2005 DODGE RAM 1500 Structurebodyhood Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebodyhood Issues in the 2005 DODGE RAM 1500
2 structurebodyhood complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebodyhood Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT INTO THE CABIN. THE CONTACT MERGED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A STATE HIGHWAY EMPLOYEE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FIREWALL INSULATION UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE HAD SEPARATED AND FELL ONTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000.
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT INSPECTION WAS DONE ON VEHICLE AND THE HOOD WAS FOUND TO BE CORRODED. RUSTING ACTIVITY WAS PRESENT AT TIME OF PURCHASE. THERE WAS AN EXHAUST PIPE LEAK MID-POINT UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK. THE INSPECTOR STATED THAT THIS WAS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN DUE TO POSSIBLE INTRUSION INTO CAB AREA WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, EXHAUST SYSTEM MUFFLER,CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND PIPE SHOWED SIGNS OF EXTREME OVERHEATING. HEAVY DEPOSITS OF DRY FLUFFY CARBON WAS EVIDENT INSIDE THE TAIL PIPE. INDICATION OF RICH FUEL MIXTURE THAT WILL CAUSE OVERHEATING WITH POSSIBILITY OF FIRE. SUPPOSE TO BE NEW 2005 4X2 RAM SINGLE CAB.*AK *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
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
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