2004 Dodge Ram 3500 electrical system problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Have to use force to engage clutch to start vehicle. The vehicle was stationary with a trailer attached. Unable to turn off vehicle when fueling due to probability that it would not start. Tried jumper cables without success. After stomping clutch several times vehicle started.”
filed Dec 17, 2019
“Driver's door lock actuator quit working, key would not open no entrance by key fob. Had to have it replaced.car was stationary when discovered.”
filed Apr 3, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Ram 3500 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ram 3500 | 45 | 12% |
| 2011 Ram 3500 | 17 | 8% |
| 2010 Ram 3500 | 17 | 11% |
| 2009 Ram 3500 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 Ram 3500 | 18 | 10% |
| 2007 Ram 3500 | 24 | 11% |
| 2006 Ram 3500 | 52 | 20% |
| 2005 Ram 3500 | 15 | 8% |
| 2003 Ram 3500 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 Ram 3500 | 2 | 5% |
| 2001 Ram 3500 | 6 | 5% |
| 2000 Ram 3500 | 7 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Dodge Ram 3500
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.