2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Review
Price: $34,995





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Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 model years
Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 types
- Regular Cab
- Quad Cab
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Powerful engine choices, huge payload and towing capacities, comfortable interior, compliant ride, numerous safety features.
Cons
- Stunted standard bed, no high torque gas engine available, fewer body configurations than the competition.
What’s new
An automatic transmission debuts for the high-output Cummins turbodiesel that was formerly available only with a manual gearbox. The Laramie model gains more flash via a new grille, body molding and interior accents. A hands-free cell phone with Bluetooth technology is now available, as is a new Off-Road package and a navigation system. Lastly, the Magnum V10 engine is dropped from the power plant roster.
Edmunds says
Although the mighty V10 has been dropped, the heavy-duty Ram still offers serious diesel power, stout suspensions and a well-built, functional interior that makes it an impressive package for hard-core truck users.
For sale near Katy, TX
99 listings
- 124,250 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8'2” bed, 5.9l, 6cyl
- Diesel of Houston (10 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Upgraded Engine
- Trip Computer
- Towing Hitch
- 8ft Bed
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Located in Houston, TX
2004 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT 4X4 (REGULAR CAB) 2-OWNERS - NEW RAM DEALER TRADE-IN 100% CLEAN TITLE & CARFAX REPORT 20 SERVICE RECORDS (WELL MAINTAINED) 5.9...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 3D7KU26C24G192118
Stock: 192118
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-01-2025- Photos not available
- 117,920 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6'4” bed, 8cyl
- Diesel of Houston (10 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Trip Computer
- Rear Bench Seats
- Towing Hitch
- 6ft Bed
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Located in Houston, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 3D7KU28C24G261399
Stock: 261399
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-27-2025
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 2dr Regular Cab ST Rwd LB (5.7L 8cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of N/A undefined in Texas.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Texas
Not EPA tested for Ram Pickup 2500 ST
Ram Pickup 2500 ST
vs
$198/mo
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Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 Reviews
Owner Reviews
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4(12%)
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2.25 out of 5 starsBlaine, 06/21/2010
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
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
5 out of 5 starsJoseph Ryan, 03/01/2018
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
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.
built on friday at 3pm
3.75 out of 5 starspaul.D, 06/06/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
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..
A Solid Dodge
4.88 out of 5 starskman, 03/04/2004
2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 4dr Quad Cab SLT 4WD SB (5.7L 8cyl 5M)
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.
2004 Ram Pickup 2500 Highlights
Regular Cab
ST
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $24,340 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Seating | 3 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Max Towing Capacity | 13,650 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Ram Pickup 2500 include:
- Alarm
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