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Problems with 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 POWER TRAIN

On average, the 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 starts to “feel” problems with the POWER TRAIN and its various aspects after 120 535 miles.

Components Affected by POWER TRAIN Issues

We have classified the 530 complaints from 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 10 AXLE ASSEMBLY 5 DRIVELINE 4 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 1

Recently reported POWER TRAIN problems on 2005 Dodge Ram 1500

I purchased my truck december 2018 from a private citizen, i recently ran a check for recalls and it informed me that none of the recalls associated with my 2005 ram 1500 have never been addressed. i would like information as to how i move forward in getting the recalls fixed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving at an unknown speed, the driveshaft detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to david stanley dodge (877-853-3755, located at 7609 se 29th st, midwest city, ok 73110) where it was repaired two years ago per nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the contact stated that the dealer did not perform the recall repair according to the manufacturer's specification. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and supported the dealer. the failure was not repaired. the failure mileage was 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle vibrated abnormally and decelerated without warning. in addition, the driveshaft detached and became stuck underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. the engine was running, but the vehicle stopped moving. the contact called roadside assistance and had the vehicle towed to the residence. the vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that a loose pinion nut caused the driveshaft and the yoke to detach. the technician notified the contact of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the contact stated that he did not receive a recall notification. the contact took the vehicle to don weir's reno dodge ram fiat (775-786-1211, located at 700 kietzke ln, reno, nv 89502). the dealer stated that the contact waited too long to have the recall repair performed; however, a repair appointment was scheduled. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall would not cover the extensive damages, and only the recall part would be covered. the manufacturer stated that the recall notice was sent to the contact in 2015; however, the contact ...

The vehicle will intermittently stall when stopping or stopped at a traffic light or stop sign. it can be immediately restarted. it will also intermittently flash a check engine light with chime while driving down the road. this has been an ongoing problem since purchased in 2008. it happens with cold or warm engine. it may happen once a week, once a month, or several times in one day. usually more frequently when the air temperature is below 65 degrees. there are no codes stored and no check engine light displayed (other than the intermittent light & chime).. the dealership says there are no tsb's covering my engine/transmission. there are hundred of similar complaints online with owners 4.7 engines in other dodge & jeep products. many people have spent well over $1,000 on this problem and not solved it. we recently moved from a rural area to a large city. dealing with this problem in heavy traffic is very stressful. we recently started transporting a baby in this vehicle and the impatience of other cars waiting for us to restart ours leads to other vehicles to take aggressive actions which will eventually lead to an accident.

Without warning upon leaving highway off ramp and turning into my workplace the driveshaft fell off the rear differential which then locked up rear wheels. when it was towed to dealer the tow driver mentioned the pinion nut which holds the driveshaft assembly to rear differential was obviously missing.

Dealer advises that chrysler is declining to perform p77 recall, citing lack of availability of parts. chrysler has made a verbal offer to purchase this vehicle which is less than my assessment of the vehicles worth. they have now told me that i must come and collect my truck from the dealership (after them having the vehicle from 12/31) today and they are declining to perform the recall service.

Takara recall the 4x4 shift linkage going to transfer case falls out of the shift levers due to the use of plastic grommets to secure and hold medal rod in place. the plastic grommets get dry rotted from the heat of the engine causing the grommets to crack and break therefore loseing the medal shift linkage while driving . the medal shift linkage falling while driving hitting other vehical causing damage to hurt the vehical and posable hurting the passengers of the vehical from an accident. *dsy

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the rear differential bolt was loose, which created a grinding noise from the transfer case at the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the failure. the vehicle was then taken to boniface-hiers chrysler dodge jeep (1775 e merritt island causeway, merritt island, fl 32952, (321) 452-1775) to be repaired, but the failure recurred. the dealer stated that they repaired the retainer nut and were not responsible for anything else. the dealer even tried to sell the contact a new truck. the independent mechanic stated that the rear case cover was never even removed. the manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. the contact took the vehicle to another dealer at an unknown location who quoted $2,000 to repair the vehicle. the failure mileage was 137,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving at an unknown speed, the rear wheels seized. the contact was able to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and had it towed to an independent mechanic. the mechanic found nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) and the contact called bodwell chrysler jeep dodge ram (169 pleasant st, brunswick, me 04011, (207) 729-3375). the dealer informed the contact to have the vehicle towed to their facility. the dealer also stated that there were no loaner vehicles available and that the vehicle should not be driven. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 208,000.

We dont use the four wheel drive very often. there was a heavy snowfall the other day. i put the transmision in neuteral tried to put the four wheel drive shifter into four wheel drive and the four wheel drive shifter came loose. and the antilock brake lights on the dashboard came on and i had to give a lot of extra braking time. it is in the shop at this time. but i almost ran into someone. i missed them by only a few feet

This truck had a p 77 recall done and suposedly was fixed in april 2016 and in sept 2018 i start hearing a noise in the rearend and found out these trucks have rearend issues so took it to findlay dodge in wilsonville oregon .they claimed problem nothing to do with recall fix , so i took the truck to another place to have fixed , which they then found out, that the pinion set was way too tight causing the bearing failure and metal in case.i paid to have rearend rebuilt.i feel this problem should havebeen fixed by the dealership/manufacturer and happened because the orgina recall and the fix was done wrong (too tight) causing the bearing failure. i have proof of findlay dodge paper work claims and of the place that actually fixed my truck with repair cost parts etc. truck only has 57k miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact took the vehicle to northwest jeep chrysler dodge ram (10600 sw canyon rd, beaverton, or 97005, (503) 646-5111) to be repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train), but the repair did not remedy the failure. after the repair, while driving at low speeds, there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the contact also mentioned that fluid was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the rear differential needed to be replaced and that silicone was placed inside it to stop the leak. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 233,538.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving at high speeds, the vehicle experienced a severe vibration. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to rocky top chrysler jeep dodge (3315 winfield dunn pkwy, kodak, tn) where it was diagnosed that the pinion nut was loose; however, the failure was not severe enough to be repaired. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the failure mileage was approximately 168,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the vehicle was taken to sheets chrysler dodge jeep ram (250 auto plaza dr, beckley, wv 25801, (304) 252-4555) for repair, but the contact was informed that the part order was cancelled by the manufacturer and were on backorder. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part order was cancelled and on backorder. the contact also stated that a rental was provided and returned before for the recall repairs were completed. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall all trucks from 2005 was recalled but mine and my truck has all the same trubbles and i'm paying to fix i took my truck in to b inspected they told me to drive for 200 mls because check eng light was on as i was bring it back my engen diyed i toed it home 100mls on my eng they said not my problem 6000 to fix help.