| Issue ID | 834742 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10372318 |
| Manufacurer | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 30/11/10 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 dodge ram 4. 7l automatic transmission. The design of the radiators with the plastic sides on the aluminum radiator core is defective. During the winter the radiator leaks on the passenger side near the coupling of the plastic to the aluminum. I think this is a safety concern since vehicles can overheat without proper anti-freeze levels, and leave owners stranded on the side of highways, and roads. Let alone it's not good for the environment nor animals that enjoy the taste of anti-freeze. This is the second time this has happened to me with this truck. I replaced the radiator with the same type a year ago, and now it's doing the same thing as before. This is an o. E. M. Radiator. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110467 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CAMBRIDGE, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1D7HU18N64JXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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