2005 DODGE RAM

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,364 WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULES, P/N 55077098AJ, SOLD DURING THE 2008 AND 2009 CALENDAR YEAR FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON MY 2002-2009 DODGE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE WIPER MODULE ASSEMBLIES MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD RESULT IN PARTIAL OR

STEERING:LINKAGES

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 18,000 AFTERMARKET STEERING LINKAGES USED FOR SERVICE ON SOME MY 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE SUBJECT LINKAGES MAY EXPERIENCE DRAG LINK INNER TIE ROD TO PITMAN ARM BALL STUD FRACTURE, ALSO, THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER ATTACHING BRACKET MAY YEILD AN

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. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 40 MPH, the vehicle abruptly came to a complete stop in the middle of the roadway. After a visual inspection, the driver observed that the draft shaft had become disconnected. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the rear axle pinion nut. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V796000 (Power Train); the VIN was included, but the vehicle had been repaired in 2016. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 218,000.

Mileage: 218,000

The contact owns a 2005 Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH the vehicle had nearly come to a stop as if the brake pedal had been depressed. The contact stated that his foot had been on the accelerator pedal and he had tried to accelerate but the vehicle was not responding. The contact stated that the steering wheel jerked to the left as the contact heard an abnormal grinding, popping, and bang sound had come from the rear. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had crashed into a concrete street divider with the left front wheel which had burst on contact. There was minor damage to the exterior and driver's door, however the contact said that there was damage to the driver's side rear wheel to the wheel well. The contact was unhurt and had called a tow truck. The contact located his drive shaft on the roadway approximately on city block to the rear of his vehicle. The police were not contacted. The contact ha

Mileage: 200,000

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V796000 (Power Train) however, the failure recurred. Additionally, while the contact was turning at 10 MPH, the axle snapped. The vehicle lost motive power and had to be towed to a friend's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.

Mileage: 220,000

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and slowing down, the vehicle started vibrating. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic that stated that the rear axle pinion differential needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 175,000.

Mileage: 175,000

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was wobbling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that there was a thumb-sized crack on the driveshaft. The two universal joints and the driveshaft assembly were replaced. The contact later was made aware that NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V796000 (Power Train) was associated with the VIN and was related to the failure. The contact requested reimbursement from the manufacturer however, the manufacturer denied the contact's request for reimbursement stating that the vehicle was outside the warranty period and had no active service contract. The contact was also informed that the case opened did not meet the criteria for reimbursement, and that the parts requested for reimbursement was not a part of the recall repair parts. The vehicle remained at the dealer for the three recalls associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was 211,000.

Mileage: 211,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED WHEN THE CONTACT MADE A STOP OR ATTEMPTED A TURN. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE OVER 60 MPH. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED FOR OVER ONE YEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES BUT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 201,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY STALL WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,360.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE AND OPENED HOOD AND FOUND FLUIDS DRAINING FROM THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT WAS ASSISTED BY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE WHO DISCOVERED THAT THE FOURTH CYLINDER WAS LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE COMPUTER SHOULD HAVE SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE WHEN AS PRESSURE WAS LOST. THE CONTACT HAD THE CYLINDER REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,758.

Mileage: 113,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC A CRASH COULD OCCUR. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY ARE UNAWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE VEHICLE STALLING AND THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.

Mileage: 21,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM WITH A CUMMINGS DIESEL ENGINE. WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE CONTACT BEGAN TO SMELL DIESEL FUEL AND WITHIN 15 MILES OF TRAVEL, THE FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR FELL FROM ONE HALF OF THE TANK TO EMPTY. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE FUEL INJECTOR HAD FRACTURED FROM THE FUEL PUMP TO THE CYLINDER. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 119,000.

Mileage: 119,000

I HAVE A 05 DODGE RAM AND I SNAPPED MY AXLE FOR THE SECOND TIME! THE FIRST TIME I DID IT I SLID INTO A CURB AND SNAPPED THE END OF MY AXLE CLEAN OFF WITH THE WHOLE BRAKE SYSTEM STILL ATTACHED TO RIM AND TIRE WHICH WAS COMPLETELY INTACT. ALL HIT HAD DAMAGED ON IT WAS A SCRATCH ON THE RIM. I THOUGHT IT WAS A FREAK ACCIDENT SO I TOOK CARE OF IT MYSELF AND PURCHASED THE SAME EXACT AXLE. A COUPLE WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING ON A FLAT DIRT ROAD AT ABOUT THIRTY MILES PER HOUR WHEN A COYOTE RAN OUT IN FRONT OF ME. TO DODGE IT I SWIRVED INTO A DRY UP MUD RUT WHICH IS USUALLY NO BIG DEAL TO DRIVE INTO BUT WHEN I WENT INTO IT MY TRUCK QUICKLY TURNED SIDEWAYS THEN WHIPPED ME BACK AROUND IN THE DIRECTION I WAS HEADING IN. I GOT OUT OF MY TRUCK AND SAW THAT MY DRIVER SIDE WHEEL RIPPED COMPLETELY OFF! I WENT AROUND TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND SAW THAT MY AXLE WAS SNAPPED IN THE EXACT SAME WAY THAT I DID IT THE FIRST TIME! LIKE SOMEBODY CUT IT OFF WITH A KNIFE! I WAS FURIOUS TO SEE THIS SO THAT NEX

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM. THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, AND WHEN IT DOES, IT WILL NOT SECURE THE OCCUPANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE GEARS IN THE RETRACTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.

