Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the rear axle detached from the vehicle causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
2005 Dodge RAM 1500 suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v79600 (power train) and 14v817000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (suspension) was received in december of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v79600 (suspension) and 14v81700 (air bags) were received in february of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v79600 (suspension) and 14v81700 (air bags) were received in february of 2014. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving at an unknown speed, the rear axle seized without warning. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and they informed the contact that the part was not available. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v796000 (suspension) and 14v817000 (air bag) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle veered to the left independently without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician did not diagnose the failure; however, the insurance adjuster stated that the rear end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,046. Updated 03/24/15
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the passenger side wheel detached from the vehicle causing the contact to lose control. The vehicle was destroyed and was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100,007.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the pinion nut rear axle and the drive shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the rear end of the vehicle seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,957.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that there was oil leaking from the vehicle near the rear axle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving 55 MPH, the rear axle seized and the rear end of the vehicle elevated and spun around without warning. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear end pinion pin fractured. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000. Updated 3/31/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the vehicle made a loud noise and the rear axle became inoperable. There were no warning indicators. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 150,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, a loud unusual sound emitted from the vehicle as the rear wheels seized. The contact was unable to move the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle as the rear end seized .the vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 ( power train). The failure mileage was 124,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle came to a screeching halt. The contact stated that the driver side shaft and the rear axle detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear axle, the pinion gear, and the main gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle and discovered that the driveshaft was fractured. An independent mechanic stated that the bearings and spider gears needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the rear passenger side axle suddenly fractured and the rear passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. The contact lost control and crashed the vehicle. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic, but the cause of failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified, but no remedy was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 140,000.
While driving down the road the truck just stalls for no reason. I lose all control. I almost hit a car. I went over the curb into someone's yard. I have seen hundreds of complaints from dodge owners with the same exact problem. There is something wrong with that model. The RPM's jump and the truck just dies. Its happened to me on the freeway, on rural roads, and city streets. This is going to cause somebody serious injury. I parked my truck and stopped driving it because it is not safe to drive. Something needs to be done immediately.
On january 26, 2014, my truck with only 59,000 miles experienced sudden catastrophic failure of the front left wheel bearing hub assembly. The front left wheel bearing hub failure resulted in complete separation of the wheel hub and assembly from the truck. This major failure is similar to two previous the federal safety agency recalls on dodge ram 1500 trucks as outlined below. From my review of dodge message boards, this appears to be a broader issue than covered by the two previous the federal safety agency recalls. When I contacted the dodge dealership, they said my truck was not within the two recall classes. I believe this is a broader issue and request the federal safety agency to further investigate to save the lives of individuals who have purchased this truck. Two previous recall efforts: 1) the federal safety agency campaign number is 07v‑038 (or 07v038000). Daimlerchrysler's dodge division is recalling 86,333 of its popular ram 1500 pickup trucks due to a potential failure of the front wheel bearing hub assembly. The recall, under the federal safety agency, involves every ram light-duty 2006 model year truck manufactured between november 7, 2005 and april 27, 2006. Three plants' output is involved: saltillo, mexico; fenton, missouri; warren, michigan. 2) the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10e040000 : federal-mogul is recalling certain carquest, national, and percision brand wheel hub assemblies, p/nos 515073 and 515073, sold for use as replacement equipment on model year 2002 through 2008 dodge ram 1500 pickup trucks. The inboard roll form used to maintain the hub assembly can fatigue resulting in noise and/or wheel separation on the two wheel drive (2wd) applications. The risk of these issues do not occur on the four wheel drive (4wd) applications, and installation on the 4wd applications are not part of this recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, a whining noise was heard from outside of the vehicle as the rear tires seized. In addition, the drive shaft became detached from the vehicle. The vehicle traveled out of lane and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,300. The VIN was unavailable.
Front wheel hub/bearings on both sides completely worn out resulting in play in the front end and destroying the brake rotors and pads. These are not serviceable parts and cannot be greased or lubricated to prevent failure. I would be afraid of losing a wheel so will not be driving till repaired.
After I purchase this vehicle during my personal inspection of the suspension I noticed that the rubber boot on both lower ball joints were completely deteriorated. If this is not repaired the ball joints would fail creating an accident and possible personal injury.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while traveling 30 MPH, the rear tires seized. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 118,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for inspection where they stated that the axle pin back and the axle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while traveling 60 MPH the pinion nut came loose from the pinion shaft. As a result, the rear wheels locked up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that he never seen that type of failure before. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure and current mileage was 105,000.
Driving during inclement weather event, heard a pop in the area of the right front wheel. Assumed it was ice or snow. Within the next 20 miles, slight vibration began and grinding noise heard. Parked vehicle for week while out of town. Returned drove to work, approx 22 miles, problem persisted and got worse, this was during another snow event. Decided to seek assistance from local dealership, refused immediate attention, set up appointment for jan. 4, 2010. Called local repair shop near home. Could get me in immediately. Attempted to drive to repair shop. Right from wheel bearing failed, causing damage to hub and axle. Had to be hauled in because the wheel separated from axle. Caused tire to ride up into upper control arm and destroyed tire. Searched internet and found that 2006 dodge rams had been recalled for similar problems and that 2002 thru 2008 dodge rams that had replacements with specific brands had been recalled. My vehicle had only 53,412 miles on it when the bearing assembly failed. It has cost me over $600 in repairs that were not covered by the "70,000 mile limited drivetrain warranty." the replaced parts are available and in my possession. It seems to me this is a fairly common occurrence in dodge pickups of many model years including 2005 both 2 and 4 wheel drive.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH the front driver side hub wheel bearing failed and the wheel came off. The vehicle slid 120 feet before it stopped. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and an investigation was done. The dealer stated that there was no manufacturers defect found and the failure was caused by normal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 93,000. Updated 11/22/10 *bf the consumer learned a recall had been issued for the problem he experienced. Recall # 07v038000. Updated 11/23/10
Rack and pinion leaking which is connected to the power steering pump, which uses the same fluid as the rack and pinion--both have to be repaired and replaced. The tie rods are broken and connected to the rack and pinion fluid, which ultimately LED to the tierods breaking due to fluid leakage. We are also having problems with the transmission, not shifting into 4 wheel drive--our prior vehicle was also a dodge ram 1500, in which we had tie rod issues and major automatic power transmission and power steering fluid issues. Truck just purchased and currently in the shop pending replacement tie rods, power steering pump replacement and any other fluid issues they find to get the components working in synergy.
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