Used 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Consumer Reviews
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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).
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.
- Performance
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.
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..
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.
High Repair Costs
not_dodge, 05/19/2009
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 2dr Regular Cab SLT 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love this truck. It's a real stump puller. Tows heavy loads great.
Never buy one again!
Dakken, 11/25/2009
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab ST Rwd SB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have never had a vehicle in the garage as much as this dodge. I bought a used 04 2500 4wd quad slt. My first repair was replacing all the shocks, driving on the highway if I hit a bump the front end would pound had to slow way to for it stop. Then my water pump went, all the pulleys went, evap leak had to replace all the hoses on top of the gas tank. Had to replace front u-joints and upper and lower ball joints on both sides. Now @ 70k have to replace muffler which you can not buy after market so I'm putting dual exhaust on it. Sad thing is this truck gets babied. I never tow or haul anything. Just drive to work and back. Worst truck I've ever owned!
good machine
mytruck, 11/16/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 2dr Regular Cab SLT 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my first dodge and I am very happy. 2500HD SLT Off Road with Hemi power. Use it for farm work and commuting to work. Most I have pulled is a 36,000-pound wagon and is had plenty of power for the job. My wife made many runs this fall with 24,000-pound wagon and had no problems,even coming out of a soft field. (it was quite a sight!) This is a true truck..
WOW !
hroyce, 07/20/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned most any type of vehicle you can think of and have owned countless trucks. This is my first Dodge and I'M SOLD ! I have a 2500HD 4x4 with the Cummins HO/auto. It gets between 16-18 mpg and has more power than any truck that I've ever been in. It runs great,drives like a car, and has all the creature comforts that you could want. This is probably the only vehicle that I have EVER been totally satisfied with. I highly recommend it and will buy another one when this one is worn out- But from what I hear that will be about 350K miles !Way To Go Dodge Boys !
HEMI +
uncle duck, 05/16/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD LB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
For a 6202lb. truck w/ a gas engine , I'm enjoying the additions to this truck. I added an AFE intake & a double AERO-TURBINE muffler system to the truck right after buying it. With 2200 miles on it, I went on a trip to Yellowstone Park & then back thru west western half of Colorado. I averaged 16.3mpg on this mountain trip & had more power than I could use. Try these changes on yours. It was done for mileage, but it also added a lot more power.
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