2005 Dodge RAM 1500: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 22, 2020 · Transmission · 236,000 miles · NM

Well driving northbound highway 54 at approximately 70 MPH my dodge pick up suddenly have the rear and lock up, at this time back rear wheel stopped causing vehicle to come to a complete standstill after about 100 yards. Upon inspection of the vehicle it was noted the rear end at smoke coming out it smelled to be oil like. Also at this time vehicles unable to be moved secondary to rear and being locked up however while in mutual short movements were allowed to go forward and load onto a flatbed and hold off to my home

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · Suspension, Transmission · 150,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear of the vehicle caught on fire while driving 60 MPH. An eyewitness extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and a report was not filed. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The recall repair was serviced at the local dealer (adventure chrysler jeep dodge ram located on 36845 euclid ave, willoughby, ohio, 44094). The vehicle was driven to an unknown local dealer located in the state of kentucky. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated they would send a special engineer to investigate the vehicle per case number: 31588634. The vehicle was investigated by the manufacturer's engineer who informed the contact that a special investigations unit was to review the vehicle and report back to the manufacturer. The vehicle remained at the dealer for three weeks, but no repair order had been provided from the manufacturer. The contact was informed that he would have to start paying a storage fee for the vehicle if it was not removed. The contact had the vehicle shipped to his personal independent mechanic located in atlanta, georgia who diagnosed that the rear pinion nut was repaired and was too tight, which caused the fire. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time and no assistance was made available. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · NJ

A recall was posted for 2006 and newer dodge ram for front wheel bearings. My 2005 had both front wheel bearings fail at less than 90,000 miles. Same manufacture of wheel bearings. Secondly, a recall was also given for a failed electrical switch pertaining to ignition switch and heater blower motor. Mine also failed in a cloud of smoke and smell of burning electrical component. I have both failed components, currently and would like to be included in these recalls.

Filed Jun 8, 2016 · Transmission · 122,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle abruptly stopped and then began to roll. The contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle would not accelerate. After stopping and inspecting the vehicle, the contact discovered that the driveshaft separated from the vehicle and the gear box was severely damaged. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed May 13, 2016 · Transmission, Wheels · 188,300 miles · NY

Rear pinion nut, drive shaft recall. In novembe while driving the rear pinion nut came a loose sending the drive shaft into the transfer case completely breaking the whole thing ripped the rear gears and locking up wheels.after 2 mos. Of trying finally got a chrysler dodge dealer to accept my truck under the recall. After almost a mos. In shop $1100 worth of repairs that I had to pay for that werent there prior to the incident, I got my truck back 2 weeks later it happen again. This time it was just the transfer case that was damaged. Towed it back to dealership, this time I had to pay $400 because 4x4 sensor was bad and because of the year of my truck its sold with 2 other switches and they werent going to warranty the work if I didnt pay to have switches changed by them. Mind you the light wasnt on prior to this happening the 2nd time. I called chryler corp explained to them what was going on and they told me that there is nothing they can do and they dont get involved with there dealerships. Now here I am 2 weeks later took a road trip to georgia and boom it happened again while im driving I just see smoke coming out from under my truck, I manage to pull over and the transfer case explodes again. I get it to dodge dealership in gwinnette they find out the drive shaft is bent and was never replaced from when it exploded the first time. It took chrysler a week to respond to the dealership in gwinnette on how to procede. Its been 3 weeks havent gotten a return call from chrysler. No accommadations have been made for me. Im stranded with no vehicle wasted my whole entire vacation. Vehicle still not repaired.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · OK · crash · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the power steering failed. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a concrete embankment and rolled over several times. The vehicle burst into flames, which were extinguished by the fire department. A police report was filed and indicated that a fractured rear axle caused the failure. The crash caused a fatality. The vehicle was towed to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown. ..updated 09-09-14

Filed Jul 26, 2013 · Electrical · 151,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked. The vehicle was destroyed. After an investigation it was determined that there was faulty wiring under the instrument panel, which caused the fire. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 151,000. Updated 08/20/13

Filed May 19, 2010 · Engine · 55,000 miles · CA · fire

Son was driving dads 2005 1500 dodge ram slt hemi engine pick up truck and it caught on fire today from the engine. Fire depart was called in yucaipa ca and now our truck is at the redlands auto center in redlands ca. The front tire was burned, hood, and all the electrical wiring was melted. The battery totally melted. Truck only had 55,000 miles on it.

Filed Aug 23, 2009 · Transmission · WI

1)slight burning smell. 2)right rear wheel fell off, almost leading to a severe crash. Axle sheared at bearing hub. 3)dodge replaced axle shaft, bearings, and housing under warranty, took parts back.

Filed Apr 16, 2009 · Visibility · 82,000 miles · FL

When heading to work, was going approximately 70 MPH on the interstate when I looked in sideview mirror and saw smoke coming from my vehicle. At that same time, I heard a loud roaring noise for a few seconds, then my driver's side wheel came off. The wheel crossed over into the east-bound lane of the interstate (I was heading west), and the brake calipers broke off. Even though my brakes and tire were gone, I was able to get my vehicle to the side of the interstate without causing injury to myself or others. All this also caused body damage to the front quarter panel of my truck, making it difficult to open and close the driver's side door. I retrieved my tire and had a tow truck take my vehicle to the local dodge dealership where I purchased the truck. They advised me they had never heard of this happening before. I've now been informed the repairs consist of replacing the hub, spindle, brake caliper, rotor, brake line, brake pads, and a new tire (the other tire blew out) at a cost of $2000. I have requested the old parts be given to me in case this issue needs to proceed with an investigation. I have done research that revealed the 2006 dodge ram trucks were recalled for this exact same problem (wheel bearing assemblies not receiving enough lubrication at the factory causing them to lock up and cause crashes). But since my vehicle is a 2005, dodge refuses to acknowledge responsibility.