Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 Dodge RAM

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 71 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V385000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
2,261
Reported to NHTSA
2004-08-03
Owners notified
2004-08-13

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICK-UP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L ENGINES, THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS MAY SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH A VALVE COVER STUD.

Safety risk

A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE GENERATOR HARNESS CAN CAUSE AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ALTERNATOR WIRING INSULATION FOR DAMAGE AND REPAIR AND ADD A TIE-STRAP CLIP TO THE VALVE COVER STUD TO RETAIN THE WIRING. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system844,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor520,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling41,200 mi
Power train: automatic transmission435,679 mi
Tires420,000 mi
Vehicle speed control442,000 mi
Air bags360,000 mi
Equipment340,000 mi
Structure3—
Air bags: frontal212,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages259,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system230,000 mi
Steering: linkages2—
Suspension2—
Electrical system: ignition12,965 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch173,000 mi
Engine157,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings156,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1190,000 mi
Parking brake11,300 mi
Power train1137,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)122,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly138 mi
Power train: manual transmission123,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1541 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments113,000 mi
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: rear1—
Tires: sidewall178,000 mi
Tires: valve1—
Trailer hitches1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs120,000 mi

The 2003 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2005 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.