Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 Dodge RAM 1500

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,387 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V352000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,648,270
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-24
Owners notified
2017-03-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Safety risk

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V313000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,077,169
Reported to NHTSA
2015-05-26
Owners notified
2015-06-08

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V770000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
250,896
Reported to NHTSA
2014-12-03
Owners notified
2015-02-03

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V221000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
6,183
Reported to NHTSA
2004-05-06
Owners notified
2004-05-05

Defect description

THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL ON SOME PICKUP TRUCKS LISTS INCORRECT TIRE, WHEEL, AND RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION WHICH DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.'

Safety risk

INSTALLING THE INCORRECT TIRE/RIM SIZES AND LOADING THE VEHICLE TO THE WEIGHTS SHOWN ON THE LABEL CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL OVERLAYS CONTAINING THE CORRECTED INFORMATION RELATIVE TO VEHICLE TIRE AND RIM SIZE, AND RECOMMENDED INFLATION PRESSURE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V503000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
514
Reported to NHTSA
2003-12-04
Owners notified
2003-12-22

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE TRANSFER CASE TO TRANSMISSION ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION ADAPTER OR TRANSFER CASE HOUSING TO CRACK AND LEAK FLUID.

Safety risk

CONTINUED OPERATION CAN RESULT IN PROPELLER SHAFT SEPARATION AND DAMAGE TO FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A FUEL LEAK. FLUID AND/OR FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN CAUSE AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE TRANSFER CASE TO TRANSMISSION FASTENERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags363110,000 mi
Power train128145,000 mi
Engine76110,000 mi
Electrical system7468,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling5849,746 mi
Steering5775,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine4031,850 mi
Fuel/propulsion system38104,000 mi
Suspension36120,000 mi
Unknown or other36128,000 mi
Wheels2480,000 mi
Structure: body2371,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2160,000 mi
Exterior lighting20100,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1980,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1734,000 mi
Service brakes16130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1611,310 mi
Structure1561,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1356,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1136,212 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1157,580 mi
Tires1120,171 mi
Suspension: rear10128,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring95,422 mi
Latches/locks/linkages954,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)924,000 mi
Power train: driveline849,659 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit840,000 mi
Seat belts8170,000 mi
Suspension: front856,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing846,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system771,000 mi
Equipment: other: labels614,500 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft6126,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly657,779 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control610,000 mi
Visibility663,500 mi
Equipment545,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip535,600 mi
Structure: frame and members513,617 mi
Visibility/wiper5101,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition411,140 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)440,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal492,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly431,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft412,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump432,900 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system456,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system379,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control36,500 mi
Seat belts: rear/other327,994 mi
Seats310,457 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections329,780 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack359,300 mi
Structure: body: bumpers310,000 mi
Structure: body: door325,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt349,600 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer323,000 mi
Electrical system: horn25,096 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood26,500 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash280,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2750 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch223,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2750 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor29,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2228,510 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system22,900 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments2100 mi
Structure: body: tailgate210,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub226,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire276,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module12,300 mi
Child seat1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel157,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator168,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch128,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers168,998 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)166,945 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor11,400 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility145,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner129,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights168,998 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights168,998 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices131,008 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit168,998 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch111,970 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1700 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch136,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock14,300 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal14,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs129,400 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint118,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: column shift assembly182,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1106,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1145,555 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper18,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads18,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages123,450 mi
Steering: column1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid140,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields12,500 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint126,680 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint15,226 mi
Suspension: multiple axle1200 mi
Suspension: rear: axle: spindle1103,000 mi
Tires: markings122,010 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems110,000 mi
Tires: sidewall11,980 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls110,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer145,000 mi
Visibility: windshield185,500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring128,000 mi
Wheels: rim114,000 mi

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

EA15001Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.