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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

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving at an unknown speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the rear of the vehicle began to shake. the vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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 issue. the failure mileage was 182,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notifications 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 repairs. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

The pinion came apart dropped the drive line and the rear end locked up i went into a uncontrolled spin out and almost rolled over, on the highway. i ended up facing the wrong way on the highway with the rear end locked up. it had to be dragged onto the tow truck. three weeks later i am being told there are still no est. availability date for repair parts

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. updated 03/10/16*lj *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving at 20 mph, there was a severe vibration in the front of the vehicle. the contact stated that the front u-joint connecting the drive shaft to the transmission fractured. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure; however, the contact was not offered a remedy for the failure. the failure mileage was 98,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags). the contact stated that 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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v796000 (power train); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. 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 received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to do the repairs were unavailable. 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.

2005 dodge ram 1500. consumer writes in regards to driver airbag inflator recall notice repair issues. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, they didn't have any more parts, despite having an appointment and being the first in line. *jb updated 09/18/15*lj the rear axle pinion nut was replaced. updated 01/28/16.*jb the consumer stated the driver's airbag inflator was replaced. updated 3/23/2016*js

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v796000 (power train); however, the parts needed to perform the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Receiving notifications from fiat chrysler automobiles about recalls r25 and p77. i originally brought the vehicle in to the dealership approx 3-4 months ago, ramsey, nj, chrysler jeep dodge. they stated they did not have parts. i called fca and they stated parts should be available in june. called the same dealership on wed july 8th, they asked for recall notice info. amazingly the vin was not enough. amazingly they had no record of me being their previously for the recall and they said they are checking on the availability of parts. note they have now changed the original recall id on p81/nhtsa 14v-817 to r25 / nhtsa 15v-313 on the air bag one. since both of these are potentially life threatening i need to get this resolved.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 55 mph, the driveshaft disconnected from the axle. the contact had to maneuver to the side of the road. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. after having the vehicle repaired, the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 178,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); 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 issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. 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 received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part needed 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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I received a formal recall notice (p77/nhtsa 14v-796) which stated a safety concern with my truck's rear pinion nut that may come loose or fall off. when i called our local dodge dealer in westerly, rhode island they told me they wouldn't have the corrective parts for about 2-3 months? this being a safety concern and my second notice from chrysler why are parts not available? it seems i have two recalls in an open status and can't get either one repaired by chrysler at this time. a concerned chrysler owner.

2005 dodge ram 1500. consumer writes in regards to rear axle pinion nut and driver airbag inflator recall notices replacement parts not available to complete repairs. *smd

Purchased the truck new in 2005. wife was driving to store when engine shut off. she turn around and drove 1.5 mile back to house and parked truck. truck had plenty oil, but was leaking oil from passenger side valve cover had a small hole. pulled covers, both heads and found head cast had broke off on passenger side. this caused hole in valve cover. bottom of both head casting had damage to valve seal which should be pressed into place. three of the seal pop out about 1/4 inch. and one of the seal on driver side head casting cracked cylinder head. this should not happen. i never seen this type of damage to headers. i think the casting if flawed. before taking the valve covers of, i thought if i get another valve cover might be ok. so i searched for a valve cover. i called two dodge dealer part department. withnell dodge in salem and mark thomas motors in albany oregon. both dealer parts department told me they had over 60 back orders for this valve cover. that's over 120 back order for valve covers. i suspect other truck owners thought all they needed was to replace the valve cover and that should fix their problem. i also suspect the flaw in the header cast is the problem and is causing a chain reaction to occur when parts of the casting break off, hit the valve cover, which can cause the truck to overheat, and result in damage to cylinder head, rings, and header, all because the head casting was molded with an inherited flaw. nothing make sense as to why truck had problem with header, except bad cast for header. i hope your organization can do something about this matter. i put less than 15,000 miles per year on this truck, and i should be enjoying this truck for trouble free. with dodge history of failure to notify vehicle owner about inherited problems with past, i do not expect dodge to take responsibility for what i have experienced.

