAS AMAZED WITH JUST AT 80,000 MILES A DAMAGED HEAD GASKET IN THE SHAPE IT IS LOOKS LIKE IT WAS NOT SEATED CORRECTLY. *TR
#10235089 |
WHEN MAKING A TURN ENGINE STOPS FOR NO REASON CAUSING ME TO LOSE STEERING. TOOK ONE A VEHICLE TO DEALER WHO ADVISED THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. *TR
#10086960 |
COOLANT OVERFLOW BOTTLE DEFECTIVE DESIGN. CAP LEAKS COOLANT. COOLANT LEVEL @ MINIMUM STILL LOSING COOLANT. DEALER STATES WHEN VEHICLE GOES OVER ROUGH ROADS, COOLANT SPASHES AND LEAKS OUT THE CAP. BOTTLE REPLACED 3 TIMES, CONTINUES TO LEAK.*AK
#10074840 |
RECENTLY PURCHASED BRAND NEW, 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB W/5.7 HEMI. AWESOME TRUCK THOUGH QUALITY IS A ISSUE. DEFECTIVE COOLANT SURGE TANK OR POSSIBLE OTHER DEFECTIVE PARTS LEADING TO EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF PRESSURE. END RESULT, COOLANT OVER FLOW MAKING A MESS AND LOW COOLANT. HAVE TAKEN TO AUTHORIZED DEALER TWICE WITHIN A MONTH. DODGE SERVICE TESTED AND CONFIRM HOWEVER, MONITORING AND ASKED FOR TRUCK TO BE RETURN IF COOLANT LEAK IS AGIAN PRESENT. PROBLEM IS SURGE TANK AND CAP HAVE ABUNDANT RESIDUE COOLANT PRESENT. MY ANSWER, DUGH! THE SYSTEM IS A FAILURE. NO REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE OFFERED, DEALER STATES COOLANT OVER FLOW WAS DUE TO POSSIBLE OVERFILL. FUNNY THING IS AT 3K MAINTENANCE, COOLANT PROBLEM WAS ADDRESSED AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT STATED ON RECEIPT OVERFILLED AND CORRECTED. WELL THEN 500 MILES LATER, COOLANT STILL LEAKS AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAYING NOTHINGS WRONG. I GUESS DODGE TRUCK ARE REQUIRED TO LEAK...

Other 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas

Air Bags 342 complaints Power Train 126 complaints Electrical System 74 complaints Engine 73 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 57 complaints Steering 57 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 40 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 38 complaints Suspension 36 complaints Unknown Or Other 36 complaints Wheels 24 complaints Structurebody 23 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 21 complaints Exterior Lighting 20 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 19 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 17 complaints Service Brakes 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 16 complaints Structure 15 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 11 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Suspensionrear 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 9 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 9 complaints Power Traindriveline 8 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 8 complaints Suspensionfront 8 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 8 complaints Seat Belts 7 complaints Equipmentotherlabels 6 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 6 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 6 complaints Visibility 6 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 5 complaints Structureframe And Members 5 complaints Visibilitywiper 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 4 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 3 complaints Structurebodybumpers 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Structurebodytailgate 2 complaints Suspensionfronthub 2 complaints Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Tiresmarkings 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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