2005 Dodge RAM 1500 electrical problems

Filed Oct 23, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · FL

There is a class action law suit for newer rams mine has always done same thing since i have owned it occasionaly during slow speed turns it will shut off it will restart imediatly i have owned vehicle 4 years bought with 127000 miles now have 205000 miles on it

Filed Jul 16, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · AR

Had taken my vehicle in for the recall they said it was fine , after wards two months later my front right break locked up. But now my rear end that was supposed to been fixed from recall vut now it is making loud noise

Filed Jan 14, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · MA

When wet or in heavy rain, the battery will shut off and the truck will lose power steering. The truck speedometer will still work and the engine will run, but the battery voltage gauge drops to 0 and the radio and power steering turn off, dangerously, leaving you to have to steer without power steering for the truck.

Filed Jun 29, 2018 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · PA

Integrated power module p05026034ab a vendor code 16238ac082804210042c2 VIN [xxx] no brake lights and didn't even know information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Electrical · 157,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. When the contact started the vehicle, the key fell onto the floor from the ignition switch without warning. The failure occurred three different times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000. Updated 11/02/17*lj

Filed Jan 5, 2017 · Airbags, Electrical · 178,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). After the recall repair was completed, the horn failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was not due to the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 178,000. Updated 04/18/17 lj updated 10/06/2017

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 165,000 miles · WI · fire

An electrical fire started under hood of vehicle. No signs of anything being wrong before the fire and vehicle had been parked and sitting in driveway for at least 24 hours before fire was seen and reported to police and fire dept. Nobody was home when this happened.

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving, it was noticed that the charging gage on instrument panel was not functioning. The contact opened the hood to find that the wiring pigtails on the alternator and the bottom of the air intake resonator plenum melted. The vehicle was not taken to a mechanic but was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2016 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the engine stalled without warning. Shortly before the failure, the tail lights failed to illuminate properly. The tail lights would illuminate off and on periodically. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuse box failed and needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · Electrical · 41,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. When placing the key into the ignition, the vehicle started without turning the key in the ignition. In order for the vehicle to be turned off, the key had to be completely removed from the ignition. Warning indicators for the starter key and ignition were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the wireless ignition node failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.