Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Dodge Ram has 91 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
91
Complaints
1
Recalls
15
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
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STEERING:LINKAGES
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 18,000 AFTERMARKET STEERING LINKAGES USED FOR SERVICE ON SOME MY 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE SUBJ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2024 | STEERING,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I tried to get the service done Iam a one vehicle owner the dealership told me I had to pay out of p... |
| Apr 25, 2024 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I was driving to work that morning traveling about 40 into the city when all of a sudden I heard a l... |
| Mar 16, 2019 | STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | ENGINE STALLS WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEED AND WHEN IN IDLE. THIS STARTED HAPPENING APPROXIMATELY 3 YEA... |
| Sep 20, 2018 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING OUT OF THE DRIVEWA... |
| Nov 18, 2016 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED ... |
| Oct 9, 2016 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL S... |
| Jul 25, 2016 | STEERING | I OWN A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 WHENEVER IT GETS WET IT SHUTS DOWN AND IT STARTS BY THE STEERING GETTIN... |
| Jun 25, 2016 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | 15V-313 WE HAVE A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 THAT HAS ALL THE ISSUES I'VE READ ON HERE FOR COMPLAINTS. THE ... |
| Jun 15, 2016 | STEERING | WHEN EVER IT RAINS I CAN'T DRIVE AS WATER SPLASHES UP UNDER THE TRUCK FROM THE ROAD MY CHECK GAGE LI... |
| Apr 3, 2016 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENT... |
| Feb 18, 2016 | STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE TRUCK STALLS AT STOPS AND TURNS AFTER FUEL FILL UP |
| Nov 7, 2015 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | I RECIEVED A LETTER STATING A RECALL. |
| Aug 24, 2015 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL AT 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED... |
| Aug 10, 2015 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT FELT THE STEERI... |
| Jun 17, 2015 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | WAS DRIVING IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD AT APPROX. 20MPH WHEN THE FRONT END FELL OUT ONTO THE ROAD. |
| Apr 15, 2015 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 35 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HAD NO POWER TO MY BRAKES OR STEERING AN... |
| Apr 1, 2015 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH, I HEARD A LOUD "SMACK!" BEFORE THE ENGINE STALLED AND I L... |
| Mar 23, 2015 | STEERING | GETTING VERY HARD TO STEER AND WHEEL KEEPS LOCKING UP, FEELS LOOSE, AND SOUNDS LIKE IT IS BREAKING (... |
| Mar 10, 2015 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,WHEELS | TRUCK STARTED SQUEAKING THEN MAKING A POPPING NOISE WHILE TURNING IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE STEERING WHEE... |
| Nov 25, 2014 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | WHEN I PURCHASED THIS DODGE RAM 1500 HEMI 5.7 IT HAD A BAD ENGINE. AFTER THE ENGINE WAS FIXED, I NOT... |