Crash Test
Not Tested
Source NHTSA
MPG (up to)
City / HWY
Horsepower
250 -345
Seats
3 -6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Evette F
It's tough for everything I Need it to do! I love Dodge's truck style!!
I like my truck because it is able to pull out camper very well! I also love the spacious inside and it's toughness!! I love ow well my truck drives and rides too!
accountCircle Terry W
It's a Dodge, American company, reliable, has style.
Drives and handles very nice. Has lots of power for towing. Love the color.
accountCircle Lisa K
It is well worth the money.
I like my truck for towing and hauling capabilities.. I like my truck for the driver and passenger roominess and comfort.. I dislike my truck being a manual drive, but not a disqualifying factor in it..
accountCircle Phil N
04. 5 RAM 3rd generation 5. 9 ltr diesel.
Dodge RAM diesel engine, automatic transmission. 4 drive long bed, 4 wheel drive. Great fuel economy for a truck this size. Can tow almost anything. Comfortable on long trips. Easy to drive. Just the right amount of features, air conditioning, power steering, multi media entertainment center, intermittent wipers, on the fly 4 wheel drive. Power seats, power windows, power door locks.
accountCircle Tommy T
Dodge RAM 2500: durability and comfort at its best.
This vehicle will not give you many problems. It is reliable and sturdy and you’ll enjoy every trip. You'll make great use of the large trunk which can hold many things. The interior design is comforting and relaxing. Very strong vehicle that gives me a sense of power in the steering wheel.
accountCircle Jeff donovan
Reliable
At 510,000 miles would not hesitate to take off cross country, love it so much I bought a 2015 longhorn and still kept my baby, I’ll be buried in that truck
accountCircle Eric P
This Truck has a good engine, although the maintenance a pain to do, they did not make it easy
I dislike the Gas Mileage, however durability is good. Changing bulbs on it is a pain, and comfort of the inside is nice.
accountCircle Tye W
They should know it is reliable and will get them where we are going.
I like how reliable it is, as well as how versatile it is. The cost of ownership can get high, but ultimately I am very satisfied with my truck.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Donna A
Our Truck is diesel so it requires diesel fuel that is not sold at every gas station
I like that's big. Has 4 doors. Lots of room to haul stuff. Can you a camper
accountCircle Crystal V
Rolling rust bucket that needs complete rebuilt
Prior owners didn't maintain it. Undercarriage is completely rusted. Gas tank is held on with bungee cords. The bed is about to fall off. Been slowly trying to fix it. Needs new driveshafts. 4 wheel drive shaft rusted off. Ball joints need cut off so they can be replaced

Dodge Ram 2500 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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ST
250-345 HP 6 Seats
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SLT
250-345 HP 3 Seats
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2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Owner Reviews

4.66
29 Reviews
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5 stars 72%
4 stars 21%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Andrew T on June 12, 2021
04 ram 2500 pros and cons.
I love my 2004 dodge ram 2500 because it is just as reliable as the day is long. I have over 250,000 miles on it and I would still trust it to take me across the country. The straight axle front end makes it easier to work, so that keeps repair costs down. The truck has just enough options to make me feel comfortable, but not too many options to overcomplicate things. One of my favorite options has to be the heated mirrors. Not something I never thought I would ever need, but I won't buy a vehicle without it from now on.
accountCircle Cory N on May 7, 2021
I have red lights underneath my wheel wells that light my whole undercarriage.
6 inch lift, 20 inch chrome wheels -44 offset. 37 inch tires, aftermarket paint job, mirrors, handles and antenna base paint matched, roll pan, 5 inch turbo back exhaust with duals to 2 8 inch stack tips under the roll pan. Aftermarket intake, grille (painted black), fender flares and a foot wide around entire body on the bottom outside (along with roll pan and front bumper) rhino lined. Aftermarket interior speakers and deck. Window tint. 3 gauge pillar pod with get, trans temp and boost gauges installed. Fox shocks all around including steering dampener. 4 new core suspension adjustable control arms.

Ranks #2 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 has an average owner rating of 4.58 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 18 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2004 dodge ram 2500 wheel bolt pattern?

Answer: The 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 has a wheel bolt pattern of 8x165.1mm. The pattern is the diameter of an imaginary circle drawn through the center of the bolt holes so foR8x165.1mm it means that the truck haS8...

What's the 2004 dodge ram 2500 speaker size?

Answer: The 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 takeS6x9" speakers in the front doors and 6-1/2" in the rear. If the speakers are not working then You have a fuse problem. To get to the fuse box look to the left of the steering wheel...

What's the 2004 dodge ram 2500 front axle nut size?

Answer: The 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 front axle nut size is 1 11/16". The transmission fluid needs to be replaced every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Along with fluid changes, terrible sounds will come from the transmission. Old...

What's the 2004 dodge ram 2500 5.7 Hemi oil type?

Answer: The oil type used by the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 5.7 hemi is mopar sae 5w-20 engine oil. When performing an oil change on the car You will first want to make sure that the vehicle has been parked and off for a...

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Safety & Reliability

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