10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
21 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
57,027 miles

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 drivetrain problems

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments (Page 12 of 27)

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problem #320

Dec 012014

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V796000(power train) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed were unavailable. The dealer was uncertain when the parts would become available to service the vehicle under the recall. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #319

Dec 162014

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V796000 (power train); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. In addition, while driving at various speeds, the rear of the vehicle vibrated without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Winter Haven , FL, USA

problem #318

Jul 132015

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 14V796000 (power train); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Hayword, CA, USA

problem #317

Mar 102015

Ram 1500

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to move when the gear was shifted into drive. The instrument panel gauges illuminated. The failure recurred two to four times per week. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V796000 (power train) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Mcpherson, KS, USA

problem #316

Oct 152014

Ram 1500 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V796000 (power train) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 06/17/2016 updated 11/14/2017

- Rockland, ME, USA

problem #315

Apr 082015

Ram 1500

  • 99,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear end of the vehicle emitted an abnormal noise. The contact mentioned that the rear axle pinion nut loosened and caused oil to leak from the seal onto the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V796000 (power train); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle also included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags). The contact was waiting for the part to become available to schedule the recall appointment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

- Boonville, NC, USA

problem #314

Jul 102015

Ram 1500

  • 38,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Receiving notifications from Fiat Chrysler automobiles about recalls R25 and P77. I originally brought the vehicle in to the dealership approx 3-4 months ago, ramsey, NJ, Chrysler Jeep Dodge. They stated they did not have parts. I called fca and they stated parts should be available in June. Called the same dealership on wed July 8th, they asked for recall notice info. Amazingly the VIN was not enough. Amazingly they had no record of me being their previously for the recall and they said they are checking on the availability of parts. Note they have now changed the original recall id on P81/NHTSA 14V-817 to R25 / NHTSA 15V-313 on the air bag one. Since both of these are potentially life threatening I need to get this resolved.

- Wayne, NJ, USA

problem #313

Jun 042015

Ram 1500

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V796000 (power train); however, the part needed to do the repair was not made available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Marietta, SC, USA

problem #312

Jul 092015

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 14V796000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Kent, WA, USA

problem #311

May 082015

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 14V796000 (power train); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Opelika, AL, USA

problem #310

Nov 052014

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 14V796000 (power train). The contact stated that the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Acron, OH, USA

problem #309

Feb 132015

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V796000 (power train) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the part was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

- Chico, TX, USA

problem #308

Jul 072015

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V796000 (power train); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Sussex, NJ, USA

problem #307

Jul 072015

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V796000 (power train) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Milford, OH, USA

problem #306

Dec 142014

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V796000 (power train) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Holbrook, AZ, USA

problem #305

Jun 022014

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V769000 (power train); however, the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Nesbit, MS, USA

problem #304

Feb 022014

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V796000 (power train); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure....updated 09/22/15 the vehicle was repaired. Updated 09/29/15

- Seymour , IN, USA

problem #303

Feb 052015

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 14V796000 (power train); however, the part needed was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer placed the contact on a waiting list for the part but there was no follow up to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

- Columbus, GA, USA

problem #302

Dec 162014

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V313000 (air bags) and 14V796000 (power train) however, the parts needed to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Goddard, KS, USA

problem #301

Nov 202014

Ram 1500

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V796000 (power train) and 15V313000 (air bags); however, the parts were not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The contact was placed on a waiting list for a long period of time with no response from the dealer. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure.

- Kinston, NC, USA

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