This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $17,500 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$312

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,750 down

Amount financed

$15,750

Total interest

$2,970

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3D7KU28C94G180495

Engine

5.9L · V6

Drivetrain

4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Body

Pickup

Fuel

Diesel

Model year

2004

Made by

CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,250

Insurance $6,800

Maintenance & repairs $7,000

Total, 5 years $26,050

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 has 7 recall campaigns as of August 2026.

7 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

STEERING

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 18,000 AFTERMARKET STEERING LINKAGES USED FOR SERVICE ON SOME MY 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.

NHTSA campaign 09E001000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.

NHTSA campaign 09E012000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN PICK-UP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L ENGINES, THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS MAY SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO CONTACT WITH A VALVE COVER STUD.

NHTSA campaign 04V385000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 2500 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 5, 2026.

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car

Model	Median price	For sale nearby	vs this car
2004 Dodge Ram (this car)	$17,500	73	—
2004 Dodge Ram	$4,999	3	−$12,501
2006 Toyota Tundra	$9,970	3	−$7,530
2006 Dodge Dakota	$7,650	2	−$9,850
2003 Chevrolet Silverado	$9,900	2	−$7,600