2005 DODGE RAM 1500 Power Trainaxle Assembly Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Trainaxle Assembly Issues in the 2005 DODGE RAM 1500

5 power trainaxle assembly complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Power Trainaxle Assembly Complaints

#10821249 | January 20, 2016 Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. IMMEDIATELY AFTER HEARING THE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A RETAINER WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE REAR AXLE PINION NUT WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V796000 (POWER TRAIN) AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) WAS NEVER RECEIVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.

#10724388 | June 9, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXLE DISENGAGED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V796000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR 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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 139,000.

#10610426 | July 14, 2014 Crash Fire 1 Death

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE EMBANKMENT AND ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES, WHICH WERE EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND INDICATED THAT A FRACTURED REAR AXLE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE CRASH CAUSED A FATALITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. ..UPDATED 09-09-14 *BF

#10145786 | December 21, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN IN 2005 DODGE RAM THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE CAME OFF AND WENT UNDER THE VEHICLE. HE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP , AND THEY WOULD NOT LOOK AT THE VEHICLE BECAUSE HE DID NOT BUY IT THERE. THE CONTACT PAID TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE HE PURCHASED IT. THE MANUFACTURER SENT A FIELD REPRESENTATIVE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. HE FOUND A BROKEN AXLE, WHICH CAUSED THE TIRE SEPARATION. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO FIX THE VEHICLE UNDER WARRANTY. THEREFORE, THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE . THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD, AND THERE WERE NO POT HOLES WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED. HE HAS PICTURES OF THE LOCATION WHERE THE TIRE CAME OFF. *AK

#10133419 | August 16, 2005 Crash

2005 DODGE RAM SRT LEFT REAR WHEEL BROKE AWAY FROM THE AXLE RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *MR *NM

Other 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas

Power Train 546 complaints Air Bags 356 complaints Engine 76 complaints Electrical System 56 complaints Steering 54 complaints Suspension 52 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 39 complaints Unknown Or Other 37 complaints Wheels 30 complaints Service Brakes 25 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 22 complaints Suspensionrear 19 complaints Exterior Lighting 18 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 17 complaints Visibility 17 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 15 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 14 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 14 complaints Structurebody 14 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 13 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 12 complaints Visibilitywiper 11 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 10 complaints Tires 9 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 8 complaints Seats 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 7 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Suspensionfront 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 4 complaints Power Traindriveline 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestorage 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Structurebodyhood 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemthrottlebodymanifold 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulic 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionlubricant 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint

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