2005 dodge ram 1500. Consumer writes in regards to rear axle pinion nut repair and driver airbag inflator recall. *smd the parts were not available. Recall # 14v796000.
2005 Dodge RAM 2500 transmission complaints
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I have had continuous issues with my 2005 dodge ram 2500 I have stated to dodge that I have stalling issues constantly they say their is nothing wrong and the steering issues are life threatening I have spent at least 4 or 5 grand on this truck trying to fix it make it safe to drive being dodge can't and now there is more recalls on air bags with no time frame to when they can fix and with the newest recall of the buy back theirs no recognition of it to the dealers as of yet like do I need to be the person that's just driving to work and crash due to steering loss and have the airbag deploy metal shards into my body to get some attention from these ppl would like to see dodge do something about this
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000(power train) was received in february of 2015. After contacting the dealer 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 given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated while driving approximately 57 MPH, the drive shaft dislodged from the vehicle causing the contact to crash in to a wall. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the rear assembly, frontal transfer case, both front axles, cv units, ball joints and control arms needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 173,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 09e001000 (steering)05v462000 (power train) and 13v528000 (steering) had exceeded a reasonable amount for time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available for either of the recall campaigns. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not experience the failure.
On february 3, 2012 we were passing a logging truck in a legal passing lane when all of the sudden our truck started shaking violently. We lost all steering control and had no brakes all while shaking violently and headed into the oncoming traffic lane and over the embankment hitting trees head on. We have 2 witnesses to verify everything. The witnesses both said our tires were moving a foot ,or more, in & out during this violent shaking. Our truck was totaled due to this accident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that while in park with the engine running, the vehicle erroneously rolled away. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 05v462000 (power train). The failure mileage was 105,000.
Excessive vibration since purchases truck new in 2005. Replaced serpentine belt 5 times and tensioner pulley 2 times, which is about every 30k miles. Chrysler agreed to pay for the last belt and pulley acknowledging something was wrong causing the issue. The issue was not known until recently. The vibration over a long period of time caused several bolts/mounts to work loose and allowed parts to shift. The cooling fan shifted into the radiator breaking the fan blades and busting the radiator. The radiator, fan assembly and fan had to be changed. During these repairs the vibration source was found. The flywheel was bad. Changed flywheel, clutch and throw out bearing. The bearing in the flywheel was bad and causing slack which caused the vibration. The excessive vibration also caused a 5" crack in the bell housing and broke the exhaust pipe in two. Muffler shop said they have never seen a break in the exhaust like this. Chrysler is saying all of these items are normal wear and tear, disregarding the fact that earlier chrysler agreed to replace a serpentine belt and tensioner pulley. Ujoints in the same vehicle have been changed multiple times. Very poor headlights. So bad it is a safety issue not allowing the driver to adequately see in front of the vehicle while driving during the night.
2005 dodge 2500 4x4 crew cab with cummins diesel does not indicate the transmission is in park even with the shift lever in the park detent position. I complained to the servicing dealer in 12/06 and numerous parts were changed in the transmission. The changes helped temporarily but the problem came back. I returned the truck to the dealer in 2009 for the same issue and was told the transmission was performing to specs and no work was performed to correct the problem. On 11/14/2011 I exited the vehicle with the transmission lever in the park detent position and the engine running. After about 15 seconds the truck shifted into reverse backed into a vehicle and a building. Chrysler investigated the incident and informed me that the vehicle is out of warranty with 118000 miles even though no repairs were done when requested while under warranty. The truck has a factory recall to install some sort of alarm. Chrysler says the recall was mailed to me in 2006 and 2007 but the truck was at the dodge dealership for this complaint after the supposed notification and while covered under my chrysler 100,000 mile extended warranty for two days and the recall was not performed. Research shows this is very common with this model truck with pages upon pages of these incidents retrieved by conducting an internet search and I cannot believe a fix cannot be found for this issue or the government is not forcing chrysler to correct the issues.
