2004 Chevrolet SSR vs 2004 Dodge Ram 1500
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Chevrolet SSR | 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 28 | 1,094 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 458 | 40 |
| Investigations | 1 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 83 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 29 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16 | 10–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 15,323 mi | 73,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet SSR | Dodge Ram 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 363 |
| Power Train | 0 | 181 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 116 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 99 |
| Steering | 0 | 86 |
| Engine | 1 | 74 |
| Suspension | 0 | 66 |
| Structure | 8 | 50 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 186 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 41 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 27 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 19 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 19 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 11 |
2004 Chevrolet SSR
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.