2004 Dodge RAM 1500: engine overheating

Filed Nov 13, 2011 · Brakes, Fuel system · 125,000 miles · AR

Truck began to overheat when stopping for more than a few minutes. Taken to the shop and they replaced cooling fan motor and temperature sensor. Three weeks later it did the same thing and all parts we're replaced again. This time it has lasted for six months but truck has begun to overheat again.

Filed Dec 24, 2010 · Engine · 110,467 miles · MN

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.

Filed Feb 18, 2010 · Engine · 107,000 miles · AR

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.

Filed Aug 16, 2004 · Engine · 1,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Jun 5, 2004 · Engine · 3,000 miles · AZ

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 then. ?

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Engine · 400 miles · GA

Vehicle shook, and engine overheated. Also, engine light illuminated.