The final drive control module is faulty in dodge 4x4 trucks, I have a 2005 dodge powerwagon and this lite has come on and off for the last 5 years. I have had it in dodge service in denison, iowa in 2009 and 2010 and the mechanic hooked up a reader to my vehicle with the "serv 4wd" light on yet stated he gets no reading? Every time I have tried to get my vehicle to service in my home town the light goes out prior to getting to dodge. The internet is full of complaints on this item yet dodge has failed to react. The stories of paying 800.00 plus for replacement and still the light comes on? Please take a look at this problem, how is this not a recall? I can backup and the light will go off ? I have a own owner paid for truck and would appreciate any help as it was not fixed under warranty!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500 quad. While the vehicle was parked the contact noticed there was power steering leaking underneath it. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technicians stated the power steering line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The transmission lines were cracked and needed to be replaced prior to repairing the vehicle. The computer in the transmission was reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated upon purchasing the vehicle there were several failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000.
Reverse gear did not engage when backing in drive way. Dodge dealer service unable to determine cause during service performed on sep 3-4, 2009.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500 diesel. The vehicle was purchased brand new. In 2006, the vehicle rolled away on its own while in park. The dealer stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07e009000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift). The dealer stated that the failure was normal; however, they installed an alarm to warn the contact when the vehicle was going to roll. Several weeks later, she parked the vehicle and turned the ignition off and the vehicle proceeded to roll. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle and injured her right arm in the process. She took the vehicle back to the dealer and they stated that the 2500 diesel's were made for farmers. She does not now how to use the vehicle and believed that she must have left the engine running when the failures occurred. The alarm only warns the contact while the vehicle is in park. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they advised her to take the vehicle to back to the dealer. The current mileage was 41,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v462000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) and scheduled an appointment with the dealer. The dealer stated that they did not have the software to perform the recall repair. The current mileage was 33,076 and failure mileage was 32,750.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge 2500 diesel pickup. While driving less than 60 MPH, the vehicle automatically shifted into neutral. He drove over a slight speed bump and the vehicle shifted itself into neutral. The dealer stated that the entire transmission needed to be replaced. The repairs were going to be made under warranty. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 28,300 and current mileage was 29,000.
2005 dodge ram 2500 rolled back while parked and hit another vehicle. Consumer states that the vehicle rolled backward and hit the other vehicle. Consumer's insurance company would like reimbursement for paying for the repairs due to a recall sent out regarding the vehicle slipping out of park.* kb
Was in my dodge truck in a parking lot. Started vehicle and pulled forward about 6 feet and felt like I had run over a bottle or can. I stopped the truck, put the truck in park and looked at the indicator to make sure it was in park. With the engine running I began to exit the vehicle and after 1 foot was on the ground the horn started to blow and the vehicle went into reverse. It traveled backwards for about 8 feet before I could enter the vehicle and engage the brake. As it was going in reverse, the door hit a concrete pillar used to support parking lot lights and bent the door forward considerably past the point of normal opening. The door will have to be replaced along with some additional body work.
I received a safety recall notice from daimler chrysler stating that I need to have an "out-of-park alarm system" installed to correct a shift lever issue. Model years 2003 through 2005 heavy duty pickup trucks with automatic transmissions and a diesel engine are affected. I am appalled at this obvious inadequate attempt to correct a shift lever issue. Chrylser's "fix" is nothing more than an annoying "idiot" alarm used to mask the real problem. I refuse to have this alarm installed on my truck.
2005 dodge pickup with park problems. Customer states her husband put the truck in park and left it running and it starting rolling backwards. She states that the truck knocked her husband down. *kb the dealer informed the consumer there was nothing wrong with the park gear. The consumer received a recall in the mail relating to the problem she and her husband experienced twice and is requesting reimbursement for the damages incurred to their vehicle as a result of the malfunction. *jb the consumer check the box as being injured, however, the descriptions says he was not injured. Updated 10/03/07.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v462000 (power train:automatic transmission) applies to his vehicle, but he does not want the software modification work performed as mentioned in the recall notice. The dodge dealer has been notified. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 25,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 2500 regcab 4x4 swb. While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard a humming noise followed by a loud explosion. He looked in the rearview mirror and noticed metal pieces of the transfer case coming from under the vehicle. The contact attempted to apply the brakes, however, they failed to engage. The contact coasted the vehicle into the grass and it came to a stop. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. . The current and failure mileages were 58,000. Received 12/12/07. 4200 updated 12/12/07.
