Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed and approaching a stop light, the front driver side wheel bearing seized and fractured. The front fender was damaged, the driver side hub assembly, and the front driver side tire were destroyed during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2004 Dodge RAM 1500 body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side grip handles failed when pulled. The contact noticed that the screws that held the handles in place, which were inside plastic sleeves, were not strong enough when an occupant pulled themselves into the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the handles were replaced. The failure recurred and the handles were replaced multiple times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
Another single driver vehicle ran a stop sign and the single driver dodge hit the driver's door directly and deployed both front air bags and totaled both vehicles. The drivers air bag launched metal into the left wrist and forearm of the driver while his hands were in the 10 and 2 o'clock steering wheel positions. The left wrist lacerations and large hematoma required hospital care and left scars. The driver also suffered lower back damage requiring surgery. The truck was totaled in january 2014 and sent for salvage. On december 15, 2014 I received a chrysler safety recall (p40/the federal safety agency 14v‑354) on the air bag inflators of the 2004 dodge ram 1500. The problem in the recall notice is described as; excessive internal pressure, during airbag deployment events, could result in an increased chance of occupant injury during certain crash conditions.
2004 dodge ram. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle mechanical and dealership service department repair issues. *smd the consumer stated he experienced a non-constant shake or tremble and self-braking, with a loss of power and the inability to be controlled, both when hauling horses and without any tow. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and entered into the air conditioning system. Due to the failure, when the air conditioning unit was activated, the dashboard debris entered into the contact's eyes while driving. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was common, but it could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but could not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
I originally reported this accident to the federal safety agency website and I'm not able to find the complaint because the website has change. The accident happened in cusseta, ga, the truck made a loud noise on the left side an hour before started spinning out of control, and it did it again before the accident. The truck was deemed total and the mechanic from the wreckage company said the axle broke. I reported this to dodge/chrysler and they sent an investigator to check the truck and he said to me "I was lucky to be alive" dodge/chrysler never game me no information at all, I was actually brush aside like nothing. Please help me find the original complaint I submitted.
There is extreme rust out on my dodge ram above the rear wheel well. This is on the box of the truck. The dodge trucks are rusting from the inside out. There is foam material behind the body. Once this material gets damp or wet, it starts rusting the vehicles from the inside out. My truck only has 82,000 miles and is rusted completely thru the outer metal. This is weakening the integrity of the body. I did talk to a body shop and they have to cut the body, remove the foam and rust and weld a new patch panel in place.
Both rear quarter panels right above the wheel wells started bubbling. Then after the paint pealed there was nothing but rust. Happened on both sides at the same time.
Paint started to bubble on fenders and has progressed to full rust. Also tailgate has begun to rust also.
Oncoming vehicle lost control came across 4 lanes to hit front of truck. Dodge is totaled but air bags did not deploy. I contacted dodge to have them check them out and was told, first a special task force would come check the airbags and we would be compensated, then later was told due to the age and mileage of my truck they wouldn't but I could take it to a dodge dealership and see if they would run the test at my expense. Dodge didn't seem to care why air bags didn't go off since the truck is 10 years old.
The dashboard started cracking several years ago and has steadily gotten much worse. There was no impact, the dash simply cracked and seems to be disintegrating. The edges are now sharp like glass and I believe this presents a danger to the occupants in the event of an impact. Until now, I assumed mine was an isolated issue but recently decided to investigate how it could be fixed and came across hundreds of other complaints posted to various car complaint websites for the very same issue so I know this is a widespread issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that there were two small bubbles in the paint above the rear tire well. Upon further investigation, she noticed that the rear boxes above both rear wells were completely rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that both panels on the rear box would need to be cut and replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 53,000.
My 2004 dodge ram driver side stop working my keys got lock inside the only way to open is by using the remote and climb through one of the other doors which now it is impossible since none of my doors open anymore specially the driver door that it is supposed to open either with the original key or the remote which I can't do either, this is very frustrating because I am an older woman and can't be climbing through my window to do perform this. Please help *tr
Drivers side door lock is stuck in the down position and cannot be unlocked from outside even with key. Remote does not work either to unlock door. Very dangerous with possible children and/or pets inside the vehicle in 100 degree texas heat!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the front driver's door would not unlock. The contact also stated that he could only enter the vehicle using the remote entry on the remaining doors. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the driver side door lock was jammed and the key could not be inserted into the manual key lock. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. Updated 11/29/11 *cn the consumer stated the door actuator was replaced. 12/07/11
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard exhibited an eighteen inch fracture above the instrument cluster. The contact was concerned that the failure could cause an electrical issue or erroneous air bag deployment. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the failure and the manufacturer advised that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Dodge ram 1500 2004 cracked dash issue known to every dodge owner of 2nd and some 3rd generation trucks. Dash has cracked in 4 to 5 places and now there is a big hole in the right front. Terrible part failure with potential to cause harm.
