On june 8, 2016, my vehicle /truck was dropped off at the indicated dodge dealership for recall work. Due to an issue with ecu due to battery change, I requested a reflash of the ecu be performed in order for vehicle to pass smog. I subsequently received a telephone call from dealership stating vehicle was ready to be picked up. Upon taking possession of the truck I was advised by phil (service tech) that reflash was preformed and additional updates were programmed into the ecu. Prior to leaving location, I was advised there were no problems encountered during the ecu reflash. On june 11, 2016, I began driving the truck per in accordance with general motors "drive cycle" procedures. Approximately 10 minutes into driving vehicle, the heating element warning indicator light illuminated in the dash while the seat belt chime sounded simultaneously. This warning light/seat belt chime continued for several cycles, each time the warning light indication lasting several minutes then going off only to should again minutes later. On june 21, 2016, I spoke to phil (autonation dodge service tech) who explained no work had been done to identify and correct the problem since june, 16. As of the submission of this complaint, I have not received telephone call back from dodge. I currently retain voice message fro adrian, all receipts/invoices, cellphone video of indicator light/seat belt alarm sounding, as as all call logs. Furthermore, dodge refuses to repair a problem they caused and is refusing to look for an alternate solution to repair damage they caused.
2004 Dodge RAM 2500 electrical complaints
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The 7 pin plug has never worked right the left turn and left brake light do not work nor have they ever
On this model, as well as others within a close date range, the forward control module(fcm) shuts off the headlights if it recognizes any disruption in current or ground. This has happened to me about 4 times in the last year and causes a safety concern as the only thing I can do is turn on my brights, which in turn blinds other drivers. The module is located outboard of the fuse box, located above driver side wheel well in the engine compartment. Price is usually around $400 for part, then I have to take it to somebody to have it keyed to my computer for another $100-200. There is no variable as to when it happens, sometimes while in motion, sometimes while stationary.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that when the left turn signal was activated, the right turn signal activated instead. The failure occurred on three occasions. On one occasion, a crash was avoided due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring in the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired twice, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 5/18/15*cn updated 11/17/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ram dodge 2500. The contact was driving 35 MPH when the vehicle became resistant to acceleration. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the battery acid corroded the cable that ran from the pedal to the control box. The cable was replaced and the vehicle was repaired. The contact added a plastic cover between the battery and the cable. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Without the clutch being engaged the truck will start. This is improper and will allow the truck to be started while in gear, allowing unwanted movement forwards or backwards. *js...updated 01/07/15 *bf updated 05/29/2015
Driving westbound on m46 during dusk, headlights were on, suddenly I was being signaled my high beams were on. I stopped at a nearby gas station to check out what was going on and all of my lights had failed. Closer inspection revealed the totally integrated power module had failed without warning.
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.
The drivers door lock actuator malfunctioned in the locked position and the key could not unlock the door. Without your key fob you are locked out of your car! This is a common problem from the searches I did on the internet. This could be a safety issue.
You can not turn on left turn signal without the right signal coming on too. To make a right turn you need to keep pressing on right turn signal to keep it blinking. I see many other owners with same problem. This is an accident waiting to happen!!!!!!!!!!
My 2004 dodge ram 2500 does not have working running lights. I cannot safely drive the vehicle at night. Per the dodge dealer, they have diagnosed it as part number 68005476aa (fuse box/power control module). The part is, and has been, on national back order for a very long time. Apparently, this is a wide spread problem that others are experiencing in varying electrical/lighting ways. The lack of improper or non-working lights poses a safety issue. The non availability of parts makes a perfectly good vehicle non-drivable.
Horn goes off randomly at all speeds.
Drivers side door lock will not in unlock using the unlock switch. Switch unlocks the other doors but not the drivers door. Will open with inside door handle. When trying to open it from the outside with the key is very hard. Lock does not want to stay unlocked.
Driver side door lock stuck in down position. Keyless entry will not work. Door will not unlock from outside. Only way to open door is from inside. On-line research indicates a common problem - door actuator.
Email from the office of congressman on behalf of constituent re a safety recall on the 2004 dodge pickup 2500 diesel. (please direct reply to constituent with copy to congressman). *kb the consumer stated there is a problem with a module where all the wiring for the head lights, turn signals, reverse lights, running lights and hazards were routed through the module before it went into the fuse box. When the module failed, several of the lights ceased to function. The consumer stated the part is on back order.
Either the power control module (fusebox) failed or the forward control module did (the part under the fusebox. Several lighting groups will go out even when driving down the road, including headlights. I have no doubt this is a safety hazard to have your headlights become unfunctional at night while driving. How I know it is a big issue that dodge has not felt necessary to issue a safety recall is because when I went to order the part I was told it is on at least a 6 week back order. There are so many owners having the same problem they can't make them fast enough to keep up. So that means 2004 dodge ram pickup owners have to let their vehicles sit in the garage for 6 weeks as it is not safe to drive them until they receive the part. I have had similar problems with dodge and until they are forced by you to issue a safety recall they won't. Also, it is dodge's past action in that they will put the same part on a vehicle that they originally put on the vehicle and it will do the same thing, fail. You should force them to identify the problem, identify the weakness, improve the part and replace it at their cost....not just replace the bad part with another bad part. The part (s) cost between $400 and $500 +labor.
