2005 Dodge RAM 1500: engine failure

Filed Aug 7, 2021 · Suspension, Transmission · CA

I was driving on a highway when all of a sudden I heard what I thought to be a blow out (tire) ,as I pulled over on shoulder with difficulty I looked in mirror and saw a part has fallen off, later retrieved with tow truck driver, part being a driveshaft. Rear end had seized as I maneuvered my veh. As far on shoulder as possible, I feel fortunate for outcome of incident. I had gotten a tow to my resident now not sure what my next step is to do, any advise would be helpful. Thank you

Filed Dec 3, 2018 · Transmission · 208,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear wheels seized. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and had it towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic found the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) and the contact called bodwell chrysler jeep dodge ram (169 pleasant st, brunswick, me 04011, (207) 729-3375). The dealer informed the contact to have the vehicle towed to their facility. The dealer also stated that there were no loaner vehicles available and that the vehicle should not be driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 208,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2016 · Suspension, Transmission · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact had not experienced a failure until the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). Upon leaving the dealer, there was a strong vibration in the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the rear axle nut seized and the rear axle assembly caused the two rear tires to flatten. The vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Transmission · 119,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the drive line detached and the rear axle seized. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the parts for the recall were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 119,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Mar 14, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 170,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the front passenger side wheel seized. In addition, the driveshaft detached completely. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the water pump and front passenger side driveshaft were replaced. The contact was uncertain of the repair part that was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Airbags, Transmission · MS · crash

Tl* the contact owns 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle seized without warning and the vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier. The air bags failed to deploy. No police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 30, 2015 · Transmission · TN

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v796000 (power train). The contact stated that there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Upon attempting to exit a roadway, the driveline fractured, the wheels seized in the rear, and the vehicle swayed towards oncoming traffic. The vehicle was unable to move while in a two lane roadway and was towed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was waiting on the manufacturer to determine where to tow the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Dec 1, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 140,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel seized causing the contact to crash. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained injuries to the chest from hitting the steering wheel but no medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 02/19/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was totaled. Updated 12/13/2015

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Transmission · 107,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, there was an abnormal nose coming from the rear of the vehicle and rear wheels seized. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence then towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear pinion axle nut had fractured and the drive shaft collapsed. The technician at the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Suspension · 165,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving 50 MPH, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and the rear wheels seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the pinion nut fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who confirmed that the pinion nut needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair parts being unavailable. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving 50 MPH, the rear axle seized causing the vehicle to skid. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pinion nut separated. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available for the repair. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2015 · Steering · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 2 MPH and making a turn, the steering wheel seized. The engine was turned off and resumed normal operation after it was restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the tie rod was replaced. The contact was uncertain of the location of the faulty tie rod. The failure persisted after the repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired for the most recent failure. In 2011, the vehicle was also serviced for a steering failure; however, the replacement part was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.