2004
Dodge Ram 2500

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Available trims

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  • 2dr Reg Cab 140.5" WB ST
    Starts at
    $24,340
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,307 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Reg Cab 140.5" WB SLT
    Starts at
    $26,045
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,216 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 140.5" WB ST
    Starts at
    $26,720
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,259 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 160.5" WB ST
    Starts at
    $26,910
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,126 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Reg Cab 140.5" WB 4WD ST
    Starts at
    $27,545
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,859 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 140.5" WB SLT
    Starts at
    $28,600
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,164 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 160.5" WB SLT
    Starts at
    $28,790
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    3,031 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 2dr Reg Cab 140.5" WB 4WD SLT
    Starts at
    $29,250
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,767 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 140.5" WB 4WD ST
    Starts at
    $29,835
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,773 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 160.5" WB 4WD ST
    Starts at
    $30,025
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,673 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 140.5" WB 4WD SLT
    Starts at
    $31,715
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,679 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4dr Quad Cab 160.5" WB 4WD SLT
    Starts at
    $31,905
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    2,578 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

Available Hemi V-8
Diesel-engine option in heavy-duty models
Three capacity ratings
Regular cab or Quad Cab
New performance-packed Ram SRT-10

The good & the bad

The good

Rugged construction
Performance with Hemi V-8
Tremendous performance in Ram SRT-10
Towing and hauling capacity
Interior space and comfort

The bad

Ride comfort in city
Fuel economy with V-8 and V-10
Difficult entry and exit
Wet-weather traction with 2WD
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
7 years / 70,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification
125 point inspection
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Consumer reviews

83% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 31 reviews
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Comfort 4.1
Interior 4.3
Performance 4.7
Value 4.2
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.4

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  • By Eric the Viking from Renton Wa.
    Owns this car
    February 20, 2021

    best bang for buck

    this truck dose the job, its a ok work truck, 5.7L Hemi is not got the power I was used to with my Ford 460bb. and gas milage is worse than my F250 with the 460 I got 11mpg with Dodge 2500 5.7L I get 9mpg if im lucky
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Hockeywall from Windsor, Canada
    Used to own this car
    February 14, 2021

    Bought 2004.5 model new diesel, drove over 300,000

    A great work horse, bullet proof Cummins. Only fault rusted rear passenger side fender. Used for business, heavy deliveries. I still wish I had this truck.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Am63 from Atl Hlds’s NJ
    Owns this car
    August 15, 2020

    I’ve owned it since new. My frame and body is rust

    I bought my car brand new in 2005, within a few years my rear fender started rusting out and I replace them, then within a few more years they’ve rusted again to the point where they have to be fully replaced but the worst part is my frame when put up on a lift I was told is rusted to the point, where the body shop told me, It’s not worth putting any money into. Mind you this truck only has 80,000 original miles! Also in 2010 only five years after buying it my transmission pan rusted through having to replace it! Also within five years of owning the truck the fuel rail that supplies the lifeline to your engine rusted out which was also dangerous because the fuel was leaking onto the motor! Both my exhaust manifolds have rusted out to the point where they leaked that was a $3000 repair! Eight years into owning the car
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Davidjr37 from Virginia Beach, VA
    Owns this car
    December 8, 2019

    Previous owners ruined it.

    I bought my 04 Cummins 2500 in 2017. Mind you i'm the 3erd owner. the truck smoked more then I liked- previous owner put too large of a turbo in ($1000). A hole in the intercooler( $400). Fuel tank strap rusted out losing my Fuel tank ($700) then the Transmission at about 190,000 miles ($6000) parts and labor for a new OD housing, Torque converter, Billet input shaft, and upgraded shift module. Then the rust on the frame totaling the truck. I will end with this there are many known issues with these but if you can find one that someone else didn't abuse or try and "xxxxxxx it up" these are reliable trucks with small upgrades to the fuel and steering system.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mole from Connersville In.
    Owns this car
    April 18, 2019

    Best truck I ever owned!

    04, 5.7 litre gas engine with regular maintenance 332000 miles and still going strong.......kinda speaks for itself. I use the truck for a work truck as well as for commuting . Like it so well I just purchased another with same specs and the same year only in rwd instead of fwd for hauling a fifth wheel.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jerry from Salisbury
    Owns this car
    January 11, 2019

    poor interior dash design,poor paint and clear .

    very unsatisfied with this truck, invested as much in replacement parts as was the original purchase price. replaced entire front of engine, and entire front suspension including steering, contacted crysler, no help because i replaced parts myself.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Debow3113 from El Paso, TX
    Owns this car
    December 12, 2018

    Best truck I?ve ever owned

    Amazing on and off road, great power, easy and cheap to maintain, long lasting, reliable, comfortable, looks good, rides smooth, can haul anything, better then fords
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Cumminsmeneley from Pleasanton, Tx
    Owns this car
    July 27, 2018

    04 crew cab dodge 2500 Cummins

    I traded in my 08 f150 for this more reliable 2004 dodge Cummins truck. The Cummins engine performs great at 130,000 miles. The ride is bumpier than my 08 f150. The comfort was better in my 08 f150 but what I like about this truck is no outside noise coming in. My 08 f150 had a terrible wind noise coming in. The A/C performs better in 04 dodge than my 08 ford. The fuel mpg is 21mpg hwy and in my f150 was 16mpg hwy. Once I upgraded the transmission and have it leveled this truck will ride better. This is the best truck I have ever own.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Buckeye Man from Columbus, Ohio
    Owns this car
    March 25, 2018

    Best pickup truck ever!

    Bought this Ram new in October of 2003 and have logged 183000 miles on the 5.7 l Hemi V-8. Originally bought to tow a 32' Prowler travel trailer and it's loaded with goodies like the trailer tow & snow plow packages. I never pushed snow with it but there is extra cooling and steering features with that package that sure don't hurt. I've replaced a couple of u-joints and would recommend putting new joints with zirk fittings in them if you should need to. Even with this mileage the Hemi engine @ 345 HP is still as tight and smooth as day one. We test drove Ford & Chevy trucks before buying and they weren't even close. My brother bought a Toyoto about the same time and claimed it was the best but now he's driving a 2017 Ram 2500 with a Cummins diesel and says the Toyoto was a joke compared to Ram.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mike K from Kent
    Owns this car
    February 12, 2018

    Best truck I've owned

    This truck is awesome. Plenty of power. Great for snowplowing huge amounts of snow. Well taken care of. No issues. It pains me to sell it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Ram fan from Yorba Linda ca
    Owns this car
    February 7, 2018

    Best truck I have ever owned

    I have owned this vehicle since new and it has been a rock solid truck. I have towed with it, driven it off road, carried all kinds of junk in the bed and it has never let me down.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By heath2430 from grand junction co
    Owns this car
    January 2, 2018

    great truck

    this truck meet all my needs. and would recommend a truck to anyone who hauls anyone or anything :00
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500?

The 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 is available in 2 trim levels:

  • SLT (6 styles)
  • ST (6 styles)

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Is the 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 reliable?

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4.3 / 5
Based on 31 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 4.3
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.2
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.4
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