Problems with 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SUSPENSION

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.

09/01/2017 traveling east bound on hwy 12 in san joaquin county at 11:30 pm while driving at 55 mph in between 2 jersey walls i turned left and hit the brakes hard to avoid a broken down vehicle. (note broken down vehicle had no flashers, flairs or any other warning) while applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor. i started bouncing back and forth off the walls. air bags deployed, i was airborne at one point & actually thought i was going to die and when i came to a stop i was facing the wrong direction on the hwy.. i started my vehicle to move over to the side of the road and it wouldn't move. i proceeded to walk around the vehicle and noticed the right rear wheel was missing.i believe when my brake pedal went to the floor that's when i lost the wheel. chp called tow truck and said solo non injury accident no report needed i didn't realize and now it's been brought to my attention that the axle shaft broke on a weld and looks like there were air bubbles in the steel.i don't know if you have had any other issues with axle shafts, but i would like to file a claim. i believe the wreck was much worse due to the axle shaft breaking. truck is totaled with a twisted frame. see also 11073246

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the rear of the vehicle caught on fire while driving 60 mph. an eyewitness extinguished the fire. there were no injuries and a report was not filed. the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the recall repair was serviced at the local dealer (adventure chrysler jeep dodge ram located on 36845 euclid ave, willoughby, ohio, 44094). the vehicle was driven to an unknown local dealer located in the state of kentucky. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated they would send a special engineer to investigate the vehicle per case number: 31588634. the vehicle was investigated by the manufacturer's engineer who informed the contact that a special investigations unit was to review the vehicle and report back to the manufacturer. the vehicle remained at the dealer for three weeks, but no repair order had been provided from the manufacturer. the contact was informed that he would have to start paying a storage fee for the vehicle if it was not removed. the contact had the vehicle shipped to his personal independent mechanic located in atlanta, georgia who diagnosed that the rear pinion nut was repaired and was too tight, which caused the fire. the vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time and no assistance was made available. the failure mileage was 150,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact had not experienced any failures prior to the vehicle being taken to the dealer (christopher's dodge world, (303) 238-7311). the dealer inspected the vehicle for an unknown recall, but was unable to provide the part within a reasonable time frame. the contact waited for over two months. the vehicle was taken to a second dealer (vista auto group, 171 9th st, silverthorne, co 80498, (866) 636-6202) who indicated that the rear axle pinion nut was loosely connected and replaced the part for the recall. the second dealer also stated that there was a leak and that the pinion seal needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted to determine a solution to repair the vehicle. the approximate failure mileage was 161,054.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the upper and lower control arms were completely worn out. the contact did not believe that the failure was due to normal wear and tear. the vin and failure mileage were unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact had not experienced a failure until the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). upon leaving the dealer, there was a strong vibration in the rear of the vehicle. in addition, the rear axle nut seized and the rear axle assembly caused the two rear tires to flatten. the vehicle was unable to be driven due to the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving various speeds, there was a loud noise and the driver side tie rod fractured. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver side tie rod needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 145,912. updated 05/31/2016*lj consumer stated parts were replaced on 1/21/12 with chrysler parts updated 6/5/18*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the rear axle fractured causing the vehicle to spin out of control and crash into a tree. in addition, the rear tire became detached from the vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the contact's passenger sustained minor back injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed and the vehicle was towed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the rear end of the vehicle began to vibrate and jerk violently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer however, it was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Blew a rod and rear axle broke

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving 35 mph, the contact applied the brakes and the vehicle drifted backwards and the rear end locked up. the contact applied the emergency brake. the contact researched a recall related to the rear axle pinion nut. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to the dealer. the vehicle was diagnosed, but not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl* takata recall-the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bag), 14v796000 (suspension) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, a loud knocking noise emitted from the rear passenger's side of the vehicle. the failure occurred one week after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who informed that the rear axle shaft exhibited 1/8 of an inch grove and declined to perform an additional repair related to the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving 50 mph, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle and the rear wheels seized. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the pinion nut fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who confirmed that the pinion nut needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired due to the repair parts being unavailable. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 165,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving 35 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence. the air bags failed to deploy. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (suspension). the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving 50 mph, the rear axle seized causing the vehicle to skid. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the pinion nut separated. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the dealer stated that the parts were not available for the repair. the failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while attempting to accelerate from a stop, an abnormal sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repairs. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. the contact also received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed were unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

I have been calling ed voyles ram in marietta ga for over 5 months regarding 2 recalls (rear axle pinion nut p77 / nhtsa 14v-796 & driver airbag inflator r25 / nhtsa 15v-313) every time i call its always the same response, "no parts", and no idea when parts will arrive. how long should this take?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while traveling approximately 75 mph, a loud abnormal noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. the contact was in the process of merging to the side of the road when the rear axle pinion nut fractured, the rear wheels locked, the drive shaft fractured as well as the transfer case, causing damages to other components. the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags). the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. the manufacturer indicated an unreasonable timeframe for the parts to become available and the contact was unable to get the vehicle repaired. the failure mileage was not available.

