2005 DODGE RAM 3500 Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Cooling Issues in the 2005 DODGE RAM 3500

2 engine and engine cooling complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DODGE RAM 3500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Injuries
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All Engine And Engine Cooling Complaints

#10473865 |
EXPERIENCED PUFF PUFF SOUND FROM UNDERSIDE OF MOTOR. UPON INSPECTION ONE OF THE MANIFOLD BOLTS TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS BROKEN OFF. NO ACCIDENT/INCIDENCE CAUSED THIS. UPON REPAIR, MECHANIC FOUND 3 AND 4 GASKETS ON EACH PORT (TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM) NOT ONE GASKET AS IT SHOULD BE. THE MANIFOLD HAD WARPED AND BOLT HOLES BETWEEN THE MANIFOLD PORTS AND EXHAUST NO LONGER LINED UP. SINCE THE MANIFOLD HAD NEVER BEEN TOUCHED BEFORE THIS, IT WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED AND/OR MANUFACTURED WITH MULTIPLE GASKETS TO FORCE THE BOLTS TO INCORRECTLY LINE WITH THE EXHAUST. WHEN HEATED THE MANIFOLD THEN WARPED AND THE FIRST BOLT BROKE OFF. UPON CONTACTING DODGE CUSTOMER CARE, THEY CLAIMED THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED (BASIC IF 5 YRS OR 150,000 KM) AND SINCE IT WAS NOW 7YRS WITH ONLY 120,000KM THEY WOULD NOT COVER REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. CLEARLY A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. CUSTOMER CARE INQUIRED WHY THIS HAD NOT...
#10367555 |
EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKED ALONG CENTER CAUSING EXHAUST TO ENTER CAB AREA UNKNOWN TO DRIVER UNTIL SICKENED LATER. AFTER CONSULTING WITH SEVERAL PARTS SUPPLIERS AND MECHANICS IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG THESE MODEL YEARS AND CHRYSLER CORP. HAS DONE NOTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM.

Other 2005 DODGE RAM 3500 Problem Areas

Steering 51 complaints Air Bags 33 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 25 complaints Suspension 14 complaints Electrical System 13 complaints Visibilitywiper 7 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Exterior Lighting 5 complaints Fuel System Diesel 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 5 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 4 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Engine 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint
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