2004 Dodge Ram 2500 body & structure problems
Owners reported body & structure problems in 37 complaints for the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 30 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When body & structure problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 30 body & structure complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 33% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while getting into the vehicle, the handle used for balancing or securing oneself when exiting or entering the vehicle on the left side detached. The contact fell back slightly, suffering slight back injuries. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the rear driver's side wheel well had become corroded. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500
- Steering 143 complaints
- Suspension 114 complaints
- Air bags 90 complaints
- Transmission 78 complaints
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Engine 39 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 37 complaints
- Fuel system 33 complaints