2004 Dodge Ram 2500 consumer reviews

I have had my truck for 11 years and only had to do the regular maintenance on it. When I bought it in 2006 it had 29000 miles on it. It now has 88,000. My head gasket has been going in the last two years. It this common for a low milage truck and why so soon. I love my truck. I bought it without realizing what a big truck I had bought. I have only really towed once with it. Just replaced the front end about six months ago. It is an awesome riding truck,wished I had known better for four wheel drive tho, cause it sucks in snow. Sand bags in the back helped a lot.

Chose it for the Cummins engine and exterior look, and comfort of full leather interior. Have babied my truck that was built for me, looks fantastic! No rust / no engine problems! Have always kept up with regular check ups. Have 155k Miles on it and looks new , drives great!

its everything i wanted in a truck for what i want to use it for. good looking, solid, and comfortable. my wife can't wait for us to use it.

Purchased truck to pull horse trailer and as a 3rd vehicle for family. Love it! Just turned 100000mi. and no rust. Looks great inside and out. Pulls like a champ.

the best of all trucks the dodge the most wanted truck on the market the 04 an 05 are the best of the best !!!!

I purchased this truck because of the diesel engine, which is efficient and powerful as purported, but the other components of the vehicle don't measure up. Repairs are more expensive and frequent than the comparable vehicles I have owned.

I am the second owner of a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel 4x4 Quad cab. The orignal owner used the truck for hauling horses. I currently drive the truck as a daily driver and tow from time to time. The truck averages 22 miles per gallon. The cummins engine is incredible. This is my sixth Ram I have owned. I don't know how Ram has gotten a bad rap about transmissions. I have never had any problems with my six Rams. My 2004 has 210,000 miles with the original transmision. I absolutely love and highly recommend RAM TRUCKS. There is something to be said when you enjoy every chance you get to drive your truck.

I love my RAM. Got it for a song (gas prices were $4.05 a gallon at the time)... so paid like $10k for a truck with 62,000 miles. These trucks are known to be good for 300,000 right? - MAYBE. I have put over $7000 in repairs in this truck. I think it has to do with how hard it was used last. But then I am not easy on the truck either. It regularly tows #6000 for me (easily). It has TONS of power. But like every Heavy duty, it is expensive to repair. Fan clutch ($150), Front Wheel bearings ($600 installed each), busted exhaust bolts (rusted $700 to repair), bad exhaust ($600 for OEM replacement)... Tires ($600 - eRated)... Runs like a top, suspension is actually pretty smooth, and power is good. Transmission (automatic) is stupid how it shifts. Tow/Haul is better, but not ideal. My gears are 3.73s with the hemi, that limits max towing to 8800#, apparently all you do is go to 4.10s and your tow rating increases to 10,800#. Dumb. I think 4.10s are minimal for this... Then their is mileage. I know it is a hauler, but 10mpg? Really? Hemi is a powerhouse and all, but I bought it, it got 14 on a good day. Tune up held the line for a while, and it just got worse when they went to 10% ethanol. Towing I get between 9-10. So pretty much 12 is my good day now. Diesel in my next truck even if it costs 40% more. Oh did I mention you have to run 89octane or better? 32 gallon tank means consistent $80 fill-ups. Tough truck. Bad vehicle to buy used, as they are REALLY used.

I bought this truck to pull a 25' car trailer or a double axel dump trailer. It does wounderful with the Hemi engine. Also to pull a 24' camping trailer from Florida to Alaska and back. Great Truck

this is a great truck i have 87000 miles on it and just got its first tune up. had to pud a rear end in but beside that grat truck. i tow a 29 foot boat and it pulls like nothing behind it.i have the hemi in it and its h really good pick.