10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 8 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 66,204 miles
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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving 70 mph, an abnormal sound emitted from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the driveshaft detached. As a result, the axle assembly and pinion nut needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Houston , TX, USA
2005 Dodge Ram. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall and vehicle tire malfunction while driving. The consumer stated the tire came off the vehicle and the ball joint was on the ground..
- Belen, NM, USA
In March 2015 I received a letter stating that my truck had a recall involving the rear axle. As soon as I received this notice, I stopped driving my truck. My truck is my family's only means of transportation. Since I don't have another vehicle, I have been forced to borrow my parents and siblings vehicles. I even have been forced to take the bus. I feel that this recall should have been resolved already. Is there anything that can be done to help me with this situation? I do not feel comfortable driving my family or myself around in this vehicle. Thank you.
- Montesano, WA, USA
In March 2015 I received a letter stating that my truck had a recall involving the rear axle. As soon as I received this notice, I stopped driving my truck. In addition, while searching my VIN # on your site, I found that my truck had another recall. This recall involves the air bags. My truck is my family's only means of transportation. Since I don't have another vehicle, I have been forced to borrow my parents and siblings vehicles. I even have been forced to take the bus. I feel that these recalls should have been resolved already. Is there anything that can be done to help me with this situation? I do not feel comfortable driving my family or myself around in this vehicle. It is not safe. Thank you.
- Montesano, WA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V796000 (power train), 14V796000 (suspension), and 14V817000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Fleming Island , FL, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle started to make a grinding noise. The dealer advised that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle under a manufacturer recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000....updated 08-06/15 the consumer stated Chrysler was willing to buy the vehicle back. Updated 08/13/15
- Contoocook, NH, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving around corners, the rear of the vehicle would drift to the side. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V796000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnostic was unknown and no repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.
- Wilmington, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V796000 (suspension) in March of 2015. 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 indicated that the VIN was also listed in the NHTSA campaign number: 14V817000 (air bags) and was informed that the parts needed were still not available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Rock Spring, MD, USA
The front right upper ball joint of the upper control arm separated while pulling out of a parking lot. The ball joint pulled out of the socket. The tire then laid over and the truck had to be towed.
- Beaverton , OR, USA
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 NHTSA 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.
- Houston, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA 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.
- Windchester, VA, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA 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.
- Forth Worth, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA 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.
- Atlanta, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received a notification for NHTSA 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.
- Independence , MO, USA
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
- Newberry, SC, USA
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 NHTSA campaign number: 14V796000 (power train). The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 100,007.
- Sparta, WI, USA
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 NHTSA 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.
- Oak Creek , WI, USA
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.
- Sinclairville, NY, USA
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.
- Newark , DE, USA
- Vinemont, AL, USA