The service and repair manual for the 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 — 4.7L V8 and 5.7L V8 and 8.3L V10 and 3.7L V6 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.7L V8 — SOHC 5.7L V8 — OHV 8.3L V10 — 505 cu in, OHV 3.7L V6 — SOHC |
| Trims | SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · SRT-10 Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Laramie Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door · ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 1,363 complaints · 24 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2004 Ram 1500 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 518
- General Information 1,503
- Accessories & Equipment 11,648
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 1,194
- Body & Frame 4,052
- Maintenance 35
- Brakes 732
- Restraints 1,101
- Drivelines & Axles 319
- Steering 441
- Electrical 2,564
- Suspension 145
- Engine Mechanical 782
- Transmission 146
- Engine Performance 4,303
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2004 Ram 1500
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 16V352000These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger fronta.
- Wheels — hub · 10E040000A vehicle crash can occur if the wheel separates from the vehicle.
- Equipment — other › labels · 04V221000Installing the incorrect tire/rim sizes and loading the vehicle to the weights shown on the label ca.
- Power Train — automatic transmission · 03V503000Continued operation can result in propeller shaft separation and damage to fuel system components, w.
- Steering — gear box › shaft pitman · 10E013000Steering loss could result in a vehicle crash possibly resulting in property damage, injury or death.
Owners have filed 1,363 complaints and Dodge has issued 24 technical service bulletins for the 2004 Ram 1500. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2004 Ram 1500 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2004 Ram 1500?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2004 model year, covering the 4.7L V8 and 5.7L V8 and 8.3L V10 and 3.7L V6 across the SLT Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SRT-10 Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Laramie Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, Laramie Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, ST Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door, ST Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SLT Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 2004 Ram 1500 problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2004 Ram 1500, covering air bags, wheels, equipment. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 2004 Ram 1500 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2004 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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