2005 DODGE RAM 1500 Seats Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2005 DODGE RAM 1500
7 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
7
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Seats Complaints
HI MY NAME IS [XXX] I OWNED MY 2005 DODGE SINCE 2006 TOOK GOOD CARE OF IT AN I JUST REALIZED MY FRAME HAS 3 SPOTS THAT'S ROTTING OUT BAD SUCKS BECAUSE TRUCK RUNS AN DRIVE'S GREAT NOW I NEED TO BUY A NEW FRAME TO FIX I WANT TO SEE IF THIS IS A RECALL ON MY TRUCK I LOVE THIS TRUCK I PUT LOTS OF TIME AN MONEY IN TO IT I HATE TO HAVE TO SELL IT BUT IT'S A LOT OF MONEY TO GET A NEW FRAME A SWAP EVERYTHING OVER INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *CC *TR
MIDDLE AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS BOTH BROKE AND THE DRIVER SEAT NO LONGER STAYS LOCKED IN POSISTION BESIDES THE 3 RECALLS FOR AIRBAGS AND REAR AXLE
2005 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK 4X2 QUAD, WAS IN MOTION AT POSTED HIGHWAY SPEED, WITH MINIMAL WIND PRESENT. AS AN EYEWITNESS & OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SUDDENLY LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, ROLLING THE TRUCK 4 -5 TIMES BEFORE LANDING ON ITS TOP (UPSIDE DOWN). DAMAGE THROUGHOUT WAS SEVERE AND EXTENSIVE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND BOTH OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING THEIR SAFETY BELTS. FRONT PASSENGER HEAD REST RIPPED AWAY FROM SEAT AND WAS FOUND ABOUT 100 YARDS AWAY FROM ACCIDENT SCENE, STUCK IN A BUSH. RIGHT REAR TIRE (PASSENGER SIDE), SNAPPED OFF AND BROKE AWAY FROM THE REAR AXEL. TIRE WAS FOUND MORE THAN 100 YARDS AWAY FROM THE TOTALED VEHICLE & TIRE WAS NOT BLOWN OUT. CONCERNS ABOUT 2 SAFETY RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE IS THE REASON FOR SUBMITTING COMPLAINT: RECALL INVOLVING A PROBLEM/DEFECT WITH THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, AND RECALL CONCERNING A REAR AXEL PION NUT COMING...
TRUCK WAS REAR ENDED. DRIVER SEAT CAME LOOSE. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE TOTALLED. *TR
THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK FAILED IN MY 2005 DODGE RAM. MY TRUCK HAD JUST OVER 12,000 MILES AND WAS STILL IN NEW CONDITION AND HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED. THE I HAVE THE UPGRADED FULLY ADJUSTABLE SEAT IN MY NEW TRUCK. ONCE THE SEAT TRACK FAILED THE SEAT HAD AROUND SIX INCHES OF FREE-PLAY FORWARD AND BACK. I WOULD APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE SEAT WOULD LUNGE FORWARD TOWARD THE DASH. AS I WOULD ACCELERATE THE SEAT WOULD LUNGE BACKWARD. I REFUSED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT WAS REPAIRED AS I DIDN'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING IT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK FOR ME SINCE IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE TECHNICIANS WORKING ON MY TRUCK SAID THAT THEY WERE CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY WITH THIS SEAT TRACK. THEY SUGGESTED THAT I WOULD SURELY BREAK AT LEAST MY LEGS IN AN ACCIDENT. I WOULD THINK THAT THIS TYPE OF THING WOULD...
THE DRIVER'S SEAT TRACK IN MY 2005 DODGE RAM FAILED. THIS TIME MY TRUCK HAD JUST OVER 30,000 MILES ON IT AND THE SEAT TRACK FAILED AGAIN. IT PREVIOUSLY FAILED AT ABOUT 12,000 MILES. SINCE ALL OF THE DODGE DEALERS THAT WERE CLOSE TO ME WERE CLOSED I HAD TO DRIVE MY UNSAFE VEHICLE A LITTLE OVER AN HOUR AWAY TO GET IT LOOKED AT. ONCE AGAIN THE SEAT WAS LUNGING FORWARD AND BACK WITH ACCELERATION AND DECELERATION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE ADJUSTMENT SCREW ON THE SEAT TRACK HAD FATIGUED, STRETCHED AND FAILED. THOUGH MY TRUCK IS IN IMMACULATE CONDITION, INCREDIBLY LOW MILES AND THE FACT THAT THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THE PART WAS FAULTY I WAS STILL INFORMED THAT THE BILL WOULD BE AROUND $680 TO MAKE MY TRUCK SAFE ONCE AGAIN. AFTER HAVING THE NEW SEAT TRACK INSTALLED I NOTICED NEARLY 1/4" OF FREE-PLAY IN THE NEW...
2005 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 / 5.7L HEMI 1) INTERMITTENTLY STALLS AT LOW RPM. AFTER MULTIPLE TIMES REPORTING THE ISSUE. NO INTERVENTION HAS BEEN TAKEN TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. 2) DRIVERS SEAT SHIMMIES BACK AND FORTH WHEN BRAKING OR STARTING OUT. ALSO REPORTED MULTIPLE TIMES. ONE TIME PART OF THE SEAT FRAME WAS REPLACED BUT HAD NO EFFECT ON CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. ALSO REPORTED DIRECTLY TO CHRYSLER UNDER THEIR CASE NUMBER KMM3191569V95411L0KM. *JB
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
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
Power Trainaxle Assembly
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