How many recalls does the 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 have?

The 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2004 Dodge Ram 3500?

Of 276 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,450,773 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 276 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 14V770000 2014-12-03 250,896 affected

Defect

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. …

Consequence

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

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,…

STEERING 13V528000 2013-11-06 706,664 affected

Defect

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.

Consequence

A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

STEERING 11V350000 2011-07-06 242,780 affected

Defect

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM…

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN THE POTENTIAL LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL STABILITY IN THE LEFT HAND FRONT WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIE ROD ENDS FOR RELATIVE ORIENTATION AND REPLACE THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD AS REQUIRED AND PERFORM A FRONT END TOE ALIGNMENT AS NEEDED. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 3, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

POWER TRAIN 05V462000 2005-10-06 250,433 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUICKLY WITHOUT SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND REMOVING THE KEY, THE DRIVER MAY INADVERTENTLY LEAVE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL IN INDICATED REVERSE.

Consequence

THIS ERROR IS AN UNINTENDED ACTION THAT MAY RESULT IN A LACK OF TRANSMISSION PARK PAWL ENGAGEMENT AND POSSIBLY DELAYED REARWARD MOVEMENT OF THE VEHICLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL PERFORM A SOFTWARE MODIFICATION TO EQUIP THESE VEHICLES WITH AN OUT-OF-PARK ALARM. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

STEERING

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

216

SUSPENSION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

VISIBILITY/WIPER

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

STRUCTURE

Total complaints276

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The contact owns a 2004 dodge ram. The contact received recall notifications, nhtsa capaign number: 16v352000 (air bags and nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however the parts were unavailable. The dealer was contacted, however the contact was informed that the parts were in back order.…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2026-05-08

“While traveling on interstate 90 in washington state, traveling at about 60 mph I noticed a haze behind the truck through the passenger side door mirror. At the time, there were no indications by instruments or warning lights that anything was amiss with the truck. Wondering if it was coming from…”

ENGINE · reported 2022-02-09

“While traveling on interstate 90 in washington state, traveling at about 60 mph I noticed a haze behind the truck through the passenger side door mirror. At the time, there were no indications by instruments or warning lights that anything was amiss with the truck. Wondering if it was coming from…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2022-02-09

“Upper control arm cracked which is a safety violation and should be a recall. Trw 52106776 control arm is the cracked part in the picture my son replace both control arm and send it for alignment total cost was as below; parts $280 + alignment $192.59= $472.59 I like dodge to refund me for $460”

SUSPENSION · reported 2021-04-07

“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.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-12-15

“Steering became loose and had 1-2inches of slack before guiding the vehicle properly. Replaced with new steering unit. Transmission would not shift into low gear at busy intersection entering freeway. *tr started in second or third required costly rebuild. Fuel gauge reads empty required new unit…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-07-02

“Steering became loose and had 1-2inches of slack before guiding the vehicle properly. Replaced with new steering unit. Transmission would not shift into low gear at busy intersection entering freeway. *tr started in second or third required costly rebuild. Fuel gauge reads empty required new unit…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2019-07-02

“Steering became loose and had 1-2inches of slack before guiding the vehicle properly. Replaced with new steering unit. Transmission would not shift into low gear at busy intersection entering freeway. *tr started in second or third required costly rebuild. Fuel gauge reads empty required new unit…”

STEERING · reported 2019-07-02

Defect investigations

Investigation AQ14003 Opened 2014-10-20 · closed 2016-05-16

Chrysler's execution of 13V-528 & 529

RMD opened this audit query (AQ) investigation in order to better understand and evaluate Chrysler's process(es) for timely and efficient execution of its safety recall campaigns, including its oversight and management of its parts division Mopar.Prior to opening this investigation, RMD had raised concerns with the…

Investigation EA04025 Opened 2004-08-26 · closed 2005-12-22

FALSE PARK

THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS COMMONLY USED FOR COMMERCIAL AND WORK PURPOSES.A COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFT LEVER IS USED FOR GEAR SELECTION AND AN ELECTRONIC PRNDL ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL PROVIDES GEAR POSITION INFORMATION TO THE DRIVER.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES…

Investigation EA04025 Opened 2004-08-26 · closed 2005-12-22

FALSE PARK

Investigation EA04025 Opened 2004-08-26 · closed 2005-12-22

FALSE PARK

Investigation EA05018 Opened 2005-11-02 · closed 2007-08-29

ENGINE STALL

ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINT, FIELD REPORT AND WARRANTY DATA SHOWS THAT THE MAJORITY OF STALLING INCIDENTS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES APPEAR TO BE RELATED TO THE ENGINE CALIBRATION CONCERNS THAT DAIMLERCHRYSLER ADDRESSED WITH SERVICE BULLETINS RELEASING REVISED PCM SOFTWARE.ANALYSIS OF THE COMPLAINTS AND ODI'S SURVEY OF…