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Dodge RAM 1500 2004 Power Train Problems

188 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 - 17% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage188 complaints

188 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V503000Reported December 4, 2003 - 514 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on December 4, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 514 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Air Bags368Engine191Electrical System99Steering88Suspension68Fuel and Propulsion System62
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.