2004 Dodge RAM 1500 body problems

Filed Jun 30, 2021 · Body, Electrical · IN

Severe rust and corrosion on body and suspension parts. Started at around 10 years of age. Support for bed to frame shows severe corrosion making hauling unsafe. Water is able to enter the cab through corroded rocker panels causing mold. Also, electrical system malfunction in throttle body can cause no response from accelerator at intermittent times.

Filed Nov 16, 2020 · Body · OR

Water is leaking into the cab from the grab bar located on the "a" pillar on the driver's side. I have researched this issue and there is a technical service bulletin (tsb #23-003-04) for this problem, which was issued for many model years of this type vehicle.

Filed Oct 3, 2019 · Body, Electrical · NC · fire

Airbags recall when to have it checki and the dash board broke apart like peanut brittle. Theay said they could not replace the dash board. *bf the consumer stated while performing the airbag recall the dashboard broke apart. The dealer would not repair the dashboard. Also the cargo light caught fire and damaged the headliner.

Filed Aug 27, 2017 · Body · 141,000 miles · CA

My truck dash top part started cracking out, at first it had just a small crack on the passenger side and now after driving for couple weeks in a daily basis (I drive less than 30 miles total per day) it just keeps cracking all over. I had before a 2001 dodge ram and this happend to it also, that you could actually see holes through it.....

Filed Aug 22, 2017 · Body · 155,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe corrosion. The vehicle was taken to an unknown ford dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Filed Dec 8, 2016 · Body · 91,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While stationary, the vehicle's fenders above the wheels were severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2016 · Airbags, Body · AR · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 MPH to exit the highway, the rear driver side tire completely fractured. The vehicle spun around and crashed into a wall. The vehicle was destroyed. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that there was extensive rust and corrosion on the frame. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then towed to a repair shop. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Filed Jul 14, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 150,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the driveshaft detached from the rear of the vehicle without warning and the rear axle locked up. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pinion nut detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 60,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable time for the recall repair. The contact received the recall notification over five months ago. The dealer continued to state that the parts were not available. The contact also stated that the dashboard was cracked and exposed the air bags. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Airbags, Body · 150,000 miles · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, there was an abnormally loud noise and the vehicle slid down the road. The contact noticed smoke near the rear end of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact also received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 150,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.