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Used 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Consumer Reviews

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2.25 out of 5 stars

Don't buy

Blaine, 06/21/2010
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful

My truck developed the 'death wobble' and I've spent in excess of $2500 trying to fix it. If you aren't aware of what the 'death wobble' is, Google it. There is a serious design flaw in the 2500 and 3500 models that Dodge has yet to address let alone acknowledge. Do not buy this vehicle or it can happen to you. Most people that have this happen to them sell their trucks because of the difficulty in fixing. I'm surprised no one has died (which is probably why Dodge refuses to admit the problem).

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5 out of 5 stars

One Righteous Ram

Joseph Ryan, 03/01/2018
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

We purchased this truck new in October of 2003 and it has been an unbelievable experience as this vehicle has performed flawlessly. We are moving into a time of our lives where we don't need a big powerful truck like this anymore. The 5.7 L Hemi V8 has tons of power and the limited slip differential coupled with 4X4 drive makes it virtually unstoppable in any terrain / conditions. This Ram has a trailer tow package and we towed a 32' Prowler RV with hardly any effort at all. It came with a snow plow package (which we never used for snow plowing) but it provided the vehicle with extra heavy duty cooling capacity and beefier front end parts. I can't say enough good things about the Dodge Ram and before we bought it we compared & drove Ford, Chevy and Toyota similar models. The Ram is heads and shoulders above the competition.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

built on friday at 3pm

paul.D, 06/06/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

FROM THE BEGINNING, TRUCKM HAD WIND NOISE COMING FROM HEATER BOX, AFTER THE FIFTH ATTEMPT, PROBLEM WAS SOLVED USING URETHANE TO SEAL THE HEATER BOX TO FIREWALL. THE WIPERS DO WHATEVER THEY WANT WHILE ON, PROBLEM WAS SOLVED AFTER SECOND ATTEMPT.THE WEATHERSTRIPPING ON DOOR IS TEARING DUE TO THE EDGE OF DOOR DIGGING INTO IT WHEN OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOOR. THREE OUT OF FOUR HEADLIGHT BOLTS ARE LOOSE. AFTER FIVE MESSAGES TO FIELD REP THROUGH CUST SERVICE LINE, I RECEIVED A RETURN CALL AND WAS TOLD TOO BAD, NOT DODGE'S PROBLEM. THEY ADVISED ME TO PURCHASE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY..

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A Solid Dodge

kman, 03/04/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

True power is found under the hood with the new Hemi, of course with that comes poor mileage but it is what it is. The suspension is what you should expect in a heavy-duty, stiff. The quad has ample space for three in the back. The 20-4- 20 split works great up front. Great pulling power. You will be surprised how many cars you can smoke off the line. There is a lot of "hop" in the front end in 4wd mode with the wheel cut all the way over, mostly because the heavy-duties use true u-joints in the front.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Solid Workhorse

Mark, 09/02/2009
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT Rwd SB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

This truck has proved itself to be a great workhorse. About 80% of miles were empty city/highway and 20% towing very heavy loads (10,000#s +). Oil gets changed every 8,000 miles and run Marvel Mystery Oil every other tank. Only repair was a fuel pump at 80K which was covered under warranty. Plan on many more miles with this truck and wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

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