2005 Dodge RAM 1500: loss of power steering

Filed Nov 16, 2022 · Steering · IN

I was driving about 45-50 mph and pushed on my breaks. When i pushed on my breaks, i had no power steering and was unable to accelerate. No warning lights. I pulled over and restarted the vehicle and it was fine. Was just purchased used and driving home from dealer.

Filed Oct 21, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

This will be the 4th time since late 2020 that this vehicle will stall either at a stop or at low speed. EGR valve has been replaced 3 times. You lose power steering and harder to brake but for the grace of God my wife has not had an accident. If you search online there are hundreds of similar complaints.

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 Mar 20, 2019 · Engine · 200,243 miles · NH

Stalled as I was pulling off highway, going into gas station. Lost steering almost hit gas pumps. This is the second time I have reported this. It has happened several times. I also reported the issue to a dealership a few years ago.

Filed Nov 3, 2015 · Driver assistance, Engine · 150,000 miles · OR

The engine stall which appears you have investigated is concerning for me. Multiple times I have been make a r turn and had the engine "die" in deceleration through the turn resulting in the truck losing power steering and electrical components of the truck. The recent incident almost resulted in me striking a motorcycle waiting in the l hand turn lane for the traffic signal. The engine has stalled in several other turn situations causing me to be restarting at stand still in traffic. I feel this has proven to be a safety concern and not just a inconvenience.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 161,000 miles · PA

CUSTOMER STATES THAT VEHICLE STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS, INCLUDING STOP LIGHTS AND WHILE DRIVING IN SLOW TRAFFIC, STALL INCIDENT HAVE OCCASIONALLY OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CUASING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. EVEN WHEN NO CODES ARE THROWN VEHICLE HAS A OBVIOUS MISFIRE, CODES ARE NOT CONSTANTLY THROWN BUT WHEN THEY DO THEY ARE ONLY THROWN DURING TRAVEL UP HILLS AT RPMS OVER 3500, THE CODES THROWN ARE P0306, P0308 WITH NO APPARENT CUASE. APPROXIMATELY 6-8 MONTHS AGO THE CODE P0308 WAS THROWN AND THE ROCKER ARM ON CYLINDER 8 WAS DETERMINED TO BE THE CUASE, IT WAS REPLACED. CODE STOPPED BEING THROWN UNTIL 9/4/15. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN USED AS A DAILY DRIVER AND HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN IN EXCESS OF NORMAL WORK AND BACK DRIVING. OWNER HAS CONTACTED A DODGE DEALERSHIP WHO HAVE 1. NOT FOUND A CORRECTIVE ISSUES, 2. NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECREATE THE ISSUE. THIS IS APPEARING TO BECOME AN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL. CUSTOMER HAS INFORMED DODGE WHO STATES THAT HE SHOULD TAKE IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM DIAGNOS IT.THIS HAS BEEN DONE ALREADY AND THEY COULDNT FIND ANYTHING. CUSTOMER HAS SINCE INVESTIGATED the federal safety agency INCIDENT CODES AND LISTED RELATED ONES BELOW the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10734353 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10714473 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10706537 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10703252 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10701387 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10690819 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10684177 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10684171 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10683138 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10676503 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10673112 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10640356 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10631009 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10608546 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10607485 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10595905 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10575632 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10526020 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10524646 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10523845 the federal safety agency ID NUMBER: 10520377

Filed Mar 2, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that there was a sudden loss of power steering causing the steering wheel to shake and vibrate intermittently. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stalled several times and the contact was able to restart the vehicle which reset the computer. The vehicle was not inspected or diagnosed by an authorized dealer. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 10e013000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Engine · 55,000 miles · AR

The first time this happened, I was turning at an intersection and the truck just stalled. No warning or check engine light nothing. I had no power steering or brakes. Luckily no one hit us or we didn't hit anyone. My husband and brother pushed the truck into a near by parking lot. After about 20 min. The truck started back up. Three days later I was driving down the street pulling a trailer. The truck stalled again I was able to get it to roll into a parking lot. It started back up. We took it to a mechanic. He couldn't find a code on it. This continued to happen quite often. The mechanic finally changed out a sensor , that cost us $385.00. After a week the check engine light came on. The mechanic said the code could be several things and I don't have the money to keep changing things that are not working. So now if I let my fuel tank get down less than a half tank the truck misses and tries to cut out like its not getting enough fuel. I can't even drive it because I am afraid it will stall and I am a small women. I can't fight it with no power steering and brakes.

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 83,000 miles · KS

I purchased my 2005 dodge ram used in 2010 with 74,000 miles. Shortly after I purchased it the truck would die when coming to a stop, no power steering, no power brakes. Well I took it to 3 different dealerships to try and get an explanation after I replaced the iac valve and cleaned every piece of the induction system including all sensors and the throttle body. I reset the ecu and started the truck and let it warm-up for 10 minutes before my test drive. This fixed the problem for 2 days then the rough idle started again and it died at the top of the street. I have been dealing with this issue for 3 years now and someone needs to be held accountable I have had 3 different dealerships look into the problem and I have tried to work it out through private mechanics. In my search for a resolution I have a documented expense well over $1937 and I still have to live with the stress of knowing my truck could die causing a serious accident. At this point I am considering selling the truck for lack of an affordable remedy. Upon researching my problem I have found hundreds of similar stories from people having the same issues as I am, please help us resolve this issue and hold the manufacturer responsible for a potentially fatal engineering flaw!

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 1, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 62,000 miles · LA

While driving with the air conditioning on when I slowed down to stop behind a stopped vehicle my 05 dodge ram 1500 quad cab with a v8 stalled out. I had to put the truck into neutral to start it back up & continue going. This has happened so many times while slowing down or stopping that I no longer can keep count. It has also happened when making a turn which caused all loss of power steering & power brakes. So far I have not wrecked when this happens but it scares me or my teenage driver to death. I have reported it several times over several years & nothing is being done. I also know this happens with the 2004 model of dodge trucks as my nephew own one that I have drove & it happened the only difference in trucks is his 04 has the hemi. And this only happens when the air conditioning is on. I guess someone is going to have to wreck & die before dodge recalls & fixes the problem. But until then I will keep reporting here & to dodge.

Filed Jul 13, 2013 · Engine · 178,244 miles · NH

Was at a complete stop waiting to turn onto my road and when I went to step on the gas nothing,no lights or sound indicating that it had stalled. Read online of the samething happening to others while driving even at slow speeds etc. And it would stall losing power steering and brakes. This needs to be addressed before someone gets hurt or killed. I refuse to drive my truck until I can get something done about it. Dangerous.