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Dodge RAM 3500 2004 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2004 Dodge RAM 3500: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

214Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
17Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
57Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train66 complaints

66 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V462000.

Air Bags43 complaints

43 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 14V770000.

Steering41 complaints

41 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 11V350000, 13V528000.

Suspension30 complaints

30 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

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

Power Train. 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.

11V350000Reported July 6, 2011 - 242,780 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on July 6, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 242,780 vehicles across all affected models.

13V528000Reported November 6, 2013 - 706,664 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on November 6, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 706,664 vehicles across all affected models.

14V770000Reported December 3, 2014 - 250,896 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 2014. The campaign covers an estimated 250,896 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ14003Opened October 20, 2014 - Closed May 16, 2016

Chrysler's execution of 13V-528 & 529. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA04025Opened August 26, 2004 - Closed December 22, 2005

FALSE PARK. Resulted in recall campaign 05V462000.

EA04025Opened August 26, 2004 - Closed December 22, 2005

FALSE PARK. Resulted in recall campaign 05V462000.

EA04025Opened August 26, 2004 - Closed December 22, 2005

FALSE PARK. Resulted in recall campaign 05V462000.

EA05018Opened November 2, 2005 - Closed August 29, 2007

ENGINE STALL. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

EA15001Opened February 24, 2015 - Open

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 14V668.

PE04039Opened April 13, 2004 - Closed August 26, 2004

FALSE PARK. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04039Opened April 13, 2004 - Closed August 26, 2004

FALSE PARK. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04039Opened April 13, 2004 - Closed August 26, 2004

FALSE PARK. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04039Opened April 13, 2004 - Closed August 26, 2004

FALSE PARK. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE04039Opened April 13, 2004 - Closed August 26, 2004

FALSE PARK. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05027Opened May 16, 2005 - Closed November 3, 2005

ENGINE STALL. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE14013Opened May 19, 2014 - Closed December 23, 2014

Clutch Interlock Switch Malfunction. Resulted in recall campaign 14V795000.

PE14013Opened May 19, 2014 - Closed December 23, 2014

Clutch Interlock Switch Malfunction. Resulted in recall campaign 14V795000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

PE14016Opened June 11, 2014 - Closed March 2, 2015

Air Bag Inflator Rupture. Resulted in recall campaign 13V172000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200425
200531
200612
200712
20084
20093
201012
20119
20123
20138
201418
201532
201617
201713
20187
20193
20201
20221
20251
20262
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.