2004 Dodge RAM 1500 engine problems

Filed Apr 1, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · 228,510 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced transmission failure, and the brake lines were rusted. The contact was trapped in the desert for hours with his dog. The contact stated that two independent mechanics had determined that the idler pulley needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that six injectors and the ECM needed to be rebuilt. While driving, the vehicle went into the death wobble, and several linkages were damaged. Additionally, the front seat belts were inoperable with the seat belt warning light illuminated. The vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was repaired under warranty previously, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 228,510.

Filed Sep 12, 2025 · Engine · FL

Driving on freeway , lost power Cruise control automatically shut off yellow light shape of a motor came on ; on the upper left side of the dashboard, had to pull over on side of freeway. Able to restart after a little bit. Another time sitting at traffic light shuts off , same light again . Another time had to wait from 11 pm to 3 am before it started and had called a tow truck.. THE RECALL IT FALLS UNDER IS #20V475000 CRANKSHAFT SENSOR , called and filed claim defect # is11686607 . Please Reply

Filed Sep 11, 2025 · Engine · 312,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal and stalled. In addition, the vehicle vibrated before losing power. The vehicle stalled at an intersection. The contact was stopped for hours, and the vehicle failed to restart. After six hours, the tow truck arrived, and the contact restarted the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the yellow warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact's brother, a mechanic, inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the crankshaft position sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V475000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 312,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · OH

I recently figured out a problem with my truck that is an extreme danger. When you fill up the fuel tank at any gas station, it seems that the fuel enters the vapor canister and makes the engine stall for about a mile before it starts running properly. After several close encounters after filling the tank, I looked upon other threads of Dodge Ram owners and found this to be a common problem that was never addressed by Chrysler and never acted upon by the federal safety agency. Please look into this and advise a course of action to have Chrysler repair this problem.. It is a matter of time before either I or another with the same problem are seriously injured or killed due to this defect. Many Thanks In Advance!!

Filed Jan 13, 2022 · Engine · KS

My family has owned 3 5.7 HEMI vehicles all ranging from the years of 2002-2006 and they have all had the engine randomly seize up on us while driving almost causing major accidents, two of these vehicles are still owned one in an auto shop. I do not believe that this is a coincidence, I believe this is a manufacturer fault that needs to answer to and possibly pay back everyone effected by this event. The auto shop I have the truck at is Lott's auto in Junction City, KS and they themselves know of this fault as well. This needs to be answered to, it is a safety issue and a waste of money to people who trust Dodge with these vehicles, the auto shop informed me this is with the 5.7 HEMI from all years between 2000-2011. Please investigate this and hold Dodge accountable.

Filed Oct 5, 2020 · Engine · 201,732 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving and braking in traffic, the vehicle stalled and loss power steering and braking functions. The contact stated that extra effort was needed to depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and also to maneuver the steering wheel. The vehicle was restarted and operated for approximately fifteen minutes before the failure recurred. Buckeye chrysler jeep dodge ram (278 mansfield ave, shelby, oh 44875, (419) 347-5222) was contacted and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle and since there was no warning light they were unable to provide any assistance. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 201,732.

Filed Mar 22, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 80,000 miles · PR

Engine stalls when driving at low speed and when in idle. This started happening approximately 3 years ago. Check engine has never turned on.

Filed Jul 11, 2018 · Engine · 78,870 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving 35 MPH on various occasions, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart and functioned normally. The contact also stated that the vehicle would accelerate and then decelerate without depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to bergey's chrysler jeep dodge ram (408 harleysville pike, souderton, pa 18964, (215) 721-3470) where the contact was informed that the idle air control valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,870.

Filed May 29, 2018 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CA

Engine shuts off at low speeds while driving, very hazardous. Notice especially after I fill the gas tank up. When engine shuts off, you loose power steering adn brakes. Help.

Filed Apr 10, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 171,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a loud abnormal banging noise. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed oil leaking under the vehicle and that the drive shaft was missing. The vehicle was towed to normandin chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat (900 capital expressway auto mall, san jose, ca 95136) where it was diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new drive shaft. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.