2004 Dodge RAM 2500: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Brakes, Fuel system · 68,531 miles · WA

My truck is only used for towing a fifth wheel, thus the low mileage. On a trip, the truck stalled with no warning on the freeway, lost power, power brakes and power steering in the 2nd from right lane. I was barely able to pull it over and stop, in an unsafe area. 4 hrs later a tow for truck and 5th wheel was arranged. The tacoma dodge dealer replaced the lift fuel pump with an in tank lift fuel pump. Apparently the block mounted pump "always fails around 70k miles", which is what my truck has logged. The heat kills the pump. I paid $2106.47 for the repair. The new pump failed in less than 6 months or 2k miles. The everett dwayne lane dealer has the truck now for two weeks, and cannot get the warranted pump replaced for another 2 weeks due to back order from mopar. I believe the pump to be a defect causing extreme safety hazard, as no warning loss of power steering and brakes are affected. Seniors often drive rv's, many would not be able physically to handle the rig with this failure. Eventually a death will occur, and probably many already have that I am unware of. Recall should be immediate. Sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *cw

Filed Jul 7, 2017 · Fuel system · 71,741 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the fuel pump failed to function. The vehicle stalled and was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel pump. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer issued a technical service bulletin, but a remedy was unavailable.the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 71,741. Updated 08/23/17*lj

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 Mar 13, 2012 · Engine · 60,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while decelerating at low speeds. The contact also stated that the vehicle would not always restart after stalling. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic on numerous occasions, but the failure was not diagnosed. Some of the engine coils were repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 126,105 miles · MI

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.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Fuel system · 38,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly stalled when trying to exit the highway. The emissions warning light was illuminated on the instrumental panel after the stall. The vehicle was unable to restart and was towed to a dealer. The dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that they would need to replace the circuit in the fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 38,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · 50,100 miles · CA

While driving on freeway engine stalled immediately without warning due to failure of the fuel lift pump. Had to purchase a dealer manufactured retrofit kit, which included a newly designed fuel lift pump and wiring harness.

Filed Nov 6, 2006 · Fuel system · 109,000 miles · MS

I own a 2004 dodge 2500 with cummins engine and it stalled and would not restart. Dealership said the diesel fuel transfer pump went bad which they said was a very common problem. Service department said it was a design flaw and have to put a kit on it to fix the problem (totally relocate the fuel transfer pump from the engine to the fuel tank). Also said it was a possibility that it ruined the injector pump because it was not receiving fuel from the transfer pump. This is a very common problem and service departments admit it and is widely documented on the internet, why has a recall not been issued.

Filed Feb 13, 2006 · Electrical · NY

Consumer 2004 ram 2500 stalled and electrical system failed. *ts *ref 10156266 the consume was able to turn the ignition to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer the next day for a test drive with the diagnostic to hooked up tot he vehicle. The diagnostic indicated that the vehicle had complete electrical failure. The front power train module was replaced and the software was updated.

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Engine · 29,000 miles · OR

Dt*: the consumer stated the vehicle intermittently stalled when the gas pedal was lightly depressed. In the mornings when the vehicle is first started, the engine made a pattering sound. When the transmission was shifting gears and the gas pedal was depressed the RPM's ranged at 6,000 and the engine revved. The vehicle was inspected by the local dealership, but the problem could not be duplicated.

Filed Jan 7, 2006 · Engine · 26,300 miles · WA

2004 dodge ram 2500 hemi stall w/loss of power steering and brakes. My truck was bought new from hood river dodge, oregon, and has been in for repair because of the engine dying right after accelerating from a stop with loss of power steering and braking. They have had it 9 times starting last april and it has happened 12 times. Most of the time in the middle of an intersection and one on a narrow interstate bridge. There are numerous reports on the web of this happening all across the country with 2004 and some 2005 dodge ram trucks and some durangos equipped with the hemi engine. Dealer has worked with daimler chrysler tech's and engineers to no avail. Dealer says it is chrysler problem and they need to come up with fix. I have contacted the dodge consumer line, 800‑992‑1997, 9 times. They prompted me to send in card in " owner's rights under state lemon laws" booklet and I was called on 11/10/05 and told they received the card and would contact me in 7-10 days. I have not been called back so I called 800# again and they said it was in the hands of there zone office, [xxx] ext [xxx], where I left a message on 12/22/05. I have also filed 3 the federal safety agency safety complaints. When I asked the daimler rep named [xxx], id [xxx], on 12/22/05 to speak to a supervisor she told me that they did not talk to customers. When I became irate she put me on hold and a man named [xxx] came on and gave me the info about the zone office, what is daimler chrysler and the federal safety agency waiting for people to be injured or killed before reacting? I have left messages twice at the zone office and they will not return my calls. *nm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Dec 13, 2005 · Acceleration, Engine · OR

Dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle it stalled intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealership multiple times. However, the dealership was not been able to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer has been contacted.