There have been 5 recalls on my dodge ram. the airbags may rupture in 2015, the rear axle pinion nut may loosen at the differential (powertrain) in 2014, again the airbags inflator may rupture in 2014, the wheel hub assembly (wheels) in 2010, also a recall for the after market replacement pitman arms (steering) in 2010. i have gone to my chrysler dealer in las cruces, new mexico; the dodge dealer has been closed for a few years now. i have been told i have to have a notification from chrysler/dodge to have them just to take a look at it, much less fix the problems. now there is a huge recall; this is now really gotten serious. please help me as much as you can to take care of the malfunctions on my dodge ram as soon as possible. i have not taken the dodge on long distance road trips for the past couple of years now. the failed components listed below do not show all the malfunctions i have listed above.

2005 dodge ram 1500. consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete rear axle pinion nut and airbag inflator housing recall notices. recalls 15v313000 and 14v796000. *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that there was oil leaking underneath the rear of the vehicle. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the part for the recall repair was not available. 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 approximate failure mileage was 137,000. ......updated 12/17/15 *bf the consumer stated the problem was resolved. updated 12/21/15. *jb

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

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part was unavailable to perform the repair. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. 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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while in reverse at 2 mph, an extremely loud clanking noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the failure persisted after the remedy was performed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 75,488.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, 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 not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); 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 notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the recall part was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v798000 (power train), and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. 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 received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I have 3 recalls on my truck. they are as follow: p40/nhtsa 14v-354 r25/nhtsa 15v-313 p77/nhtsa 14v-796 i have tried unsuccessfully on 3 occasions with the dealership to have repairs done and they will not call me back or schedule an appointment. the dealership is countryside dodge / chrysler in jackson, georgia. very unprofessional and discourteous.. can you help me with these issues. this has been going on since june of 2015. very frustrating.

Two recalls(p77 rear axle pinion nut; p254driver airbag inflator)--same response from the dealership(byford, duncan, ok) parts not available; visited the dealership twice and called twice(started around 6/16/2015); last recommendation from dealership was to make an appointment for them to see the vehicle and then try to order the parts; contacted the chrysler group recall assistance center(on hold for 35 minutes) on 8/4/2015-they took my information to forward to the dealership no one seems to interested in satisfying these recalls except me

Never got any issue regarding the air bag problem just yesterday got the recall notice on the pinion nut of which mine went out in june 2015 had to have truck towed home tried to look for rearend to match my truck have been borrowing vehicles from others did get someone to act on this in december have had my truck since the middle of december called on the 12 of january they still did not have it in to do anything with it and have no idea of when they will this is all crazy !!!! i should have been informed of this recall before june 2015 and i would not be without a vehicle at all!! had to pay 90.00 to get it towed due to this and the time i have been waiting you people should do something i would have to if it was my fault so why not you?

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 11/25/15*lj updated 12/03/15

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. 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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the vin was unknown. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the pinion nut loosened which caused the rear axle to seize and the driveshaft detached. the vehicle was towed to the contact's home. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v79600 (power train) however, the part needed to do the vehicle repairs was no available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable mount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 231,115.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train) 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 made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train), 14v770000 (air bags), and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure.

I got recall p77 in early february 2015. as of june 10th 2015 i have called all three dodge dealers around me and none of them have parts and no time frame for parts. this is a serious recall which if it break (mine as not yet) can be deadly. i believe in my opinion dodge is taking its time since it's a ten year old vechicle

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 55 mph, the front passenger side wheel seized. in addition, the driveshaft detached completely. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the water pump and front passenger side driveshaft were replaced. the contact was uncertain of the repair part that was replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while driving approximately 45 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. in addition, the contact stated that the rear tire seized without warning. as a result, the contact crashed into the curb and the air bags failed to deploy. the contact did not sustain any injuries. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. a police report was not filed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train). the failure mileage was 152,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v796000 (power train). the contact stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to do the repair was not made available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked. the failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v796000 (power train); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 7/21/15*cn

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. while the gear shifter was shifted into reverse, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v796000 (power train) and 15v313000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to repair the vehicle were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 100,000. parts distribution disconnect. updated 08/16/16*lj updated 08/17/16.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge ram 1500. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v796000 (power train); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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.

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