The front doors leak air really bad going at highway speed you cannot carry a conversation with out yelling. Took it to dealer and they said it needed new door seals because of normal use and how old it was and the amount of miles on it had made the seals no longer working properly. I told them I had a 1996 with 210,000 on it and you could hear a pin drop it was so quite. They charged me $60 and did nothing for my problem!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.
2004 dodge ram. Severe cracks in dashboard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact noticed that the four bolts that detained the front bumper were missing. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for the failure. The contact stated he was concerned that the bumper could detach from the vehicle causing a failure to the brake line. The approximate failure mileage was 53,058.
20004 dodge ram cracked dashboard.
The handle to assist getting into my 2004 dodge ram 1500 came loose and dropped me on the ground. Being 69 years old this is unacceptable. On top of it all I had to pay for a new one....large piece to just replace a handle!! Expensive too! Why can't american manufacturers get their [xxx] together? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The panel on the drivers side (with the handle) broke when using it to assist myself into truck which caused me to fall out the truck. There is no other handle to use to get into truck. I was told by dealer that this is not what the handle is to be used for. I'm sure the passenger side is ready to break too. Part number I replaced was 5gr29tl2ag.
I have a 04 quadcab with 61000 miles and very well cared for . I purchased in dec 2008. When driving at highway speeds there is a extreme amount of wind noise coming from around the doors. Becomes alot worse with any kind of crosswind. All seals checked and in good condition.
The right front wheel assembly broke free from vehicle while driving at 40mph nice straight road st 933 going from notre dame to niles michigan. The assembly rotor calipers lug nuts suspension and rim with tire. As the assembly rolled under the truck is caused me to go airborne this happened at 1:30pm on a beautiful day. 08/25/09. After the truck came to a stop I got out and could not believe what just happen. It was just a matter of minutes before the state police arrived. His first question was am I ok do I need medical attention. His second q uestion where is the other vehicle I told him there is none. Question 2 where is the rest of the truck. I said I do not know. My insurance is bent on getting the truck auction off trying to recoup some of there money. I got on your homepage and found a recall notice campaign id number 04v221000 affecting 6183 vehicles. The truck sits at copart salvage case exp.0001961. I also called the manufacture they said it must have gotten lost in the mail. Thew recall was in 2004 two months after purchase of the truck they offered no help. What is there was some traffic that day there would have been many deaths including myself.
On my 2004 dodge ram 1500 crew cab ,.the frame has an area 6 in by 10 in that is rusted through aprox directly under rear seat area I have only recently purchased the vehicle which is otherwise in near perfect cond.
Cracked dash board on 2004 dodge ram p/u.
I had just finished cutting the grass in my backyard. Being that I had grass clippings and dust all over me and my clothes I asked my wife to move the vehicles into the backyard so I could cut the frontyard. My wife is 5' 3" tall and our truck is a dodge ram 1500 w/ 20" rims. So for her to be able to get into the truck on either side she needs the assistance of the leverage handle or (the oh '!@#$% handle) as we call it. When she proceeded to pull herself up into the seat, just before being able to seat herself behind the wheel the leverage handle came off the frame of the cab. The second I realized what happened I was on my knees by her side asking her questions to determine if she was o.k. She landed on her butt first then her backside and then the back of her head hit the ground. A friend of ours was there to hear her fall but he did not see the accident because he is blind. I asked him to get a pillow from the couch so I could place it under her head. She had to lay there on the ground for about 10 minutes to get her bearings back together. After she was able to sit upright on the ground I took pictures of everything. I started looking at and studying the construction of the leverage handle and I must say that it is a very poor design. The only thing that was anchoring this handle to the cab frame was 2 small bolts, not what I expected to see in a leverage handle that supports no leverage at all. After about 2 hours she said she had a migraine headache and her neck was hurting. I took her to the emergency room where she was given a cat scan, pain killer and muscle relaxer. The e-room doctor said she has minor head injury and cervical neck strain. The injuries she received from this accident are all minor and she is very lucky her injuries are minor. With all of the complaints, accidents, deaths and defaults I saw in the website that lead me to this complaint form, it would probably take an act of congress to get daimler chrysler to fix my truck.
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