I was driving on an access road with my wife when a vehicle pulled out in front of me. I hit the brakes to avoid hitting the other vehicle. I maintained control of our vehicle and stayed in the same lane not hitting anything, but we heard a pop and the vehicle started shaking making it hard to control. I could not keep the steering wheel straight anymore. Then we smelled a burning odor and heard something scraping the ground. We pulled over and saw that the 4 wheel drive shaft was hanging down. We then talked with the service advisor and he informed us in his opinion that this was the result of an accident and we would have to file under our insurance. We looked at the damage and saw a small dent in the front differential casing, broken drive shaft, two suspension arms bent, and dent in oil pan from the axle being pushed back. We informed the service advisor that we did not hit any vehicle or any objects in the roadway. We are not going to make a false claim on our insurance for something that is a manufacturing defect with the truck. The service advisor believes that we hit something which made the small dent in the differential casing and this caused all the other damage described above. There is no way a small dent in the differential casing could cause all the damage that occurred. This dent could have occurred from a rock hitting it; it is a very small dent. If we would of hit something, there probably would have been damage to the front bumper and transmission as well which sits lower than the differential. Also, if we hit the differential, which is made from aluminum, there probably there would have been a substantial amount of damage to it. His theory does not make sense to us. We believe there could be a defect with the suspension bars on my vehicle. Also the drive shaft could have catapulted us causing a serious collision and injuries to us.
Transmission came out of park while vehicle was not running. Vehicle was parked on slight incline in a busy store parking lot. About 30-45 seconds after walking into store vehicle rolled across parking lot. Sales woman came and informed me. Needed recall repairs, but vehicle was not running. Campaign was for vehicle running. This the 2nd time this happened.
2005 dodge truck customer states that the dealership refuses to repair or perform the necessary recall installments**cc the consumer received a recall regarding the out-of-park alarm system.
2005 dodge ram 2500 customer took car in for recall and was charged when letter stated modification should be done with no charge. **cc the consumer stated the dealer charged him because they had to reconnect his xm satellite radio to complete the recall.
Tl *- the contact called regarding the 2005 dodge ram 2500. The contact stated that he left the vehicle running and exited the vehicle. He walked approximately 20 ft when the vehicle accelerated in reverse and struck a light pole. There was damage to the driver's door and the front and rear bumper. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 25,000. The contact had not taken the vehicle to dealer for diagnosis. After the incident, the contact received recall 05v462000 concerning the power train : automatic transmission. *ak updated 03/30/07.
On certain pickup trucks equipped with diesel engines and automatic transmissions, in an attempt to exit the vehicle quickly without shutting off the engine and removing the key, the driver may inadvertently leave the automatic transmission shift control in indicated reverse. Consequence: this error is an unintended action that may result in a lack of transmission park pawl engagement and possibly delayed rearward movement of the vehicle. Remedy: dealers will perform a software modification to equip these vehicles with an out-of-park alarm. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Dodge is saving a bundle of money by going this route.....instead of fixing that slippery indent between park and reverse selector positions we have to live with a horn blowing. I sometimes need to open my door while backing up. Now I have to listen to a horn blowing as well as my neighbors. Tell chrysler there are putting a band aid over an open would that needs stitching.
Consumer complaint concerning the out of park alarm. *ts the consumer received the recall for the installation of an out of park alarm. The software modification will help ensure that the consumer has properly placed the shifter lever into the park position before attempting to exit the vehicle. The out of park alarm, which is the blaring of the horn, is only linked to the driver's door. If any of the other doors were opened while the vehicle was out of park the driver would not be notified. Recall number 05v462000 .
(1)I put the shift selector in 'park' got out of my truck, opened the tail gate started to unload cargo (2) the transmission shifted into reverse and the truck tried to run over me (3) I got out of the way and stopped the truck. It has happened many times since then but since I expect and anticipate the incident it is without consequence.
Dt*: the contact stated that recall # 05v462000 pertaining to the power train: automatic transmission was a cover up for the diesel park problem. By installing an alarm that only activated when the door was opened does not alleviate the problem. This action by the manufacturer was to avoid fixing the real problem. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified.
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