4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,785 miles

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problem #7

Mar 112014

Ram 1500

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted, but the failure recurred multiple times. A mechanic stated that the power train control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- South Beloit, IL, USA

problem #6

Nov 272012

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • 46,926 miles
While taking low speed, tight turns with my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 truck the engine stalls out. I'm pretty sure this issue is the same as the NHTSA action number:EA05018. This has happen several times within the last two month. The local Dodge dealer "cleaned" the intake manifold, (charged me $89) but it is still happening.

- Winona, MN, USA

problem #5

Mar 102008

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles
2005 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7liter hemi stalls between speeds of 15-30mph. Stalls while making turns, coming up to stop signs and stop lights. Mileage is at 36,000 miles.

- West Monroe, NY, USA

problem #4

Oct 102007

Ram 1500 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine stalling even after having computer updated on Sept 2007 engine stalling multiple times at traffic lights & when stopping, no check engine light dealer said if no check engine light they don't know what to do.

- Bear Creek Twp, PA, USA

problem #3

Oct 142007

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 57,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 quadcab lwb. While driving less than 10 mph, the vehicle stalled, the steering wheel and brake pedal locked, and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle restarted immediately. The contact stated that he was in a near head on crash on October 14, 2007 due to the stalling. The vehicle has stalled on 30 occasions. He took the vehicle to the dealer and it stalled when it was test driven. The dealer stated that nothing could be done because the engine light did not illuminate. The contact stated that NHTSA performed investigation number EA05018 for vehicle stalling. The current mileage was 59,594 and failure mileage was 57,000.

- Broussard, LA, USA

problem #2

Aug 302006

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 13,546 miles
Shortly after purchasing the vehicle I was backing up in driveway and the vehicle hesitated, began moving, and then stalled. That same afternoon I was leaving work and the same identical thing happened. I contacted the dealer, and they stated there was a technical service bulletin and to bring it in. I took it to dealer, and they did an update or something. Recently it started hesitating when put in gear and has stalled on several occasions either when being placed in gear or when coming to a stop. It acted like it didn't want to go, then like the transmission was binding, and just before stalling it lunged forward or backwards, depending on direction of travel, before stalling.

- Leesville, LA, USA

problem #1

Feb 112007

Ram 1500 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25 miles
This has been a problem on and off for 2 years. Dealer unable to find problem. While driving our 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 pick up this last weekend, as we accelerated in traffic, the truck engine choked and then began to stall. We had just turned on to the highway when the engine power began to fail for the fifth time. We were almost hit by on coming traffic due to the engine failure.

- Royal Oaks, CA, USA