Component Record

Dodge RAM 2500 2004 Power Train Problems

115 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2004 Dodge RAM 2500 - 20% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage115 complaints

115 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover 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.

05V462000Reported October 6, 2005 - 250,433 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 250,433 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Steering143 Suspension114 Air Bags90 Electrical System49 Engine40 Vehicle Structure37

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.