Mileage: 34,000

2005 DODGE RAM BOTH FRONT BEARINGS WORE OUT AT 48,000 MILES---DODGE RECALLED 2006, S-MINE CAME OUT IN 06---BUT IS AN 05. *TR

Mileage: 48,000

2005 DODGE RAM BOTH FRONT BEARINGS WORE OUT AT 48,000 MILES---DODGE RECALLED 2006, S-MINE CAME OUT IN 06---BUT IS AN 05. *TR

Mileage: 48,000

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE GENERATES EXCESSIVE HEAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL AND THE VEHICLE SPORADICALLY STALLED. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000.

Mileage: 5,000

MY 2005 DODGE RAM TRUCK WITH 31,700 MILES ON IT BEGAN SHUTTERING AND HAVING BRAKING PROBLEMS. A DODGE DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED THAT BOTH FRONT ROTORS ON THE VEHICLE WERE WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. REPLACEMENT WAS REQUIRED AT MY EXPENSE TO CORRECT ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. IT WAS DENIED WARRANTY REPLACE DUE TO BEING A BRAKE COMPONENT AND SUBJECT TO NORMAL WARE. THE BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE COMPONENTS THEMSELVES STILL HAD 80% USAGE AVAILABLE. I DISAGREE THAT FRONT ROTORS SHOULD FAIL AT 30K MILES ON A NEW VEHICLE BUT NORMAL BRAKE COMPONENTS DO NOT. I CONSIDER THIS A DEFECT IN MANUFACTURING AND A SAFETY CONCERN. *TR

Mileage: 31,700

2005 DODGE RAM 1500 5.7LITER HEMI STALLS BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 15-30MPH. STALLS WHILE MAKING TURNS, COMING UP TO STOP SIGNS AND STOP LIGHTS. MILEAGE IS AT 36,000 MILES. *TR

Mileage: 36,000

PURCHASED A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 ON A 3-YEAR LEASE. THE VEHICLE HAS 24,000+/- MILES. DURING THE LAST OF JAN. 2008 THE ENGINE IN THE VEHICLE STARTED KNOCKING. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE LEASING DEALER ON FEBRUARY 4, 2008. THE NEXT DAY OR SO, I RECEIVED A PHONE CALL FROM THE DEALER SERVICE REP. WANTING "PROOF" OF OIL CHANGES. I EXPLAINED THAT I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE RECEIPT'S SINCE I DO THE OIL & FILTER CHANGES MYSELF. I AM A FARMER AND HAVE MY OWN PIT BUILT SPECIFICALLY FOR THAT PURPOSE. I DID NOT HEAR ANYTHING FOR ANOTHER WEEK, I CALLED BACK AND THEY WERE STILL ASKING FOR SERVICE RECEIPTS. FINALLY CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND A REPRESENTATIVE SAID THEY WOULD HAVE AN ANSWER WITHIN 24 HOURS. THEY CALLED 2 WEEKS LATER SAYING THEY WOULD NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY BECAUSE THE OIL WAS FILLED WITH SLUDGE AND THAT IT WAS MY FAULT THAT THE ENGINE HAD FAILED. I DISAGREE OF COURSE AND WILL BE PURSUING THIS THROUGH THE COURT SYSTEM. HAVING OWN A MULTITUDE OF VEHICLES IN MY 64 YEAR OLD LIFE,

Mileage: 24,000

TRUCK WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. DODGE HAD A TSB FOR A FAULTY TRANSMISSION FILTER THAT WOULD CRACK. THIS IS WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. TRUCK WAS JUST OVER 3,000 MILES OVER WARRANTY BUT DODGE WOULD NOT COVER THE REPAIR. NOW TRUCK IS STALLING WHEN COMING TO A STOP BUT ONLY WHEN I FIRST START THE TRUCK UP IN THE MORNING. TRUCK WILL RESTART NO PROBLEM. ONCE I HAVE DRIVEN THE TRUCK A FEW MILES THE STALLING PROBLEM GOES AWAY. THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME I DRIVE THE TRUCK AFTER IT HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A WHILE. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT JUST CAME ON TODAY AND TRUCK IS A THE MECHANIC. *TR

Mileage: 39,500

2005 DODGE RAM STALLING. *TR