2004 Dodge RAM 2500 engine problems

Filed Aug 12, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · OH · crash · fire

In the past 6 months my steering and suspension components failed causing me to wreck and also somehow my engine bay deteriorated in turn having started a fire

Filed Feb 24, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 70,000 miles · FL

Truck dies while driving and makes it extremely hard to steer ! Seems to be some sort of fuel problem ! This has been ongoing for several years and I don't trust it to attempt to drive in traffic to a dealer for repairs ! The truck currently has approx. 87,000 original miles on it ! Problem seem to start shortly after last dealer visit in 2008 for replacement of A/C ducting under dash ! Dealer shut down right after our president took office, as did many of the local dodge dealers ! To me, it acts as if the fuel just shuts off. Hard to restart or steer - definitely a safety hazard ! While surfing the internet for like complaints, most all complaints of the same nature, say that dodge is aware of the problem and will do nothing ! I'm a 100 % service connected double amputee, and need this vehicle for transportation and travel to the va hospital 45 miles away from where I live ! I can't afford another vehicle at this time.

Filed Mar 8, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 141,044 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. While attempting to make a u-turn, the vehicle lost acceleration. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road, turned the vehicle off, waited a few minutes, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle operated normally. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated while at a traffic light. The dealer diagnosed that the throttle position sensor needed replacement. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired four times for the same failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired again. The approximate failure mileage was 141,044.

Filed Nov 12, 2015 · Engine · 116,000 miles · NC

My 2004 dodge ram 2500 diesel pick up truck suddenly loses power and stalls while traveling on highway and entering highway. First occurrence entering highway truck restarted and continued to run. 2nd occurrence next day on highway truck restarted but travelled short distance and stalled again in the road. Towed to dealer. Dealer replaced batteries and battery wiring and truck started, but when test driven by dealer the vehicle continued to stall. Dealer now believes fuel pump or "module" may be cause but is having trouble testing due to manufacturer change in wiring. Dealer reports that chrysler made a mid year fuel pump "modification" to 2004 models while in production at chrysler and that while wiring is similar to 2005 year, the color coding used on the modification does not match the 2004 or 2005 color coding. Dealer has requested wiring schematic from chrysler for the 2004 modification but to date chrysler has been unable to provide any information. Vehicle is unsafe to operate on road since stalling can occur at any time without warning. Vehicle remains in shop at chrysler dealer with problem unsolved. All maintenance on this vehicle has been done by chrysler dealerships. No previous issues with fuel system or stalling.

Filed Apr 23, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 150,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. While reversing into the garage, the throttle body detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 8/19/15*cn the consumer also stated the tie rod broke, the u-joints and upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. Updated 08/25/15

Filed Feb 23, 2015 · Brakes, Engine · 200,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while parked, the engine compartment caught fire on the driver side. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries reported and a fire report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic, that the failure was the result of the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v185000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Feb 4, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 225,000 miles · NH

I own a 2004 dodge ram 2500 diesel with a automatic transmission. This occurred on two occasions the first was on saturday 1/31/2015 and the second on monday 2/2/2015. I had just pulled out of my shop when the engine suddenly accelerated at extreme high speed, I slammed on the brakes immediately however as one can imagine the response time and/or the capacity of the braking system was limited due to the high torque of the engine. Non-the-less I was fortunate not to have any other vehicle in my vicinity. This same scenario occur two more time on my way home which is about 4 miles from my shop. The check engine light came on at the time of the first occurrence. I let the truck sit for a couple days, however needed to plow out from a large snowstorm. Upon restarting the truck, the check engine light was off and everything was back to normal. Things changed approximately a half hour into plowing when the sudden acceleration occurred once again and this time within inches of ending up in the drainage ditch at the end of my driveway. It occurred two more times as I was completing the plowing. Also, out of the blue it would idle down with no response when I depressed the accelerator, then after a moment or two it would respond. During the idle the voltage meter would drop to just about zero. I did find some references to the apps (accelerator pedal position sensor) on the web, however when I checked in with my local dealer they stated that they had no recall notice on this. After experiencing this, there is no doubt in my mind that this is quite a serious matter and should be looked into. This situation could easily cause injury or death. I have forty years of driving experience and have never encountered anything of this sort before. I will be taking the vehicle to the dealership, however I feel quite strongly that this should be covered under a recall.

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 123,000 miles · ID

I was driving my 2004 dodge ram 2500 5.9 diesel truck to work during rush hour morning traffic at approximately 25 MPH when the check engine light came on and a few seconds later the truck suddenly accelerated on its own to about 3500rpms. The roads were iced over from a previous snow storm. Due to the sudden acceleration on the ice, the rear tires broke traction and started sliding sideways before I could react to the sudden acceleration. I immediately applied the brakes with no results. Truck continued to slide sideways into the oncoming lane of traffic when as sudden as the acceleration happened, the rpms dropped down to an idle and I was able to get the truck under control. Luckily, there were no other vehicles in the oncoming lane. Dealership has truck now and is telling me the fault code indicates a bad acceleration pedal position sensor. If there would have been any vehicles in the oncoming lane of traffic at the time the truck accelerated on its own, it would have absolutely caused an accident and could have killed someone. I have never felt so panicked when the truck took off on its own. I cannot describe the feeling of helplessness I felt when this happened. If it hasn't happened already, this will certainly, at some point cause a tragic accident with the loss of life if not addressed immediately. I have read several online blogs where this seems to be an issue in other 2004 dodge ram 2500 5.9 diesel trucks. These trucks need to be recalled immediately and parts re-designed to not allow a sudden increase in acceleration.

Filed Feb 15, 2014 · Engine · MO

Engine manifold bolts broke on each side of engine. Leaks now and blow gasket. Common problem on all ram pickups factory exhaust with no broken hangers.

Filed Feb 3, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 25,000 miles · KY

2005 dodge 2500 ram. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ball joints, u joints and wheel bearing worn out and needed to be replaced. *smd also, the exhaust system rusted though and the right tie rod end fractured. The consumer recently received a recall notice, regarding the right front tie rod. However, when he called the about the recall, he was informed to send a copy of the invoice and chrysler would pay for the previous repair. The consumer was then informed they would not pay for anything, unless mopar parts were used.