There was an existing tsb on these year trucks stalling while turning well mine does it. This problem happens between 35-45 MPH while braking in to a turn maneuver and stall leaving me with no steering or brakes. I feel this is very dangerous and needs to be addressed further with chrysler/dodge to be fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the multifunction switch would fail intermittently. The dealer and manufacturer were contacted but denied any assistance with repairs to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.
Right trailer light failed on a 2004 dodge ram 2500 with factory tow package while towing in 2007. This LED to being rear ended while towing with my truck. Initially assumed it was a problem with the trailer. Following a deployment when I tried to rent a trailer uhaul determined there was a problem with my truck and a repair shop in kansas determined the failure was resultant from the power distribution center part # 68005476aa (which is on national back order and has been for some time) in 2011. The failure is on going and as a result of the backorder for said part has not been resolved. Consequence is that I am unable to safely and legally tow with my dodge ram 2500 with a factory tow package. I have ordered the replacement part but have not received it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the horn sounded independently and sporadically. The failure would recur most frequently when driving in reverse but recurred also when driving forward. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer four times but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer stated that the horn was manufactured to behave in the manner in which it was and there were no repairs. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The current mileage was approximately 57,900 and the failure mileage was approximately 35,000. Updated 06/24/11 *bf updated 06/30/11
2004 dodge 2500 turn indicator in left hand position makes right hand signal activate. All left hand indicators do not work.
Interior fire unknown sorce burnt the trucks dash right through the middle fire broke through windsheild. Truck had 50000 miles on it owned since new never had any problems no aftermarket items installed.truck was setting in a parking lot not running keys out of vehicle. Truck may be considered total loss by insurance company.
I own a 2004 dodge 2500 ram when I turn on the turn signal to go left the right on turns on , it almost caused us to be involve in a auto wreck , the on coming vehicle believed we was turn the other way, this happens all the time , now my 2006 dodge caravan is doing the same thing , I used to be a mechanic so I did some trouble shooting and found fault with the turn assembly , if I move it around just so it will correct its self some times- this needs to be fixed fast someone can get hurt or even worse.
My 2004 dodge ram turn signal intermittently will not work when you turn on right blinker or it will turn on the left blinker. Went to dealer to ask about it they said it has happened on other trucks but no recall yet. They said it would cost about $800.00 to fix so I might want to wait till it fails completely. I just don't want to get in accident caused by wrong blinker going off.
I did not have a accident, but my transmission began to fail in such a manner that the transmission did not know what gear it was supposed to be in. One day it would be fine and the next it might begin ok and then ten minutes later it would start off from a stop light in 2nd or 3rd gear and it was difficult to pull into traffic. Dodge is aware of the problem because the dealerships are stocking the internal transmission parts to fix it. My mechanic talked to a nearby dodge dealer to obtain the parts and they said they knew of the problem and had a good supply of parts if needed. We also spoke to two different transmission shops that said this was a common problem. The necessary parts that needed to be replaced to fix this were a governor compression solenoid and pressure switch. Both of which are located in the gear box just above the pan. The parts were only available from dodge and cost about $220.00 just for the parts. I would like to know if dodge has reported this problem. I have been in contact with them inquiring why they have not done a recall since they are aware of the problem and all they have told me so far is that it is a lengthy process that involves your department.
Dodge ram 2500 pickup under hood fuse box and front control module get corroded and stop working correctly resulting in operator losing headlights or signal light local dealership has 5 on order and I found out that they are on national backorder looking on dodge forum's I see that there are alot of people having the same problem.
Headlights malfunctioned attributed to the front control module according to chrysler star representative.this is a "known" problem that the dealer was not prepared or able to diagnose. According to chrysler star support desk the front control module p/n 56051036ad has a known problem. I was only able to find this out after calling chrysler customer service and insisting that the dealer call their star support desk and open an incident. The rep at the support desk immediately told the service tech that the front control module had a known problem. The intermittent failure created a safety hazard on the highway by not functioning at all or malfunctioning. Lights on truck can fail at any time headlights,taillights,brake lights because of this front control module there is no backup on the system when it fails. Here is the link to a service bulletin put out by dodge http://www.xkjeeps.com/tsb/tsb_xk_0806005.pdf. This should be a recall item !!
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions, the tail lights failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to corrosion in the fuse box. The vehicle was not repaired due to the massive back order for the component. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. Updated 11/25/08. *lj updated 11/25/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact previously took his vehicle to the dealer for rough idling. The dealer replaced three injectors and there had been no further occurrences. On april 15, 2008, while driving 55 MPH, the contact depressed the accelerator pedal and the speed increased to 80 MPH. He depressed the pedal again and the speed instantly shot up to 100 MPH. He placed the vehicle into neutral and coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and they found error code p2122 for the ECM assembly, as well as bell housing failure. The manufacturer stated that they would not offer any assistance and the contact would be responsible for the repairs. The current mileage was 155,559 and failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. While driving 30 MPH, the warning lights illuminated and the accelerator pedal extended to the floor. The contact was unable to avoid running a red light. The dealer stated that the computer needed to be reset. The failure recurred and the dealer stated that the throttle sensor needed to be replaced at the cost of $450. The failure mileage was 50,100 and current mileage was 50,114. Updated 04/23/08. *lj after the dealer replaced a part, the consumer still experienced the same problem. The dealer then told the consumer there may be a short in the wiring harness under the dash that goes to the cruise control and the dash would need to be taken apart to fix the wiring. Updated
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