The frame on my dodge ram has broken welds on both sides of the frame where the lower control arms mount to the frame. they have failed due to manufacturing defects during the welding process. the truck has never been wrecked, driven off road, or done any towing. dodge refuses any assistance in replacing the frame because it has aged out of their warranty. the truck has 74,138 miles on it and is not drivable without a new frame. i had the truck in twice under warranty service for drivability issues under braking and steering over bumps. neither time were the cracks in the frame found or addressed. every time the brakes are applied, the steering wheel shakes uncontrollably and is unsafe to drive. i found the damage while changing the oil and was about to replace the frt hub bearing assembly on the passenger side since the driver's side had already failed and had been replaced earlier. contacted chrysler and was told that my truck had aged out of warranty, but that taking it to a dealer they would be able to find a technical service bulletin that may cover it. i googled tsb's and found one on the 2006 dodge ram frames for the exact same area affected on my truck, but dodge still won't address this issue. i've been dealing with this for over six months and want my truck fixed or replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 50 mph, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and the brake lamps failed. the failure recurred numerous times. the driver stated that there was an abnormal odor of fuel coming from the front of the vehicle and the vehicle began to violently shake. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 60,000.

2005 dodge ram. consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall and vehicle tire malfunction while driving. *smd the consumer stated the tire came off the vehicle and the ball joint was on the ground.. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the front end of the vehicle started to make a grinding noise. the dealer advised that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle under a manufacturer recall. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 63,000. ...updated 08-06/15 *bf the consumer stated chrysler was willing to buy the vehicle back. updated 08/13/15*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving 70 mph, an abnormal sound emitted from the undercarriage of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the driveshaft detached. as a result, the axle assembly and pinion nut needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

the front right upper ball joint of the upper control arm separated while pulling out of a parking lot. the ball joint pulled out of the socket. the tire then laid over and the truck had to be towed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the rear axle detached from the vehicle causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train), 14v796000 (suspension), and 14v817000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs 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 contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part 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 not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 123,563. vin tool confirms parts not available.

In march 2015 i received a letter stating that my truck had a recall involving the rear axle. as soon as i received this notice, i stopped driving my truck. my truck is my family's only means of transportation. since i don't have another vehicle, i have been forced to borrow my parents and siblings vehicles. i even have been forced to take the bus. i feel that this recall should have been resolved already. is there anything that can be done to help me with this situation? i do not feel comfortable driving my family or myself around in this vehicle. thank you.

In march 2015 i received a letter stating that my truck had a recall involving the rear axle. as soon as i received this notice, i stopped driving my truck. in addition, while searching my vin # on your site, i found that my truck had another recall. this recall involves the air bags. my truck is my family's only means of transportation. since i don't have another vehicle, i have been forced to borrow my parents and siblings vehicles. i even have been forced to take the bus. i feel that these recalls should have been resolved already. is there anything that can be done to help me with this situation? i do not feel comfortable driving my family or myself around in this vehicle. it is not safe. thank you.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (suspension) and 14v817000 (air bag) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. the dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the rear end of the vehicle seized without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 125,957.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving at approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle failed to accelerate. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the pinion nut rear axle and the drive shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (suspension) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (rear axle pinion nut) and 15v313000 (air bags). the parts to do the repairs were 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 contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving at an unknown speed, the rear axle seized without warning. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to do the repair was not available. the manufacturer was contacted and they informed the contact that the part was not available. the failure mileage was 70,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v79600 (suspension) and 14v81700 (air bags) were received in february of 2014. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v79600 (suspension) and 14v81700 (air bags) were received in february of 2014. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving around corners, the rear of the vehicle would drift to the side. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnostic was unknown and no repairs were made to the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 154,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (suspension) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts for the repairs were not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 04/04/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. updated 10/18/2117*js

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the passenger side wheel detached from the vehicle causing the contact to lose control. the vehicle was destroyed and was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 100,007.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (suspension) in march of 2015. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. the contact indicated that the vin was also listed in the nhtsa campaign number: 14v817000 (air bags) and was informed that the parts needed were still not available. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, a loud unusual sound emitted from the vehicle as the rear wheels seized. the contact was unable to move the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the rear axle needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle as the rear end seized .the vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 ( power train). the failure mileage was 124,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that there was oil leaking from the vehicle near the rear axle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 162,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving at various speeds, the contact heard a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the rear end needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v79600 (power train) and 14v817000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving 60 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. as a result, the vehicle came to a screeching halt. the contact stated that the driver side shaft and the rear axle detached. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear axle, the pinion gear, and the main gear needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 118,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (suspension) was received in december of 2014. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving at 55 mph, the rear axle pinion detached without warning. the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a fence and a tree. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact sustained back and head injuries that did not require medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 115,000. ma 10/15/2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that the vehicle made a loud noise and the rear axle became inoperable. there were no warning indicators. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 150,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 45 mph, the rear passenger side axle suddenly fractured and the rear passenger side wheel separated from the vehicle. the contact lost control and crashed the vehicle. there were no injuries and a police report was filed. the vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic, but the cause of failure could not be determined. the manufacturer was notified, but no remedy was offered. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 140,000.