2005 Dodge RAM 1500: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Aug 9, 2014 · Brakes · 110,000 miles · LA

This is an ongoing and old problem with this vehicle. When attaining minimum speeds of 40 or 45mph, applying the brakes causes a vehicle shudder. Its almost like the vehicle is hopping. It causes operator to bounce in seat and is a safety issue as to control. Researching problem online I have discovered other complaints. Replacing brake pads and rotors solves the problem only temporarily. Having brakes checked at mechanic during this issue failed to find fault, and indicated ample thickness on brake shoes. Issue has caused a great vehicle maintenance expense due to frequent brake replacements.

Filed Dec 29, 2011 · Brakes, Engine · MA · crash

While backing out my driveway I went to turn the wheel and there was a shudder ,I went to put the brakes on ,no brakes then the engine died. Making me hit a parked vehicle .this happens on and off and should be addressed ,before there is an injury or death .come on dodge fix this!!!!!

Filed Feb 26, 2010 · Wheels · 19,000 miles · IL

I purchased a 2005 dodge ram 1500 4x4 2 years ago with 19,000 miles on odometer. I noticed roaring noise and attributed the noise to tires or fact it was 4x4. Soon truck began to shudder violently while braking. I made appointment to have the truck inspected at a reputable repair shop. The shop called and said that the wheel bearings on the front of truck had failed due to lack of grease and had to replaced along with rotors that were warped due to intense heat. Total bill was almost $800 which I paid. I contacted dodge and informed them of the situation. I also informed them that I felt that 2005 trucks should be included on recall list along with 2006 models with same problem. I was told there is no recall on 2005s and dodge was not responsible for repairs due to expired warranty. Wheel bearing failure is dangerous because entire wheels have been known to separate from vehicle and brake locking or complete failure can result from intense heat caused by the defective wheel bearings.

Filed Feb 12, 2009 · Steering · 41,740 miles · TX

Vehicle steering shudders/shakes when making slow turns as well when maneuvering forward/reverse when parking unit. Feel the shudder on drvr. Side primarily. Steering wheel & vehicle itself shudder. Does this continually when driving every time vehicle is used. Does it when you turn from a complete stop.

Filed Aug 4, 2008 · Engine · 55,000 miles · TX

I own a 2005 dodge ram 1500 slt 4x4 5.7l v-8 hemi. This truck and stalling out have become synonymous. Within the first six months of owning the truck I notice that whenever I would cold start the truck and put it into gear the rpms would drop and the truck would stall. Similarly it would stall out whenever I was coming out of reverse and into drive (after backing up). I took it to the dealer and they diagnosed the problem as a faulty crimp in the spin up transmission filter. They replaced the filter and everything was fine for about a year. The truck started dying on me again only this time the check engine light would come on and off at random intervals (not seemingly related to the truck dying). I took it in and this time they diagnosed a faulty egr valve. Apparently is was sticking open and causing the truck to run lean and stall out. They replaced it and what do you know...about a year later (yesterday) I was coming home from work and the truck started shuddering and dying and had no power under acceleration...the check engine light came on and now here it sits in the shop...again for the same problem. Three times this truck has actually put my safety in jeopardy by dying in the middle of the road (the second time was in the middle of the highway during rush hour and I nearly avoided a collision). I've done some research and apparently this is a common problem. I have found hundreds of complaints online for this very same problem and have even found people who claim to have gotten into accidents because of this vehicle stalling. Dodge cannot determine the cause of this problem and because they cant/wont investigate hard enough they will not issue a recall. How many people have to get into accidents or die because of this problem before it gets elevated to higher attention levels?