2004 Dodge RAM 2500 body problems

Filed Sep 20, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 160,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the front driver's side door would not unlock for the driver to enter the vehicle. The electronic remote lock was not functioning. The contact attempted to manually open the door with the key, but the key failed to turn and unlock the door. In order to enter the vehicle, the driver had to enter through the rear door and climb over to reach the front driver's seat. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed May 14, 2018 · Body · 230,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. While attempting to hold onto the roof handle, the handle detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 230,000.

Filed Aug 18, 2016 · Body, Electrical · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that there was a failure with the control module associated with the trailer wiring short circuiting. The failure prevented the trailer from being hauled. The contact smelled a strong odor of burning wires. The dealer indicated that there was a national back order for the part, which was more than eight months ago. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 10/04/16

Filed Feb 10, 2016 · Body · 105,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracking. The contact felt unsafe due to the potential air bag deployment. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2015 · Body · 72,000 miles · CO

The front drivers side door won't unlock or open from the outside. It only opens from the inside.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Body · 120,000 miles · IA

Drivers side door would not unlock. Had to open using the inside door handle. Key would not unlock or the remote also. Safety hazard with children inside and keys inside the vehicle! Have read where this has been going on some time with dodge ram with the drivers door. Should have a recall. Thank you

Filed Jul 20, 2014 · Body, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · NY

Vehicle went into the dealership for repairs/replacement of the gas tank straps and also the exhaust straps. Was notified by dealership that the frame was rusted and they were able to put their fist through the hole. Car was never in a situation were rust like that could have occurred. At this time they are stating that straps are not covered due to rust. The dealership repaired the frame by welding a plate over the hole. Not sure how safe that is.

Filed Jan 9, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 27,000 miles · ME

Brake job 10-21-2010 brake lines 1-3-2014 9-24-2013 new oil pan 60.45 2 new rear brake rotors 213.45 l. Rear brake hose 24.42 oil pan gasket 37.45 1 set ceramic brake pads 54.88 rt. Rear brake hose 24.42 8qt oil 40.00 1 set parking brake shoes 64.59 1 3/16x36" brake line 8.00 1 oil filter 6.50 1 hardware kit 49.33 1 l. Front brake hose 56.54 l. Exhaust manifold 217.00 381.80 1 r. Front brake hose 56.54 other parts 320.06 tax 19.09 brake fluid 5.00 1414.95 3 hrs. [email protected] 580.89 tax 9.62 +2.5 [email protected] 346.54 dodge said sorry nine years old and nine maine winters! If I knew at the time about the nine winters gee I want a truck longer than nine winters, I guess moving my dodge truck south, how many years will it last now dodge?

Filed Dec 8, 2013 · Body · TX

I have a 2004 dodge ram 2500. My truck is taken care of very well. I believe it was in june 2008 when I first started to notice small cracks in the center of my dash. At that time I was the parts manager for a general motors dealership that also owned a dodge dealership next door. I spoke to the service manager and was told it was a common problem and dodge would replace the dash for a $100.00 deductible. I left that job and never had the dash replaced. I later went to a dodge dealer near my home and was told to contact chrysler customer assistance. Chrysler told me they would only pay 50% of the repairs. I did not agree to the offer. It would cost me $700 to $800 out of my pocket. I put a carpeted mat over the top of the dash to cover up the holes. There are actually holes and big pieces of plastic upper dash falling into the dash. In october 2013 I went back to my local dodge dealer to tell them if they paid for the parts I would do the labor myself. They have changed their offer and only want to pay 50% of parts now. My part would be $495.00. I tried a different dealer only to be told that chrysler would not give any help. They told me that it was due to the texas heat. That is not true because it is happening all over the united states. There needs to be a safety recall opened because this is a safety issue. If these vehicles are in a accident to where the passenger side airbag is deployed it is going to fill the passenger compartment with flying pieces of plastic that may impale its passengers. Maybe chrysler is waiting on a few accidents to where the passengers have plastic sticking out of their bodies. Maybe a couple of lawsuits will get them off their rears. I spent over thirty years in general motors and dodge dealership service departments. I do have some knowledge of these things.

Filed Nov 7, 2013 · Body, Electrical · 70,000 miles · DE

Problem 1) the engine has a exhaust manifold leak. This is due to dodge using inadequate bolts on the head and the bolts broke. The removal of the exhaust manifold requires the bolts to be drilled and tapped out. Dodge should have corrected this problem but would not. Problem 2) the vehicle leaks profusely in the cab. Ever since I bought this vehicle the cab has leaked. It leaks under the rear seat and it leaks from the front visor as well. I have tried to seal with rtv since dodge could never fix the problem. It still leaks. Problem 3) the passenger front window works intermittently at best. Problem 4) the rear doors will not release the child lock function. I have tried numerous times but apparently the switch in the door does not work.