2004 Dodge RAM 1500 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2004 Dodge RAM 1500, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,881 miles. The words owners use most often: “front wheel” (20% of reports).
- 66suspension complaints
- 80,881median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 39%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Front wheel: mentioned in 13 of 66 complaints (20%)
- Rear axle: mentioned in 10 of 66 complaints (15%)
- Pinion nut: mentioned in 8 of 66 complaints (12%)
- Noise emitted: mentioned in 6 of 66 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 60 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 66 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Dodge RAM 1500 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 20 | 3% | 50,500 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 40 | 6% | 25,250 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 28 | 6% | 64,600 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 34 | 5% | 62,000 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 49 | 9% | 52,000 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 69 | 13% | 59,000 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 106 | 13% | 61,555 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 82 | 7% | 106,000 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 66 | 6% | 80,881 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 57 | 5% | 69,500 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 71 | 9% | 56,000 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 69 | 6% | 47,568 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 35 | 7% | 82,350 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 31 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 34 | 7% | 81,920 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 21 | 6% | 123,500 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 27 | 9% | 92,000 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 9 | 4% | 55,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the 2004 Dodge RAM 1500. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Severe rust and corrosion on body and suspension parts. Started at around 10 years of age. Support for bed to frame shows severe corrosion making hauling unsafe. Water is able to enter the cab through corroded rocker panels causing mold. Also, electrical system malfunction in throttle body can…
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the rear wheels locked up causing the vehicle to bounce back and forth in the middle of the highway. The vehicle then loss motive power and stalled. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway and the vehicle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the pinion nut was loose and caused the rear tires to lock up. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there were no recalls associated with the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2004 Dodge RAM 1500s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about suspension for the 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 (6% of the 1,099 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 80,881 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2004 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “front wheel”, in 13 of 66 complaints, followed by “rear axle” (10).
Other 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
- Air Bags problems (368)
- Power Train problems (181)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (116)
- Electrical System problems (99)
- Steering problems (86)
- Engine problems (74)
- Structure problems (50)
See all 2004 Dodge RAM 1500 problems or suspension problems across all RAM 1500 years.