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Dodge RAM 3500

2004 only

129 classified complaints 3 recalls

2004 Dodge RAM 3500 have 129 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 3 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 107,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2004 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge RAM 3500 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2004 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 33 complaints

Median onset: 107,500 miles. 6.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 22 complaints

Median onset: 96,660 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 11 complaints

Median onset: 86,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 7 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

More common in older model years.

Shocks and struts · Suspension 7 complaints

Median onset: 123,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.

Blower motor and blend-door actuators · Heating and A/C 6 complaints

Median onset: 80,000 miles.

Typical repair: $150–$460 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 6 complaints

Median onset: 135,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 5 complaints

Median onset: 145,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2004 model year. See the full Dodge RAM 3500 report for every year and full specs/safety data.